If you’ve watched Josh Nichol’s masterclasses or joined his office hours, you’ll love this.
Josh recently stepped into the judge’s seat at Heart of the Horse, a colt-starting competition, and shared powerful insights on what true horsemanship looks like when the pressure is on. His reflection is full of takeaways that go beyond the arena and into everyday training.
What’s one lesson from Josh that’s changed the way you work with your horse? We’d love to hear.
The Best of Season 1 episode of Dear Horse World is here! 🎉
It’s a celebration of the moments you loved most, plus a few that truly changed how we think about riding and partnership with our horses.
We’d love to hear from you — what part stayed with you the most? 💬
🌿🐴 Now on NF+: The Reflective Horse Meditation Series
Connection with your horse begins with you.
This 6-part guided meditation series with Cassandra Ogier is here to help you:
✨ Ground your energy before riding
✨ Shift from stress to stillness
✨ Build trust through presence, not pressure
✨ Lead with the calm confidence your horse already believes in
From mindful grooming to walking with “the lead mare within,” each session brings you back to your body—so you can show up steady, clear, and connected for your horse.
Connection isn’t magic: it’s practiced.
🚨 Last Chance to Submit Your Training Footage for Live Feedback with Josh Nichol! 🚨
This is a unique opportunity to get real-time, expert insights from one of the leading figures in horsemanship. Whether you’re working on groundwork, riding under saddle, or tackling behavior challenges, Josh’s horse-first approach will help you build trust and communication with your horse like never before!
⏰ Don’t miss out—submit your video now for a chance to get personalized feedback straight from Josh in tomorrow's Review My Ride webinar!
Let’s take your training to the next level!
🔴 We’re LIVE with Josh Nichol – Tune in Now!
Josh is breaking down real rider videos right now and sharing his expert insights on everything from contact issues to jumping pace, ground handling, and herd-bound behaviors. Here’s a look at some of the challenges he’s may tackle today:
✅ How to encourage a "space horse" to respond to pressure without escalation
✅ Exercises to steady a strong, experienced jumper after fences
✅ Whether mares in heat could be affecting a young stallion’s behavior
✅ Supporting an ex-broodmare’s transition to dressage
✅ Helping an anxious Andalusian gelding feel more secure on the ground
✅ Finding the right balance between rhythm and impulsion over fences
✅ Managing a spooky horse with vision limitations and a barn mate who evades by running backward
Josh is sharing tailored strategies to help each rider—and you can learn alongside them! Jump in now and ask questions live.
Join the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tU1BmIVNTbueGr6ulf_LPQ
Today’s the Day!
At 2:00 PM ET, Tik Maynard is going live for NF+ Office Hours, and you won’t want to miss this!
💬 Got questions about groundwork, dressage, show jumping, eventing—or anything else? Tik’s got you covered.
🎯 Join live, ask your biggest questions, and walk away with expert advice to take your riding to the next level.
Tik’s helped hundreds of riders achieve breakthroughs—and you could be next!
Watch the trailer for A Day in the Life of Luciana Diniz. Trust us, you don’t want to miss this sneak peek into her STUNNING facility—it’s what equestrian dreams are made of! From the incredible bond she shares with her horses to her inspiring "Butterfly Method," this is your chance to get up close and personal with a true legend. We can't wait to share this video with our members soon!
✨ New Josh Nichol Case Study on NF+ ✨
Meet Noche, a sensitive horse struggling with fear and reactivity, and Caleb, his rider, searching for answers. In this transformative 3-part series, renowned horseman Josh Nichol steps in to guide them through a journey of trust, connection, and empowerment.
Through live demonstrations, Josh shows how to:
Turn pressure into a tool for trust and harmony.
Recognize subtle cues to meet a horse’s emotional needs.
Transform fear-driven reactions into confident, balanced movement.
Watch Noche’s inspiring transformation and discover techniques to create the same breakthroughs with your horse!
Noëlle is officially in Florida and will be filming more bonus episodes of No Stupid Questions on the Dear Horse World podcast!
Do you have questions for: Ansley Bevan, Chelsea Canedy, Dr. Jenny Susser, Mette Larsen, or Missy Clark?
Let us know in the comments below!
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