✨ 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!

Join us tomorrow for our next session of Office Hours with Josh Nichol!  During this live Q&A, you’ll have the chance to get Josh’s feedback on your training challenges, hear his solutions to other members’ questions, and discover new ways to strengthen your connection with your horse.

If you can't make the live webinar, drop your questions for Josh in the comments below and catch the replay later on NF+.

📅 Tuesday, January 7 at 2 pm ET / 11 am PT
💻 Register here to join us live
⬇️ Submit questions for Josh below, or ask them live

 We hope to see you there!

📢 New on NF+! 📢

Have you ever struggled to create meaningful change with a tense, fearful horse? Or wondered how to rebuild trust when your partnership with them seems fragile?

In Josh Nichol’s Horsemanship Case Study: Reframing Pressure with Hannah & Xena, you’ll follow Hannah and her rescue mare Xena, whose struggles with reactivity and anxiety have left their bond feeling uncertain.

Over three transformative days, Josh uncovers Xena’s triggers and reframes pressure as a tool for connection instead of fear. With his guidance, Hannah learns how to support Xena with confidence, fostering calmness and willing movement.

📌 What you’ll learn:

• How to transform reactivity into calm, thoughtful responses

• Practical tools for fostering free and willing movement

• Techniques to interpret and meet your horse’s unique needs

• The power of presence to create lasting connection and trust

🎥 Watch now on NF+ and discover how trust can rebuild and transform your relationship with your horse.

💻 Visit the discussion thread in our new Groundwork & Behavior channel to share your thoughts with your fellow members.

We have an exciting new project rolling out in order to greatly improve your experience, our platform's effectiveness, and grow our community! Please take a few minutes to complete this survey, and DM me if you have any questions or concerns!

https://noellefloyd.typeform.com/to/gWrLoF1q

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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✅ A stronger, more balanced seat
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Hey Friends! I've just posted this blog post on the NF (public facing) blog. https://noellefloyd.com/blogs/sport/equine-affaire-wrap-up-reflecting-on-an-unforgettable-experience. But I realized this is really meant for all of YOU awesome members that we met at Equine Affaire this past weekend. So I feel it is appropriate to post an excerpt in the Community with some pictures to make sure you saw it!

Comment if you were there, I want to make sure we stay in touch on here!

The Joy of Meeting Our Members

Speaking with our members was the highlight of the event. It reminded me just how challenging it can be to truly connect online. We put so much content out there, hoping to speak to people’s passions, challenges, and dreams—but it's hard to gauge what resonates most.

In person, it all becomes clear. Our members are wonderfully diverse—whether they’re involved in the equestrian world from the saddle or the ground, whether they have big budgets or small, juggle families, have different levels of physical abilities, and so much more. And yet, we all share a deep, soulful connection to horses. That bond is what drives us, lights us up, and allows us to chat for hours about our equestrian experiences. I’ve worked many trade shows before, often in tech, and while those were fulfilling in their own way, nothing compares to spending days with fellow horse lovers.

At Equine Affaire, each conversation felt like a gift. Talking to members left me energized, not exhausted. I found myself wide awake at night, buzzing with ideas to share with the team.

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Community

To every member and new friend we had the pleasure of meeting, thank you. Hearing your stories and sharing ours was a privilege. We’re thrilled to have shown you what’s new at NOËLLE FLOYD and to give you a glimpse of what’s on the horizon. You are an integral part of our journey, and we’re excited to move forward together.

Let’s keep that incredible energy going! If you haven’t already, log in and post a picture of you and your horse in the #members-helping-members channel. Tell us what you’re working on, share your big, bold dreams—whether they’re in the arena or beyond. Join a #training-challenge and take that next leap you’ve been considering.

Let’s take the spirit of Equine Affaire into our online spaces, into the barn, and into our daily lives. We can’t wait to reconnect in the NOËLLE FLOYD Plus community and continue this journey with all of you!