Stephanie W.

Vancouver, Canada

NOËLLE FLOYD team member who loves groundwork, positional tips, and wholehearted training. Connect with me at stephanie@noellefloyd.com.
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25 Sep 07:15

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? 💬
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Season 1 Highlights: Riding Effectively, Training With Kindness & Building Connection

Season One of Dear Horse World has been nothing short of transformative. In this special finale, Noëlle Floyd revisits the conversations that cracked open our understanding of what it means to be in true partnership with horses—and with ourselves. From Jochen Schleese revealing how saddle fit can numb a horse’s body, to Nikki Simpson dismantling the “pose” in favor of authentic effectiveness in the saddle, to Anne Kursinski reminding us that patience and repetition are the real keys to mastery—each guest has left an indelible mark. We’ll hear from Mark Rashid about the weathered cowboy who unknowingly set him on his path, from Cristóbal Scarpati reading a colt’s plea to be trained with kindness, and from Dr. Steve Peters on the neuroscience of curiosity, learning, and flow. Some moments are raw, like Jerri Scherff’s story of confronting horse abuse at a barrel race. Others are poetic, like William Fox-Pitt’s reflections on congruency, or Nick Dowers on the power of presence. Together, they weave a tapestry that shows just how deeply interconnected our horsemanship, values, and humanity really are. This season was born from a mission: to unite the horse world through conversation. Along the way, it has transformed Noëlle—heart, mind, and soul. The hope is that somewhere in these voices, every listener will hear a piece of their own story, and leave with a sense that the messy middle we all occupy is where transformation begins. Join Noëlle in revisiting the moments you voted as your favorites, alongside a few that shaped her forever.
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18 Sep 07:05

🌿🐴 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. 

Replied on Dear Horse World, It’s Cassandra Ogier: The Era of Horsewomanship & the Power of the Lead Mare

05 Sep 06:28

Starting with self-compassion and giving yourself no timeline is a great place to start. You are right where you need to be. Be sure to try out the practical exercises from this course; they will help you get started!

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Replied on Dear Horse World, It’s Cassandra Ogier: The Era of Horsewomanship & the Power of the Lead Mare

05 Sep 06:25

Hi Peggy, thank you for all the wonderful comments. We're so glad the course resonated with you. You can find info about in-person events here: https://www.thereflectivehorse.com/events

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14 Jul 19:30

Hi Susan,Thank you so much for your feedback—I'm really sorry to hear that the series didn’t meet your expectations. We always want our content to feel both valuable and engaging, so I appreciate you taking the time to let us know.

If you're looking for more in-depth, lecture-style material, I think you might really enjoy Dr. Bess Darrow’s video in our Bitting & Your Horse’s Mouth series (attached below). She does a great job breaking down the differences between snaffle and leverage bits, and I personally walked away with a new perspective (and a strong urge to go inspect my tack!).

While most of our other bitting content is more hands-on or conversational rather than traditional lecture format, we’ve gathered a full collection here in case you'd like to explore more: https://noellefloydplus.com/categories/bitting

Let me know if you’re looking for something in particular—we’d love to help point you in the right direction.

Warmly, Stephanie

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Bitting & Bitting Issues - ...

Key takeaways: Although single jointed snaffles are often...
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25 Jun 20:48

What’s your win this month? 🎉

I had a little victory today that felt like a big breakthrough. After watching all of Josh’s Review My Rides, I finally put the pieces together about why my horse was slightly rushing through the trot on a figure-8.

It clicked—he wasn't balanced. The moment he anticipated needing to shift weight onto his right shoulder, he’d try to rush through it. From the ground, I’m sure the pace change would’ve looked almost invisible, but in the saddle, I could feel the tension.

Thanks to Josh, I could actually see the why behind it, and that felt so empowering. Those tiny moments where you can meet tension head-on and make a shift? They’re everything.

Would love to hear your wins this month—big or small! 🫶

Replied on [Office Hours] Behind the Win – Road to the Horse with Tik Maynard

25 Jun 20:41

Hi! You can get Tik's books from Amazon or Trafalgar Square Publishing here: https://trafalgarbooks.com/search?q=Tik+maynard

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14 Jun 21:27

We will have it up next week - thank you for your patience! 

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14 Jun 21:24

Inspired by this week's Office Hours with Josh, today I worked on Body Mapping my horse's shoulders and hips before my ride. Afterwards – I had THE BEST RIDE EVER 🤩. I also focused on moving my horse's shoulders and hips under-saddle, relating to another Office Hours question. For the past few months, my horse has been struggling to pick up his right lead canter, and this time he got it effortlessly, on the first try. 💥 
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Review My Ride - Josh Nichol - June 10

Josh reviews rider-submitted videos and answers real training questions, including:Overcoming resistance and building consistency in sensitive horsesManaging stress when a herd mate is out of sightImproving rider posture and communication for better movementUsing body mapping for relaxation and confidenceHandling mounting issues in new environmentsNavigating trainer tensions and focusing on connection

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09 Jun 08:26

🚨 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!

👉 Submit Your Footage Here

Let’s take your training to the next level!