Equestrian Relationship Coaching

19/02/2026

Coming back to Mumma mountain ⛰️ is like coming back to the truth.

She stands tall, sharing her wisdom. She doesn’t wait until you’re ready. She delivers with love and honesty which cuts through the humanness.

When I lived here for 4 months in 2019-20, I was lucky enough to learn some difficult lessons from her!

Even though she stands steady, she is constantly changing.

You can stand steady, and yet everything changes.

Her weather swirls up the emotional weather inside

The thing is: you get to know your inner landscape when it’s windy

Our horses also see our inner landscape. They stand steady and yet are constantly changing. They see things that we would rather shove to the side, their weather can ripple up the darkest of corners and bring to the surface that which even we don’t want to see.

That’s why embracing these beacons of truths can mean unlocking our inner wind and rain, to stir what’s been hidden.

And then when the sun comes, we have a refreshing sense of humility. And perspective of who we are, and what we are capable of.

What is your mountain of truth? What is it teaching you?

Cat x

18/02/2026

⛷️ THERE ARE LESSONS EVERYWHERE ❄️

No matter where you are, with or without a horse…

If you are there, you can bring something with you to integrate, implement or weave into your life.

This week I am away skiing, and I’m finding lessons EVERYWHERE!

Although what is underneath me are skis not a horse… skiing requires you to trust the snow, something you can’t control. To become one with the two blades underneath you, and to relax into something that is potentially very dangerous.

It tests your emotional regulation too, having to breathe into difficult situations, and trust your body in new ways.

I’ve got so many more lessons to share, but here are a few for now!

What lessons are you learning in other areas of your life?

Cat ###

18/02/2026

WEBINAR ☀️

I’ve just completed Emotional Horsemanship by Lockie Phillips recent online programme, all about non-escalating pressure, boundaries without violence, and so much more.

It helped put so many pieces into place, in my own practices and in how I support clients.

If you are an empathic horse person, curious about how to do things differently with your horse, where you can reclaim boundaries and feel more at home in your horsemanship- I highly reccomend this webinar and/or online course with Lockie ☺️

☀️ If you vibe with what is shared, and want to train with Lockie in person, we are hosting Lockie for his first UK clinic tour at Naturally Light Equitation

There are two clinics with tickets available:

1: 18-19th July 2026
2: 21-22nd July 2026

Tickets are going fast, so grab your auditor or participant place here:

https://emotionalhorsemanship.com/clinics-2722

Cat x

Boundaries, Energy, and Clarity is almost here.
Two sittings, one this evening and another this coming Wednesday. Sign up in comments.

This 90-minute Emotional Horsemanship webinar is for horse people who want real, non-violent solutions to one of the most common problems in training:
Boundaries taught through intimidation
Energy taught through escalation
Clarity confused with control

We will explore how these foundations work when force is removed, and how horses respond when structure is offered with calmness, precision, and respect for the horses experience.

If you’ve been looking for a steadier way forward, this is your invitation.

Registration closes soon.

Two sittings available! I am excited to see you there!

11/02/2026

That post workshop feeling! 💃

Last night I got my trust white board and pen out- and ran my first in person workshop in Wales.

We had a gorgeous group of equestrians (and their partners too), and we had a wonderful variety of different perspectives, voices and insights in the room.

We explored trust and togetherness, and what it means to facilitate them in the relationship with our horses.

How it cannot be trained or forced- but must come from a place of safety.

And so much more.

A big thank you to everyone who came along. It was great to connect and hear more what you want to move towards with your horses 🩵

The next in person workshop in Wales is going to be on the 17th of March, where we explore the dance between re enforcement and relationship.

Cat x

09/02/2026

You aren’t alone.

You aren’t alone.

The world is listening, the echoes are coming back.

I moved to Wales, unsure of the likeminded people that may be there. Were there any? Who would be a part of my team?

Step by step I have found the most wonderful individuals. Friends, bodyworkers, podiatrists. And now the most incredible dentist, that we all adored.

On days where the horse world seems like a dark place, there are lights everywhere.

A huge thank you to Jonathan. What a truly beautiful experience it was- and that is a sentence I never thought I’d say about getting their teeth done!

Attunement and safety are everywhere. They must be prioritised in all areas of our horse care. There is no excuse, not really.

In the eyes of our horses, that is what really matters.

Having the tools to create inner safety, the understanding to move with them in attunement and courageous enough to be authentic and true to you.

Keep singing 🩵

Cat xx

05/02/2026

Rescheduled In Person Workshop for horse owners/loaners/sharers/riders/walkers/lovers/people.

Last year I unfortunately got COVID before running this workshop, so it is now happening next Tuesday!

10th February
7-9pm
The Den - The Dragon Hotel
Montgomery
Powys

£20

This workshop is perfect for those who may be fed up of feeling like the ‘odd one out’ on their yard...

Who wants to put relationship first, not just in your time spent relaxing with your horse, but in everything they do together.

Who might have a horse who is guiding them towards another way of doing things, that isn't completely clear yet.

Where relationship is more important than results...

And the priority is how they feel not just what they do or achieve...

And where trust and togetherness are at the core.

So, at this workshop, expect your questions to be answered, refreshing perspectives to be unlocked and jigsaws to be pieced together.

And come away feeling clearer, lighter, more connected and excited to bring ideas to your horse.

For questions, queries or concerns, email me at:

Catherine@balanceandalign.com

To find out more and book your tickets, click here:
https://www.balanceandalign.com/workshops

Cat x

01/02/2026

Sometimes all there is to do, is sing.

Sometimes our horses get into states of unsafety, where their nervous system takes over to respond to a threat in the environment.

Contrary of what we may have been taught, it’s not always the most helpful port of call to try and re direct, layer in a communication technique or question.

Sometimes their body has moved beyond where ask and respond communication can reach.

In these moments, we can implement our own regulation tools, and be an anchor of safety for our horses to regulate with.

For Indi, touch isn’t something that supports her here. As touch hasn’t always been safe.

But song, forms a space of comfort, warmth, primal safety. Where the very act of singing means I am able to access my diaphragm- which means I am in space of safety.

I don’t need to run, I don’t need to fight. AND I am aware of what threat she is noticing.

I am not minimising her experience or telling her not to feel things.

Instead I am layering on safety.

Singing is something that I am continuing to explore and layer in, and I invite you to find your voice with your horse too 🩵

Stay wild,
Cat x

29/01/2026

If you needed a laugh today 🥕

After a wonderful session with the ponies were feeling a bit mischievous 😂

A huge thank you to Kim, for coming out in the cold and helping Jack & Indi feel safe, and gently supporting them to feel balanced and comfortable.

Both ponies can find vulnerability extremely challenging. So seeing them soften and open was a warming moment on this winter day.

Supporting our horses with their bodies is not just for when they are ‘in work’. The body holds many layers that connects across emotional, mental and psychological landscapes.

Now we are in the second half of winter, our horses bodies may be feeling a bit sore.

Especially if there is mud, changes in weather, muddy tails (in Indi’s case) and difference in forage.

My invitation to you is to carve out some moments to check in with your horses body. Spending some of the new giving them some soothing massage strokes.

Cat xx

28/01/2026

How can you honour the light?

I’ve just wrapped up a yummy call with my incredible My Horse is My Mirror coaching group.

This is our third January together.

And tonight we discussed what the half way point of winter brought forwards in them…

And what it meant to them to honour the light.

… so we bring it to you,

What does honouring the light mean to you? ☀️

Cat xx

25/01/2026

An incredibly insightful read written by Maddie.

Nervous system has swept the world by storm. I am part of that sweep!

But understanding the messaging and what’s really at play here- gives us a much deeper and nuanced view of where the balance really lies.

And empowers us to make better decisions and see through the “veil”, that can cloud our critical judgement.

Thank you Maddy for such a wonderful post.

Xx

THE NEW WAVE OF 'NERVOUS SYSTEM AWARENESS' ~ WHY I'M NOT ON BOARD WITH IT

I first began looking at the inner workings of the nervous system, and considering how this might apply to working with our horses, back in 2017/2018. At the time, I think this knowledge wasn’t very well known or taking much of a center stage in horsemanship (in general).

But now, I’m realizing its become a bit of a buzz word – words like ‘nervous system’, ‘attunement,’ and ‘resilience' are rapidly gaining popularity. I always thought this would be a great thing! But, its recently come to my attention to how this is actually playing out and I have to say, I find it rather concerning.

>>> Don't have the time to read? I've started recording the audio version of my shares so you can listen to them like a podcast! 🎙️ Link in comments! (it's free)

22/01/2026

We have one spot left for Reflect, Reset & Create: New Year Workshop

Spend a few hours away from the busy ness of life, and about stepping into a vision that's authentic and sustainable to you & your horse.

Leave behind what's not serving you, and move into the year of the horse with an inner sense of direction and renewed zest for life.

You can expect to be guided through thought provoking questions that brings meaningful reflection that can unlock new refreshing perspectives that put jigsaw pieces in place.

There will be three different areas you will move through: you, your horse and your relationship.

End by channelling your 2026 into a vision board, lose yourself in the creation of something that lights you up, inspires you, and anchors you to what your soul is calling you towards.

Soak in a mindful moment to settle into your body and can step back into your life regulated and replenished. With a sense of completion on the year that has been, and centred clarity for the year ahead.
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So, are you are ready to leave the 2025 blocks behind, and step into the new light of 2026? is the last chance to secure your spot on Reflect, Reset & Create: New Year workshop.

Tickets are £40 and that includes the workshop, workbook and new year tapping.

You can book directly here:
https://www.balanceandalign.com/reflect-reset-newyearworkshop

Or email catherine@balanceandalign.com