Weber begins by covering the theory around fear and how it takes hold of us—how fears arise, what causes them, and why horses mirror our emotions. Then she provides everything readers need to know to empower themselves to turn away from fear and toward enjoying your horse life: step by step photographs, links to videos, and guided audio lessons teach you the art of self-hypnosis and Weber’s own method, which she calls Equihypnosis. These safe, effective lessons can change not only the way you manage riding, but the way you manage your life outside the barn, too.

No matter how long your fear has existed or how old you are, Equihypnosis can liberate you from confining beliefs for good. This surprisingly practical, confidence-inspiring book is for every horse person who wants to make sure she never misses a minute of barn time or a day in the saddle.

Nicole Weber is a certified hypnotist, hypnosis Instructor, performance coach, equine-assisted mental health practitioner, centered riding instructor, and equine osteopath. She is a licensed counselor in Germany where she had a hypnotzherapy and traumatherpy practice before moving to the USA. A lifelong horsewoman, she has experience in a number of disciplines, including dressage, show jumping, and Western. Weber’s interest in hypnosis began when she was 13 years old, and since studying the practice and becoming certified, she has focused on helping professional and recreational riders overcome fears, improve their seat and aids, and achieve a harmonious partnership with their horse. This led her to develop her own techniques specifically for equestrians, which she calls Equihypnosis. Using her methods, Weber trained riding therapists at the Kentaurus Institute for Equine-Assisted Interventions, and they have led her to become a popular international speaker. She is based in Krum, Texas.