For Riders of Spooky, Tense or Distracted Horses
🐴 90-Day Personalised Coaching Programme
Fall Back In Love
With Riding Your Horse
In Just 90 Days
Without hanging on for dear life — or giving up the horse you love.
Yes — I Need This In My Life ✨
From just £149.25/month · Full course just £597 · Results guaranteed
🐴 Calm, Confident & Connected ●
90-Day Personalised Programme ●
Tailored to Your Horse's Spooky Type ●
Results Guaranteed ●
Lifetime Course Access ●
Weekly Coaching & Video Feedback ●
Any Discipline, Any Horse ●
Over 1,000 Riders Transformed ●
🐴 Calm, Confident & Connected ●
90-Day Personalised Programme ●
Tailored to Your Horse's Spooky Type ●
Results Guaranteed ●
Lifetime Course Access ●
Weekly Coaching & Video Feedback ●
Any Discipline, Any Horse ●
Over 1,000 Riders Transformed ●
Does This Sound Familiar?
You love your horse.
But riding has started to feel like something to survive.
You're not alone — and it has nothing to do with your ability, your nerve, or your horse. Here's what I hear every single day...
You tack up not knowing which version of your horse you'll get today — relaxed, or a rocket waiting to launch
Your world is getting smaller as you plan rides around everything your horse might spook at
You get off thinking "thank goodness that's over" instead of feeling proud and happy
You're starting to question whether all the time, money and love you pour into your horse is actually worth it
You've been told to "just ride through it" — but it's not working, and it doesn't feel safe
You feel like yours is the only horse that behaves this way, and there's no one who really understands
Here's the truth most instructors won't tell you: it's not your fault.
Nobody ever taught you the simple, specific exercises that actually work for YOUR horse's type of spookiness. Most programmes take a one-size-fits-all approach — and it simply doesn't work for most horses.
That's exactly why I created this course. And it's why it works when nothing else has.
Why Everything Else Has Failed You
The reason you're still stuck isn't lack of effort.
It's lack of the right plan.
Most programmes make the same fundamental mistake. Here's why this one is different.
❌ Other Programmes
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Generic training based on the "average" horse — not yours
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Endless groundwork with no bridge to ridden confidence
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One-size-fits-all desensitisation that ignores the root cause
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Zero support when you get stuck — completely DIY
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No accountability — so you drift and lose momentum
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Requires special equipment you have to buy from them
✅ Calm, Confident & Connected
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Training tailored to your horse's specific spooky type
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Ridden exercises in walk, trot and canter — not just groundwork
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Your own custom plan built around your horse and your goals
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Weekly coaching, Q&A and video feedback every step of the way
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A community of riders on the same journey cheering you on
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Simple exercises you can do anywhere — any discipline, any horse
The Spooky Horses Method
Not all spooky horses are the same.
Your plan shouldn't be either.
The first thing we do is identify your horse's spooky type. There are four — and each one needs a completely different approach. This is the foundation of why the programme works when everything else hasn't.
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Pain-based
When tension or spookiness comes from physical discomfort. Often missed — and always addressed first.
2
Scared of Things
The horse that spooks at objects, sounds or sudden movement. Desensitisation exercises that actually stick.
3
Tense & on Adrenaline
Always on edge and can escalate fast. Requires building a true relaxation response — not just managing the tension.
4
Distracted
If you've ever said "My horse is looking for something to spook at!" — build the focus and connection to ride confidently anywhere.
Once we know your horse's type, we build a plan that is completely personalised — so you never waste time on exercises that won't work for your situation.
We also tailor it to you as a rider — whether you're frustrated, anxious, or somewhere in between. Because your confidence matters just as much as your horse's.
What's Included
Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.
When you join Calm, Confident & Connected you get lifetime access to the complete course suite, plus 90 days of personal coaching and community support.
Core Programme
Complete Spooky Horses Course
All four spooky types, ground & ridden exercises, advancement training. Any discipline. Yours for life.
90-Day Coaching
Weekly Coaching & Video Feedback
Weekly Q&A, hot seats and personal video feedback. Never left wondering "am I doing this right?"
Bonus Mini Course
Spooky Horses — Go Hacking
Everything you need to hack out confidently alone or in company. Prepare for the unexpected and enjoy being out again.
Community
Private Success Group
A warm community of riders on the same journey. Share wins, get support — and finally feel understood.
Bonus Mini Course
Spooky Horses — Go Competing
Prepare your horse to stay calm, focused and connected at competitions — when it matters most.
Accountability
Weekly Progress Check-Ins
Regular check-ins keep you moving forward. Consistency is where the big results come from.
Bonus Masterclass
Riding in Groups Masterclass
Learn to ride confidently in company — so group rides become something you genuinely look forward to.
Personalised
Your Custom De-Spooking Plan
Your own plan built around your horse's type and your goals. No guessing — just what works for your horse.
Bonus Mini Course
Rider Confidence Mini Course
Confidence issues when riding? This course gives you everything you need to make them a thing of the past.
Bonus Bundle
Spooky Horses Case Study Bundle
Real case studies covering napping, tension, bolting and riding out in open areas — so you can learn from horses just like yours.
Rider Results
They were exactly
where you are now.
Real riders, real horses, real transformations — in their own words.
★★★★★
"A game changer. Personalised plan, exercises that actually work, weekly coaching and a brilliant support group — I'm finally enjoying riding again. Just do it. I wish I'd done it sooner!"
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Di & Havana — UK
★★★★★
"For anyone thinking about this — DO IT!!! It has made a HUGE difference to me and my mare!"
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Hollie & Luna — UK
★★★★★
"Never had I thought a horse could change so fast — from scared and on adrenaline, running like crazy, to calm and in a learning frame of mind. The last few weeks have been mind-blowing."
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Anita & Abby — Norway
★★★★★
"I've really thoroughly enjoyed the course, got loads from it. It's an amazing journey we're on — entered a dressage winter championship, show jumping, out hacking... Thank you Lyla, it's been great!"
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Julie & Fliss — UK
★★★★★
"Some fantastic work but most of all no sideways and no spooks!! The score was our best yet for British Dressage — 67.7!! THANK YOU!"
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Kelly & Milo — UK
★★★★★
"Thank you for making our riding FUN again! Such a difference in such a short time."
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Jenny & Lexiha — Sweden
Your Coach
Hey, I'm Lyla 👋
I believe success with horses comes from understanding and connection. I started building the Spooky Horses courses because I kept seeing the same thing: riders struggling, losing confidence, questioning whether to keep their horse — not because they were doing anything wrong. Simply because nobody had ever given them the right tools for their specific horse.
My approach brings together Horsemanship, Dressage, and over 20 years of teaching experience. But what drives me most is this: helping everyday riders fall back in love with their horse.
20+
Years teaching riders
1000s
Riders helped worldwide
- ★ Demonstrated at Aintree, Hartpury & Horse of the Year Show (HOYS)
- ★ Worked with Spanish Dressage Team trainer Luis Lucio preparing FEI horses for competition
- ★ Creator of the Complete Spooky Horses Course & Healthy Movement & Self Carriage Series
Join Today
Choose how you'd like to join
Everything you need. One simple investment. Pay in full or spread the cost — your choice at checkout.
90-Day Coaching Programme
£597
or 4 easy payments of £149.25 · No contracts · Instant access
- ✓Complete Spooky Horses Course
- ✓Go Hacking Bonus Course
- ✓Go Competing Bonus Course
- ✓Riding in Groups Masterclass
- ✓Rider Confidence Mini Course
- ✓Case Study Bundle
- ✓Your personalised de-spooking plan
- ✓90 days coaching + weekly Q&A
- ✓Weekly progress check-ins
- ✓Private Success Group access
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14-Day Money Back Guarantee
I am so confident that Calm, Confident & Connected will transform your riding that it comes with a full money back guarantee. Follow your personalised plan within the first 14 days and don't see results — I'll give you a complete refund. No awkward conversations, no small print. I only want you here if this is genuinely working for you and your horse.
Got Questions?
Frequently asked questions
My horse has been spooky for years. Is it really possible to change this?
Yes — and this is exactly who the programme is built for. Many of the biggest transformations come from horses that have been spooky for years. The key is identifying the correct type and using the right exercises. We regularly see horses change dramatically within the first few weeks.
I've tried other programmes and they haven't worked. Why will this be different?
Because this isn't a one-size-fits-all approach. Before you do anything, we identify your horse's spooky type and build a plan specifically for your horse. That's the single biggest reason riders succeed here when everything else has failed.
I'm not very confident myself. Is this still right for me?
Absolutely. Rider confidence is built directly into the programme alongside your horse's training. As your horse becomes calmer and more connected, your confidence grows naturally too. We tailor your plan to your confidence level, not just your horse's behaviour.
I'm in a different country or time zone — can I still join?
Yes! The course is fully online and can be studied at your own pace from anywhere in the world. All live sessions are recorded and available on replay. We have riders from across the UK, Europe, Scandinavia, the USA and beyond.
What if my horse gets injured during the 90 days?
No problem at all. We can pause your coaching until your horse has recovered, and you pick up right where you left off. The course can be paused for up to 6 months from your original start date.
Do I need any special equipment?
No. Everything in this programme uses equipment you already own. There's nothing to buy, no special halter or gadget. Just you, your horse, and the exercises.
I don't have a camera or anyone to film me — how will the coaching work?
A phone propped on the arena fence is perfect — that's what most riders use! You don't need professional equipment or editing. Just post it to the group and I can see exactly what's happening and give you specific, useful feedback straight away.
Will I keep access to the course when the 90 days is over?
Yes — you have lifetime access to the Complete Spooky Horses Course and all future updates. So if you get a new horse, want a refresher, or just need to revisit something, it's always there for you.
Ready?
This is the last de-spooking programme
you'll ever need.
Let's do this.
Over 1,000 riders have already transformed their experience. Your horse — and your confidence — can change faster than you think. All it takes is the right plan, built for your horse.
Yes — I Need This In My Life ✨From £149.25/month · Full course £597 · 100% money back guarantee · No contracts