Introducing a NEW WAY to find security and balance in the saddle to finally
TRANSFORM YOUR RIDING!
The WHOLE RIDER COURSE is the ultimate solution for HORSEWOMEN who want greater CONFIDENCE, deeper CONNECTION, and TRUE HARMONY with their horse.
Get Started Today!
Before I tell you about this life-changing program, let's talk about your riding goals...
...because I believe there's something you will find here that will help you achieve them faster and easier than you ever thought possible.
One common goal among horsewomen is to achieve harmony with their horse. But despite pouring time, effort, and money into lessons and clinics, books and instruction, memberships and subscriptions - even equipment promising dramatic results - their dream of feeling as one with their horse is no closer than when they started.
And then they feel like a failure. Like their horse would be better off with someone else who knew what they were doing. As if the more they try to get out of their horse's way, the harder it gets to do anything right, and the worse it feels. They leave the barn and drive home feeling disappointed, frustrated, and even more frightened about the possibility of getting seriously injured and doubt they will ever feel confident in the saddle.
Some horsewomen think they should quit riding because those aches and pains keep creeping in and it isn't fun anymore. They say they are getting too old to ride, but maybe that's just an excuse. They believe their body just can't achieve the kind of connection they're looking for with their horse.
Maybe this is you right now... I know what you are feeling because I experienced these same kinds of self-doubts, fear and frustration trying to get back in the saddle after a horse rolled over me in the 80s. Back then, my doctor didn't help me overcome my limitations. I had to find solutions on my own. That's why I'm able to help horsewomen with physical, mental and emotional challenges overcome the pain, fear and ridicule to find joy and delight on the back of a horse.
I'm Wendy Murdoch, an international riding instructor with over 30 years of experience teaching equestrians how to achieve what great riders do naturally. As a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner®, I use my knowledge and experience to show riders how they can finally become one with their horse.
No matter if you are...
a rider who has tried taking lessons but you just can't seem to make your body do what your instructor is asking.
a rider who has suffered injuries and, despite the fact that your body has healed, you are aware that your fear is affecting your riding.
a mature rider who is craving longevity in the saddle but you need strategies to protect your health and welfare so that you can keep riding for years to come.
a rider who craves a true connection but can't quite find the right body position to communicate clearly with your horse.
a rider who is determined and willing to invest what it takes to uplevel your game in the saddle, if only you had a reliable coach with proven strategies for consistent results.
Good News! You're in the right place. I'm going to tell you exactly how The Whole Rider Course will give you the best tools, the caring community, and the unmatched support you need on this journey to find HARMONY WITH YOUR HORSE.
By the end of this program you will have:
GREATER STABILITY IN THE SADDLE
Learn how to use your body more efficiently so that you can let go of unwanted tension that makes you stiff and tense on your horse.
SUPPORT
You will have access to me directly throughout the entire program with on-demand materials, live interaction, meetings, discussion, group support and personal guidance.
CONFIDENCE AND SELF RELIANCE
Learn "what" you need to do, "why" you need to do it and, most importantly, "how" to express this through your body to your horse!
COMMUNITY
Share your love of horses with other women who want you to succeed. Create friendships, offer support and provide encouragement to other riders just like you.
DEEPER
HARMONY!
Discover a meaningful conversation with clear intention towards well-being between you and your horse.
FUN!
Your horse is the love of your life. Horses engage you mentally, emotionally and physically, and keep you active. While there may be hard times, it is important to
'Enjoy the Rde!'
But above all else...
The WHOLE RIDER COURSE will give you the confidence to finally OVERCOME FEAR and FEEL SECURE IN THE SADDLE. No more spending endless hours in unproductive riding lessons and/or clinics where your specific issues and needs are not addressed.
“I rode with Wendy and it was a thrill for me! I feel thankful for the "gifts" she gave me.
Wendy Murdoch is absolutely amazing! She showed me I can still do the very thing I love most - Ride! I have a problem with fibromyalgia, but she took care of my fears right away. I am so happy and grateful.
After forty years, in which I was a passenger on a horse, my horse and I truly act as a team - what a thrill it was for me!
”If you're on the fence about working with Wendy, I would definitely say she is a truly positive teacher, and if you are considering the opportunity to spend time with Wendy in The Whole Rider Course, she made all the difference to me.
Sharon McCarthy RN
Geneseo, NY
ABOUT WENDY MURDOCH
For me, being a riding instructor isn't just about telling riders what to do, it's about making an impact on the world, and leaving behind a legacy, especially for my equine family, friends and the clients I serve.
And that's why I am sharing my experience and training in the Feldenkrais Method®, combined with 30 years of teaching riders just like you, with as many people as I can through a program I have developed called The Whole Rider Course.
When I first started as a riding instructor in 1988, I knew there had to be a better way to help my students get the results they wanted. From my own experience, I realized that most instructors didn't know how to address students who had suffered major injuries or were fearful. I saw that most instructors falsely assumed riders of all levels knew how to use their body to aid the horse correctly. The results were exhausted riders and confused horses that were trying their best but could not get the desired results no matter how hard they tried.
Since then, I've worked with thousands of women riders from around the world to establish a safe, secure and effective position that clearly communicates the rider's intention to the horse in a way the horse can understand and respond. I want to share these secrets with you on your journey to achieving harmony with your horse.
My methods have been thoroughly tested over many years by horsewomen just like you and are proven to work for riders struggling with fear, pain, balance issues, stiffness and lack of understanding how to clearly communicate with their horse.
Plus, I'm proud to say that I've been able to help riders from around the world in all disciplines and ability levels achieve their equestrian goals, many of whom I know call family.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING...
“The awareness I gained has enabled me to ride better and without pain. I’ve covered more ground in the last 12 weeks than I have with multiple trainers over the last few years. My only regret is not having found you sooner. You have a true gift and have gained one more follower!!!"
Kathy Ellermann
"For some time now I have wanted to attend one of your clinics, however, distance and time constraints have thus far prevented me. This opportunity to be a part of this "clinic" was a wish come true. Thank you for the time and effort you have put into sharing your knowledge."
Cheryl Dodgen
"Backing up – I tried Wendy’s rotation from the zipper up and back, feeling like someone lightly pulled your belt.
It took a while this morning, but Big Mac picked up on it the first time after a while, and each time he got it quicker and quicker.
What FUN!!!"
Janet Howe
"One thing I’ve learned with the “Scan” is how much subtle pain I’m in all day every day. Some days I travel, some days I sit, some days I’m active. But I’m always sore. I’m hoping that by
bringing awareness to my body I can start to relieve some of the pain!"
Katie Rose
"Gotta share my huge win! Today the “hard way” transformed into the “OMG this is the freaking incredible” way and all I did was make a change in the way I organize my ribs. Three horses
confirmed it. I am elated and grateful! Thank you Wendy!"
Cara Landwehr
"I would like to thank you for developing and offering the Whole Rider Course. At first I was skeptical that an online course could help me with my riding issues, but my desperation convinced me to try. It turned out to be one of the best decisions I have ever made."
Debbie
So If You're Ready to Transform Your Relationship with Your Horse, You're Invited to Join Us Inside:
The WHOLE RIDER® COURSE
Module 1
Mindful Practice
In order to connect more deeply with our equine partners, we first need a deeper connection with ourselves. Two of my favorite tools to develop this greater sense of self are Body Mapping and Breath Awareness.
Body Mapping (aka “Scanning”) involves consciously sensing your contact with the floor
Breath Awareness provides you with a way to evaluate “ease”
One way to cultivate better awareness of yourself, your movement, and even your horse is to incorporate the practices you’ll learn in this Module into your everyday activities. This will put you on the path towards becoming a more responsive, empathetic, and effective rider.
Module 2
Key to a Balanced Seat
Proper function of the pelvis and lower back are the secrets to a deep, secure seat. Establishing a solid base of support starts with greater awareness of your movement in these two key areas.
I’ll be adding my own ‘rider’ spin to the classic Feldenkrais Pelvic Clock lessons because I’ve found that greater mobility in the pelvis resolves asymmetries and establishes a level seat.
More even weight distribution decreases the pressure on your horse’s back and unifies your seat with the horse’s movement.
Module 3
Go with the Flow
Deeply ingrained habits from lessons taken long ago can impede progress toward harmony with your horse today.
The demand for “heels down” often creates bracing, tension, rigidity, and ineffective leg aids while also making the rider more unstable.
The classical position of “ear, shoulder, hip, and ankle” aligns the rider in gravity and allows the joints of hip, knee, and ankle to move with the horse. In this module, you’ll discover a novel way to address deep-seated habits of the legs and feet.
Module 4
Aligning with Ease
If there’s one thing I always say, it’s: “Gravity is not discipline-specific!” No matter the breed of your horse, the discipline you ride, or your style of equipment, gravity is the one thing you cannot avoid on this earth.
As riders, we need to align with gravity to minimize any negative effects on both us and our horses.
In this module, we’ll build on Module 3 to show you how you can use gravity to your advantage.
Module 5
The Key to Great Contact
The key to communicating with your horse lies in achieving “great contact.” But typical instruction puts the rider at odds with that goal!
Holding the shoulders stiff and tight makes the contact harsh and unpleasant for your horse. But the opposite, a slumpy upper body with heavy hands, is equally harsh.This binary choice (rigid or slumped) creates conflict between horse and rider.
In this module, you’ll learn how to have great contact with your horse without tension by discovering more options for the ‘all or nothing’ approach.
Module 6
Follow the Movement
For movement between partners to be fluid and elegant, it needs to be coordinated. However, too much physical effort blocks the flow, making movements stilted and edgy.
In order to glide from one point of balance to another with your horse, you must learn to let go of anything that interferes with the intended action, then simplify and refine each movement.
In this module, you’ll explore the unintended consequences of unnecessary physical exertion that creates conflict with your horse’s movement and ultimately your riding goals.
Module 7
Presenting Confidence
Confidence is an outward expression of inner knowing. Each week during this course, you’ll continue to grow, explore new ideas, and discover possibilities.
Through practice, encouragement, and support, you’ll become more secure in your ability as a horsewoman to make good decisions for both you and your horse.
This continued growth and deeper insight will be expressed through your upper body, which begins to glide over the top of your horse’s movements.
Module 8
Youthful, Easy Movement
While you would love to spend every hour on a horse, that's not realistic. Life’s daily activities have a way of getting in the way of our riding time.
Rather than think of it as time wasted, take advantage of the opportunity to find greater ease in all you do.
Clearly defining movement at the hips, rather than the waist, makes many chores easier not to mention walking with a greater stride and sense of purpose. Daily activities become interesting when you change the focus from “ugh” to “how?”
Bring harmony to daily life with grace and ease both in the saddle and out.
You'll be given access to one module each week for 8 weeks.
Prep Week is instantly available to you on sign-up. In addition to the On-Demand Lessons, each week will include two LIVE sessions with Wendy, PLUS The Whole Rider Course Companion PDF for each module.
Plus!
You'll Get These 3 Bonuses To Help You Have Unstoppable Momentum And Make Sure To Get Personalized Attention for Rapid Results
BONUS 01
Behind the Scenes: the Magic of Wendy
(A $199 Value)
Sit down for a “fireside” chat and hear some of Wendy’s wisdom on the importance of learning more about your own body, such as the power of resilience and how your thoughts may be limiting your potential.
These conversations happened organically while filming The Whole Rider Course. We thought they were too good not to share with you!
BONUS 02
Shorten Your Time to Success
(A $149 Value)
Do you find that every horse you ride tells you that you have a ‘preferred’ side or that you can’t get your horse to go as well to the left as he does to the right?
Your brain can't tell the difference between a mirror image and reality. In this lesson, Wendy will show you how to use a simple mirror to reflect your ‘good’ side – you'll be amazed at what happens!
BONUS 03
Unlocking Your Potential
(A $399 Value)
Through non-verbal communication, watch Wendy help two students find new possibilities of movement in their bodies. You’ll see ‘before’ and 'after’ images from each of their Feldenkrais lessons demonstrating the power of awareness and how even the smallest shifts can make big impacts.
One student’s lesson is focused on upper body organization and she learns how to hold the left and right sides of her body in very different ways. The second student’s lesson shows the importance of letting go of the core.
When you add it all up, that’s a real-world value of $4500 just in the live classes alone - nearly a $9000 total value!
but you can join The Whole Rider Course today for just $2499.
8 On Demand Lessons: Wendy will lead you through 8 different Feldenkrais lessons, selected with riders just like you in mind.
($2000 value)
Prep Week: We want you to get the most out of this program. The prep week videos give you the tools you need to be able to take this to the saddle and get real results.
($300 value)
Live Classes: Join Wendy live for 2 weekly sessions. You’ll connect with other riders just like you, learn tools for navigating challenges, understand the practical application - and so much more!
($4500 value - not including your travel costs if you were to attend a clinic!)
Wendy’s Wisdom & Bonus Material: Using the mirror to reflect your ‘good’ side – you'll be amazed at what happens! Plus a fireside chat with Wendy on the importance of understanding good movement.
($348 value)
Functional Integration (FI) Lessons with Students: Watch as Wendy works with two students to find new possibilities.
($399 value)
BONUS Live Classes: Wendy will be joined by special guests sharing their expertise.
($1399 value)
LIFETIME Access: You can return to the course again and again any time you need to refresh. Plus, any new material Wendy adds to this course will be available to you too!
(Priceless value)
Community Support: Access to a private Facebook group of like-minded horsewomen to share your love of horses, find a Virtual Riding Buddy and share your Whole Rider Success Stories while benefitting peer experiences.
(Priceless value)
100% Money Back Guarantee For 30 Days
I’m confident that The Whole Rider® Course will provide you with the knowledge and tools to transform your riding experience.
If, within 30 days of commencement, you find that the course does not meet your expectations, simply contact me for a full refund.
I believe in the value and effectiveness of my program, and I want you to feel completely satisfied with your investment. Your success and satisfaction are my top priorities.
I am committed to ensuring your journey towards becoming a Whole Rider is a positive and rewarding one.
Take the leap and join me today, risk-free.
Wendy Murdoch
Founder, The Whole Rider®
Frequently Asked Questions
The Whole Rider Course is about learning new possibilities of movement or regaining movements you may have lost. Off-horse movement gives you time to explore habitual patterns of thought and movement that have been limiting your communication and ease.
These lessons will teach you how to use your entire body, which translates into a deeper connection with your horse so that you ride together in harmony.
I don't want anyone joining The Whole Rider Course who's not absolutely confident that this is the right choice for them.
So if you have any questions whatsoever, let's hop on a quick call and make sure that we clear up any of your questions and concerns.
“Wendy’s novel approach to teaching, combined with her decades of experience has been an invaluable part of my program. Her keen observational skills allow her to address the fundamental issues that are limiting progress of both the horse and the rider.
Her “out of the box” approach allows her to change long standing, negative patterns and establish new correct patterns. Her students can discover a new way to proceed that unlocks the potential of both horse and rider. Through her exercises the riders and horses are able to get a feel for the “new way" versus the “old way”. Students can maintain the “new way" going forward and are eager to continue their progress. They are able to see and feel the difference in their horses immediately because of the changes that Wendy makes,
Wendy is a valued member of our educational team as we strive for excellence at Wehle Farms."
The Next Step
Is Up To You...
I can't wait to see the transformation in your confidence and connection with your horse, so you can feel the joy of harmony in every ride.
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