Your Horse Is Talking to You Every Day.
Learn to Read Every Signal.
With The Horse Decoder, the Illustrated Guide to Horse Body Language!
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The Horse Decoder
DIGITAL & PRINTABLE EDITION
$44.95 $99.00
- +125 Illustrated Pages
- 57 Body Signals Decoded, From Ears to Hooves
- 10 Emotional States & the Escalation Ladder
- Pain or Personality? The Horse Grimace Scale
- Instant Access, on Any Device or Printed
- Bonus #1: 28 Days to Read Your Horse
- Bonus #2: The Tack Room Collection
- Bonus #3: Meeting a New Horse
100% Secure Checkout
What You'll Learn, Chapter by Chapter
125+ illustrated pages in 9 chapters. Read it once, then keep it at the barn.
01 Before You Begin
- Your Horse Is Already Talking to You
- Why No One Really Teaches Us This
- How to Use This Guide
- How to Read a Page
- The Whole-Picture Rule
- Safety First
02 The Mind of the Horse
- A Prey Animal: flight, fight, freeze and the personal bubble
- The Senses: vision, hearing, smell, touch and whiskers
- Herd Life: rank, friendships, grooming and play
- How Horses Learn: pressure, release, timing and memory
03 The Language of the Body
- Ears
- Eyes
- Nostrils, Muzzle and Mouth
- Head and Neck
- Tail
- Body and Posture
- Legs and Hooves
- Skin, Muscles and Breath
- Vocalizations
04 Reading the Whole Picture
- Putting Signals Together: the 30-second read and his normal
- Emotional States: from relaxed to defensive
- Escalation and Release: the ladder, early signals and letting go
05 Pain or Personality?
- Pain Hides in Plain Sight
- The Pain Face
- Pain at Rest and Under Saddle
- Where It Hurts
- Belly Pain: Colic and Ulcers
- Who to Call, and the Barn Checklist
06 Everyday Situations
- In the Stable and the Field
- In the Saddle
- Care and Handling
- With Other Horses
- On the Ground
- Changes
07 Respond, Don't React
- The Principles: read, pause, respond
- Protocols for Common Moments: warnings, fear and pushiness
- Groundwork for Communication: eight simple exercises
08 Your Body Language
- What He Reads in You: Posture, Direction and Gaze
- Energy, Breath and Voice
- Your Fear, and How to Calm It
- In the Saddle: Your Hands and Your Tension
09 Myths to Let Go Of
- Myths About His Signals
- Myths About His Character
Take a Look Inside
Every page is illustrated in watercolor. No walls of text: you see the signal first, then you understand it.
What's Inside Horse Connection
The Problem
He's Not Being Difficult. He's Telling You Something.
He pins his ears when you pick up the girth. He paws at the trailer. He spooks at "nothing". Most riding lessons focus on the rider, and reading the horse is something you're expected to pick up along the way. That's not a lack of talent. It's a gap in how we learn.
The Method
One Signal Is a Clue. The Whole Picture Is the Answer.
Ears back can mean "I'm listening" or "back off". That's why every signal is decoded the same way: what you see, what it may mean, the context, what to do, and the warning sign that tells you it's time to call your vet.
57 Body Signals
From Ears to Hooves, Every Signal Decoded
Pawing, a swishing tail, a resting hind leg, a releasing sigh. Each signal gets its own illustrated page, so you recognize it at the barn and know exactly what to do next.
Pain or Personality?
Know When It's Attitude, and When It Hurts
Learn the Horse Grimace Scale, the signs of pain at rest and under saddle, colic and ulcers, and who to call. Because sometimes "he's lazy" really means "he's hurting".
Who Is The Horse Decoder For?
Instructors & Barns
A clear, visual way to teach horse behavior to riders of every age and level.
Parents & Families
Help kids stay safe and kind around horses, at home or at the barn.
Independent Riders
For owners and solo riders who want to understand the "why" behind what they see.
Wary & Rescue Horses
For rebuilding trust with a worried horse, one small signal at a time.
INCLUDED 🎁
Included Free With The Horse Decoder
BONUS #1
28 Days to Read Your Horse
Turn what you've learned into a habit, in just ten to fifteen minutes a day: a daily decoder, an observation journal, illustrated quizzes and your horse's own profile.
$23 FREE
BONUS #2
The Tack Room Collection
A one-page decoder, the escalation ladder, a pain checklist, a vet emergency poster and eight pocket cards, all ready to print.
$17 FREE
BONUS #3
Meeting a New Horse
A safe first approach, a step-by-step guide to viewing a horse for sale, questions for the seller and a plan for his first weeks at home.
$12 FREE
One-Time Payment.
He's Been Talking All Along. Now You'll Learn to Listen.
The Horse Decoder
DIGITAL & PRINTABLE EDITION
$44.95 $99.00
- 125+ Illustrated Pages
- 57 Body Signals Decoded, From Ears to Hooves
- 10 Emotional States & the Escalation Ladder
- Pain or Personality? The Horse Grimace Scale
- Instant Access, on Any Device or Printed
- Bonus #1: 28 Days to Read Your Horse
- Bonus #2: The Tack Room Collection
- Bonus #3: Meeting a New Horse
100% Secure Checkout
Hi there! We're Christin and Willow, and we've got a little story to share with you..
For years, I thought I knew my horse.
I knew how to tack her up, how to ask for a canter, how to sit a spook.I'd taken the lessons, watched the videos, read the books.
But one evening at the barn, she pinned her ears as I reached for the girth, and I realized something that stopped me cold: I had no idea what she was trying to tell me.
Was it attitude? Was she sore? Was it me?
Nobody had ever taught me to read her. Every lesson had been about me: my seat, my hands, my legs. Her side of the conversation was something I was supposed to "just pick up." And after all those years, I hadn't.
So I started paying attention. Really paying attention. I brought the old notebook back to the barn, and this time I didn't write down exercises. I drew what I saw.
The ear that flicked back before a spook. The soft eye when she was at peace. The way she stopped chewing the moment I picked up the saddle.
The sigh she let out when something finally felt right.
Page after page, the notebook turned into a language. And the more I understood it, the more everything changed: fewer battles, fewer "bad days," and a horse who started walking toward me in the field.
Those sketches became The Horse Decoder: every signal, painted the way I first saw it, explained the way I wish someone had explained it to me.
Our first collection taught you how to ride. This one teaches you how to listen.
Because your horse has been talking to you all along.
You just haven't been given the dictionary. Until now.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a Question? We've Got the Answer!
Your Horse Is Talking to You Every Day. Learn to Read Every Word.
With Horse Decoder, the Illustrated Guide to Horse Body Language!
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Reviews of our first guide, The Ultimate Horsemanship Collection
Understanding Your Horse Has Never Been Easier!
The Horse
DIGITAL & PRINTABLE EDITION
- 125+ Illustrated Pages
- 57 Body Signals Decoded, From Ears to Hooves
- 10 Emotional States & the Escalation Ladder
- Pain or Personality? The Horse Grimace Scale
- Instant Access, on Any Device or Printed
- Bonus #1: 28 Days to Read Your Horse
- Bonus #2: The Tack Room Collection
- Bonus #3: Meeting a New Horse
$44.95 $99.00
What You'll Learn, Chapter by Chapter
125+ illustrated pages in 9 chapters. Read it once, then keep it at the barn.
01 Before You Begin
- Your Horse Is Already Talking to You
- Why No One Really Teaches Us This
- How to Use This Guide
- How to Read a Page
- The Whole-Picture Rule
- Safety First
02 The Mind of the Horse
- A Prey Animal: flight, fight, freeze and the personal bubble
- The Senses: vision, hearing, smell, touch and whiskers
- Herd Life: rank, friendships, grooming and play
- How Horses Learn: pressure, release, timing and memory
03 The Language of the Body
- Ears
- Eyes
- Nostrils, Muzzle and Mouth
- Head and Neck
- Tail
- Body and Posture
- Legs and Hooves
- Skin, Muscles and Breath
- Vocalizations
04 Reading the Whole Picture
- Putting Signals Together: the 30-second read and his normal
- Emotional States: from relaxed to defensive
- Escalation and Release: the ladder, early signals and letting go
05 Pain or Personality?
- Pain Hides in Plain Sight
- The Pain Face
- Pain at Rest and Under Saddle
- Where It Hurts
- Belly Pain: Colic and Ulcers
- Who to Call, and the Barn Checklist
06 Everyday Situations
- In the Stable and the Field
- In the Saddle
- Care and Handling
- With Other Horses
- On the Ground
- Changes
07 Respond, Don't React
- The Principles: read, pause, respond
- Protocols for Common Moments: warnings, fear and pushiness
- Groundwork for Communication: eight simple exercises
08 Your Body Language
- What He Reads in You: Posture, Direction and Gaze
- Energy, Breath and Voice
- Your Fear, and How to Calm It
- In the Saddle: Your Hands and Your Tension
09 Myths to Let Go Of
- Myths About His Signals
- Myths About His Character
Take a Look Inside
Every page is illustrated in watercolor. No walls of text: you see the signal first, then you understand it.
What's Inside Horse Connection
The Problem
He's Not Being Difficult. He's Telling You Something.
He pins his ears when you pick up the girth. He paws at the trailer. He spooks at "nothing". Most riding lessons focus on the rider, and reading the horse is something you're expected to pick up along the way. That's not a lack of talent. It's a gap in how we learn.
The Method
One Signal Is a Clue. The Whole Picture Is the Answer.
Ears back can mean "I'm listening" or "back off". That's why every signal is decoded the same way: what you see, what it may mean, the context, what to do, and the warning sign that tells you it's time to call your vet.
57 Body Signals
From Ears to Hooves, Every Signal Decoded
Pawing, a swishing tail, a resting hind leg, a releasing sigh. Each signal gets its own illustrated page, so you recognize it at the barn and know exactly what to do next.
Pain or Personality?
Know When It's Attitude, and When It Hurts
Learn the Horse Grimace Scale, the signs of pain at rest and under saddle, colic and ulcers, and who to call. Because sometimes "he's lazy" really means "he's hurting".
Who Is The Horse Decoder For?
Instructors & Barns
A clear, visual way to teach horse behavior to riders of every age and level.
Parents & Families
Help kids stay safe and kind around horses, at home or at the barn.
Independent Riders
For owners and solo riders who want to understand the "why" behind what they see.
Wary & Rescue Horses
For rebuilding trust with a worried horse, one small signal at a time.
Included Free With The Horse Decoder
Bonus #1: 28 Days to Read Your Horse
Turn what you've learned into a habit, in just ten to fifteen minutes a day: a daily decoder, an observation journal, illustrated quizzes and your horse's own profile.
$23 FREE
Bonus #2: The Tack Room Collection
A one-page decoder, the escalation ladder, a pain checklist, a vet emergency poster and eight pocket cards, all ready to print.
$17 FREE
Bonus #3: Meeting a New Horse
A safe first approach, a step-by-step guide to viewing a horse for sale, questions for the seller and a plan for his first weeks at home.
$12 FREE
He's Been Talking All Along. Now You'll Learn to Listen.
The Horse Decoder
DIGITAL & PRINTABLE EDITION
- 125+ Illustrated Pages
- 57 Body Signals Decoded, From Ears to Hooves
- 10 Emotional States & the Escalation Ladder
- Pain or Personality? The Horse Grimace Scale
- Instant Access, on Any Device or Printed
- Bonus #1: The One-Page Decoder
- Bonus #2: The 4-Week Connection Plan
- Bonus #3: Read-Your-Horse Quiz Pack
$44.95 $99.00
Hi there! We're Christin and Willow, and we've got a little story to share with you..
For years, I thought I knew my horse.
I knew how to tack her up, how to ask for a canter, how to sit a spook.
I'd taken the lessons, watched the videos, read the books.
But one evening at the barn, she pinned her ears as I reached for the girth, and I realized something that stopped me cold: I had no idea what she was trying to tell me.
Was it attitude? Was she sore? Was it me?
Nobody had ever taught me to read her. Every lesson had been about me: my seat, my hands, my legs. Her side of the conversation was something I was supposed to "just pick up." And after all those years, I hadn't.
So I started paying attention. Really paying attention. I brought the old notebook back to the barn, and this time I didn't write down exercises. I drew what I saw.
The ear that flicked back before a spook. The soft eye when she was at peace. The way she stopped chewing the moment I picked up the saddle.
The sigh she let out when something finally felt right.
Page after page, the notebook turned into a language. And the more I understood it, the more everything changed: fewer battles, fewer "bad days," and a horse who started walking toward me in the field.
Those sketches became Horse Decoder: every signal, painted the way I first saw it, explained the way I wish someone had explained it to me.
Our first collection taught you how to ride. This one teaches you how to listen.
Because your horse has been talking to you all along. You just haven't been given the dictionary. Until now.
Frequently Asked Questions
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