Felicitas von Neumann-Cosel

Harmony is not a Coincidence

Creating synergy and flow for horse and rider

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Vision

Visualizing the horse turned out on a crisp morning, playful and animated, carrying itself in the most beautiful way, sets her goal for how self carriage should look like under saddle. Seeing the possible change in any horse to become more beautiful, and help in the process, is one of her biggest passions.

The Lightest Aids

An understanding of how the horse has to use it's body to be able to carry itself for the level of training, and knowing how much power and momentum has to be developed for true collection, shines through all of her riding and teaching.
Directing this flow, through the smallest movements in her body, into the highest collection or extension makes it appear effortless!

The goal of achieving harmony between horse and rider is to create synergy and flow in their partnership

About

Felicitas von Neumann-Cosel is an international trainer, competitor, coach, and clinician.

Lightness and self-carriage in her training reflects in her winning many Grand Prix Championships riding in a snaffle!

When coming to the United States 40 years ago, Felicitas decided not to follow the path of sponsorship, which would have provided high caliber horses to ride, but also would have created extra pressure in the training process to achieve success in the show ring. Instead, she stayed at First Choice Farm to pursue her passion for developing horses, enhancing their physical ability and instilling more confidence.

The challenge of helping the average horse, regardless of breed, to turn into a competitive athlete, led to an incredibly deep toolbox - a toolbox full of not only classical dressage exercises and deep understanding of rider's and horse's functionality, but also integration of natural horsemanship and science-based animal training.

This reflects in the calm confidence, beautiful physic and expressive movement of the horses she trains, as well as in improving scores as they move up the levels.

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Understanding The Synergy of Horse and Rider is Paramount

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Creating Synergy and flow for horse and rider

Felicitas enhances her classical training approach with innovative ideas based on modern science, creating a special connection between horse and rider.

Harmony is created through the horse's physical and emotional development with a rider taught to connect and communicate with the lightest aids.

More Confidence

The rider finding balance and subtle yet effective aids to direct the horse´s energy gives confidence to both. The horse can move freely and in balance to develop power needed for physical and mental development. The rider will be able to use less strength and more feel for the horse.

Better Athletes

For a horse to become physically more beautiful and secure in the work, a systematic, refined training of the basics for horse and rider is a must. Once the rider is able to help the horse to keep its balance and lightness (while working with the most possible propulsive and carrying power) classical movements will have the gymnastic effect they are intended to.

Unified Partnership

A deeper understanding how the functionality of horse and rider influence each other, and how specific exercises improve the quality of movement at any level, will help to find many different solutions in the training process. With this clarity, the horse can learn without undue stress, while the rider will get an opportunity to refine the aids and feel.

A platform for harmony!

Felicitas has a clear understanding how classical dressage movements can benefit the horse. Using them specifically, with an individual approach to help horse and rider's weaknesses, is one of her special gifts.

Courses

Creating "Synergy" And "Flow" For Horse And Rider

Inspired to share her insights gained over so many years, Felicitas is creating video courses giving you new information and understanding how to influence and improve your horse's movement while refining your communication through lighter and clearer aids.

Sharing her toolbox will help you to progress and find new solutions for old problems.

The concepts are so clear that they benefit any rider of any level. For example, providing simple tools to help your sitting trot or sophisticated understanding on how to improve your horse's Piaffe.

All Courses/Bundles

Comprehensive Courses

Our comprehensive courses offer in-depth exploration of various subjects discussing theories and tools.

Mini Courses

Mini-courses might include some overlapping content from the comprehensive versions. This ensures a smooth learning experience and allows you to focus on specific areas of interest.

Perfect for busy schedules or those who want to sample a topic before diving deeper.

Bundles

Loved Felicitas's clinic or follow her content? Deepen your knowledge! Her course bundles combine everything you love at a discount.

$295

Function of Horse and Rider

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12 Lessons

A vision of how horse and rider have to function individually and together is a cornerstone for harmony.