Lateral Movements RIDING
Lateral work from the saddle.
Learn to ride your horse in a healthy and balanced way. Become a confident rider, riding with lightness & harmony.
This course is exclusive to LMS alumni
Lateral Movements RIDING
Lateral work from the saddle.
Learn to ride your horse in a healthy and balanced way. Become a confident rider, riding with lightness & harmony.
This course is exclusive to LMS alumni
Join me in the Lateral Movements RIDING course, starting July 2026!
"Be part of a small, super engaged community who want to ride their horse in a healthy, balanced and sound way!"
Only for you when:
You finished the Lateral Movements Simplified course at least once
You understand the gymnastic value of all lateral movements
You are comfortable explaining shoulder in and haunches in to your horse on the ground
Looking forward to an amazing learning curve! You'll be surprised where you will be in 6-months❤️!"
Become a confident rider and ride your horse in a balanced way
Learn how to 'translate' lateral movements from the ground to the saddle
Enjoy healthy movement together!
If you have explained all the lateral movements to your horse on the ground and your horse has gained strength and flexibility, you are both ready to RIDE the advanced movements.
The only additional skill you need is to learn how to translate the lateral work from the ground to the saddle. That's what we will cover on this course. How to ask the movement from YOUR body so your horse understands!
ONLY available when you have finished the Lateral Movements Simplified groundwork course so you understand the PURPOSE of each gymnastic exercise!
Become a confident rider and ride your horse in a balanced way
Learn how to 'translate' lateral movements from the ground to the saddle
Enjoy healthy movement together!
If you have explained all the lateral movements to your horse on the ground and your horse has gained strength and flexibility, you are both ready to RIDE the advanced movements.
The only additional skill you need is to learn how to translate the lateral work from the ground to the saddle. That's what we will cover on this course. How to ask the movement from YOUR body so your horse understands!
ONLY available when you have finished the Lateral Movements Simplified groundwork course so you understand the PURPOSE of each gymnastic exercise!
Do you recognize this?
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My horse is heavy in the reins, my horse often trips or suddenly explodes
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Sitting trot is not comfortable, my horse is not easy to collect, my horse likes to speed up
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My saddle tends to slide to one side, my horse falls over the outside shoulder
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I cannot seem to ride an equal circle on both reins
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I have problems riding shoulder in, haunches in, half pass or pirouette....
AS SEEN ON:
AS SEEN ON
Every training has 2 aspects:
True Connection & Physical Training
Once you have found True Connection with your horse, and you have established honest, 2-way communication, the logical next step is the physical aspect, without compromising the relationship. After the advanced groundwork course you are now ready to help your horse to be more balanced under saddle from a calm and connected place.
Every training has 2 aspects:
True Connection & Physical Training
Once you have found True Connection with your horse, and you have established honest, 2-way communication, the logical next step is the physical aspect, without compromising the relationship. After the advanced groundwork course you are now ready to help your horse to be more balanced under saddle from a calm and connected place.
More than just an online course
it's a community of people that think differently
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6 Modules with step-by-step video lessons with my educated horse Seni
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Including training sessions of introducing lateral movements to my horse Jajão under saddle
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All training from a calm and connected place
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Supportive group to ask questions, share your progress and get feedback on your video.
What is in the Full Course?
Here are the details that you will learn in each module:
What is in the Full Course?
Here are the details that you will learn in each module:
Module 1:
Foundation
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The difference between primary aids and secondary aids
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Flexion of the poll and bending of the spine
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Invite your horse to lower the head and stretch the neck
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Different rein aids, how to ride 3:1
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Different leg aids
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Explaining the seat and how can never NOT use it while riding
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How to prepare YOUR body to explain lateral aids to your horse
After module 1 you know what tools to use and how to prepare yourself and your horse for lateral movements from the saddle.
Module 2:
The circle
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Observation on the circle, be the passenger and feel
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How to ride 'straight' on a circle
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Change direction through the circle with your seat
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Feeling the inside hindleg of your horse
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How to make the circle bigger and smaller
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Using the circle to prepare for advanced stuff
After module 2 you will be confident to train your horse on the circle with a correct bend throughout the whole body. You know how to use the circle to stretch the back muscles and to prepare your horse for shoulder in and haunches in.
Module 2:
The circle
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Observation on the circle, be the passenger and feel
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How to ride 'straight' on a circle
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Change direction through the circle with your seat
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Feeling the inside hindleg of your horse
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How to make the circle bigger and smaller
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Using the circle to prepare for advanced stuff
After module 2 you will be confident to train your horse on the circle with a correct bend throughout the whole body. You know how to use the circle to stretch the back muscles and to prepare your horse for shoulder in and haunches in.
Module 3:
Shoulder in
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Rider position for shouler in
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Going straight with flexion and bending in the body
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Shoulder fore, moving the shoulders of the track
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Shoulder in along the wall or fence
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Shoulder in without a wall and on the circle
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Watch a full lesson explaining shoulder in to Jackie
You know the step by step roadmap to explain shoulder in to your horse while riding so that the inside hind leg is placed under the body and taking more weight. You know what the main challenges are and how you can prevent them (eg overbending the neck)
Module 4:
Haunches in
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Rider position for haunches in
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Haunches in along the wall or fence
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Haunches in refinement, positioning of the head
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Haunches in without a wall
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Haunches in on a circle
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Haunches in full lesson
You know how to invite your horse to move the hind end off the track, so the outside hind leg can be placed under the point of gravity to become stronger and more flexible. You also know how to refine the correct bend and how to prevent your horse from going sideways.
Module 4:
Haunches in
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Rider position for haunches in
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Haunches in along the wall or fence
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Haunches in refinement, positioning of the head
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Haunches in without a wall
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Haunches in on a circle
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Haunches in full lesson
You know how to invite your horse to move the hind end off the track, so the outside hind leg can be placed under the point of gravity to become stronger and more flexible. You also know how to refine the correct bend and how to prevent your horse from going sideways.
Module 5:
Advanced stuff
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Rider position in half pass and pirouette
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Half pass over the diagonal
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Preparing for pirouette, travers on a circle
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Several sequences combining all gymnastic exercises
When you know shoulder in and haunches in, you are ready for advanced stuff like half pass and pirouette. You will learn several strengthening sequences. As your horse has been educated on the ground, you are now ready to ride these advanced exercises!
Module 6:
Collection
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What is collection and why is it important
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Halt and backup in diagonal steps
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Inviting the hind leg under the body
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Diagonalization of the legs
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Playing with schoolhalt
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Collecting and Forward!
It is now time to shift weight and work towards collection! A collected horse is so much nicer and more comfortable to ride than an unbalanced horse. By shifting the weight to the hind end, your horse will free the shoulder and move in a healthy way. A balanced horse is a safe riding horse!
Module 6:
Collection
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What is collection and why is it important
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Halt and backup in diagonal steps
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Inviting the hind leg under the body
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Diagonalization of the legs
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Playing with schoolhalt
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Collecting and Forward!
It is now time to shift weight and work towards collection! A collected horse is so much nicer and more comfortable to ride than an unbalanced horse. By shifting the weight to the hind end, your horse will free the shoulder and move in a healthy way. A balanced horse is a safe riding horse!
Become a confident rider for your horse!
Join NOW and learn how to translate Lateral Movements Simplified to riding so make your rides easier, more balanced, and more fun!
Lateral Movements RIDING
Next course starting July 2026
Exclusive to LMS Alumni
Starts ONLY 2x per year (January/July)
Option 1: Self-study
For Independant Horse Enthusiasts
This option is for you if you like to watch videos in the 6-month course and then practice by yourself. You don't need to join any Facebook group and you are happy to study on your own.
Because I know life gets in the way sometimes, you get 6 months of additional access, so you have 1 year's access in total.
Payment Plan available
1 Year Access!
Option 2: Premium
Max 20 spots!
For Horse Enthusiasts who want FULL SUPPORT
This option is for you if you want full support and be in a community of like-spirited people who are on the same journey! You can post short videos in the closed Facebook group.
Every month, we will meet live on Zoom. I will give you live feedback so we can all learn from each other. It's like a private coaching session!
Payment Plan available
Lifetime Access!
Become a confident rider for your horse!
Join NOW and learn how to translate Lateral Movements Simplified to riding so make your rides easier, more balanced, and more fun!
Lateral Movements RIDING
Next course starting January 2026
Exclusive to LMS Alumni
Starts ONLY 2x per year (January/July)
Option 1: Self-study
For Independant Horse Enthusiasts
This option is for you if you like to watch videos in the 6-month course and then practice by yourself. You don't need to join any Facebook group and you are happy to study on your own.
Because I know life gets in the way sometimes, you get 6 months of additional access, so you have 1 year's access in total.
Payment Plan available!
1 Year Access!
Option 2: Premium
For Horse Enthusiasts who want Full Support
This option is for you if you want full support and be in a community of like-spirited people who are on the same journey! You can post short videos in the closed Facebook group.
Every month, we will meet live on Zoom. I will give you live feedback so we can all learn from each other. It's like a private coaching session!
Payment Plan available!
Lifetime Access!
Here are some "Love notes" from the PILOT group:
“The lateral movements riding course has brought me so much more than starting to ride lateral movements. I regained confidence to ride on a barebackpad, learned riding with three to one reins and got so much more insight in riding with the seat and body. And just like lateral movements simplified, I learned this all while having fun! ”
Saskia, Netherlands
“My biggest learning is enjoying the process. Reward what my horse offers. Do not be frustrated if things aren't going as fast as I would like. It's great to see Lucie train in real situations with her two different horses and how to adjust our expectations in a session depending on the situation. My biggest accomplishment is I have ridden shoulder and half pass in trot!
Renate, Tasmania
"My biggest accomplishment is simply wanting to ride again. These training modules in LMR have created a yearning to go out of my comfort zone and ride again. After my double hip surgery, I thought my work with horses would be from the ground only. Now, I want to ride again. That is huge for me and something I am really proud of."
Kim, USA
AND, if you find within 30 days after signing up that this course is not for you, just let me know.
I will refund you the full amount, so there is NO RISK in joining!
I want you to be 100% happy!
30 days
Money Back Guarantee
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to pay in installments?
Yes, you can choose to pay in 1 payment or in 6 monthly installments.You can find the payment plan options when you click the registration link.
Is there a money back guarantee?
Yes, I want you to be 100% happy so if within 30 days you find that the course is not for you, you will get your money back.
Do I get access to the whole course at once?
You will start together with an international group on January 1st or July 1st, when the first module will become available. Every month a new module will be released, so we all study with the same exercise together.
How much time do I need to practice with my horse?
About 2-4 short (20-30 minutes) practice session with your horse each week would be great. It is better to have short sessions more frequently than 1 long session per week.
Is the information also available in PDF?
Yes, every module has a summary PDF of all the video’s that you can download.
For how long will I have access to the course material?
The course has been designed for 6 months. However, you will have access to the full course for 1 whole year after you signed up, so there is enough time to watch the videos again and practice with your horse. After 1 year, you can choose whether you would like to extend your membership for 30% of the full price (I will let you know 1 month before the year's membership ends).
If you purchased the Premium option or the life-time access, then you will keep access to the course for as long as it is available online (and I don't intend to retire for a looong time!).
Will there be a support group, where we can ask questions and post videos?
When you choose the self-study option, there is no group to join.
When you choose the Premium package, you will be invited to a closed support group where you will be together with the other course participants. You can ask questions and post videos for feedback. You will find like-minded and like-spirited people in this group who are all on the same journey! For 6 months, you can also join my monthly "Train Your Eye" sessions on Zoom. You can submit a video on Facebook for live feedback and you can ask me questions during the live Zoom call.
Do I need special knowledge before I can start?
From the Lateral Movements Simplified course you know the gymnastic value of the lateral movements. It's also very beneficial if you have a certain awareness of your own body posture. The best preparation is the True Connection RIDING course so that your horse already responds to your energy, seat and your body posture. The Lateral Movements Simplified - advanced groundwork course is a prerequisite to join this course.
What certifications do you have?
My toolbox:
- Squire in the Academic Art of Riding by Bent Branderup
- Certified Straightness Training Instructor
- Certified Centered Riding instructor
- Certified Freestyle Instructor
- EAD coach (Equine Assisted Development)
- Masterson Method Certified Practitioner and Instructor
- NLP practitioner
- Holistic massage therapist (for human)
- Studying polyvagal theory and horse brain science
And teaching clinics in 13 countries all over the world😊
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Vorden, the Netherlands
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info@lucieklaassen.com
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(31) 641 206 107
MY DREAM / VISION
I want to make a soulful and inspirational contribution to the horse world where welfare, connection and communication between human and horse are the basis of everything we do with our horse.
MY PHILOSOPHY
I believe everyone can learn how to connect to their authentic self, to become the human your horse WANTS to be with. Understand and feel the depth of the breath, listen to the wisdom of your body and connect from the heart. From that place, help your horse become stronger, more flexible , better balanced and collected so that you enjoy a healthy life together!
Videos: Jill Bakker
Pictures: Maybel van der Linden,
Celine Rieck, Susan Wijs
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