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Transformational Coaching
Transformational Coaching
Transformational Coaching
If you are ready to take your relationship with your horse to a whole new level, perhaps transform behavioural problems and deepen your partnership and understanding, just get in touch for one-to-one specialist help, advice & support
The Horse' Voice Book
Transformational Coaching
Transformational Coaching
This step-by-step guide bridges the gap between our intense love for horses & the desire to work ethically with them from grass roots to Grand Prix. Overflowing with beautiful photographs, it makes the perfect gift for horsey friends and is highly relevant to anyone working in the Equine Industry.
Technical Training
Transformational Coaching
Functional/Constructive Saddling
Training and Educational Courses/Clinics in Saddling, Riding, Therapeutic & Healing Groundwork, Dismounted & Foundation Workshops for Riders.
Functional/Constructive Saddling
Functional/Constructive Saddling
Functional/Constructive Saddling
Spectate, or bring your horse, and experience the breathtaking difference it makes when your saddle supports a horse's natural biomechanics.
About Keren & The Horse's Voice
Functional/Constructive Saddling
About Keren & The Horse's Voice
Click the button below to learn more about Keren's passion for truly ethical horsemanship and her experience in helping forge truly remarkable horse-human relationships.
Testimonials
Functional/Constructive Saddling
About Keren & The Horse's Voice
Client stories & testimonials
About Keren
About Keren & The Horse's Voice
Hi, my name is Keren Morris, and over the last 25+ years working as a professional equestrian coach, I have felt horses crying out for a different relationship with their humans. They have longed for their voices to be heard and their humans have longed to hear them. As a result, I have developed a tremendous passion for helping people to connect with horses at an extraordinary level.
There is nothing more rewarding to me than helping owners help their horses from being stressed, ‘resistant’, withdrawn, disinterested, seemingly untalented, or even aggressive, to being relieved, peaceful, appreciative, loving, interested, beautifully expressive and inspired. The process is always breath-taking, awe-inspiring and humbling.
Studying many aspects of horsemanship, such as equine and rider biomechanics, behaviour, natural horsemanship, saddling, riding, training, Reiki for horses, and carefully watching countless horses in a myriad of situations over several decades, have all helped me to recognise and understand many different forms that the horse’s ‘voice’ takes. Once we can ‘hear’ his ‘voice’, we can ask for, and then receive, his opinion relative to all aspects of his life, training and management. Armed with that information, moment by moment, it enables us to help the horse truly thrive in, and thoroughly enjoy, his/her place in the human world. It also ensures truly ethical horsemanship.
My work is relevant to all levels of experience, whether you are a complete novice or Equestrian Professional/Specialist, so just get in touch! Say hello and tell me about your horse/situation, and I'll get back to you :-)
Qualifications
- Author of 'The Horse's Voice - How Kind Can Horsemanship Become?'
- British Horse Society Accredited Professional Coach
- Fully Insured
- Enhanced Disclosure (previously CRB-checked) verified by British Horse Society
- Up-to-date BHS First Aid and Safeguarding certificates
- BHSAI
- Reiki Master Teacher, specialising in working with horses & horse owners
- BALANCE registered Saddling Consultant
- UKCC Level 2
- Over 25 years professional experience
- Over 10 years specialising in transforming Horse-Human relationships, equine biomechanics, saddling and helping horses who need to go through a remedial process of recovery from illness, past saddle problems or unsuitable training methods.
The Horse's Voice Book
The Horse's Voice - How Kind Can Horsemanship Become?
The Horse’s Voice Book takes an in-depth look into the many different ways that horses communicate and express their inner thoughts and feelings. It goes beyond behaviour and body language into aspects that are widely misunderstood, or commonly go unnoticed, in the equestrian world.
The book is overflowing with beautiful photographs, invaluable prompts and questions to help you stop, reflect and think about how to apply the information to the horses in your life. The Book looks closely at the impact the human world can have on horses and delves into a wide range of topics from Training, Riding and Saddling, to Equine Biomechanics, Therapy, Hoof Care and Management, all viewed from the horse's perspective.
It's ideal for equestrian professionals, well-seasoned horse owners, complete novices, vets, farriers and equine therapists alike.
See Amazon for the list of 5-star reviews.
Where to buy
The Horse's Voice Book is available Worldwide via Amazon. Scroll down for a link to it in your country, or click the button below to request a signed copy.
The horse's voice book - where to buy
Buy the Book in the UK
Buy the Book in the USA
Buy the Book in the USA
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Buy the Book in the USA
Buy the Book in the USA
Buy the Book in the USA
Paperback (with free shipping and fast delivery) & Kindle versions available.
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Buy the Book in Germany
Buy the Book in Germany
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Buy the Book in France
Buy the Book in Germany
Buy the Book in France
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Buy the Book in Germany
Buy the Book in France
Paperback* & Kindle Editions (*Paperback may be unavailable at times during the 2021 Pandemic)
Functional/Constructive Saddling
What is Functional Saddling?
In over 25 years as a Professional Equestrian Coach, I have found few things to have a more profoundly positive effect on a ridden horse's wellbeing than the Functional Approach to Saddling. Similar principles were used to keep military horses well and strong during the 1st World War, but most horses since then have had their saddles fitted to match the width and contours of their static body shape (Conventional Saddling). Therefore, they have not enjoyed the comfort, freedom and protection of a saddling method that is specifically designed to respect the way horses move and use their bodies (Functional Saddling). Yet when given the chance to experience Functional Saddling, the vast majority of riders consistently experience many of the following positive changes in their horses (and more):
- Easier engagement of hind quarters and improved lifting of the back
- Better lateral balance
- Improved suppleness & range of movement
- Greater mental & physical relaxation
- More willingness to go forwards in horses who were previously reluctant
- Slowing down in horses who were previously inclined to rush
- Greater length of stride and more willingness/ability to extend
- Relaxation of neck, eyes, face, jaw and throat
- Improved ability to fold forelegs up over a fence
- More joyful expression in movement
- Rider feels better balanced, find it easier to maintain a good position and the horse feels easier to ride
Horses inclined to buck often stop once a Functional approach is used and there have been cases of unidentified lameness disappearing, and horses recovering from conditions such as kissing spines and COPD. Spookiness often reduces as well because Functional Saddling enables the horse to move with a greater degree of natural correctness, which supports all of the horse's structures and systems, so stress levels reduce and confidence in their ability to manoeuvre well/easily increases.
Over time it's incredible to watch this approach to saddling leads to the recovery of muscle mass and remedies postural issues. Riding plays an important part of course, but Functional Saddling allows these positive changes to occur far more effectively and consistently than any other method of saddling I've ever seen.
BALANCE International
To find out more about Functional Saddling just get in touch via the Contact Page, or visit the home of Functional Saddling, BALANCE International, by clicking the button below.
Testimonials
Client Stories
Charlotte & Rocko - UK
"Meeting Keren was the best thing that ever happened to us. She has taught us so much and we have both come on in leaps and bounds. She understands what we both need and my horse is so much happier as a result. She has extensive knowledge and her main goal is giving the horse and you best life possible together. I cannot recommend Keren highly enough xx"
Ruth & Cilla - Germany
"Thank you so much Keren! The riding lesson was a turnaround and big eyeopener for me! The magic moment happened: She gave at the poll and released the tension in her body... And it wasn't just a moment... How can it be that I have been riding for decades and do not come across this simple but important knowledge? Thank you so much!"
Pam & Melody - UK
"Hi Keren, just to say, Hannah, my McTimoney friend, saw Melody today and commented on the lack of sensitivity of M’s right shoulder. She thought she was straighter through her back and her right stifle joint was much freer. Also, that she stepped under better with it! I am so pleased we met you and I can’t thank you enough for all you have done and are continuing to do for Melody. I really can’t believe that we would see changes so quickly. Thank you so much for your kindness and patience!.."
Jayne & Beau - UK
"It was great to meet (virtually) and speak to you today. Thanks also for talking through the groundwork exercise - it made a lot of sense. I was amazed at how Beau seemed to connect with you through the phone screen - he couldn’t even hear your voice!
I wanted to say that I really appreciate your help with him - I feel very fortunate to have access to your valuable knowledge and experience."
Amy, Stella & Marley - USA
"Keren, the care and love you have for me, our horses, and horses around the world is astounding. Your thoughtful, caring, informative communications are always just the right thing. With the help of the Trust Technique and all the help you have so generously given me, my mind is much quieter and I am less reactive, so I can really connect on the level where we are all one. We are communicating together so much better. So much gratitude, love and thanks to you!"
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Eva & Samarkant - GER
"Keren, it is so amazing, and heart opening, to see you communicate non verbally with Samarkant. To see how willing he is to learn from you and how fast he understands and is able to do what you want him to, so he gets better balanced. But not only for Samarkant you did so, so much. Speaking to you, seeing you work and communicate with him shows me I am not the only one wanting better ways to work with horses. I am so grateful and glad that I have contact with you!"
Nicola & Quincy - UK
Keren has been invaluable; I felt right from the start that she was completely invested in my horse's well being. He can be difficult with strangers and she took the time and showed him respect and consideration, listened patiently to us both and has given us the most wonderful support going forward. The physio has just reported that despite Quincy being in his 20s, there have been huge positive changes throughout his body after just a few weeks working with Keren. She was amazed and so was I!
Sarah & Noah - UK
"Keren, I can't thank you enough - what happened yesterday was just incredible and I can't wait to start using everything you've shown me!!!! :-))
I went to get him in this morning and instead of running away as usual, he didn't take his eyes off me the whole time and even walked 3 or 4 strides towards me! Thank you sooooo much for your time, patience n kindness x"
SERVICES / PRICELIST
Lifechanging Help & Support
Personalised Coaching for Overcoming Problems and Transforming Communication/Partnership/Performance
Full Day Coaching (In Person)
UK - Full Day £250 + Travel @45p per mile roundtrip from WA9 4AG (10am - 4.30pm with 1/2hr lunch break). Available to Groups (COVID permitting) or Individuals, just get in touch for details)
Europe - Please contact with your requirements
Coaching (Online)
UK - 1 Session £40
4 Sessions £120 (Use within 3 months)
Europe - 1 Session € 50
4 Sessions € 140 (Use within 3 months)
Troubleshooting Assessment
Help getting to the root of any problems by completing a questionnaire & submitting videos for assessment. Receive a written report, including suggested action plan and a £15/ €20 discount voucher to use towards other services
UK - £85
Europe - €100
Saddling
Help & Advice regarding Functional/Constructive Saddling
Functional Saddling Consultation
UK - £85 + Travel @ 45p per mile roundtrip from WA9 4AG (A minimum number of participants may apply in certain areas, just get in touch for details). Please contact if you are interested in a Saddling Clinic/Workshop
Europe - €165 during tours
Saddle Check (in person)
UK - £75 + Travel @ 45p per mile roundtrip from WA9 4AG (A minimum number of participants may apply in certain areas, just get in touch for details)
Europe - € 135 during tours
Saddle Check (via Zoom/Facetime etc.)
UK - £60
Europe - € 75
Pre-loved BALANCE Saddles for Sale
BALANCE Saddles & Pads that support Functional Saddling
BALANCE XDE (Xtreme Dressage built on the Equinox tree) #3-width C-length i
£2000
This saddle is an ex-demo and is as new except for slightest dents in girth straps. (These saddles are £2600 + VAT new). Just get in touch for more pics if you're interested.
BALANCE ZEnith GPJ 8X-width D-length in BROWN
£650
This saddle has been well used, but has just been completely re-flocked and is ready to go. Quite a big scuff on the back of the cantle hence the price. Grab a bargain!
BALANCE EQuinox Gpd #3-width d-length in black
£1400
This saddle is an ex-demo and is as new. (These saddles are £1700 + VAT brand new). Just get in touch for more pics if you're interested.
BALANCE EQUINOX GPD #3-WIDTH B-LENGTH IN BLACK
£1400
This saddle is an ex-demo and as new except for the slightest marks on the girth straps (they are £1700 + VAT new). Just get in touch for more pics if you're interested.
BALANCE HAMILTON GPD 7X-WIDTH 18”LENGTH IN BLACK
£550
Discontinued model but in beautiful condition. Wonderful wide saddle that has just been completely re-flocked. Just get in touch for more pics if you are interested.
BALANCE NEXUS GPJ J3-WIDTH D-LENGTH IN BLACK
£1450
This saddle has only been girthed up, otherwise as new. Tiny nick in the cantle so has been reduced from £1600 (they are £2400 + VAT new). Just get in touch for more pics if you are interested.
***SOLD*** MATRIX JUMP X-WIDTH C-LENGTH IN CHESTNUT
£1800
This beautiful saddle is as new - only sat on briefly a few times (they are £2200 + VAT new). Just get in touch for more pics if you're interested.
BALANCE Pre-Zenith Working Hunter 5X-WIDTH 17”-LENGTH IN BROWN
£520
Discontinued model in really lovely condition. Just get in touch for more info/pics if you're interested.
FELIX GPD 8X-WIDTH D-LENGTH IN BROWN
£1000
This saddle is actually sold but I have another identical one to photograph and list so please get in touch if you are interested. These saddles are £2400 + VAT new.
