04/06/2026
Most riders spend years learning how to influence the horse’s body.
But very few are taught how to observe their own nervous system.
This is a problem, because horses are incredibly sensitive to emotional and physical tension. A rider who is anxious, distracted, shut down, overthinking or bracing may unintentionally create confusion or stress in the horse.
At ABRA, I use the Muse neurofeedback headband as part of a deeper approach to rider education.
Muse provides real-time feedback during calm and focus training. Depending on the model, Muse uses EEG-based neurofeedback and can also track breath, heart and body biofeedback during sessions.
For horse people, this can support:
Calmer riding under pressure
Better self-awareness before getting on
Improved focus during lessons or competition
A clearer connection between breath, body and mind
Greater awareness of how our state affects the horse
safer, more thoughtful horsemanship
This is not about perfection. It is about learning to notice what state we are in before our horse has to tell us.
By using my link in the comments you can access 15% off the rrp and get your own muse device so you can use it at home between sessions or even out at competitions.
