The Horsefulness Liberty Connection Program
The complete program for horsewomen who desire a strong,
natural connection with their horse
You're not made for the dominance based training methods. Forcing and pressuring the horse goes against your nature as a gentle-hearted horsewoman, and the sensitive nature of your horse.
There's another way. More natural. More meaningful. More joy and fun for both. But also more effective, more lasting, and so much more fulfilling.
Let me show you the way 🡣
The Alternative
It took me some time before I was convinced to join the program. I did not know Karine, nor did I hear about the program before so I thought some time if I should invest my money and also my time in it. But, my experience is very positive.
It is exactly the alternative to the common training methods I was searching for and is even more than I expected.
Being an animal psychologist specialized on horses I can say that Karine has a wide experience and a large expert knowledge with horses. Even if I do not always have questions myself I can also learn from the answers she is offering to the other members. Karine is able to answer all the different questions and she takes all the time that is needed to do so.
Even though I already had a very good relationship with my horses before and the handling and attitude with them was quite similar I found many „little“ things that I now integrate in our daily contact.
It is not so easy to describe, but the program is boosting my cognition and mindfulness when being around horses. To me the program is an enrichment in many ways.
I would absolutely recommend Karine and the program and I also use elements during the training with my customers. I believe that it can change people’s attitude and the relationship with their horses in a very positive way.
Britta Wutke
Rock Bottom
Before I joined up, my ponies and I had hit rock bottom and I was looking for something rewarding, relaxing, and nurturing for us all. There are an awful lot of different 'ways' to be and work with horses.
I come from the south west of England and there is a strong belief here of 'what can I get my horse to do' rather than working in partnership. My doubts were whether this was right for us all and really whether I could trust someone I had found by accident on the internet.
Well, I think the program is wonderful. I like the way I can fit it in with my job, home life and horse life. I have not ridden at all since starting the programme and for once I don't feel guilty about it.
Considering Karine is in another country I feel very supported. I can ask questions whenever I need to and the webinars are excellent, the nearest thing to having Karine with you in the arena.
I have two horses who are very different and reacting in different ways and I sometimes struggle as I am unpicking some of the groundwork I have done in the past. They have both benefited from my much more relaxed approach to our time together, they are both happy, healthy and relaxed and we are having some real connections. I have changed my mental approach and we are all benefiting.
I would not hesitate to recommend the programme to others, who know there is a lot more to learn and also for those who are not being fulfilled with what they are doing with their horses. Karine's programme is very fulfilling and makes me happy.
Celia Taylor
What is the horsefulness
Liberty Connection Program?
It's an interactive home study program designed to help you connect with your horse in the most natural way.
In this program you build trust, develop your body language, learn to read your horse's signals and interact without force. All exercises are done in liberty, providing the most natural way to interact and build a strong foundation for training. This approach ensures your horse is confident and trusts you as a leader.
The course includes 10 modules, starting with the Foundation module, where you'll learn how to generate the energy you want to see in your horse. Modules 1-8 guide you through Horsefulness Training Liberty Connection Work with videos, PDFs, schedules, and MP3s, helping you avoid common mistakes.
Also, you will have access to the Facebook communtity where you can ask me your questions. This means you're not left on your own. Throughout the program, you'll receive personal guidance and support for any questions or issues.
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More Student Love
Our students are loving the content and support. Here's what they are saying about the Liberty Connection Program.
Sherry Dasset
"The information Karine had put online previous to purchasing the Liberty Connection Program really made sense to me. I felt this program was coming from a truly experienced horse loving person so was pretty confident that the program was going to be a continuation of what she had already put out there.
I am loving the program and find myself getting quite excited when I talk about it with others who aren't in the program, but who are horse loving people. I know anyone who truly loves horses will get it and be as excited as I am.
I am very happy with the results so far. My interaction with horses is quite different as I am far more aware of myself as to how I approach, what my energy is, body language etc. When things don't go as smoothly as I would like, I now analyze what my actions were and can usually find the solution there instead of blaming the horse.
I also have a greater sense of confidence as I know if I can’t find a solution to the problem on my own I can always get help from Karine.
I would most definitely recommend this program, as any horse that has an owner in this program is going to have a much happier , healthier life because the owner truly understands them, and can communicate with them in their language, and I wish that for all horses!! The second reason I would recommend it is of course for the horse owner, as for me personally I work in an office all day, definitely not what I love but a necessity of life but I have evenings and weekends to look forward to and many evenings I am tired and make myself head out to the barn, but when I get there and am doing barn chores and if I just apply even a little of what I learned and get a very positive reaction to it I leave the barn on a natural high that feels wonderful. "
Claudia Schroer
"Having been a typical horse loving teenager, the following 40 years I had no contact with horses what so ever; I still loved horses , but disliked the common attitude towards horses...
2 years ago, seemingly 'out of the blue', I realized that I urgently wanted the horses back into my life...
I met JUNA, a beautiful and proud young paint mare of 16 months and I fell in love that second!
While my young horse is having a good time growing up in pasture with the herd until today, my search for support and guidance to raise her differently was difficult and frustrating and sometimes I questioned my dream ...
But as it is said "when the student is ready, the teacher will come", I came across Karine and her program.
Instantly I felt, I had found what I'd been looking for desperately!
Starting the program I noticed myself feeling trust and inner peace....
Karine's teaching improves and cultivates my ability to read my horse, our connection, based on true liberty, is getting deeper every day, my personal insights are millions ;-).
An atmosphere of joy, harmony & trust has grown, and everybody can notice looking at me and/or my horse :-)... and it goes beyond the 2 of us
YES, I CAN- make a difference!
with the help of Karine !!!
Thank you Karine for all your support, answering questions within short time, precisely and with an amazing intuition for the background of the question! Also the warm & inspiring exchange within the fb group is great.
Thank you for being that special person with that special knowledge, ability and broad inner horizon.
If you really-really want the difference- go with Karine's program!"
Diana Nicolleta Prince
"I immediately felt in my soul that this was the perfect program for me and my horses.
I observed many positive changes in my horses, especially with 1 of them. This horse always tried to bite me and was very aggressive. But, now he is a fantastic friend, he thinks before he reacts and became collaborative and has trust in me. There is now real communication between us.
This program also taught me to stay inside, to follow my intuition, to be creative with my horse, and to be authentic without fear or judgment. This is a good way to know oneself and not only my horses.
I’m very happy with the feedback I get from Karine. When I explain my problems I get feedback very quickly and it is always very helpful for me and my horses.
I would recommend this program to people who want to go deeper in relationship with their horses and to people who want to be in contact with themselves. It’s a new and special program which requires the ability to look inside and to change our negative attitudes and behaviours.
Thank you to Karine and this wonderful program from me and my fantastic horses!!!"
Laura Begnini
"At first I had some doubts because I never believed in online teaching and I had some bad experiences in the past. Sine then I always chose to attend “live” courses.
But this program seemed to be exactly what I had been looking for during the last few years: since I started relating with horses I tried a lot of methods, but I always felt something was missing… It seemed to me that all these methods were tricks to teach the horse something, but no one was really helping me to improve a true relationship with my horses, based on friendly communication and mutual trust.
I have a couple of rescue horses that experienced mistreatments in the past and I noticed that they are much more relaxed when I’m around then before. Especially with them it was quite hard in the beginning and we’re doing everything very slowly, but in a couple of months our relationship improved more than in the last 2 years…
I also have a young mare that now is much more interested in spending time with me, even if we don’t use food during our activity… so I’m very glad!
Due to the program my self-awareness has improved and it’s being very helpful to reach a true and kind leadership in the relationship with my horses: and this is exactly what I was looking for when I decided to join the program.
Plus, I’m noticing that a good relationship also improves the results we can reach in horse-training.
I think the best part of the program is the support you get from Karine. She is a very skilled professional and has a great positive attitude. She puts a lot of passion in answering to our requests of help. She takes into consideration several aspects about our questions, and always gives us a lot of “food for thought”.. .
Karine wants us to improve our skills in order to be able to face the situations in an independent way.
I would recommend the program to anyone who is involved with horses at any level of expertise, from the beginners to experienced professionals."
Karen Smets
"A couple of months ago my horse and I were stuck in a vicious circle of all sorts of bad habits. We didn’t understand each other and we were both frustrated. To get him from the meadow was always a chore. And he often pulled himself free during brushing or saddling. He didn’t trust me.
Thanks to this fantastic program the relationship with my horse has completely changed! I don’t need to catch him in the meadow any more, he comes to my, happily and neighing. Now there is no need to fasten him anymore, because he doesn’t pull himself free anymore. He just stays with me.
I was afraid that once we would start riding again, he would become suspicious again, but that didn’t happen. It is the opposite, he is much more concentrated on everything that I ask from him and on a walk he trusts me that I know when he should be scared and when not.
It is so pleasant to be able to do everything without stress. Finally we’ve arrived in a positive spiral. We both really enjoy the connection exercises. Not all exercises went well straight away but Karine always knew what to do!
Thanks to this fantastic program I have been able to build a bond with my horse where previously I could only dream of and that within a couple of months time!"
Vicky Broes
"A year ago I had the opportunity to work with a small Irish Cob herd for my fear of horses. Through some research on the internet I ended up with the 8 “connection exercises” and I started without any guidance my own Horsefulness experiment with Koby, an Irish Cob mare of 13 years old.
During “bonding time” Koby and I got very close within a short period of time. She gave indications of sincere interest through which our connection started and I was really convinced of the benefits of the exercises.
However, after a few weeks I was missing “sound and image”, and that is why I went to the website and registered for the Horsefulness Liberty Training Program, where the focus is on videos with associated explanation and where you also get access to a community where “likeminded people” can exchange experiences in a positive and constructive atmosphere.
In the meantime the bond with Koby got a lot more intense in a short period of time and the owner offered me to buy her. In our own paddock paradise I now enjoy every day with Koby, in a pace that suits both her and me, from bonding time, the greet and go and the other connection exercises.
It feels like being guided personally in the paddock through having a lifelong access to the program and Karine, who is very quick in her reaction to answer all and everyone’s questions. In the last module I can learn everything about “the boomerang” so I have a challenge to look forward to with Koby! I’m a fan!"
25+ years of experience
Today, well in my 40's , I've been working professionally with horses for over 25 years. I've been fine tuning my skills and knowledge to this day. But, I've also learned the power of working with horses in true liberty. True liberty means liberty without the use of round-pens, picadeiro's, pressure, treats or tricks. Instead we work in a big arena or field, where the horse can run free. We never pressure, lure, or "train" the horse to stick to his human. No, the horse it totally free!
Time and time again this purest form of liberty - that I call Liberty Connection Work - has proven to be the most meaningful and horse friendly way of connecting with horses and build a relationship that horses find meaningful.
For me, Liberty Connection Work has become essential and it is always the first thing I do with a horse.
If you want to make use of my knowledge and kick-start your Liberty Connection Work journey, then let me help.
Bonus #1:
Lifelong access
With many online programs you only have access to the course for 6 months or 1 year. In the Liberty Connection Program that's not the case. Here you keep lifelong access ánd lifelong support. That means you can revisit the program whenever you want.
Bonus #2:
Access to the facebook community
Inside the communitiy you can get in contact with other students, and you can ask me any question you have.
This access is also lifelong, so you can always reach me when you need.
Below you can read some more testimonials and experiences of horsewomen who followed the program.
Bonus #3:
Access to part of
the Horsefulness Groundwork Program
Once you master the communication with your horse in liberty you are ready to continue with Groundwork where you have your horse on the rope.
That's why, as a bonus, I give you access to some exercises of the Basic Groundwork Program, where we will apply the same principles you learned in the Liberty Connection Program.
"Thanks for everything, this program is so valuable!
Vidir now reacts to me in a way that I before could only dream of, and that within the 2 months he is now with me."
Marga Klok
How to start today
3 simple steps
Choose your option below. You can choose between the Full Option and the Live Coaching Option. You can find out more about these 2 options below.
Choose wether you'd like to make a 1-time payment, or make use of our split payment plan to spread your investment over 6 months.
Once you've made your payment, your account is created, and you can start with the first modules right away.
The Full Option gives you lifetime access to the full course, and you can reach Karine inside the Facebook group if you have questions. Plus, your bonus on Groundwork.
The Live Coaching Option allows everything you get with the Full Option but you also get 4 live 1-on-1 coaching calls with Karine. Here you can also send in videos to be reviewed during the call.
The Full Option
or 6x €72
The Live Coaching Option
or 6x €122
Sr Immaculata
"We were given a TN Walking Mare named Sweet Sara after she had been handed on from four different owners in one years’ time (we don’t know how many owners she had before that!). We knew nothing else about her history. She came to us a very anxious horse that spooked often and bolted when we tried to ride her.
I knew nothing about horses when we got her but immediately fell in love with her and wanted to work with her. After trying some natural horsemanship methods (including Parelli), I was turned off by the results. It was clear that Sweet Sara was not enjoying this type of training and performed for me out of fear.
At times I felt like she would shut down and noticed that whenever I put the halter on her she seemed depressed. We hit our lowest point after trying to do join up. Instead of her following me as her leader, after that she would bolt if I got within 20 meters of her! That’s when I started reading about Liberty Training and came into contact with Karine. It was such a relief to finally find someone who had compassion on horses and who truly had a gentle way with them.
Many training methods out there claim to be gentle, but this is the only program I’ve found that really is gentle and allows the horse to express itself. Over the past months of working with Sweet Sara at Liberty, she has become a confident, friendly and playful horse. She now enjoys both the time we work together at Liberty and with a halter on. I am so pleased with how she has transformed!
Karine is to be praised not only for her accurate insights into horses and their needs, but also for her insight into the trainers themselves. Throughout the program, I was impressed at her thorough answers and her ability to perceive the problem on both the side of the horse and of the trainer. She is incredibly patient with each person and provides just the right encouragement and advice to help with the difficult moments. I can’t recommend this program enough!"
The most asked questions
"Every horse is different. How does that work then with an online course?"
Horsefulness Liberty Connection Training is a very dynamic way of working with horses and in the program I teach you how to take into account the individual character of your horse. That is what it’s all about: What does YOUR horse need? That’s what I also emphasize in the program, everybody should respect his/her horse the way it is and take into account the horse’s personal way of being and doing.
So in the program you’ll discover how to deal with all kinds of different reactions, behaviour, challenges, …
And because you can keep telling me your own story and ask all your questions I get to know you and your horse(s) better and better. That way I can help you and give you advice that really suites you and your horse. Futhermore you can take the time you and your horse need. You don’t have to go through the program within 4 months. You have lifelong access, so you can take the time necessary.
"Is this something like the Parelli way of doing liberty or another well known method?"
The Horsefulness Liberty Connection Training Program is very different of what you generally know. It’s for sure totally different than the Parelli way of working at liberty.
It’s a unique program because it wil give you a completely different view on horses and their training. A lot of myths that are common in the horse world are put aside.
With Liberty Connection Work according the Horsefulness Training philosophy you will start to develop a different way of working with horses in liberty, on a different level.
"Is the program a good fit for my young and uneducated horse?"
This program is definitly a good fit for your young and uneducated horses. There are many people who apply this method with youngsters, even foals, and they are having great results. They tell me that their youngster becomes more human-oriented, calmer and more easy to handle. It’s even so that they learn new things easier this way.
I advise you to start as early as possible with this way of working, so everything that comes later like groundwork, trailer loading, starting your horse, … will go smoother and with greater trust.
And because everything happens at liberty, you don’t have to be afraid that you would overload the young horse, the horse will tell you clearly when it wants to stop the liberty session!
"My horse bites/kicks/is anxious/distrustful/ shut down/shows dominant behaviour/is instrusive. Will this program help me to solve these problems I am facing with my horse?"
One of the main reasons I’ve set up this program ís to help people solve this kind of problems they face with their horse.
You have to know that I have worked since more than 25 years now with so called “problem horses”. Some of them weren’t trained in the correct way, others were traumatized severely. I’ve learned that the best way to help them and their owner to overcome these problems was to start working in liberty with the 8 connection exercises.
A lot of people who come to me are mostly people who tried already everything to solve the problems they face. A lot of the time this method is their last hope. But by learning to apply the 8 connection exercises and learning how to communicate and connect with their horse in true liberty they start to have insight in the problems they have and they are able to solve these issues and help their horse to be happy again!
So my answer to your question is definitely: YES, the Horsefulness Liberty Connection Program will help you to solve these problems.
"I consider myself as a novice because I never practiced liberty training before and only recently I bought my first horse. I’m doubting join the program, as I’m not sure if I will be skilled enough to work in liberty with my horse. So my question is: will I be able to learn this?"
I teach this way of liberty work to horse people of all levels, from novice to very experienced horse trainers. What I’ve noticed throughout all those years is that it is suitable for everybody, so also for people who just start out.
The big advantage of being a novice is that you learn to work with your horse in a respectful and horse friendly way from the very beginning. You learn to understand your horse and how you can communicate with him. That way you avoid common problems in the near future. So this program gives you and your horse the right start.
Also, in this program I will coach you step by step, and give you clear instructions on how to take each step with your horse. I will give you support wherever you need it, because you can ask me any question you have.
So, I can really say for sure, that if you don’t have experience with liberty training or with horses in general, that this is the program you need. I will give you my full support and guidenance, that’s a promise!
"I’m a professional trainer/I already have a lot of experience with horses. Is this program interesting for me? Will I learn enough new things?"
The concepts in this program are not what you are used to hear and see in other known programs or methods.
So even if you are an experienced horse(wo)man you will learn many new things and new ways to look at situations/problems with horses. It will change the way you train horses.
So also if you already are very experienced, this program will certainly be an enrichment to what you are already doing. It will expand your knowledge and your skills.
It’s important to be aware of the fact, that even if you already are an advanced/professional trainer, you can still encounter challenges with horses. And because this program is very interactive, I can advise you personally on those matters. So if you encounter a problem, I’m there to help you with it.
This program offers a foundation that most of the time is missing with a lot of horse owners and trainers. This is the foundation that will make sure that also your groundwork and riding will improve, because your horse will trust you more and will become more willing to cooperate. The things you learn in liberty will be continued in all the other training components.
Next to all that, you will also experience a positive personal development: regained confidence, more inner peace, increased assertiveness, learning to let go of expectations, stronger intuition, …. are just a few examples of the many positive changes that can happen if you follow the Horsefulness Liberty Connection Program.
"My dream is to ride dressage/ to jump/ … Will this program help me with this?"
In this program it’s not about riding, so you won’t find videos or other material about riding. This is all about being and working with your horse in liberty. So if you are looking for lessons about riding, this is not the program for you.
However, my opinion is that when you want to ride your horse, you first need to have a strong connection. It’s also important that you have a clear communication going on. Only then a horse will like to be with you and will also understand you. Only then you can also be a team during riding.
My experience, and that is also the experience of many of my students, is that when you have gone through the Liberty Connection Program, all other training will go smoother and will be more fun. Your horse will be calmer and more willing during riding.
This is for me the proof that Horsefulness Liberty Connection Training is the foundation for everything else you want to do in the future with your horse. Just like a house needs a strong foundation to keep it strong, the training of your horse also needs a strong foundation and you can build that with the knowledge and skills you discover in this program.
"I'm already practising a different method with my horse, can I combine this?"
If you are into another method or training system, which uses round-pens or picadeiros to train the horse in liberty, I have to be honest that this can’t be combined with this method. So you will have to stop working in round-pens and picadeiros otherwise you will not get the results you're looking for.
But, if you are doing groundwork or riding according to a certain method, other than Horsefulness Training, you can apply the Horsefulness Liberty Connection Training system and combine it with what you are already doing.
In the program there are a lot of experienced horse people that indeed are into another method. They tell me that it gives them many new insights and an innovative view on training horses. Their own way of training horses is influenced by it in a positive way.
A warning though: what happens a lot is that people become aware of the fact that some of the techniques they are now using are not as horsefriendly as they thought at first… So for some people this program is a real eye-opener and for some people it is even very confronting… But, in my opinion, this can only be a positive thing, as it makes you grow as a horsewoman.
"This program seems very interesting and I want to learn this, but I don’t have an own horse… Can I do these exercises with the horse I ride in the riding school and that is handled by a lot of different people. Will I be able to connect with a horse like that?"
Without a doubt my answer is: YES, you can connect and learn to work in liberty with a horse that is handled by other people.
Horses have the ability to recognize one person out of many. They are also able to form a strong bond with that person if that person spends time with them and communicates correctly with them.
We have people participating with horses that are not their own, mostly rented horses from the riding school. They say that since they apply this method with “their” horse, they notice that the horse is reacting different to them then to the other people that ride the horse. “Their” horse comes up to them when they arrive, is more willing and calmer in their presence.
I can certainly advise to apply this method when you rent a horse, as it is very good for the well-being of a school horse that it can connect with somebody on this deep level. A lot of school horses are not really happy in their lives, so when you build a strong bond with a horse like that, it will give this horse more moments to enjoy and it will give his life more colour. School horses deserve this as much as every other horse, maybe even more…
Any other questions?
So many people, so many questions. We got it. If you have a qestion that's not listed above, just drop us an e-mail. We are happy to assist.
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