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NANCY LAVOIE

DRESSAGE TRAINING | EQUESTRIAN MINDSET COACH

August is Build a Better Rider Month

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Upcoming Webinar Schedule

August 3, 2022
Energy: this week we will talk about creating the right energy when it comes to training. I will teach about building a balance between work and rest. I will also provide specific details about how to utilize emotional energy. Energy involves our emotions and mindset as well as healthy eating, hydration and exercise. Join me August 3 for beneficial tips geared to help you develop your most valuable asset.

August 10, 2022
Mindset: This week we will discuss the benefits of having a positive way of thinking. I will give you the tools you need to improve your mental process. When you have a good mental attitude it is possible to move forward faster and shed negative belief patterns. Join me August 10 and learn simple strategies that will change your mental make-up and help you become a better rider.

August 17, 2022
Fitness: This week we will talk about why it is important to focus on fitness for both you and your horse. I will give you simple ways to build good habits in your daily routine and in your riding. It is impossible to achieve our potential when we do not consider our own health and wellness. Tune in Wednesday August 17 and find ways to incorporate healthy living into your busy schedule. We will also discuss the importance of your horse’s fitness

August 24, 2022
Confidence: This week we will talk about how to build confidence not only in ourselves but in our relationships and riding. Confidence is a key ingredient for success. Show up Wednesday August 24 and learn simple and practical ways to build better confidence and ultimately more success.

August 31, 2022
Review: This week we will go over all of the ingredients to Build a Better Rider. During the month of August, we will have discussed some good key ingredients, now we will investigate how to find your perfect balance and what to do when we lose momentum. Join me Wednesday August 31 and I will teach you how to Build yourself into a Better Rider.

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What Dressage Students Are Saying

I have learned so much from Nancy over the past year and yet I know I have only just scratched the surface on her knowledge and expertise. She is willing to talk about all aspects of the horse and rider and welcomes all questions with enthusiasm. Nancy has opened up such a wonderful opportunity for determined young riders who truly want to grow in dressage. The youth webinars have helped me overcome my feelings towards my horse’s injury and have inspired me to remember why I love the sport! This has allowed me to become an even more committed and determined rider despite my setback!
Olivia
I first met Nancy Lavoie when I was sixteen through her junior dressage camp at Ashby Stock Farm in Ashby Massachusetts. From this time, I have continued to train with Nancy at least every other month. Through this time with Nancy, I have not only developed my riding, but I have also developed my mental awareness. She has influenced my mental state to a more positive and relaxed place. Through different exercises, she has taught me how to slow my mind and control my anxieties. She has created ways to tangibly find a path to achieving my goals. I have found that she brings out the best in all her students and clients. Each person has something to take away from working with her.
Remey
Being a participant of the Carousel Dressage Junior Camp was an amazing opportunity for my horse, Puck, and I. We learned so much throughout the week and I have never felt such a strong bond between horse and rider than the one that Puck and I left with. Everyday myself and the other riders got to take complete care of our horse and one of my favorite parts of this was night check at 9:00 and walking down to go feed hay and give our ponies hugs in our pajamas! We had lectures with Nancy every morning at breakfast, at lunch, and at dinner. Through these lectures and watching my friends ride I have left with much more knowledge than I came with and I am so grateful to Nancy for this. I feel that I left with some awesome exercises for Puck and a ton of unforgettable memories. Thank you, Nancy!
Emma
I have attended/watched several of the Carousel Coaching webinars and training videos – they are outstanding. In addition to being an accomplished horseman with classical training, Nancy has a special skill in her ability to pass on her knowledge with clear and patient explanations. She is able to break down specific skills and help the rider understand the ‘how’ and ‘why’ that might be overlooked in a lesson or a clinic. Nancy emphasizes kindness and patience in working with each horse. And she takes things a step further by helping the rider develop confidence and a positive sense of self as a rider and competitor. I highly recommend these webinars and videos to anyone wanting to develop their riding and their relationship with their horse.
Meg
I have had the privilege of training with Nancy Lavoie for the past twelve years. She has consistently given me correct guidance and training direction for the development of our dressage horses. Also, and equally important, she has been an integral part of my development into a positive energetic mentor for my horses and my students. She understands that with confidence, strength, and identity success comes easily.
Andrea
Joining the Carousel Dressage Team has been the best opportunity for my daughter and our family. Nancy Later Lavoie has developed a method of learning based on positive reinforcement, hard work, dedication & discipline. The strength of your achievements in or out of the arena are proven by the integrity of your core values. Growth does not always follow the path that you plan but every experience adds to your progress. Building your skillset on a solid base of respect, trust, and confidence between rider and horse that allows for a winning partnership and lifelong success!
Tracey
Nancy is the perfect combination of perseverance and patience with the ultimate goal of bringing out the best in her clients, whether they have two legs or four. Her extensive experience has given her a strong understanding of the challenges riders face daily. I wish I could listen to her coach and absorb her knowledge 24/7.
Sara
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About Nancy

I have been very lucky to have traveled the world while training for dressage and had the opportunity to study with Top Equestrian Performers at the Elite levels.

Through this experience, I have developed effective strategies for balancing life with, dressage, horses, family, and success in competition as well as finding harmony and happiness in daily life.

I am passionate about helping young dressage riders find the tools they need to stay confident in the show ring while still experiencing the joy that being a young person should bring.

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WHY TRAIN WITH NANCY?

I have a passion for horses and helping people succeed. I believe we are all capable of achieving what we set our minds to. My dream is that I can create a bridge between the reason you started riding and the success you want in competition with your horse. I have spent my life building this bridge for myself and it is with great enthusiasm that I pass this information on to you.

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How I can help you find more success and enjoyment in your riding:

  • Start tuning into our free weekly webinars (group coaching calls) Wednesdays at 7:00 pm EST.
  • Watch my free videos available on youtube.com at CarouselClassroom and accessible on this website.
  • Sign up for an introductory private coaching session where I will help you to find the places you are holding yourself back and give you the tools you need to find the success you desire in your relationships and riding.
  • Schedule lessons or personal coaching at my New Hampshire Farm June-November, or in Florida November through May.
  • Schedule a clinic at your farm and experience first-hand how my approach to riding and mindset will exponentially improve your experience and success level. My approach gives you the tools you need to move yourself forward faster, whether you have a spooky horse, confidence or performance problems or just need to get a better handle on throughness and test riding.
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