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GROUNDWORK GOAL: BACKING UP


Watch as Luke Brown from Reata Horsemanship teaches and demonstrates how to effectively teach your horse to back up—one of the most important exercises in building respect, control, and connection.

Backing is a vital skill for every human-horse relationship. It teaches your horse to give space, engage their hind end, and move with softness and awareness. When you apply sound principles of horsemanship, you’ll develop a horse that is:

  • Respectful
  • Responsive
  • Collected
  • Relaxed
  • Willing to Follow Your Lead

Learn how to back your horse out of your space, with you, and even through advanced patterns like circles, serpentines, and figure-8’s. As you and your horse progress, you’ll notice more balance, better movement, and a deeper sense of trust.

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This video will teach you the foundational principles of backing — one of the most important exercises in developing a respectful, connected, and responsive horse.


Backing is more than just moving your horse in reverse — it’s the beginning of clear communication, control, and connection in your relationship.

To build the relationship you’ve always dreamed of with your horse, focus on these three key principles:

1. Relaxation – A relaxed horse uses the thinking side of the brain and is less likely to get reactive or fearful.
2. Respect – Respect must go both ways and be earned through consistent, calm leadership. Without it, the relationship can’t thrive.
3. Responsiveness – A responsive horse is tuned in to you—mentally, emotionally, and physically—ready to follow your direction with willingness and softness.

A great partnership is built on a few essential qualities:

  • Trust

  • Connection

  • Empathy

  • Competence

  • Confidence

  • Leadership

When you focus on backing with clarity and purpose, you’ll help your horse become more respectful, confident, and relaxed—and you’ll both feel...

✨ Happy, Safe, and Connected! ✨

Rebuild trust and ride with confidence again.

If you’ve ever felt disconnected, nervous, or unsure after time away from your horse — you’re not alone. Life happens. But getting back to feeling safe, confident, and connected with your horse is closer than you think.

Between work, family, and all the chaos of life, it’s easy for our time with our horses to slip away.
And when it does, both we and our horses start to feel the gap.

Your horse might:

  • Get out of shape
  • Become fresh, spooky, or reactive
  • Lose focus and connection
  • Forget respect and responsiveness

And you might find yourself wondering:

  • Will I be safe when I get back on?
  • Does my horse still trust me?
  • Am I ready to start riding again?
  • Will my horse even want to be ridden?

You’re not alone — and the good news is, there’s a clear path forward.

That’s why we created The Empowered Horsewoman Program — the complete roadmap to rebuilding confidence, safety, and partnership with your horse, no matter how long it’s been.

Inside this program, you’ll rediscover your rhythm with your horse through:

  • Proven groundwork and riding exercises that build trust and connection
  • Step-by-step guidance to help your horse become calm, responsive, and respectful
  • Confidence-boosting lessons that help you feel in control and safe again
  • Tools to transform fear and uncertainty into clarity and joy

Whether your horse has been sitting for a few months or a few years, these lessons will help you both reconnect from the ground up — and make riding fun again.


When you commit to this program, you’ll start feeling:

  • Safe — knowing your horse is prepared and attentive
  • Confident — in your ability to lead and ride calmly
  • Relaxed — as your horse becomes softer and more trusting
  • Happy — reconnecting with what you love most
  • In control — ready for your next horseback adventure

 💥 Webinar-Only Price — Still Available! 💥
For a limited time, you can still join the Empowered Horsewoman Program at the exclusive webinar-only price of just $950 or $95/month.

This is your chance to take everything you’ve learned in our free training and apply it step-by-step with personal guidance, proven structure, and lasting results.


Don’t wait until another season passes you by.
Your horse is waiting for you to show up as the confident, calm leader she needs.

👉 Click below to enroll in The Empowered Horsewoman Program
and start rebuilding your confidence, connection, and joy in the saddle — today!

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What You’ll Get in the Empowered Horsewoman Program

When you join the Empowered Horsewoman Program, you get lifetime access to a complete training system designed to help you and your horse become calm, confident, and connected.

Here’s everything included:

  • Change Your Relationship Blueprint – Reset your partnership and communication with your horse.

  • The Calm and Safe Horse Course – Teach your horse to stay relaxed, focused, and responsive under pressure.

  • The Horse Refresher Course – Rebuild confidence and readiness after time off with proven groundwork and riding exercises.

  • Empowered Horsewoman Coaching Journal – Track your progress and reinforce your learning.

  • 12 Months of Weekly Group Mentorship Calls – Direct guidance from Luke and Stacy Brown to answer your questions and keep you progressing.

  • Private Community Access (Lifetime) – Connect with like-minded women for support, encouragement, and inspiration.

Bonuses:

  • Horse to Rider Match – Discover the best approach for your horse and your skill level.

  • Fit & Fearless Rider – Build physical confidence and balance for safer, more comfortable riding.

  • Smart Spend Guide – Make smart purchases for your horse and training.

  • One-Time Payment 1-on-1 Coaching Call – Personalized guidance from Luke Brown (for those paying in full).

đź’Ą Special Webinar-Only Offer:

  • $950 for lifetime access OR $95/month for 12 months

Everything you need to feel safe, confident, and in control—both on the ground and under saddle.

ABOUT REATA HORSEMANSHIP

Our mission at Reata Horsemanship is to empower horse enthusiasts with essential life and horsemanship skills. Join our vibrant community for access to expert horse training, educational resources, and a supportive online environment.

We encourage you to browse our website and learn more about our online horsemanship courses, benefits of membership, and all of the services Reata Horsemanship has to offer.Â