MODULE 3: Come to Me & Walking on the Leash

  Our next module is Come to Me and Walking on the Leash. These skills also emerge naturally from the state of relaxation your dog enters — and from the understanding that you are the provider of that relaxation. Many dogs, when they walk on the leash, see other dogs, people, movement, smells, sounds, and

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Undoing that “KNOT”

“My horse doesn’t want to move forward” One of the most common signs of that the horse, even a very young horse, is suffering from the Digestive Tract tensions is

Relaxation on Food for Humans (and Horses)

Although the RELAX THAT STOMACH Technique (from the Optimal Performance Program) is dedicated to the topic of relaxation of the digestive tract (stomach & guts) for horses, I promised my

Making Transitions: You cannot pull a Black Card from a Red Cards hand

In this article you will learn how tensions limit performance, and affect number of behaviors horses can offer due to skeletal muscle tensions. You will also discover how and why

Next Steps

What’s Next After the Optimal Performance Program? You are now at a powerful turning point in your journey. After completing the Optimal Performance Program — or even while still progressing through it — many students feel the natural desire to go deeper. They see how their horse responds, how layers begin to dissolve, and they

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FAQ

1. General Understanding of the Program Q1: What is the Optimal Performance Program (OPP)? A: The Optimal Performance Program (OPP) is a groundbreaking training system built around eight structured relaxation techniques designed to help horses recognise, process, and release both physical and neurological tension. Unlike traditional approaches that manage behavior or desensitize reactions, OPP focuses

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Relaxation at Changing Movement Patterns

Relaxation at Changing Movement Patterns: Introduction Relaxation at Changing Movement Patterns: Theory Lecture Let’s Begin The Practice Relaxation at Changing Movement Patterns: Blueprint Relaxation at Changing Movement Patterns: Going Deeper

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Relaxation at Elevated Heart Rate

Relaxation at Elevated Heart Rate: Introduction Relaxation at Elevated Heart Rate: Introduction to the Theory Relaxation at Elevated Heart Rate: Theory Lecture Let’s Begin the Practice

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Relaxation at Difficulties

Relaxation at Difficulties: Introduction Relaxation at Difficulties: Theory Lecture Let’s Begin the Practice

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Relaxation at Restrictions

Relaxation at Restrictions: Introduction Relaxation at Restrictions: Theory Lecture Let’s Begin the Practice Relaxation at Restrictions: Step 1 Relaxation at Restrictions: Step 2 Relaxation at Restrictions: Step 3 Relaxation at Restrictions: Step 4

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