This Week on In Stride   

Sinead is joined by horsemanship trainer Chelsea Canedy to talk about finding purpose, connection, and fulfillment in the horse world.  

Meet the Guest: Chelsea Canedy 

Chelsea Canedy is known for blending traditional training methods with natural horsemanship, including groundwork, liberty work, and R+ training. Her background in social service and meditation practice informs her practical, relationship-focused approach to improving performance with horses and riders. She is the author of Finding Purpose, has created several Equestrian Masterclasses with Noëlle Floyd, and is a sought-after podcast guest, clinician, and presenter at festivals and expos across the country. Chelsea is based in Wales, Maine, at Unexpected Farm, and spends her winters in Ocala, Florida.  

In This Episode, Chelsea and Sinead Discuss:   

• Letting go of a single goal and allowing space to explore other paths in the industry 

• How blending liberty work, dressage, and jumping creates deeper understanding and connection 

• Why teaching a horse “tricks” can improve confidence, relaxation, and postural control 

• What horses need from people right now, and why slowing down and seeing them as individuals matters 

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