ABOUT
I BELIEVE...
By inviting the horse to straighten and balance their body, we empower them to carry themselves and move in a way that feels good.
I LISTEN...
To the horse. The horse is the only one who truly knows if something feels good and by learning to listen we unlock the ultimate knowledge.
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I TEACH...
People to slow down and find a place of true connection and profound change.
hey there!
I'm Diana Waters
FOUNDERÂ OF THE POWER OF WALK
Qualified BHS and EA riding coach and Enlightened Equitation instructorÂ
In my 30+ years of working with horses, Iâve discovered that the simple act of slowing down and connecting through walk work holds the biggest potential for transformation.
Time and time again, Iâve witnessed remarkable physical changes: sway-backed horses showing dramatic improvements, horses naturally choosing to stand square, cow hocks straightening, and upside-down ewe necks softening into gently arching ones. Beyond the physical benefits, this work also improves your relationship, your horseâs happiness, and their attitude to life.
I now teach this method with others through my Power of Walk course, and itâs been so rewarding to watch students and their horses find new ease, balance and connection. Our current programme is closed for now, but if this work is calling to you, you can join the waitlist to be the first to hear when new opportunities open.
READ ABOUT MY HORSES âI want to help you achieve your goals.
Itâs my passion to share the Power of Walk with horse owners worldwide, helping you unlock lasting improvements in your horseâs posture, movement, and wellbeing. Results will vary from horse to horse, but this course gives you the tools and guidance to see real change.
If youâd like to get involved, there are a few simple ways to start exploring this work.. The first things to do are to download my free eBook, 'The Slow Walk Work Guide to In-Hand' and join our friendly private Facebook community Slow Walk Work for inspiration and support.Â
Youâre also very welcome to join our next Power of Walk course, which guides you step by step through all the stages of using Slow Walk Work effectively with your horse. The programme is currently closed, but you can join the waitlist below to be first to hear when it reopens.
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The icing on the cake - her concepts work!
Diana is passionate about empowering the person to be better for their horses and she is available personally every step of the way. The icing on the cake - her concepts work! It was amazing to see the horses change comparing 'before 'and 'after'.
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Everyone who's been taught by Diana has come out of their lessons with a new understanding
Everyone who's been taught by Diana has come out of their lessons with new understanding and quite often a whole new way of looking at things. There's always something to learn as it's never just the same old repetition. Each horse and each rider is given particular consideration entirely relevant to him/her.
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I have found Diana to be one of the most considerate and thorough trainers that I have come across.
I have found Diana to be one of the most considerate and thorough trainers that I have come across. She takes all the information to adjust her teachings to make it most relevant and applicable. I would highly recommend her to anyone wanting a thorough, knowledgeable and kind approach to improving their riding technique and relationship with their horse.
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WANT TO KNOW MORE?
Listen to my recent podcast appearances
Hear me speak on some of my favourite horse podcasts.
OCTOBERÂ 2025
Unbridled Conversations
A great listen - full of good old-fashioned British humour, a touch of cynicism, and brutal honesty! Hannah and Charlotte ask me the questions everyoneâs thinking but no one quite knows how to say!
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OCTOBERÂ 2025
Listen with Equiteam
Listen to my conversation with Liz Daniels from Equiteam, where I share how teaching a true slow walk can âunkink the hoseâ, improving posture, balance and connection, and how small changes can create big transformation.
LISTEN NOW âSEPTEMBERÂ 2025
The Curious Equestrian Podcast
Listen (or watch!) as I chat with the brilliant Anna Louise Claydon from Curious Equestrian about what makes Slow Walk Work so powerful. A great resource if you want a clear overview of Slow Walk Work and how it can transform the way you connect with your horse.
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APRIL 2024
The Whole Horse Podcast
Listen to my conversation with Alexa Linton from the Whole Horse Podcast where I discuss my passion for training in walk as well as an a difficult but important discussion about what we do when we are unable to help a horse in profound pain.
LISTEN NOW âFEBRUARY 2024
Horse Chats
Here I talk with Glenys Cox of the Horse Chats podcast about my experiences using walk work in French classical dressage and the misconceptions that surround the idea of letting our horses slow down.
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THE SLOW WALK WORK GUIDE TO IN-HAND
I have put together this starter-kit to support horse owners wanting to start or deepen their in-hand journey towards straightness, better alignment and balance. It includes my six golden rules for in-hand work, exercises to get you started, a glossary of commonly used terms, a trouble-shooting guide and a checklist for assessing your progress.
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