Master the Foundations
You've heard in-hand work can transform your horse's posture, straightness and balance, and you're to learn it properly from the start.
But if you're feeling confused about where to start, unclear about technique, or worried about doing more harm than good, you're not alone.
There's so much conflicting advice out there about in-hand work that it's easy to miss what actually matters most. The truth is, the success of in-hand work doesn't just come from the exercises themselves. Your energy, focus and approach shape how your horse responds, and whether real, lasting change begins to happen.
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The Secrets of Successful In-Hand
This step-by-step guide cuts through confusion to give you clear, foundational guidance on both the practical and the mindset sides of in-hand work.
The practical: Exactly what in-hand work is, how to position your body, hold the reins correctly and carry out basic exercises safely, even if you're completely new to this work.
The mindset: How to approach the work so your horse stays calm, focused and relaxed, creating genuine connection rather than control.
When your energy and technique align, everything changes. Your horse will start to soften and straighten, not because they are being forced into it, but because you are helping them discover a better way of moving that feels good to them.
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hey there!
I'm Diana
FOUNDER OF THE POWER OF WALK
Like many of us, as a child I dreamed of riding in total harmony with my horse, but the more I pursued traditional riding qualifications, the further that harmony seemed to slip away. Everything began to change when I slowed down and really explored the walk. What I discovered was something extraordinary: a way to help horses find balance, softness, and ease in movement. I saw horses become straight and develop beautiful toplines without force or hours of training.
I now teach this to students all over the world through The Power of Walk and support a growing Facebook community of over 22,000 horse owners who are discovering the benefits of Slow Walk Work.
I've created this guide to give you the foundational understanding that transforms in-hand work. It covers both the practical and mindset side of the work, including the essential elements that sometimes get skipped in other teachings but hold the most value in creating meaningful change with your horse. Whether you are completely new to in-hand work or looking to master the essentials, this guide will help you feel clear, connected, and ready to help your horse move and feel their best.
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Inside you'll find...
- My 6 Golden rules that shape how you approach every session and create lasting change.]
- A checklist for assessing ‘oneness’ with your horse, so you can measure the the subtle shifts in connection
- Precise guidance about where to position yourself, how to hold the reins, and how to move with your horse (with clear images)
- Three foundational exercises with images, clear enough to follow from your first session
- A troubleshooting guide with simple fixes you can refer back to when things don't go to plan
- An in-hand glossary so you always understand the terminology associated with in-hand work
Whether you're starting completely fresh or refining your approach, this guide brings the clarity and structure to transform in-hand work from effortful to effortless.
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He is so much easier to ride, more confident and balanced.
“ Three months of slow walk work has transformed his balance and confidence to move laterally in balance. No more instructor screaming “more forward”. I have got back onboard only last week and I can see an incredible difference in the need to put leg on. He is so much easier to ride, more confident and balanced. We have a long way to go still but this is a great tool to use.”
– AMBER
Horse is light, responsive and relaxed.
"1 inch of muscle in a few weeks! Horse is light, responsive and relaxed. It's beautiful, engrossing and the best thing I’ve done in more years than I care to mention!"
– SARAH
It was amazing as it changed his whole character.
“He has become so light to the forward/ walk aid which is amazing for him as he has always been a real slog to get to move. It was amazing as it changed his whole character.”
– JENNI
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