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“I love using the Stay in the Saddle Book. It lets me recall helpful exercises for in‑the‑moment fixes. The video demonstrations are incredibly helpful for visual learners.”
— Karen Barker
Dear Rider,
If you want to leave the arena smiling…
After a great ride where your horse was light and responsive, and you felt balanced and secure, then keep reading, because this may change the way you ride.
I’m Callie, I’ve been a riding instructor for over 18 years, and I have noticed the same key issues coming up for riders and their horses.
Does this sound a bit familiar?
You get to the barn, tack up your horse, climb into the saddle, and ride around a bit—maybe a few circles, a couple transitions—trying to remember what your instructor said last in the last lesson.
Before long, you hop off and call it a day, still unsure if you or your horse actually improved.
Our number one goal as riders is to stay in the saddle. (unless you’re a real thrill seeker, I’m guessing you don’t like falling off).
Next we want to feel good - that sun in our face, wind in our hair (or at least against our helmet), one with our horse, a connected and happy kind of feeling.
Plus, if you’re anything like me, you want to feel as though your horse is enjoying the ride too, not just tolerating you bouncing around up there.
Your dream rides can happen, I promise, but repeating a 20 meter circle ad hoc, while trying to hold your hands still, and thinking “oops there went my lower leg swinging again, wait, what do I do for the half halt?” Overthinking of your riding probably isn’t helping that much.
(ever heard the quote that “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over expecting a different result.”?)
So how can you do things differently and why should you trust me to help?
What you need are exercises to work on different skills for you and for your horse, and a way to bring these together into a structured plan.
It’s not complicated, and you don’t have to be a trainer.
You just need to be willing to experiment, try something new, listen to your horse, and have fun!
I’ll tell you exactly how I structure my own rides down below, and I’ve got all my favorite exercises for you in this book + video program - Stay in the Saddle.
Wait, is this just for dressage riders, you ask? Hunter-jumper? Western trail? Rodeo out-riders?
At the end of the day, we are all riding horses. The laws of physics and movement apply to us all. These exercises are for the foundation of balance and clear communication between horse and rider, no matter the kind of saddle.
Order Stay in the Saddle
Bring fun and purpose to every ride while improving your skills and your horse’s training.
$67
Free Worldwide Shipping when you buy today
What You Get:
104‑page printed book shipped to you (worldwide)
Access to the video portal with a demonstration & troubleshooting video for every exercise
BONUS: ABCs of Riding Mini‑Course
How This Book Helps You
Create hundreds of exercise combinations for fun and learning—no more boring, aimless rides.
Progress from beginner to advanced with exercises organized by level to keep you and your horse challenged.
Solve specific problems fast using the Problem Solver Index to target your biggest riding challenges.
Structure Your Ride with These 3 Exercise Types
Warm‑Up Exercises
Unmounted and in‑saddle warm‑ups that loosen your body and calm your mind.
Rider Skill‑Building
Focus on a specific skill or area—better rein contact, a more balanced seat, or easier turns.
Training Exercises
Improve your horse’s suppleness, coordination, strength, and responsiveness to your aids.
Way More Than Just a Book
Each exercise page includes a QR code linking to a video demonstration where I show the exercise and troubleshoot common challenges.
Demonstration & troubleshooting video for every exercise.
Additional videos for the times you feel “stuck”
$197 Video Library — included free with your book
How to Use This Resource
At the start of each ride, choose one exercise from each category:
Warm Up
Rider Skill Building
Training
Select based on your goals for the day, address specific challenges with the Problem Solver Index, or pick at random for a fun variety.
Begin with your warm‑up (before you mount or at the start of your ride). Then practice your rider skill‑building and training exercises separately. Next, combine them.
Example: If today’s rider skill‑building exercise is ride with one hand and your training exercise is a 20‑meter circle, practice each individually—then ride the 20‑meter circle with reins in one hand.
This approach creates hundreds of combinations and fresh routines that continually build your skills and your horse’s.
Who Stay in the Saddle Is Perfect For
New & Returning Riders
Found your first horse or started leasing? Use this to have a plan for each ride so you feel confident and secure.
Driven Riders Who Want to Be Their Best
No more frustrating, unfocused rides. Make the most of your time with clear, structured sessions.
Riders Who Find Arena Work… Boring
Love the trails but dread endless circles? Add purpose with fresh ideas and engaging exercises.
Instructors & Teachers
Create hundreds of lesson plan combinations and target exactly what you want to improve—quieter hands, a stable lower leg, seat‑led riding, and more.
BONUS
ABCs of Riding Mini‑Course (Included)
Review the fundamentals behind each exercise for effective posture and clear communication—across disciplines and levels.
PART 1 - Fundamentals of Riding
PART 2 - What Creates Easy, Flowing Movement
PART 3 - Applying the Aids
PART 4 - Basic Rider Position (English Saddle)
PART 5 - Basic Rider Position (Western Saddle)
Meet Your Instructor
Callie King
— author of Stay in the Saddle, founder of HorseClass.
I teach with a science‑based, holistic approach—considering horse health and soundness, tack fit, and the individuality of each horse and rider.
My goal is a positive learning environment where riding is enjoyable for both horse and human, incorporating current research in psychology, behavior, and learning.
I have worked in a variety of disciplines from jumpers to eventers, ropers to dressage, endurance and trail, racing and pleasure riding.
Order Stay in the Saddle
Bring fun and purpose to every ride while improving your skills and your horse’s training.
$67
Free Worldwide Shipping when you buy today
What You Get:
104‑page printed book shipped to you (worldwide)
Access to the video portal with a demonstration & troubleshooting video for every exercise
BONUS: ABCs of Riding Mini‑Course
Return Policy:
If you don’t feel better and have more fun in your next ride, I want to give your money back. At HorseClass, we only want happy riders and horses!
So if Stay in the Saddle isn’t what you expected, no problem—let us know within 30 days and we will send a full refund. You can even keep the book.
FAQ
What exactly do I get with Stay in the Saddle?
You’ll receive the 104‑page book shipped to you (free worldwide), access to the video portal with demonstrations and troubleshooting for every exercise, and the ABCs of Riding Mini‑Course.
Can I get free shipping outside the US?
Yes—free worldwide shipping is included.
Do I need to wait for my book to arrive to get started?
No. You’ll receive access to the video portal (and the bonus mini‑course) so you can start right away, even before your book arrives.
What rider level is this best for?
Exercises are organized from beginner through advanced, so you can progress at your pace.
Which disciplines benefit most?
The principles apply across disciplines—English and Western. The bonus includes position for both saddles.
What is the return policy?
30 days, full refund, you keep the book. We’ve got all the risk in this one, because we know you’ll love it!
How long does delivery take?
US orders usually arrive in 5–7 days. International orders vary by country. Shipping is all FREE right now.
Testimonials
Dasha + Chance
Thacher
Leanne
Lori Spisak
Sarah & Pistache
Ro Wellmaker
“Your book has revolutionised the way I ride. When I go up to the stables on my own, I now really plan my sessions with a warm-up, rider skill building and training exercise, as you recommend. Your book and the excellent videos really structure my sessions and give me purpose. It is just about the BEST THING ON THE MARKET right now.”
SARAH CROSS
“Your book is my trainer in my pocket. It gives me a formula or a lesson plan to follow… Your book also helps me feel confident that I'm not making a mess of my wonderful willing horse. I can’t say thank you enough for the confidence your book has given me to get back in the saddle and live my lifelong horse dreams.”
GINGER KNIGHT
“This book is the perfect complement to the Balanced Riding Course… It will be my most valuable resource for developing and maintaining a riding and exercise routine. With six horses, I feel overwhelmed at times trying to decide what to do with each horse… but this book is a very helpful guide.”
TERI HENRICKS
“Just doing that warm up was enough to help me connect better with my sensitive horse… Today, I finally got to do all 3 and was able to end my ride with cantering him in both directions!!! I have not been able to canter him in over a year and especially never alone, without my instructor in the arena!!!! Thank you!!!! ❤”
ANGIE EARL
“Best instructional riding book I have found. Love the scan to video feature, and Callie’s infinite understanding of the challenges and hopes and dreams all riders can relate to. Callie is patient, kind and non-judgmental. I just love this book!”
EILEEN MANTELL
“Things I’ve been failing at for years suddenly work because she’s said something in a different way. Thank you so much. My horse Mr Spotz seems to have enjoyed our sessions together… more schooling me with the reward that if I do it correctly Spotty does what I ask.”
SARAH ALLEN
“I bought this for more knowledge about riding, even though I have ridden all my life, I have never had lessons. I’m enjoying the arena a lot more with your different patterns of fun. It has brought my horse and I closer in horsemanship. Love love love it!!!”
JULIE-TRESP MORALES
“I love the book. It is sooo well-organized, easy to read, easy to use, comprehensive. There are just so many possible combinations to spruce up my riding sessions. This is honestly the best horsey book I've ever bought.”
KAREN BARKER
“I am an advanced hunter/jumper and have found your videos so helpful as I am now training an off the track thoroughbred. The exercises are excellent and I also benefit from going back to basics as a way to continue to improve my riding.”
ADELE FERRARA
“The skill building section has helped me tremendously in myself — better balance, how to improve my aides, and feeling my horse’s movement. I’m so glad I purchased this book, it is a great investment for me.”
SHANNON EVERTSEN
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