Pine Knoll Farm

Conditioning Your Horse for Spring Riding
2025-03-22 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | 4901 Ironworks Rd., Georgetown, KY 40324, 4901 Ironworks rd., Georgetown, KY, 40324, United States
DATES/TIMES
March 22 | 9 AM – 4 PM (Times subject to change based on number of participants)
COURSE FOCUS
Taking the elements of self work in the Cultivating Effortlessness: Finding Your Natural Posture on Horseback and Moving in Balance: Tai Chi for better horsemanship, Instructor Shelbie Fredenhagen helps you bring it all together with your horse with a lecture followed by your choice of in hand, ground work or mounted sessions. Shelbie is a talented and exceptionally knowledgeable instructor who can work with riders of all levels to advance their skills while putting their horses mental and physical wellbeing first.

Corrective lunging to promote clear ideas of your aids, to improve the horses balance, and to gain a base of support for the horse. By lunging in this manner we set the horse up for success and teach him to think about his surroundings and circumstances, rather than only reacting.
In-hand work with the halter and/or bridle. Educating the rider’s feel of the horse and the mouth from the ground gives more clarity in what you are looking for with your horse. The horse gets to understand what you are trying to communicate and the rider can view the horse easier than on the back. It also introduces body awareness and fine-tunes the language of the aids to the horse through flexions, lateral work, and transitions. Again working to improve the horses balance and bring awareness to natural asymmetry, and their body.
Progressive work under saddle – we translate what was taught on the lunge and in-hand and continue to explain the aids through gymnastics to access the horse without fighting and bracing. This includes contact, leg aids, body position; developing balance for each horse and the task at hand. By gaining this proprioception (the ability to sense stimuli arising within the body regarding position, motion, and equilibrium) the horse will gain balance, straightness, and collection with confidence.

Private lessons are also available March 23-29, 2025. Contact Shelbie to schedule.
Minimum 3 horse-human pairs | Maximum 6 horse-human pairs for private session; up to 12 horse-human pairs if all are semi-private
COST
Clinic with private lesson $100, clinic with semi-private lesson $75, auditors welcome $25
Register for Lecture and Private Lesson
Register for Lecture and Semi-Private Lesson
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ABOUT SHELBIE
Shelbie Fredenhagen is a classical equitation trainer, riding instructor and traveling clinician whose work is rooted in biomechanics and respect for the horse. Shelbie has dedicated her life to learn integrative approaches that honor how horses think, learn, and feel. She aims to bring patient, kind work for the horse and aid the rider to understand their horses through feel and intention. This desire to understand the entire picture has led Shelbie to study both Classical Masters and Integrative Bodywork. Shelbie works to create fluid, individualized training programs to bring out horses naturally relaxed and true demeaner. Shelbie uses integrated bodywork and cross-training methods rooted in classical principles which honor the horse’s nature. Her training always surrounds the well-being and longevity of the horse. Shelbie welcomes any discipline, breed, and age of horse including starting horses and rehabilitation cases.

Dynamic Acupuncture for Better Horsemanship
2025-03-27 17:00 - 2025-03-30 20:00
DATES/TIMES
March 22 | 9 AM – 4 PM (Times subject to change based on number of participants)
COURSE FOCUS
Unlock a New Level of Harmony with Your Horse
Step into a truly transformative experience with JennyMarie Greenough, a skilled acupuncturist and lifelong horsewoman, as she introduces you to Dynamic Acupuncture—her groundbreaking method designed to help equestrians release old holding patterns caused by injury, fear, or chronic tension. Using Harmony, an advanced equine movement assessment tool, you’ll gain a deeper awareness of your body’s areas of imbalance or restriction. Through personalized sessions of Dynamic Acupuncture/Acupressure and guided breathing techniques, you’ll learn to let go of tension and unlock a more balanced, fluid connection with your horse.
These exclusive sessions are tailored to help you:

Release old injuries and chronic tension
Improve balance and flexibility in the saddle
Cultivate a deeper, freer partnership with your horse

COST
$250
Only 2 Slots Available in Late Afternoon on March 27, 28, 29, 30
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ABOUT JENNYMARIE
Jenny-Marie Greenough, LAc, RYT is the founder of Raja Wellness and Rowdy Cowgirl Confidence Coaching. She is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and spent the first part of her professional career as an officer in the Navy and then as a Program Manager for the Naval Sea Systems Command. After a life-altering injury and discovering the healing power of acupuncture first-hand, she reconnected with her life-long love of healing and returned to school to study the East Asian Medical Model so she could share the benefits of this practice with others. Jenny is a Licensed Acupuncturist, KY, Diplomate in Oriental Medicine, NCCAOM, Soliman Auricular Allergy Treatment (SAAT) Certified Provider.

Mindful Rider Retreat - Private
2025-05-09 08:00 - 2025-05-11 17:00
Pine Knoll Farm is coordinating a private Mindful Rider retreat for a dressage trainer and her students. Activities include:

Equestrian Yoga
Riding Lessons on Harmony (mechanical horse)
Riding Lessons with Shelbie Fredenhagen
Horempowerment session with The Peace Ponies
Osteophathic with Joan Wilcoxen
Animal communication with Jenny Salyers
Biofeedback for horses and humans with Teresa Bowden

The group is bringing their own horses and staying in one of our luxurious BNB units. We have a busy agenda with the, but they’ll have plenty of time just time to relax and reconnect with themselves, their horses and each other.

Working Equitation Ease of Handling & Dressage Test/Clinic
2025-07-27 09:15 - 17:00
Shelbie Fredenhagen of Bodhi Equus and Jenny Marie Greenough of Rowdy Cowgirl Coaching are coming together to teach a very special Working Equitation Clinic at Pine Knoll Center for Integrative Horsemanship.

Each rider will have a chance to ride a dressage test and ease of handling test at the level of their choosing AND spend some time working on improving elements of each test. This will be an all-day event.

Auditors are welcome!

Rider spots are currently full but we are accepting names for a waitlist because, well, horses….

To sign up for the rider waitlist or reserve your spot as an auditor please fill out this form:
https://forms.gle/pQgANHhGkwoHLsiG8

For more information:

https://www.rowdycowgirl.us/
http://www.bodhiequus.com/

Mindful Rider Retreat: How We Show Up Matters
2025-08-02 08:30 - 2025-08-03 13:00
A weekend to slow down, tune in, and transform the way you connect—with yourself and with your horse.
Are you someone who wants to grow—both as a rider and as a human?
You give so much to everyone else. But when’s the last time you paused to give something to yourself?
This retreat is designed for equestrians who want to deepen their self-awareness, unlock greater connection with their horses, and become the kind of partner a horse wants to follow.
How we show up matters.
Our horses feel everything.They respond to our posture, our nervous system, and our energy—far more than to our techniques or cues.This weekend is a chance to explore how presence, softness, and self-awareness can transform your relationship with your horse… and yourself.
You can attend Saturday or Sunday or both.
Saturday: The Mindful Rider Experience (No Horse Required)
Time: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PMCost: $230Min/Max Participants: 4/6
A day of deep awareness, energetic alignment, and embodied horsemanship.
8:30 – Opening Circle: We Are All Energy
Meet us in the air-conditioned comfort of the Wellness Center. Settle in, sip some coffee or tea, and meet your fellow mindful riders. We’ll introduce the weekend theme and explore how our inner state sets the tone for connection—with horses and with ourselves.
9:00 – Session 1: The Energy We Bring (Cathy Mattingly)
An abbreviated, eye-opening, science-informed look at the nervous system and co-regulation. Learn how your energy influences your horse’s experience—and how mindfulness starts within.
9:30 – Session 2: The Mindful Equestrian Yoga Class (Cathy Mattingly)
A grounding practice designed for equestrians of all levels. Stretch, breathe, listen to your body and discover new awareness in your hips, spine, core, and seat. No yoga experience required.

10:30 – Break
Talk to your new friends, relax under the trees, or journal in a quiet corner.
10:45 – Session 3: Horsempowerment: Energy in Action (Gillian Vallis)
Step into the arena for a guided experience with the Peace Ponies. Notice how horses respond to your presence, energy, and intention—no riding, no pressure, just powerful insight.

12:15 – Lunch
Lunch is not included in the price of the retreat. You can bring your own or place an order with us from a local favorite like Wallace Station or The Midway Bakery. Feel free to gather on the porch or sit on a bench under a tree.
12:45 – Session 4: Listening Differently: Introduction to Animal Communication (Jenny Salyers)
Led by intuitive equestrian Jenny, this session opens a window into what your horse may be trying to tell you. Learn how to tune in and listen—not just with your ears, but with your whole self.
1:45 – Break
Stretch your legs, sip some water, or jot down what’s rising.
2:00 – Session 5: In the Saddle Before Mounting Your Horse: Embodied Awareness with Harmony the Mechanical Horse (Shelbie Fredenhagan)
Explore how subtle shifts in your posture and seat affect the horse beneath you. This innovative session helps you identify and release tension and misalignment—so your horse doesn’t have to compensate.

🕒 After We Finish – Integration Time
Reflect, rest, or take a quiet walk around the farm. Let the day settle in.
What’s Included: All sessions, light refreshments, props, access to the indoor arena, air-conditioned workshop space, and walking trails.
Lunch Options: Order from Wallace Station / Midway Bakery or BYO. Fridge available (no microwave).
What to Bring:

Yoga mat (optional—mats, props provided)
Notebook & pen
Comfortable clothing for movement
Closed-toe shoes (preferably leather boots)
A book, a blanket, or anything that nourishes you

Sunday: Private Lesson With
Shelbie Fredenhagen Your Choice of Riding/Groundwork/In-Hand or a Combination

Time: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PMCost: $100 per 1-hour private sessionBring your own horseAdd-On to Saturday or Just Come Sunday
Private Lessons with Shelbie Fredenhagen (1 hour each)Apply what you learned on Saturday to your riding.Bring your horse, your new awareness, and an open heart. Each session will be tailored to the rider, integrating principles of mindful presence, softness, biomechanics, and energetic congruence.

🕗 8:00
🕤 9:15
🕥 10:30
🕦 11:30

(More slots may open if needed.)
If you have question about Private Lessons, please contact Shelbie at bodhiequus@gmail.com.
💡 Themes Reinforced Throughout the Weekend

How we show up matters.
Energy is always communicating.
Mindfulness begins in the body.
Horses respond to congruence, not control.
Small shifts in us make big changes in them.

Meet Your Guides
Gillian Vallis is the owner of Pine Knoll Farm, founder of the Pine Knoll Center for Integrated Horsemanship, a lifelong equestrian, and a certified Reiki Master, metaphysician, and E3A Advanced Practitioner. With decades of experience in both classical horse training and holistic healing, Gillian is a visionary teacher and facilitator who helps horses and humans connect through energy, intention, and presence.
Cathy Mattingly is a writer, life coach and equestrian. She completed Yoga Teacher Training in 2023 and helps people reconnect with their bodies, breath, and inner wisdom—especially those recovering from trauma, burnout, or disconnection. Her work blends mindfulness, horsemanship, and personal storytelling to create space for gentle, lasting transformation.
Jenny Salyers is a state-certified professional animal communicator based in Versailles, KY. A lifelong horsewoman with decades of experience in the Thoroughbred industry, Jenny brings intuitive clarity and practical wisdom to every session. Certified in animal communication and the Akashic Records, she specializes in helping horses and their humans understand one another for mutual healing and harmony.
Shelbie Fredenhagen is a classical equitation trainer and clinician whose work honors both horse and rider through biomechanics, bodywork, and compassionate connection. She blends classical principles with integrative approaches to create thoughtful, customized training programs rooted in patience, feel, and the horse’s long-term well-being.
If you have questions, please contact us at clinics@pineknollfarm.com

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