Upcoming Events

What is self-carriage? Why is it important? How can we achieve it?

Exploring the Elements of Your Horse’s Movement

Join trainer Rachel Hackett for an easy to understand overview of balanced equine movement. At this rarely offered free event, participants will hone the skill of recognizing correct, healthy movement, and discuss training methods which promote softness, communication and partnership. A classroom-style presentation will be followed by a demo. Open to horse people of all levels and disciplines!

Saturday April 1, 2017 10:30-2:00

Céad Míle Fáilte Farm 1060 South Street Coventry, CT 06238

Please RSVP by Sat 3/25/17 to mindfulequus@gmail.com  

Light refreshments provided

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Join me for an easy to understand overview of balanced equine movement. At this free event, participants will hone the skill of recognizing correct, healthy movement, and discuss training methods which promote softness, communication and partnership. Open to horsepeople of all levels and disciplines!

Friday, February 17, 6PM

Upper Main Farm tack room

49 North St, Hatfield MA

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Clinic with Rachel Hackett at New Meadows Farm in Pepperell, MA
Sunday, June 26th 

This all day clinic will include:
An overview of the anatomy of self-carriage
A conformation assessment of each horse
Groundwork exercises to release resistance and promote throughness
Saddle fit check on each horse
Mounted exercises to create softness, balance and confidence

Auditors are welcome!
Join us at 9 in the house.
For more information email Lauren Davis:
Laurendavispetservice@gmail.com

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  Upper Main Farm Learning Circles are happening every month!
Saturday, May 21st at 3PM
Saturday, June 18th
Saturday, July 16th
Saturday, August 20th
Saturday, September 10th

Combine the personalized instruction of a private lesson with the camaraderie and learning opportunities of a group! We meet in the tack room at 3 for a brief introduction to biomechanics, then decide on a riding order. Before and after their lesson, students learn from watching other riders. We finish up with potluck dinner in the tack room!

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Biomechanics and the Mind-Body Connection:
A free presentation exploring the elements of balance, including easy tips on how to improve a horse's movement and attitude at the same time.

Wednesday, March 30th, 6 PM
Upper Main Farm, 49 North St, Hatfield, MA


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The Horse-Human Mind-Body Connection: Spring Tune Up!

A Clinic with Rachel Hackett at Full of Grace Farm

Saturday, May 1^st from 9-4
Full of Grace Farm, Hadley MA
contact: Laura Litterer, 413-244-3785, fullofgracefarm@gmail.com

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Barre Riding and Driving Club & Horses with Rachel present:

Taking the Struggle out of Horse Training

A clinic with Rachel Hackett

Sunday May 15^th, 9-4

Felton Field, Barre MA

contact:  Lynne Goodnow 978-544-3773, lgoodnow@yahoo.com 

or Jane Lynds, lyndsrjsb@aol.com

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The Path to Softness

A Clinic with Rachel Hackett at Upper Main Farm

Saturday, June 11^th, 9-4

Upper Main Farm, 49 North St, Hatfield, MA

contact: rhackett.equine@gmail.com, 413-977-2220

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The next Upper Main Farm Learning Circle is coming right up!
Saturday, March 12th at 2PM

Combine the personalized instruction of a private lesson with the camaraderie and learning opportunities of a group! Each participant will be assigned a half hour lesson time, after which they can ride independently and practice on their own. Everyone is encouraged to watch each others lessons, then stay for wine and cheese in the tack room.

To sign up, go to:
https://uppermainmarch12.eventbrite.com

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The first ever...
Learning Circle at Upper Main Farm!
Combining the focus of a private lesson with the social and learning opportunities of a group.
Check it out!
http://www.eventbrite.com/o/rachel-hackett-8545960885

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Holiday Party at Upper Main Farm in Hatfield, MA!

Sunday, December 20th from 11-2
refreshments, stocking decoration, and a free demonstration
email for more information
rhackett.equine@gmail.com

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Clinic at Full of Grace Farm in Hadley, MA
The Horse-Human Mind-Body Connection: 
Creating Partnership Through Better Balance
Sunday, October 25th from 9-4
Space is limited, so register soon!

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Biomechanics and the Mind-Body Connection:
A free presentation including easy tips on how to improve a horse's movement and attitude at the same time
 Wednesday, October 21, 7:00
 Hampshire County Riding Club Annual Meeting
Westhampton Library, Westhampton, MA

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Biomechanics and the Mind-Body Connection:
A free presentation including easy tips on how to improve a horse's movement and attitude at the same time

Wednesday, November 18th, about 7:45

 Granby Regional Horse Council Annual Meeting
Holcomb Farm, Granby, CT

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Balanced body, balanced mind:
A clinic with Rachel Hackett at Full of Grace Farm


This full-day workshop will provide riders with a greater of understanding of how the horse moves, and how to improve that movement on the ground and under saddle. By releasing tension and creating balance, riders will also learn how to improve willingness and confidence in their horses.
Open to riders 11 and older. Horses and stalls available for lease for the day.


Date TBA (fall 2015)

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Wednesday, March 11th, 7PM, Westfield Riding Club Meeting

Christ Church United Methodist, 222 College Highway in Southwick, MA

I'll be giving a free lecture entitled:

Healthy, Happy, Balanced, Symmetrical Motion (& Attitude) for Horses and Riders

A horse’s physical state affects his mental state, influencing both how he moves and how he behaves. Improving a horse physically can be the key to enhancing both self-carriage/movement and attitude/willingness. Rachel Hackett will discuss the relationship between the equine body and mind, and she will present three easy tips for building a body-mind connection that will help you improve your horse’s performance and behavior.