A Guide to Building the Ultimate Horse Connection
What if your horse didn't need to be controlled—just understood?
In Riding in Dignity, Dr. Maria Katsamanis invites you to explore a new kind of horsemanship—one built on trust, clarity, and deep connection. Whether you're in the saddle or on the ground, this book will change the way you see your horse, and yourself.
What You'll Learn
- • How to truly listen to your horse—without words or force
- • Groundwork that builds trust before anything else
- • Calm, focused techniques for solving everyday training challenges
- • Why connection beats control, every time
This is more than a riding book. It's a framework for better communication, stronger bonds, and more fulfilling time with your horse.
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RIDING IN DIGNITY
Riding In Dignity is reconnecting with a philosophy of horse training that will ensure solid and ethical decision making.
Riding In Dignity is developing the inner wisdom that can help guide your time with horses and beyond.
Riding In Dignity is discovering timeless treasures hidden in the text that shares personal inner secrets and aims to delight your soul and more
Riding In Dignity by Dr. Maria Katsamanis offers a profound exploration into the mind of a master horsewoman. Blending personal stories, philosophy, and practical advice, the book presents a roadmap to deepen your understanding and rapport with horses— and all sentient beings. Dr. Maria invites readers to embrace a mindset that leads to more effective and ethical training. This work is both a guide and a manifesto, urging a timeless connection with horses through an "avatar-like" bond. The title cleverly hints at its core theme: are we riding in dignity or riding indignity?
HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR HORSE-RIDER CONNECTION
LEARNING ABOUT ETHICAL TRAINING FOR HORSES
- ✓ Creating the PERFECT environment for the proper ethical training of horses.
- ✓ Learning positive practices in care and what you are actually learning.
- ✓ Simple tweaks that mean the world to the horse you care for.
BUILDING AN UNBREAKABLE BOND
- ✓ Changing your perspective to think and see and feel life with your horse fresh.
- ✓ What an "Unbreakable Bond" truly looks and feels like.
- ✓ Daily practices to form a life long relationship.
- ✓ Feel like you're working magic!
LESSONS ON THE BODY AND MIND
- ✓ What to accept and not allow in your relationships.
- ✓ Inspiring examples of overcoming hardships together.
- ✓ What a winning relationship looks like on both ends and how to nurture it.
OFFER A UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE ON HORSE TRAINING
- ✓ Setting the foundation for a different perspective.
- ✓ Increasing your knowledge and outlook on life and the skills you develop along the way.
- ✓ Learning from the latest scientific findings how to incorporate these findings into your everyday life!
A Message From Dr. Maria Katsamanis
Thank you—truly—for your interest in creating a better experience for horses.
If you're here, it's because something about the title Riding in Dignity spoke to you. Maybe you're searching for a deeper connection with your horse. Maybe you're looking for answers to training challenges. Or maybe you're simply ready to approach your equestrian journey with more purpose and compassion.
Over the past 20+ years as a professional trainer and rider, I've learned that riding can be a beautiful and beneficial experience—for both horse and human—when it's built on trust, communication, and clarity. True connection doesn't begin in the saddle; it starts on the ground, in the quiet moments where calm and focus lead the way.
In this book, I share practical, take-home strategies to strengthen your partnership with your horse—whether you're working through problem behaviors or simply want to deepen your bond. You'll also find deeply personal stories I've never shared before—experiences that shaped the work I do today.
We are all united by our love for horses. I'm honored that you're here and that you're committed to building a relationship with your horse that is rooted in dignity.
Let this be the start of something transformative—for both of you.
Warmly,
Maria
REAL PEOPLE. REAL REVIEWS.
Don't take it from me, see what people are saying about Riding In Dignity!
"Dr. Maria's is a horse listener, psychologist, osteopath, physical therapist, teacher, and couple's counselor for horses and their humans - she is truly an alchemist. This book will provide you with important insights from Dr. Maria to help you facilitate change and transformation in a most powerful and impressive way both personally and with your equine partner(s)."
- SS
"This book gives you a foundational philosophy on partnering with your horse that you can build upon through your words, thoughts, and actions. To become one with these magnificent creatures we must meet them where they live. When we do that correctly they will elevate us to the incredibly subtle and awe inspiringly beautiful world they share with each other."
- Wendy Sue
"Have known horses most of my life. Have known Dr. Maria for over 16yrs. If you strive to have a deep connection with your horse partners … no matter what your background, origin, or discipline … Riding in Dignity can be your bible. Any great relationship is based on clear communication. Add TRUST, defined by the horse (not by us)."
- Christianna Capra
"Every equestrian should read this book! Transformational benefits for both the rider and the horse."
- Sarah
"Just like her first book - The Alchemy of lightness - another master piece that is ahead of its time. What I especially love about this book is that it is applicable and very helpful for equestrians but also contains a lot of guidance which is very helpful and can be applied to all aspects of life."
- MST
"Absolutely love this! Bravo Maria Katsamanis! I will be purchasing more of these books for each horse lover in my life! A must read for ALL!"
- Martin
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