Seven Hills Training

05/09/2026

Who will grab the final Full 3-Day Pass? 🎟️

We are down to the finish line for Dr. Gerd Heuschmann’s final appearance in the US at Seven Hills Training. We have exactly ONE Full 3-Day Auditor Pass left.

If you want to see the complete transformation of riders and horses from Tuesday through Thursday, this is your last chance to secure the full experience. Once auditors grab the remaining seats, they are gone!

Current Availability:

🏆 Full 3-Day Pass: ONLY 1 LEFT!

🗓️ Tuesday (6/2): 2 spots total

🗓️ Wednesday (6/3): 1 spot total (Extremely Limited!)

🗓️ Thursday (6/4): 6 spots total

Don't just watch a session. Join us for the full journey.

Register here: https://www.sevenhillstraining.com/gerd-clinic

05/05/2026

BIG NEWS: One Rider Spot Just Opened Up for Day 3! 🐎

This is it: Dr. Gerd Heuschmann’s final US stop is happening at Seven Hills Training, and we have an unexpected opening! We now have one rider spot available for Day 3 (June 4).

If you’ve been waiting for a chance to work directly with Dr. Heuschmann, this is your moment. As for everyone else:

Auditor spots are nearly gone.

Registration will be closing soon.

Once this rider spot and the remaining auditor tickets are taken, we’ll be moving strictly to a waitlist.

Register here: https://www.sevenhillstraining.com/register-earlybird

04/18/2026

It’s been a whirlwind around here since November. Moving to our new facility gave us the space to finally expand our equine rehab and training services, and it’s been great to deepen our partnership with Dr. Byles and the team at Kinetic Equine Medicine, LLC. We’ve also loved being able to host more clinics and workshops for everyone to learn and grow together.

We’re keeping that momentum going and continuing to make improvements across the board and I felt like our brand needed to catch up to match where we are now. We got the new website up in November, but today I’m finally ready to show you the last piece of the puzzle: our new logo and look. Our old logo served us faithfully since 2014, but with this fresh update, it feels like it finally matches the hard work we’re putting into the barn every day.

A huge thank you to Tara and Ashley at Farm and Fir Co. for helping me get this just right. They really listened to what I was looking for and made it happen.

Check out our new look and let me know what you think in the comments!

04/11/2026

“𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗯 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀… 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁”

“I’ve done the poles.”
“I’ve done the hills.”
“I’ve followed the plan.”

…and yet…

👉 the same issue keeps coming back
“Or it improves… but never fully resolves”

This is one of the most common situations I see.

Not because the rehab plan is wrong.

But because something important is missing.

Most rehabilitation focuses on:

• strength
• repetition
• progression

But the body doesn’t just need strength.

👉 it needs accurate input

If the pelvis,and specifically the sacral system, is not:

• moving clearly
• receiving clean proprioceptive input
• able to shift between stability and mobility

Then the nervous system does something very predictable:

👉 it protects

And when it protects:

• motor patterns change
• stabilisers reduce their activity
• larger muscles begin to compensate
• movement becomes efficient for safety, not performance

So you can:

✔ do the right exercises
✔ follow the right plan
✔ build strength

…and still reinforce the same pattern.

Because the system is organising around protection, not function.

From an osteopathic perspective, before progression…

👉 the system must be able to organise load

That means:

• the sacrum must adapt between the ilia
• the pelvic ring must transfer force evenly
• the nervous system must accept the input as “safe”

If that step is missed…

👉 rehabilitation becomes repetition of dysfunction

This is why some horses:

• improve briefly
• then regress
• or plateau despite consistent work

It’s not lack of effort.

👉 it’s lack of clarity within the system

And this is also why I don’t start with poles, hills, or strengthening in many cases.

Not because they don’t work…

👉 but because they are often introduced before the system is ready to use them

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 some of the things t𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜’𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗶𝗻 a series of 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿s:

• why rehab sometimes fails despite doing everything “right”
• how the nervous system influences pelvic function
• what needs to happen before progression actually works
• and how common exercises fit into this >when the system is ready

If you’ve been in that position…

👉 this will likely make a lot of things make sense

𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁

04/09/2026

ISO Care Lease

Seeking a suitable horse to bring into my program for a partial lease opportunity with an adult amateur rider. Ideal candidate would be safe, comfortable, and appropriate for a rider looking to build confidence and develop skills, ideally schooling 2nd level.

The horse would be maintained in a low-impact, professional program including:
• 2 lessons per week
• 2 training rides per week
• Occasional light hack days

All horses in the program receive exceptional care, including consistent bodywork, top-level farrier services, and routine oversight from some of the best veterinarians in the area.

Owner participation is welcome, and there is an option for the owner to take lessons as part of the program.

Please reach out if you have a horse that may be a good fit.

04/03/2026

Feels relevant! 🤣

Be honest…how close are you to this right now

🫠🐎

04/01/2026

PUBLIC REGISTRATION IS LIVE 🏁 | Dr. Gerd Heuschmann at Seven Hills

The wait is over! Registration for Dr. Gerd Heuschmann’s final scheduled U.S. clinic stop (June 2–4) is now officially open to the public.

Our priority list has been moving fast:

🔴 RIDER SPOTS: June 3 (Day 2) is already SOLD OUT.
🟢 RIDER SPOTS: We have just 3 riding slots remaining for Day 1 (June 2) and Day 3 (June 4).
✨ AUDITOR UPDATE: To accommodate the incredible demand for this final tour stop, Gerd has agreed to increase our gallery to 30 seats per day.

Having studied with Gerd for over a decade, I’ve seen firsthand how his work serves as a vital bridge between classical dressage principles and the biomechanical realities of the horse. This 3-day masterclass is a deep dive into the 'horse-first' philosophy he has championed worldwide to ensure our horses' long-term soundness and well-being. This is a rare, final opportunity to study with a mentor who has dedicated his life to being a voice for the horse at Seven Hills in Monroe.

How to Secure Your Spot:
Click the link below to book your auditor pass or grab one of the last 3 riding sessions before they are gone.

🔗https://sevenhillstraining.com/gerd-clinic

Waitlist Info: Missed out on a June 3 riding spot? You can join the official waitlist by adding the $0 "Waitlist" item to your cart during registration. We will notify riders in the order received if a cancellation occurs.

We can’t wait to see you in June!

03/30/2026

There are certain clinics that change the way you look at your horse forever. This is one of them.

I have had the privilege of studying with Gerd Heuschmann USA for over a decade. His "horse-first" approach to classical training and biomechanics has been truly transformational for my own riding, my teaching, and the grounding principles at Seven Hills Training.

Hosting the final stop of his final scheduled U.S. tour here in Monroe is a deeply meaningful, full-circle moment for me. I am so proud to share his insights with our PNW community one last time.

EXCLUSIVE 3-DAY MASTERCLASS
🗓️ When: June 2–4, 2026
📍 Where: Seven Hills Training | Monroe, WA

PREREGISTER TO GET EARLY ACCESS
By pre-registering today, you’ll get a 24-hour early bird window to book before we open to the public on April 1st.

With only 8 rider spots and 20 auditor seats per day, these will fill almost instantly. Don't miss this historic closing chapter.

👉 SECURE YOUR SPOT: https://sevenhillstraining.com/gerd-clinic

🏥 REHAB & TRAINING STALLS: Working with Gerd has shaped how I handle every rehab case that enters our barn. We currently have limited availability for our specialized rehab and training program—DM or email [email protected] for stall inquiries!

10/06/2025

09/22/2025

Your horse’s neck does so much more than hold the head. 🐴 It’s directly tied to how the back moves, how the forelimbs swing, and even how balanced every stride feels.

Here’s why ⬇️
🔹 The cervical spine connects with powerful muscles like the brachiocephalicus, trapezius, and thoracic sling. These don’t just move the neck — they stabilize the shoulder and swing the forelimbs forward.
🔹 When the neck lowers and extends, the nuchal ligament stretches and transfers tension to the supraspinous ligament, helping lift the back. That lift creates more swing, engagement, and freedom through the topline.
🔹 But when the neck is restricted, the back can’t rise freely. The result? Hollow topline, shorter stride, and more weight dumped on the forehand.

📊 Research shows that up to 72% of horses with neck restrictions also show back pain or abnormal posture. Another study found that horses with cervical dysfunction had significantly reduced stride length and thoracolumbar flexion compared to sound horses.

Now here’s where things go wrong: when the head and neck are forced into hyperflexion (also called “rollkur”), the natural mechanics you just read about are disrupted. Studies show hyperflexion:
❌ Shortens stride length and disrupts natural balance
❌ Increases stress markers (conflict behaviors, higher heart rate, elevated cortisol)
❌ Compresses the upper airway, reducing airflow and even causing “air hunger”
❌ Places excessive strain on the nuchal ligament, cervical joints, and soft tissues, increasing the risk of bursitis, tissue damage, and long-term musculoskeletal problems.

A systematic review of 58 studies concluded that 75% found hyperflexion negatively impacts welfare — and whatever tiny “performance benefits” exist are outweighed by the risks.

👉 Takeaway: Unlocking freedom in the neck = unlocking the whole horse. Encouraging horses to lower their heads naturally builds engagement, posture, and soundness. Forcing the neck into hyperflexion doesn’t improve performance — it compromises comfort, health, and welfare. 💙