Work With Me | Lyla Cansfield
🤝 Work with me

Support that fits you and your horse

Whether you'd like to learn at your own pace online or have me by your side at the yard, there's a way of working together that suits you. Every horse is different, so we always start by understanding yours.

How it works

Not sure which option is right for you? That's completely fine, it's what the first chat is for.

  1. Send me an enquiryTell me a little about you, your horse and what's going on.
  2. We have a chatI'll ask a few questions and suggest the best way forward for you both.
  3. We get startedOnline, at your yard or at a clinic, we start working on what matters most to you.
Lyla coaching a rider and horse
Online coaching

Online coaching, wherever you are

Learn at home, at your own pace, with me supporting you every step of the way. Whether your horse is spooky, you're working towards bridleless riding, or you simply want to keep progressing, there's an online option for you.

  • An online course to study at your own pace
  • A private, members-only Facebook group
  • Live Q&As with me, so you can ask anything
  • Personal video feedback: post a video of you and your horse and I'll record feedback just for you
Lyla teaching a rider to introduce an umbrella to her chestnut horse
1-2-1 sessions

1-2-1 lessons and problem solving

Sessions at your yard, focused completely on you and your horse. Whether you'd like a one-off consultation to get to the bottom of a problem, or regular lessons to keep moving forward, we'll work on what matters most to you.

  • We start with a chat about your horse's history, then we move on to groundwork and ridden work as needed
  • You'll finish with a clear plan for what to work on next
  • Book further sessions whenever you need them
  • Anywhere in the UK, with travel costs
I visit these areas regularly:
  • South Wales (Bridgend)
  • Oxfordshire
  • Berkshire
  • M5 corridor up to Warwickshire
How long is a session? Most sessions last around an hour, but I let your horse set the pace. If it helps them to finish a little sooner or carry on a bit longer, that's what we'll do. If a session runs more than 30 minutes over, the extra time will be charged. For trailer and loading problems, please allow 2 hours for the first session.
Riders and horses at one of Lyla's clinics
Clinics & events

Clinics, camps and events

Clinics and summer camps in the UK and internationally. A brilliant way to learn alongside other riders and take your horse somewhere new.

Clinics I run include:
  • Spooky Horses
  • Introduction to Hacking
  • Advanced Hacking
  • Bridleless Riding
  • Liberty
  • Contact & Connection
  • Bring your own horse
  • Riders only, no spectators
  • Host a clinic at your yard: you'll need a minimum of 4 riders, so get in touch and tell me what you'd like

Good to know

A few questions I'm often asked. If yours isn't here, just send me a message.

I'm not sure which option is right for me

That's completely fine, and it's what the first chat is for. Send me an enquiry about you and your horse, and I'll suggest the best way forward for you both.

Do you have horses I can ride?

I don't have lesson horses, so lessons and clinics are with your own horse.

Do you start or back young horses?

No, I don't offer starting or backing young horses.

Can I come and watch a clinic?

At the moment, clinic places are for riders only.

How do I pay for the weekly coaching group?

The group runs in four 12-week blocks a year, and you can choose to pay monthly or for the whole block.

Let's find the right fit for you and your horse

Send me a message about you and your horse and I'll get back to you with the best next step. No pressure, no jargon, just a friendly chat.

Send me an enquiry