Finding Purpose

“Finding Purpose is an unflinchingly honest look back at the making of a spectacular horsewoman–one who listens to the horse, trains with heart and empathy, and embraces the hope that can be realized when one accepts that both people and horses can change. Through Chelsea’s story, the reader will be gifted with the lessons and perspective of a hard-won mindset of growth, embracing discomfort, and finding peace in the journey of purpose and identity.” –Caroline Culbertson, former host of the Equestrian Voices podcast, current host of the Horseperson podcast

Chelsea Canedy stands apart as a competitive rider who combines traditional training with natural horsemanship principles, groundwork, liberty work, and R+ training, and has a reputation as someone who understands how horses think and learn. For many years, Canedy worked in social service, and today she continues a regular meditation practice that she started over a decade ago. This firsthand experience in practical psychology and self-reflection underlines her ability to build the relationships with horse and rider needed to consistently improve performance. Canedy has several Equestrian Masterclasses with Noelle Floyd, and she is a popular podcast guest, clinician, and presenter, appearing at festivals and expos around the country. Canedy and her family are currently based in Wales, Maine, on a beautiful historic property called Unexpected Farm, and she spends winters in Ocala, Florida.