The Elevate Academy
Train with clarity. Ride with confidence. Build foundations that last.
For riders who want to understand what’s holding them and their horse back, make better decisions in the moment, and build a training system that supports lasting progress.
Who is this for?
You want to understand your horse’s responses instead of simply reacting to them.
You want more consistent communication, timing and feel.
You’re ready to understand your own patterns that influence your training and performance.
You want a plan that fits your horse, your goals and your discipline.
You care, you’re motivated and you put in the work. But still, you find yourself second guessing, falling into old patterns or not knowing your clear next steps.
Maybe the same problem keeps showing up in different ways. You try another exercise, change your equipment or work harder, but you still aren't sure what’s causing it. The Elevate Academy helps you look at the whole horse-and-rider picture so your training has a clear purpose.
What the Elevate Academy includes
STEP 1: ALIGN
6-Month Guided Mentorship
Break limiting patterns, build better habits and develop the clarity and confidence to train your horse with purpose.
STEP 2: PERFORM
3-Month Guided Mentorship
Turn your foundations into action, prepare for bigger challenges and build a stronger, more confident horse-and-rider team.
STEP 3: BARREL RACING / CONTINUED MENTORSHIP
Specialized Coaching & Ongoing Support
Refine your skills, overcome performance gaps and keep progressing toward your goals with on-going mentorship.
Step 1: ALIGN
Break limiting patterns, build foundations that last and become the leader your horse needs to thrive.
Over six months, ALIGN gives you the knowledge, coaching and tools to stop second-guessing your decisions, understand what's holding you back and create consistent progress with your horse.
What You'll Develop:
Mindset & Rider Awareness: Recognize limiting patterns, build confidence and become a more consistent leader.
Horsemanship & Communication: Understand your horse's behaviour and develop greater clarity, timing and feel.
Rider Influence: Improve your balance, body awareness and effectiveness in the saddle.
Horse Wellness & Care: Make informed decisions about equipment, management and your horse's wellbeing.
Training & Progression: Identify gaps, address root causes and build a training plan that supports your goals.
Less guesswork. Clearer communication. More purposeful progress.
What You'll Receive
Full access to the ALIGN curriculum — Weekly lessons and supporting resources released progressively throughout the program.
Three coaching calls per month — Scheduled small-group sessions to deepen your understanding and apply what you're learning.
Monthly personalized feedback — Submit one video or worksheet for review, with actionable feedback and clear next steps.
Community & accountability — Group chat, weekly focus and ongoing support to help you stay consistent and make progress.
Next Cohort: February 1 – July 30, 2027
Duration: 6 Months
Investment: $1,950 CAD + HST (Paid in Full)
Payment Plan: $350 CAD/month + HST for 6 months
Step 2: PERFORM
Prepare with purpose. Perform with confidence.
Ready to take your horse and your riding to the next level? Over three months, PERFORM helps you turn your foundations into progress, build confidence under pressure and prepare for bigger goals — whether in competition, new environments or everyday riding.
Through guided coaching, practical applications and personalized feedback, you'll develop:
Mindset & Growth: Recognize patterns under pressure, build resilience and overcome challenges.
Fitness & Conditioning: Improve your horse's strength, stamina, movement and recovery.
Horse Wellness & Care: Make informed decisions about nutrition, hoof care, leg care and overall wellbeing.
Preparation & Performance: Build effective routines, navigate new environments and prepare for greater demands.
Reflection & Progression: Learn from successes and setbacks, refine your approach and keep moving toward your goals.
Greater confidence. Better preparation. Purposeful performance.
What You'll Receive
Continued Access to ALIGN — Revisit your foundational lessons and supporting resources.
PERFORM Curriculum & Resources — Full access to weekly lessons and supporting materials.
Three Coaching Calls Per Month — Scheduled, small-group sessions focused on applying what you're learning.
Monthly Personalized Feedback — Submit one video or worksheet for review, with actionable feedback and clear next steps.
Community & Accountability — Group chat and support to keep you progressing.
Prerequisite: Completion of ALIGN.
Next Cohort: Aug 1, 2027 - Oct 30th 2027
Investment (paid in advance): $2100 CAD + HST
Monthly Payments: $379 CAD/month + HST
Three month program
What changes when the work becomes clearer
“Over the years I’ve had some bumps in the road, which had me pretty frustrated. Elana has always been someone that has been able to keep my head in the right spot and always has a solution to every bump I come across.”
“Before working with Elana, I struggled with being present in the saddle. As I continued to work with her, she taught me to check in with my horse and myself. Once I was in tuned with my training, everything seemed to fall in place.”
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. Th work is adapted to your horse, your goals and your experience. I can support riders developing foundations, working with young horses or refining competition performance.
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ALIGN provides the structured education. The mentorship adds coaching, video feedback and support so you can apply what you learn to your own horse
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This isn’t about adding more—it’s about using your time more effectively. The work is designed to fit into your current schedule and give you clear direction, so you’re not wasting rides or second-guessing what to focus on.
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No. While having consistent access to a horse is helpful, the principles apply across different horses and situations. You can still make meaningful progress in your riding and understanding.
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The Academy can complement your existing coaching. It helps you notice what is happening between lessons and make more informed day-to-day training decisions.
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Start witch a Horse & ride Evaluation. Elana will look at your current situation and recommend the level of support that makes sense for you.
Ready to get started ?
Horse & Rider Evaluation
Your starting point for clarity, direction and progress.
Get a clear picture of where you and your horse are today, what's holding you back and where to focus next.
Through an intake form, video review and private coaching call, you'll receive personalized feedback, a 30-day action plan and recommendations for your next steps — whether that's mentorship or another path forward.
Horse & Rider Evaluation - $125 CAD+ HST