Refining Connection Through Reflection
True progress isn’t just about what you achieve with your horse—it’s about what you learn along the way.
Through observation and reflection, we discover lessons that shape both horse and rider, from technical insights to deeper personal growth.
Make The Most Of Your Time
💡Retain, Integrate, & Apply MORE insight From Sessions With Your Horse
Journaling primes you to capture key takeaways, from training sessions, so you can review and apply them later, maximizing your progress.
Celebrate Your Growth
📈 Track Progress & Patterns in Your Journal
By reading about your rides and reflections, you’ll start noticing trends in your horse’s behavior, your riding skills, and what truly moves the needle in your partnership.
Gain Multiple Perspectives
📝 Step Back & See the Bigger Picture with Monthly, Weekly, and Daily Pages
With guided prompts, horse and rider diagrams, and inspiring quotes, you’ll start noticing elusive patterns, thoughts, and behaviors that shape your outcomes.
EVERY JOURNAL WE OFFER IS
A Simple System to Track, Reflect, and Grow
Without a system to track progress, it’s easy to feel lost.
But what if the key to improvement
isn’t just more time in the saddle, but more awareness
of what’s actually happening in your rides?
From Overwhelmed to Insightful
How Journaling Transforms Your Riding Journey
Feeling Stuck? You’re Not Alone
If you’ve ever felt like you’re putting in the effort but not seeing the progress, you’re not alone.
Many equestrians struggle with the feeling that they’re going in circles—literally and figuratively. They pay for lessons, put in the hours, and yet, they feel like they’re missing something.
That’s the reality of the Overwhelmed Equestrian:
❌Feels like they aren’t making progress
❌Repeats the same lesson over and over
❌Worries about letting their trainer or horse down
❌Forgets the small wins that lead to big breakthroughs
The shift from Overwhelmed to Insightful doesn’t come from doing more—it comes from noticing more.
And that’s where journaling quietly changes everything.
Enter the Insightful Equestrian
The Insightful Equestrian is someone who has stepped beyond the frustration and into clarity.
They:
🏅Notice subtle patterns that shape their training
🏅Feel prepared and focused for every lesson or clinic
🏅Track their horse’s history, health, and preferences
🏅Have a vision for their riding journey and clear steps to achieve it
Step Back & See the Bigger Picture
with Monthly, Weekly, and Daily Pages
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Monthly
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TESTIMONIALS
Why Our Customers Love Journaling
“The Equestrian Journal has so many amazing attributes.
There’s thought-provoking questions, horse and rider diagrams, and monthly, weekly, and daily prompts. Not to mention the beauty in the clean and crisp white pages that are waiting to be filled.
What makes the journal so special is that it contains information to remember the journey with my horses. The good, the bad, and the ugly, but that’s what makes each story unique.
The Equestrian Journal is there to hold that space for every equestrian to track, stay informed, and to feel fulfilled with their journey.”
- Karson Jones
"The journals have made a huge difference in my riding. Having an organized space to write down new information not only allows me to reiterate what my instructor told me but I am able to retain the information better for my next ride.
I feel as though I am progressing quicker because my trainer doesn't have to keep repeating herself in our lessons.
I now approach my rides with a different mindset.
The Equestrian Journal also allows me to notice changes that I may not have realized if it was not written down. Being able to go back 5 months ago to a specific day has been beyond beneficial for many reasons.”
- Karrie Dash
“I just got my Equestrian Journal in the mail and am excited to start using it to track my rides.
I think it is a great way to reflect on rides and also come up with what to focus on during the next ride.
One of my favorite features of the journal is the quotes by great masters scattered throughout the book.”
- James G.
“If you’ve ever felt like you need a way to help you remember your lessons or record significant observations about your horse this is the solution for you!”
- JJ Tate
“I can’t recommend these amazing journals enough to track your daily/weekly/monthly equine activities.
I use mine daily to track progression with my horses and to help me keep track of worming schedules, bodywork, and trimming notes.”
- Jillian Kreinbring
"I just listened to Catherine's interview on HorseWorldConnect.com regarding The Equestrian Journal. Great conversation!
I use mine daily and it has really helped me to see that my setbacks aren’t as big as I thought they were.
I'm a bit of a worrier and I’m emotional about my horses. For me, the greatest thing the journal does is organize my previous rides and the exercises performed.
As a result, I have been able to change my perspective and improve my outlook. When looking back on the progress we’ve made, my emotional worry and frustration disappear.”
- Susan W.
"The Equestrian Journal further enables us to help our horses to the best of our ability! I can’t wait to share the power of these journals with all of my fellow horse lovers as we aspire to be better horsemen."
- Cara Greenacre
“The journal pages are a great resource for recording observations, tidbits of wisdom, lesson diagrams, and useful exercises; they really help enhance the learning process!
It is also very helpful to have pages to record appointments, reminders, and plan on a monthly basis in addition to the weekly and daily pages.
I highly recommend The Equestrian Journal for anyone – both students and professionals can benefit greatly from having this tool in their toolbox!”
- Stephanie Swites
“I admit I was hesitant to use it at first because “What am I going to have to journal about??” I’m only walking and trotting. Nothing to journal there.....boy was I wrong!!
Journaling really helped me pinpoint what are my PTSD triggers in the saddle. I’ve been able to keep track of how far I’ve come...even with my little setbacks.
No matter what type of riding you do, or what level you ride at, this is an amazing tool to help you!”
- Laura Martin
“We are fans of this journaling system.
For those that journal, and especially those that don’t; The competition pages are fantastic. I give it to students and ask them to return it at the end of the weekend.
It helps me see where they are.”
- High Point Farm
"We all know that no two days are exactly alike with our equine partners, and TEJ makes it easier for me to make sure I stay on top of my game for each horse in my program.”
- Amazon Customer
“In the busy and exciting world of training horses, The Equestrian Journal has been a lifesaver that helps me keep track of the daily progress of both riders and horses. It is a tool that my riders and I will never go without!”
- Jennifer Flowers
"I REALLY love this product and highly recommend it to anyone who rides with a goal in mind (no matter how many days a week, or how small or big the goal).
Having access to your experiences written fresh as they happen really changes the way you approach daily training sessions. The organization of the system also ensures that you’ll never be overwhelmed and give up and your information isn’t hidden in some rarely seen application on your phone. It’s right there in front of you to flip open and read.
UPDATE:
"I am in love with The Equestrian Journal.
It's helping me to reflect after my sessions in a way that really allows me to see what happened, draw connections, and see where I need to work and progress based off of the individual improvements my horses or I need to make, rather than what our next step "should" be.
This journal has also caused me to begin to work with my horses differently, in a way that I'm being more mindful of the connections between how I'm working with them and how they're responding.
It's caused me to be more clear in how I'm working with them so I can be clear in my writing. This journal is allowing us to steadily improve in a completely customized way."
- Kara Cumberton,
Rider and Bodyworker
One of the most powerful training aids you’ll ever incorporate into your program. I have been using The Equestrian Journal for over a year now and the positive changes it has made in my training and coaching have been undeniable! All of my students and owners have their own journals for their horses and we keep track of everything…#journalthat has become our mantra!”
I’ve especially enjoyed having my journal with me at competitions and when I’m able to ride with my personal coach. Keeping track of things like how long this horse warm up for, what type of extra supplements worked best for that horse during travel, do I need to ride this horse differently away from home than I normally do, etc."
UPDATE:
"I LOVE the new competition page!
It helped me so much over the show to really think and determine how I could help each horse better in a show environment!
At the end of each day I was telling everyone, this is amazing...I've never felt so prepared for the next day at a show before...my brain was totally in sync with what I needed to do!
Usually, when I get back from a show I'm frazzled and a bit dazed, but this time I'm ready to hit the road again!!
The only difference was your journal...truly the best thing ever for me!!"
- Megan Compton
Trainer & Competitor
"I have found that since I’ve started using The Equestrian Journal I have been remembering my individual rides in detail when I go back and review the day’s session.
With this system of recall, I can remember what I learned for the day and I’m no longer just losing the full value of my lessons and clinics.
It’s also been instrumental in pointing out trends and regular issues that need to be worked through or addressed in my body or for Spice.
It has also been incredibly helpful for tracking health issues so I know exactly what day that colic was, when those wear spots showed up, or when he got roughed up by his neighbor.
When riding regularly, it’s easy to forget just how far you have come in a short period of time. It may feel as if you’ve had a problem forever. You may not think you’ve made any progress since your last show.
Using The Equestrian Journal has really helped me realize exactly how much progress I’ve made in a short 4 weeks! I’m going into my show this weekend feeling pumped for our progress and ready to see how a judge thinks our training is going!”
- Rachel Masen
DecidedlyEquestrian.com Review/Scored 10 for Usability
“Perfectly set up! Both I and my trainer love the layouts. We have been seriously preparing for this year’s show season.
This method keeps us on track and really helps us track progress, methods, successes, etc. HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO ALL TRAINERS AND STUDENTS!!!”
- Jeannette Weaver
“Great tool for planning, organizing and tracking riding goals/progress along with health of horse.”
- Amazon Customer
“The Equestrian Journal is a MUST HAVE for anyone who is serious about their equestrian journey.
I have found it so helpful, not only to document each ride, but also to track any changes in feed, injuries, saddle fit, massage, shoeing, dental work and vet, heat cycles in my mare, etc.
It’s amazing how much more perceptive I am to “small” changes which can make a profound difference down the line. Highly recommended!”
- Amazon Customer
FROM THE CREATOR,
The Equestrian Journal started as my attempt to wrangle all the little “aha” moments that kept slipping through the cracks.
Sure, I wrote about the big wins and tough lessons—but eventually, I realized something. Being a great rider isn’t just about dramatic breakthroughs. It’s about what happens in the in-between —those quiet rides, those tiny shifts, the barely-there wins that add up.
When I started journaling with this in mind, everything changed. I hit my goals faster. My horse became more connected to me (and vice versa). Even my inner perfectionist chilled out a little.
It wasn’t just a journal anymore—it was my trusted guide.
Just a few minutes before and after each ride helped me clear the mental clutter and actually focus and enjoy my time in the saddle. Imagine that.
The Equestrian Journal helps you ride with more intention, less pressure, and a whole lot more fun.
Because journaling isn’t just for looking back—it’s for building the future you want, one ride at a time.
So here’s your invitation: let’s make the next 90 days your most joyful, focused, and connected season yet.
-Catherine Respess
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS JOURNALING?
Writing stuff down! Find a place to be still, reflect and record something meaningful. WRITING is a powerful way to quiet your mind and capture your thoughts in an organized, actionable form. The key is not to censor or judge yourself--just write about your insights when you are done riding or at home that evening.
HOW MUCH TIME DOES JOURNALING TAKE?
You may think you do not have time to journal, but even on the days when you are in a rush, you can write five lines of information after your ride. Find the routine that works for you - maybe journal as part of your untacking routine. Take the time and I promise you that your horse will thank you for paying attention.
WHAT SHOULD I WRITE?
Our journals guide you with insightful prompts, which takes the guesswork out of it. We recommend that you start with how you FELT in the highlights of your ride. When you look back, having perspective on the feelings you created will help you return to that place. We are familiar with the physical warm up part of a lesson, but we encourage you to read your previous entries to MENTALLY warm up and prepare to recreate the parts of your session that really worked well.
WHY SHOULD I JOURNAL?
Journaling is a means for recording personal thoughts, daily experiences, and evolving insights.
According to the American Psychological Association, a regular habit of writing helps reduce intrusive mental blocks, improving working memory, and allowing you to use all of your brainpower to better comprehend critical elements of information.
Add the advantage of reading earlier reflections and subtle themes can develop into powerful insights.
In addition to all of these wonderful benefits, keeping a journal specifically about your horse allows you to track behavior patterns, techniques that work, and improvement over time.
WHY IS IT A 3 MONTH FORMAT?
Research shows that 90 days is the ideal time frame to focus on a goal.
We went a step further to include 4 monthly pages so you can start anytime and 65 days to allow for 2 days a week of rest.
Long enough to make meaningful progress. Short enough to stay focused and plan out concrete action steps.
You are constantly changing, and so are your goals.
WHAT MAKES THE EQUESTRIAN JOURNAL UNIQUE?
No other journal guides riders of any level or discipline with 3 helpful perspectives.
The Equestrian Journal is a unique monthly, weekly and daily framework with inspiring quotes, diagrams, and guided prompts to help your pen start moving!
The layout provides engaging questions that help you get the most out of your rides and your journaling experience.
No blank notebook pages here!
We offer journaling coaching sessions to help get you started and keep you on track.
There are many different journal products available according to your specific needs.
WHAT IF I NEED HELP GETTING STARTED?
We offer one-on-one journaling coaching to help support you and reach your journaling goals. You can find out more here.
Every journal purchase comes with a downloadable guide to get you started quickly and easily.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO SHIP DOMESTIC ORDERS?
3-5 Business Days. You will receive a tracking number to follow your order.
DO YOU ACCEPT RETURNS?
Yes, we accept returns. The Equestrian Journal offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
If you would like to return the product, please make a copy of the enclosed packing slip and return that copy with the product to: Red Mare Enterprises, 4022 Hampton Court, Marietta, GA 30062. When we receive your return, we will contact you via email.
CAN I CANCEL MY ORDER?
Yes, if you notify us within 12 hours of ordering!
Email your request to [email protected] within 12hrs. from the time of purchase and we will cancel your order.
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