Dr. Maria Katsamanis has received worldwide recognition as a horse trainer, clinician, exhibition rider, and author.  She has transformed the lives of countless horses through her unique approach to training. Utilizing her background in equine and human psychology to examine the fundamental mechanics of the human-equine interaction, Dr. Maria helps riders communicate more effectively with their horses. It sounds simple, but this subtle ‘science’ is a game-changer.

Dr. Maria holds a doctorate in clinical psychology and maintains an appointment as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Rutgers Medical School. Her background in biofeedback and psychophysiology is central to her training approach, dubbed “molecular equitation,” which examines the connection between horse and rider on a molecular level. Full details on Maria’s approach can be found in her book “The Alchemy of Lightness: What Happens Between Horse and Rider on a Molecular Level and How it Helps Achieve the Ultimate Connection.”