Improving relationships and performance through understanding.

Chelsea’s debut memoir, Finding Purpose, offers an intimate look at the journey that shaped her unique approach to life and horsemanship.

In this heartfelt and inspiring book, Chelsea traces her path from social service work to becoming a respected upper-level event rider and trainer. Blending personal stories with insights from her decade-long meditation practice and deep understanding of how horses think and learn, Finding Purpose is a story of growth, resilience, and the search for meaning. More than a memoir, this book is a testament to following your passion and embracing life’s lessons—one that will resonate with equestrians and anyone seeking inspiration to discover their own path to purpose.

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About

Chelsea Canedy

As a riding and horsemanship trainer, Chelsea helps horses and people who are struggling to understand one another, so they can build stronger relationships and improve their performance as partners. She blends a deep understanding of equine behavior with nervous system regulation coaching to help both horses and riders reach their potential. With experience in upper level eventing, dressage, liberty and trick training, and a long-standing focus on mindfulness and communication, her approach is grounded in empathy, clarity, and connection.

Lauren Sprieser

USDF Gold, Silver and Bronze Medalist With Distinction

"Chelsea’s wealth of knowledge in both the sport and horsemanship realms make her a teacher of both horses and riders that is uniquely and fantastically kind and fair..."

Tik Maynard

International Level Event Rider, Trainer, Author and Clinician

"Chelsea has a truly unique and powerful approach to teaching. She has super feel. She finds a great balance between understanding the demands of competition and knowing when to back off to give the horse more time..."