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About the Author Chris Adderson

Chris Adderson is the creator of Movement Language and the Patterns of Reciprocity™ framework—a communication system that teaches riders to speak their horse's natural language through movement, energy, and presence. With over 40 years of experience in classical dressage, a Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of Calgary, professional dance training, and extensive study of nervous system awareness, Chris brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective to horse-human communication. Creator: Movement Language™ and Patterns of Reciprocity™ framework Author: Going Beyond: Mastering Unspoken Connections Founder: For The Horse programs and international community Recognition: Shining World Compassion Award for horse rescue and welfare work Chris's work bridges the wisdom of classical masters with contemporary neuroscience, creating a precise language for the embodied communication that horses understand naturally—and inviting riders to remember what they've always known but perhaps forgotten how to speak.