EQUILibrium Biomechanics, LLC

08/13/2026

Sustainability Coaching: A "New" Way to Work With Me

Over the last several years, I have become increasingly interested in the ecosystems we build around ourselves and our horses.

I am sure juggling my 20+ year-old business through an ever changing landscape, navigating chronic pain and movement concerns, supporting my husband's grueling workload, keeping house, working with my own horses and other critter family, and raising a growing family have brought one truth into sharper focus: I cannot simply dig deeper to "get it all done."�

We often approach problems as though they exist in isolation, or exist because we aren't enough.

My horse needs more consistent work.� I need more strength.� My business needs more income.� My family needs more time.� My farm needs attention.� My body needs rest.

Each statement may be true, but none exists independently of the others.

When we look at these issues independently, it is easy to hit the wall of "I'm not doing enough x 6."

Instead, if we realize we are not failing in six different fields, but are one ecosystem asking for balance, we can begin to prioritize where our resources actually need to go, or even what those resources are, and where they are currently going.

It is difficult to create consistency for a horse, let alone multiple, when the human's schedule has no room left in it. It is difficult to schedule building physical strength when every available resource is going toward keeping a business afloat. Sometimes the answer to a training problem is not another exercise for the horse, but changing something elsewhere in the ecosystem so there is enough capacity to do the work consistently.

I am opening a small number of spaces for Monthly Sustainability Coaching for people who would like to work together in this broader, comprehensive way.

Monthly Coaching includes a protected weekly one-hour appointment with me. What we work on can change according to what is most useful that week.

That might mean:
* A lesson with your horse
* Rider biomechanics or movement work
* Reviewing a training video together
* Working through a training question
* Planning the next stage of a horse's development
* Looking at workload, routines, and exercise planning
* Business coaching for empathetic equine professionals
* Exploring burnout, capacity, boundaries, and how to build a sustainable personal or professional ecosystem
* Sometimes simply figuring out which problem actually needs attention first

The goal is to build something sustainable, then begin chipping away at goals with yours truly also paying attention to the health of the overall ecosystem in your life.

For some people, that may center almost entirely around their horse and riding. For others, the conversation may widen into movement, work, business, time management, or the practical realities that affect what is possible this month.

Monthly Sustainability Coaching is $550/month and includes one reserved coaching appointment each week.

I am opening only a few spaces initially while I explore how this format works for both myself and the people I coach.

If this feels like the kind of support that would be useful, send me a message and tell me a little about what is happening in your ecosystem right now.

08/03/2026

What energy do you bring to your time together?

07/22/2026

For nearly a year, I have kept my calendar closed to the public. This time has been to focus intentionally on a group of riders who committed to consistently, weekly lessons, as well as my family, our health, and navigating the economic scene on our little homestead.
I am excited to share that I am opening my calendar again.
If you have been thinking about scheduling an online assessment, buying a single package to work through specific goals, or scheduling a one off lesson, bookings are once again available through my Calendly page. (Link in comments).
For those who are interested in working together on a weekly basis, I would love to continue supporting that style of learning as well. Weekly students are welcome to reach out to me directly so we can find a lesson time that fits both of our schedules, or you can book one of the lesson packages available through Calendly and use the follow-up lesson to book a more dynamic time spot.
Whether you are looking to improve your own movement, support your horse's biomechanics, or refine the conversation between the two of you, there is a session designed to meet you where you are.
I am excited to welcome some new faces while continuing the journey with those who have been with me all along.
📅 Calendly link in the comments.

05/05/2026

Came up during a lesson this week, so I wanted to share:

Having the right rope, and honestly the right equipment in general, for your body matters more than we may give thought to.

“Right” isn’t a one size fits all, and it isn’t as simple as buying your favorite trainer’s favorite equipment, either.

There are many factors that play into what equipment “fits” you, including your ropes, flags, etc. It is about your hands, your shoulders, your fascia, your habits, your preferences, and your horse’s preferences, fears, training, fascia, as well.

You want to find a rope that allows your body to feel steady in the contact, effectively send energy down the line, doesn’t catch the wind…maybe you can think of some other personal preferences.

The goal is to have a rope that doesn’t feel it is working against you and how you organize yourself for work. To that end, it is definitely possible to have tools that are not helpful and are a genuine point of failure for your work.

There is not one “best” option. There will be the one, possibly many, that let you stay organized, responsive, and immersed in the conversation.

05/03/2026

What’s the best cross training for horses?

Working out in the real world.

I love working horses on varied terrain. It quickly shows us where a horse loses organization; where they try to brace, rush, disconnect, or leave the conversation entirely.

T, featured here, has just added this work of learning how to stay soft through those changes without speeding up, locking down, or mentally checking out when the balance demands shift underneath him. Water, hills, uneven footing, transitions between surfaces, all of it gives information.

This is the sort of work we spend time unpacking in Episodes with the Herd. Not just “do this exercise,” but why we are doing it, what we are watching for, what changes, what does not, and how to adjust for the horse in front of you.

Subscription link in comments.

04/02/2026

Day 4/10

Almost to the halfway point of the first leg of Logan's Jr. Ranger competition top 20!

Logan is still in the running for the Top 20 in the Jr. Ranger competition and this is my daily reminder to everyone to vote today as you get a daily vote! Thank you everyone who has helped Logan make it this far, we have our fingers crossed!

By voting for Logan you are helping invest in Logan’s future, plus offering him an opportunity to meet Jeff Corwin.

Link to his profile where you can vote in the comments!

Please like, share, comment and interact with the post to help the algorithm.

Logan spent this morning in the rain helping the worms make it off the cement and into the grass so they can eat the dirt.

03/25/2026

03/17/2026

Modern Science Monday

Why horses need “real world” experience

One of the most common questions I see in horse groups sounds something like:
“What is the best exercise to fix this problem?”

Before going further, it is important to acknowledge that exercises matter, technique matters, and tools matter.

There is also a scientific reality that is often overlooked when handling horses. Learning happens through repetition across environments. The more environments involved, the deeper the learning becomes.

In behavioral science this is sometimes called contextual learning. A horse does not simply learn a behavior; the horse learns where that behavior applies, what conditions surround it, and whether the answer continues to work in new situations.

When an animal learns something, the brain does not only store the behavior. The brain also remembers:

• the location
• the sensory environment (sounds, smells, lighting)
• the emotional state
• the presence of certain individuals
• the body posture or cues involved
• the equipment involved

I have had horses afraid of specific smells, a certain corner of the arena, a specific obstacle if approached from one direction, but not the other, a type of trailer, breeches and tall boots, long lead ropes, but only if you stand in front of them, and the color purple.

This is one reason time spent handling, grooming, walking, riding, and simply being with horses is so important.

Each interaction becomes another piece of information for the horse’s brain. Good days and difficult days both contribute to learning. Horse and handler gradually learn how to show up with clarity and regard for each other despite the normal ups and downs that come with working together.

A horse that practices a skill in only one environment may perform beautifully there, yet struggle the moment something changes. A new location, a different handler, wind, footing, or emotional energy can alter the context enough that the horse searches for a different answer. From the horse’s perspective, the situation lacks the familiar context that previously guided the behavior.

Experiences help to fill those gaps.

Handling horses through ordinary days, imperfect moments, and small challenges builds a broader reinforcement history. Over time the horse learns that the same conversation can exist in many environments, and certain behaviors no longer depend on a single setting.
Time with our horses is what allows that learning to take root.

Always keep learning so that the conversation with your horse can keep growing,
Modern Science Monday
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