Heart Centered Horsemanship

Heart Centered Horsemanship It incorporates the practice of yoga to help people use body, mind and breath in a mindful and intentional manner.

Heart Centered Horsemanship offers online learning, consultation, clinics, classes, and lessons that teach people skills for creating cooperative relationships through mindfulness, authentic connection, consent, and understanding the language of horses Heart Centered Horsemanship is rooted in the intention to serve horses through supporting owners, horsemanship students and riders in creating part

nerships that are enjoyable and mutually beneficial. Over 25 years of experience in training, teaching lessons, starting young horses, providing equine-assisted learning and therapeutic services, equine rehabilitation and working with rescues has given me experience that can benefit anyone seeking a safe and happy partnership with their horse. I can help you:
-Feel safe with your horse through setting clear and effective boundaries
-Listen to the horse and gain trust
-Become a calming and grounding influence
-Release tension in the horse and facilitate relaxation and connection
-Guide and move your horse without pressure
-Teach your horse to stay light and soft in the bridle
-Ride in a way that develops the horse's core strength to prevent damage from riding

Heart Centered Horsemanship is an holistic approach that teaches people the skills needed to build a meaningful and joyful relationship with their horse. It includes techniques from Masterson Method, Feldenkrais, myofascial release, massage, and other equine bodywork modalities to help release tension and relax the horse. Groundwork is based on moving the horse with the least amount of pressure until all movements can be done at-liberty. In-hand training with the bridle and riding are based on classical dressage to help the horse build core strength and carry a rider without damage to the body. Services offered include training and support for horse owners, riding and horsemanship lessons for all ages with school horses, clinics, and "yoga and horses" classes, and equine assisted learning and therapeutic services.

06/17/2026

My students are not taught to use force or escalating pressure, but they do learn to use a wand to help guide and communicate with clarity. If they need to support a turn, for instance, they can use the wand on the outside to help guide the horse's shoulders. If they want to activate or create more energy, they can wave the wand or tap their boot or the saddle to make a noise. This is much more comfortable for the horse than pulling a rein, kicking with the legs, or using a spur. Our lesson horses also don't use bits, I have stopped using them for any of my horses. I believe in teaching even the youngest students to connect with their horses on the ground before riding and to guide the horses with the movements of their bodies. The wand can be a helpful tool to add clarity and precision.

Being able to switch the wand easily from one hand to the other can be a challenge, I wanted to share how I teach it. Do you have another way?

06/09/2026

Each week I host a Zoom chat for Mindful Horsemanship clients where they can ask questions, submit videos, or simply join in the conversation. I love hearing feedback about how it's going with their horses and how this approach creates transformation that feels incredible ❤😊

The process of creating relationship with a "difficult" horse is not the same as training. It is not about performance. It is a way of being that can have a profound effect on both the horses and ourselves.

The video in this reel is not of the horse my client is describing, but of a recent introductory session with another horse. Other than an initial session many months ago, I personally have not interacted with her horse, but have supported her from a distance. I love teaching people the process of connecting with horses in this way and seeing what is possible when we practice mindfulness and learning from horses.

Curious as to what Mindful Horsemanship is all about? Reach out to learn more!

Treat yourself to a lovely day of mindfulness, movement, and horsemanship this Sunday at ! and I will join forces to le...
06/08/2026

Treat yourself to a lovely day of mindfulness, movement, and horsemanship this Sunday at ! and I will join forces to lead off the morning with a fun and energizing session on the mat, with attention to helpful practices that enhance horsemanship and riding. That will be followed by a demonstration of embodied communication with horses through movement, position, energy, and body language. You will have an opportunity to engage with the horses at your comfort level through activities that focus on building mutual trust and authentic connection.

Limited spaces are available for an afternoon groundwork and riding lesson that builds on the foundation of the morning session.

Reserve your space today at Spaces are available for this unique experience blending mindfulness, movement, and horsemanship 🐴
The workshop includes a mindful movement session on the mat and introduction to mindfulness with horses. Limited spaces are available for an afternoon groundwork and riding lesson. All the details can be found at:

https://heartcenteredhorsemanship.com/mindfulness-with-horses-618439

06/07/2026

I love teaching children, and I especially love having the opportunity to teach them the things I wish I'd learned when I was younger.

I wish I'd learned to regulate my nervous system, to understand the importance of clear and effective boundaries, and to have awareness of my body and movements and how they influence the horse. I wish someone had taught me the power of non-dominant leadership through connection, communication, and intention. I wish I'd learned to engage with horses, people, and myself, with more patience, kindness, and compassion.

I am grateful for the opportunity to share these lessons with my students at . Not only do I believe it will help them live better lives, we also have a blast doing it.

06/05/2026

Ned is a mustang that was rounded up on the Nevada plains at a young age and adopted by my friend . Maybe it was the traumatic experience of the roundup, maybe it was the abrupt separation from everyone he knew, maybe it was something else entirely.... but Ned tends to be anxious and reactive despite excellent care from kind and compassionate humans.
I met Ned on my recent trip to California and shared with Stacey some of the tools that have helped me shift behaviors in anxious horses. By working with the nervous system we can encourage a calm and relaxed state while also developing a deeper connection.
I absolutely love this update she sent me. Rather than convincing the horse that we should be trusted, we can create a space that feels safe through our presence, touch, and congruence.
If you want to learn more about this approach, I invite you to try Mindful Horsemanship online.... all the details can be found on my website!

06/02/2026

This is your friendly reminder to play, have fun, and tap into that part of yourself that is creative and joyful. Sometimes the world gets heavy and we forget how important it is to keep the playful part of ourselves thriving.

Horses don’t understand the serious business of competition, but they can absolutely enjoy playful interactions with their people.

Whether with horses or life in general, it’s a choice. Take care of business, but don’t forget to play. It’s more important than you might think.

06/02/2026

Co-creation versus dominance... which is more beautiful in your eyes?

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