Steady Horse

Steady Horse We believe that fairness, understanding and patience lead to developing a safe and steady horse.
​ There is a better way. There is a much better way.

Steady Horse is about helping people to have the safest most fair and rewarding relationship with their horse. Working with horses does not have to result in inevitable injury and disappointment. Working with horses does not have to result in brute force, "whacking" a horse or "making" a horse respect you. With simple understanding and consistent application of confidence building techniques, we c

an make our horses safer. With patience and fairness we can EARN our horses respect in a manner that does not break them down, demoralize them or physically injure them. Steady Horse is about giving you affordable practical and functional tools that you can immediately put to use to obtain a safer, softer and steadier horse.

09/14/2026

A soft bend starts with understanding, not force.

Before asking this horse to flex, we first make sure he understands the tools, the contact, and what we're asking.

When he thinks about pushing out, I don't fight him. I give him a clear answer, wait for the right response, and release.

You don’t have to have it all figured out before you come. 🐴You love your horse. You take care of him, you spend time wi...
09/14/2026

You don’t have to have it all figured out before you come. 🐴

You love your horse. You take care of him, you spend time with him, but you haven’t told many people how nervous you’ve become. You’re not alone.

This September 19-20, we’ll be in Buckley, Michigan, near Traverse City, for two full days of hands-on training.

We start where you are. We build the bond first, on the ground, before anything else.

If you’ve been waiting for a place to start, come join us.
👉 https://vist.ly/5if4x
⚠️ 10 riders only.
📍 Buckley, MI | Near Traverse City

09/14/2026

Sometimes the harder horses teach you the most.

Adam Black shares how working with more complicated horses forced him to step back, rethink his approach, and figure out what each horse actually needed.

👉 Watch the full conversation with Adam Black here: https://vist.ly/5idns

09/12/2026

I want my horse’s mind with me, not just their feet.

When I’m leading, I want to build the habit of staying together and staying connected.

That starts with being intentional.

09/12/2026

Sometimes the horses with the most baggage are the ones who teach us the most.

Vania Carr shares why she’s learned to give these horses time, patience, and a real second chance. The transformation may not happen quickly, but when a horse finally opens up, it can change the way you see horsemanship.

🎥 Watch the full conversation with Vania Carr here: https://vist.ly/5i8sh

09/11/2026

Your position matters more than you think.

When I’m moving around a horse, I don’t want to constantly step away from their body. I want to stay alongside them, stay connected, and make it clear what I’m asking.

That little difference can have a big impact on how your horse understands you.

09/11/2026

What if taking your time with a horse actually gets you there faster?

In this conversation, Adam Black explains why he starts by reading the horse, understanding what they're feeling, what they can handle, and where they need help.

🎥 Watch the full conversation with Adam Black here: https://vist.ly/5i4ka

Two days can change the way you work with your horse. 🐴On September 19–20, we’ll spend two full days working hands-on wi...
09/11/2026

Two days can change the way you work with your horse. 🐴

On September 19–20, we’ll spend two full days working hands-on with your horse and learning the Five Ways to Bond with Your Horse.

The goal isn’t just to have a good couple of days at the clinic.

It’s to leave with a better understanding of your horse, better communication, and tools you can continue using when you get home.

📍 Buckley, MI | Near Traverse City
📅 September 19–20, 2026
👉 Register here: https://vist.ly/5i497

09/10/2026

Your horse’s shoulder problem may start on the ground.

Clear expectations and consistency help your horse understand where their body needs to be.

09/10/2026

What if the goal isn’t a perfect performance?

When we judge these horses, we’re looking beyond the technical details. We’re looking at the partnership and whether that horse can be successful in the real world.

👉 Watch the full conversation with Vania Carr here: https://vist.ly/5hzax

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