Horsemanship Tips

Weekend recap of my time watching Road to the Horse in Lexington KY. Sharing my key takeaways and perspectives from the competition and how to take that home and apply it to your horsemanship.

In this post, we explore how horses think as prey animals, how they read our nervous system and emotional energy, and what they actually interpret as confidence and leadership. When we begin to see the world through our horse’s perspective, many of the challenges we face in training start to make more sense. Learn practical ways to apply this understanding in your day-to-day work with your horse. Through clearer communication, emotional regulation, and more thoughtful trainin

Consistency is one of the biggest challenges horse owners and riders face. Progress with horses often feels slow or unpredictable, and emotions can run high when things don’t go as planned. This post explores three practical strategies to help you maintain steady progress: controlling your emotions, using positive visualization and self-talk, and changing your perspective on failure to embrace continuous learning.