A Horse Lover’s Guide

Here is a series of articles that I’ve written over the years about horsemanship and achieving harmony and an autotelic experience.

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Setting Goals, Overcoming Challenges, and Rethinking Timelines in Horsemanship Training

In autotelic horsemanship, the work itself is the point. Riding, groundwork, and problem-solving are not chores to endure in order to reach a destination—they are conversations worth having for their own sake.

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8 Steps for Success

Developing Confidence, Connection, and Emotional Fitness with Your Horse