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.

Kristi Smith 9/21/26 Kristi Smith 9/21/26

Exploring Purpose Beyond Goals

Exploring Purpose Beyond Goals:

Many enthusiasts emphasize the importance of having a clear goal when working with horses. But what if the true purpose isn't about tasks and objectives, but rather about exploring the boundless possibilities and forging meaningful connections?

Kristi Smith 7/27/26 Kristi Smith 7/27/26

Developing Playfulness

As our horsemanship deepens, it’s easy to become overly focused on correctness, precision, and progress markers. Goals matter. Skill matters. But partnership thrives on something often overlooked as we “get more serious”: play.