I’m a strong believer that eliminating foundational loopholes in your horse’s training prevents problems down the road.

– Kimberly

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Latest Blog Posts

• A Taboo Subject: What Does it Mean to be a Good Leader?
  I was having a conversation awhile back about leadership with a fellow horse owner and rider. They asked me quite directly whether I thought we should think of ourselves as our horse’s leader or not, because true partnership doesn’t require a leader. This was interesting to me and really got me thinking, as leadership encompasses so many wonderful qualities that allow us to be there… Read more: A Taboo Subject: What Does it Mean to be a Good Leader?
• Rider Challenges: The Sitting Trot
  Are you able to stay plugged in through your seatbones in the sitting trot, or do you tend to get tense and bounce? If you struggle with your own suppleness in the sitting trot, you aren’t alone. There are many other riders who feel your pain. Sitting the trot takes a solid understanding of how your horse is moving underneath you. Success also requires a… Read more: Rider Challenges: The Sitting Trot
• Developing More Feel in the Saddle to Address Your Limited Beliefs Around Riding
  Let’s start with a question. What if the best thing ever happened to you today? How would you feel? How would you celebrate? When you think of positive outcomes and experiences, it can make a profound shift in your mental wellbeing. This is also true when it comes to negative thought patterns. So, how can we work with our brains to overcome limiting beliefs? How… Read more: Developing More Feel in the Saddle to Address Your Limited Beliefs Around Riding
• Riding a Buddy Sour Horse
  Buddy sour horses, especially on the trail, can be a challenge. This issue can come up if other horses go a different direction than you or if you’re in a spot on the trail where you’d prefer to stay at the walk while other riders canter off. This problem can also present at the facility if all other horses are turned in and you take… Read more: Riding a Buddy Sour Horse
• Trail Ride Troubleshooting
  A common complaint I get during introductory calls with clients who trail ride is their horses become anxious on the trail. This can range from rushing, to having to lead, throwing their head, and even bolting. So what should we do if we find ourselves in a situation where our horse is disconnected with us during a trail ride? Here are some tools to help… Read more: <strong>Trail Ride Troubleshooting</strong>

Let's Talk About Leadership – Heart Centered Horsemanship Podcast

Leadership can mean many different things to many different people. Here are my thoughts about what it means to be a good leader for our horse, and why it seems to be a bit of a taboo subject in the training world right now. Want to get in touch? Visit heartcenteredhorsemanshipacademy.com and click "contact me." I'd love to hear from you!

1. Let's Talk About Leadership 07:35
2. Sitting the Trot – Why Do We Tend to Bounce and How Can We Fix it? 12:05
3. Building Feel in the Saddle to Move Beyond Limiting Beliefs 07:39
4. Riding a Buddy Sour Horse 08:38
5. Trail Ride Troubleshooting 15:12