Coaching & Training

A mindfulness-based approach to horsemanship.

Whether you've never touched a horse or you've been riding for decades, I'll help you develop the awareness, communication skills, and nervous system regulation that enable joyful partnership with horses.

My Approach: Presence, Awareness, and Connection

I help people become wiser, more capable partners to their horses. This begins with developing the internal awareness and calm presence that allows for clear communication. You'll learn to notice your own breathing, thoughts, and energy, and practice moving intentionally between firm boundaries and soft relaxation as the situation requires. These skills enhance your horsemanship, and ripple out into every aspect of your life.

We start on the ground, building understanding and feel before progressing to ridden work. Complex skills break down into small, logical steps. We work on subtle elements that have a big impact: A weight shift, the timing of a release, the quality of your attention. This precision prevents overwhelm for both humans and horses, and helps establish a language that grows increasingly nuanced as you and your horse become more fluent together.

As Nuno Oliveira said, "equestrian art begins with the perfection of simple things." When these elements come together, movements or milestones that once felt impossible become effortless, and tense resistance transforms into relaxed, eager partnership.

Complete Beginners

I'll help you develop confidence and foundational skills in a safe, supportive environment with well-trained, gentle horses. We start with understanding equine behavior and communication, then build handling and riding skills at your own pace. Many clients come to overcome anxiety, prepare for horse ownership, or simply learn a new skill grounded in mindfulness and connection.

Experienced Horsepeople

Together, we'll uncover and address subtle communication gaps to achieve new levels of softness, lightness, and refinement. We'll identify and work through increasingly subtle bracing, introduce complex maneuvers with clarity, and help you develop the feel and timing that allows for conversation with your horse.

For every experience level.

Work with your horse or mine.

Each horse is different, but the principles are universal. I have horses available at varying stages of training, ranging from confident schoolmasters to green mustangs who offer unique learning opportunities for those ready to practice helping horses develop new skills.

What we’ll work on:

Groundwork

Developing precise communication, soft feel, and confidence while working from the ground, where we can break challenges into the smallest, most approachable pieces.

Riding

Building a balanced, relaxed seat and physical awareness that keeps you in rhythm with your horse. We start bareback and add complexity as you're ready.

Integration

Connecting groundwork principles to ridden work, giving you practical tools to introduce new skills and troubleshoot challenges on your own.

Throughout, we'll focus on developing feel, timing, and balance while creating a trusting partnership where both horse and human feel safe, understood, and confident.

All Sessions Include:

  • One-on-one instruction tailored to your goals and learning style.

  • Understanding of both the "how" and the "why" behind each technique.

  • Focus on feel, timing, and balance Safe learning environment that prioritizes comfort for both you and the horse.

  • Check-in at the start and reflection at the end to ensure we're focusing on what matters most to you.

Pricing:

Each session is typically 60-75 minutes, with flexibility to debrief or work through anything that comes up.

Individual sessions:

  • $85 per session

Packages (best value):

  • 4 sessions: $325 ($81.25 per session)

  • 8 sessions: $600 ($75 per session)

  • 12 sessions: $840 ($70 per session)

Location Options:

  • Sessions at my Conifer facility (haul in, or work with one of my horses)

  • Travel to your horse’s location (within 30 minutes of Conifer): $45 travel fee per visit (waived for bookings of 2+ consecutive sessions on the same day).

Special Offerings

Professional Training

Very limited availability for full-time and part-time training. From starting young horses to refining advanced maneuvers, I emphasize clear communication and understanding. Owner participation is highly encouraged.

Advanced Horsemanship Intensive

For experienced horsepeople, I offer a unique opportunity to refine your skills while working hands-on with my unhandled mustangs. This intensive program provides unparalleled insights into equine psychology and communication as you help wild horses learn to trust humans for the first time. Limited availability.

Mustang & Burro Adoption Support

The journey of gentling and training a mustang or burro can be a profound experience that deepens your understanding of equine behavior and communication while revealing your own unconscious habits and opportunities to grow. It also requires special facilities, and presents challenges that can be tough to navigate on your own.

I offer my BLM-approved facilities and hands-on support to help you be successful in these crucial first steps. This flat-rate program ($2,500) includes selection assistance, transportation, training and coaching, boarding and care, and continues until your horse achieves key gentling milestones. Prior horse experience required. Limited availability.

Ready to get started?

Whether you're starting your horsemanship journey or refining advanced skills, I'd love to help you develop clearer communication, deeper connection, and greater confidence with horses.

Get in touch to schedule your first session or learn more about my approach.