"What should I focus on next with my horse?"

I frequently hear this question or am asked by students or other equine enthusiasts struggling with having a goal, direction, or unsure of what to focus on during their horse time... the answer is always the same, "Refinement." Irrelevant of if you ride for pleasure or are competitive (or if you only work with your horse from the ground,) every interaction is Opportunity for improving your and the horse's skills.

Horse tips & Motivation

"It is okay that you aren't the horse trainer, your horse still recognizes your efforts." 

A while back I was discussing with a long-time clinic host, the evolving journey of self-growth folks unintentionally experience as they strive to become better partners for their horses.

The Human Horse Learning Journey

 I never thought when I chose to work professionally with horses and help educate their owners that I'd be "taking on"...

The human emotional chaos

Horsemanship Challenges: The Human Learning Curve

In this horse trainer advice video, Sam discusses in her Dear Sam: Horse Help Horsemanship Series challenges, frustrations, and understanding of the horse many horseback riders experience as their horsemanship journey progresses. 

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Stop Ignoring the Horse's Behaviors

Dear Sam: Horse Help Horsemanship Series

*Dangerous and Unwanted Behaviors

Is the horse biting, kicking, pacing, weaving, bucking, fussy, hard to catch, difficult to saddle, grinding his teeth, will not stand still, or displaying other unwanted and dangerous behaviors? Alternative Horsemanship with Samantha Harvey the Remote Horse Coach discusses this topic and recognizes symptoms of fear, defensiveness, anticipation, and potential pain in the horse.

Horseback riding and Horsemanship- Stop Overwhelming Yourself

 One Step at a Time

It is very easy to be overwhelmed by everything that "isn't" or is challenging, frustrating, and exhausting with the horse.

 

Horse Help- 6 MisConceptions deteriorating the Equine Partnership

Alternative Horsemanship with Samantha Harvey the Remote Horse Coach shares six misconceptions observed that deteriorate the quality of the equine partnership. Subscribe for weekly horse insight and videos.

Alternative Horsemanship Daily Demo Clinic

Final Alternative Horsemanship Daily Demo Clinic

Saturday, June 25, 2022 The Goal and Purpose of the Clinics

*Clarifying Communication with the Horse *Improving Timing *Connecting how the Horse's thoughts and emotions influence his physical responses *Supporting vs Challenging the Horse

Dear Sam: Horse Help Horsemanship Series *Allowing ourselves Permission

Dear Sam: Horse Help Horsemanship Series 

*Allowing Ourselves Permission 

Alternative Horsemanship with Samantha Harvey the Remote Horse Coach addresses the realities of needing to give Ourselves Permission on the learning journey of horsemanship.

How do Improve your Horsemanship with Limited Time: Equine Learning

 

Valuable Time
Whether limited due to work, school, other commitments, weather, etc. I encourage people to spend any and as much Quality Time they can with the horse.