Horse Rider Mindset Hints by Alternative Horsemanship

The Story...
What ifs...
Yeah, but I want to...
In peeling back the layers of why things fall apart, there is an imbalance of blaming the horse versus human self-observation and awareness.
Rarely is it popular to discuss how much the human mind and emotions can delegate how the horse interaction occurs.

Horses, Words, and Emotions

I think it's interesting how often opinions or perspectives, whether it's within the horse world or outside of it, can be massive emotional triggers.

Horsemanship- Reviewing the Release by The Remote Horse Coach

Reviewing The Release

As with everything, there are many interpretations when it comes to terminology associated with horses. I try to be clear and precise in the words that I'm offering, but there still can be a gray area in the human student's understanding. This often comes from their level of awareness, background, and unintentional anticipation/expectation of their mind "getting ahead" of wherever they are currently at with their horse.

Horseback Rider Awareness by the Remote Horse Coach

Self-awareness- A Crucial Factor

The next time you're with your horse, ask yourself...

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.

Spring Time Safety and Prep Checklist for the Horse Enthusiast

Spring Horse Preparations

Every spring after cold, dark winter folks starts getting excited at the prospect of the upcoming riding season. For most people in the inland northwest, there is a major decrease in the amount of ride/horse time during the winter months. Below are some ideas to help safely get you back in the saddle!

The Uncomfortable Topics: Money, Horses, and Future Planning

Looking at the books...

Horseback Riding- Preparing for the Spring Season

Preparing for Spring Riding Season

Looking ahead to the upcoming riding season, whether you ride for pleasure or are a competitor, you can strive to offer a supportive partnership towards your horse. I will touch on two concepts that you can start considering, without even having to battle the outdoor winter conditions!