Horsemanship Quote

 "The level of honesty the horse offers us is unrivaled. No ulterior motive or hidden agenda. What they offer is a reflection of their current mental, emotional, and physical state. The hardest part for humans is not to respond with an emotionally based critique." Alternative Horsemanship with Samantha Harvey

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Preparing a Colt for Riding

 Opportunities to Hang Out 

Behind the Scenes with the Horse Trainer

When I get a call from an owner about a potential horse to participate in training, a lot runs through my mind during the conversation.  

Rehabilitating a Rescue Horse

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Horse Gift- Horsemanship Present

 

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The Re-education of a Horse

Demo Day- Learning Opportunities

 Years ago I was asked to do demo, but the horse they brought was having a really hard time. 

He'd never left home, never been away from his pasturemates, nor been around a crowd, PA system or indoors. He was running around slamming himself into walls of the demo round pen.

 The spectators collectively leaned back as I walked into the horse's chaos. 

Did I "perform" or stay stuck on worrying what I was supposed to be showing off that day? No. The only thing that mattered was helping this scared horse find a safe place mentally, emotionally and physically. 

 Did I have a flag, ropes, whips, or gadgets? No. 

It was such a wonderful opportunity to teach people about what an initially seemingly overwhelming scenario can turn into if the human supports the horse rather than critiques him.

Horsemanship Webinar- Join Samantha Harvey

Refining the Human Perception and Perspective

I will address the following Horsemanship topics:

Connecting the Pieces- Recognizing how each interaction influences the next

Slowing down to achieve Quality- Learning about influences and mental anticipation affecting the communication

The Follow Through- Addressing how often the human quits at a time when their horse needs them

Whether you are able to join the live version or not, a replay will be available for one week following the event.
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Valuing the Horse's Halt

 A picture can tell us so much. This horse was new to the handler, was catagorized as a very "experienced and confident" animal. We had the opportunity to assess him at a clinic. 

Horse Trainer Quote

 One of the greatest challenges in my job is finding the balance of how to best help the human so that they can better help their horse. Horse trainer quote

The trouble with horse training programs

 

I meet a lot of folks with dangerous horses who experienced a specific "training program." 

Good on You

 In case you need to hear it... 

A past student years ago had these bracelets made for me after hearing me incorporate the saying in my teachings.. 

I usually give them out at the end of my Horsemanship clinics. Good on you... 

For showing up. 

For trying. 

For searching. 

For persisting through the challenges. 

For seeking change within. 

For not just accepting surviving.

 For having to become honest with yourself in order to make long lasting changes. 

Good on you...

You aren't the horse trainer but you're teaching your horse

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

What is Alternative Horsemanship?

I was recently asked about the "Alternative Horsemanship" and why I use that to describe what I do. So I thought I'd share with the group my answer...
The interpretation of "Alternative" Horsemanship is relative to your current perception and word association... as the human student's awareness and recognition of believing the horse's communication evolve, so does their translation of what Alternative "is."