10 Ways to Transform Criticism into Encouragement

No horse is perfect in human terms and no horse is junk. There’s something wonderful about every horse, every kid, and every person. People of great character speak in positive terms. They concentrate on what’s possible, not what isn’t; intentionally finding ways to encourage others. Rather than criticize, folks we admire and trust take care […]

Meet the Ladies of “The Breath of Horse Crazy”

Girl in red jacket touching horses with her eyes close The Breath of Horse Crazy book covers

     Each one brings a unique history and perspective to her dream and life with horses. Maybe one of the stories triggered a memory, touched your heart, or suggests an answer to a question that won’t go away. You are welcome to contact any of them through the links on an individual page or […]

Decreasing Human Fear and Diminishing Spook in Horses

Guest post by Samantha Harvey, Alternative Horsemanship Horses have tugged at the heartstrings of the human race for centuries. There is something awe inspiring about the emotional connection we share with horses.  That idyllic partnership is far easier imagined than experienced, with unexpected challenges and steep learning curves along the way. For many women, time […]