Josh Nichol Horsemanship

Josh Nichol Horsemanship Helping people build horses that work and perform through Relational Horsemanship ©. On a never-ending journey of learning called A Horseman’s Pursuit.

Training horses and people to be the best they can be.

SAVE THE DATE — SEPTEMBER 16What if the behaviour isn’t actually the problem?So often, when a horse shows us unwanted be...
09/03/2026

SAVE THE DATE — SEPTEMBER 16

What if the behaviour isn’t actually the problem?

So often, when a horse shows us unwanted behaviour, our instinct is to stop it, correct it, or fix it. But what if the behaviour is actually information?

On September 16, I’ll be presenting a special live Zoom lecture for The Electric Horseman.

What the Behaviour Is Actually Telling You

During this lecture, we’ll explore what can happen when we look beyond the behaviour itself and begin asking what the horse may actually be communicating.

Because when we better understand what’s behind the behaviour, we can respond with greater clarity, creating deeper connection, more effective training, and lasting change.

📅 September 16 | Live via Zoom

Registration details and information on how to reserve your seat are coming soon.

A confident horse isn't built by removing pressure. It's built by helping them understand how to work through it.This mo...
09/01/2026

A confident horse isn't built by removing pressure. It's built by helping them understand how to work through it.

This month, we're focused on building understanding and confidence, using the early stages of working with a young horse to explore how we introduce pressure, create clarity, and help the horse learn to find the answer.

Rather than simply asking a horse to tolerate something new, we'll look at how thoughtful pressure and release can help them become more capable of thinking, searching, and staying connected when they're unsure.

Throughout the month, we'll explore the difference between lightness and softness, how I introduce pressure through early halter work, and how those same foundations carry forward as we introduce new experiences like the surcingle and tarp.

You'll see why giving the horse room to think and find the release matters, and how familiar patterns can help them make sense of increasingly challenging situations without taking away their responsibility in the process.

By the end of the month, you'll have a deeper understanding of how confidence is developed through the learning process, not by protecting the horse from pressure, but by helping them discover that they can think, search, find softness, and successfully work their way through it.

A huge congratulations to Dan James on being named the 2026 Heart of the Horse C**t Starting Champion. Dan is an incredi...
08/29/2026

A huge congratulations to Dan James on being named the 2026 Heart of the Horse C**t Starting Champion. Dan is an incredible horseman, and it was great to see him take home the win. Well deserved!

I was really looking forward to being part of Heart of the Horse this year, and while life had a different plan for me, I enjoyed following along and watching what unfolded.

Events like this are good for our industry. They give us an opportunity to watch, learn, have conversations, and see different approaches to helping a horse find confidence and understanding.

I also want to give a special congratulations and thank you to Nikki for all the work that goes into bringing an event like this together. The time, energy and commitment behind the scenes is enormous.

There are moments in life when you’re reminded just how fortunate you are to have good people standing beside you.Patric...
08/14/2026

There are moments in life when you’re reminded just how fortunate you are to have good people standing beside you.

Patrick, thank you.

When I was injured, you didn’t just reach out with kind words, you stepped forward and created something meaningful. You gave your time, knowledge, and energy to bring this horsemanship community together in support of my family and me.

To everyone who rode, audited, shared the clinic, or helped behind the scenes, thank you. The generosity our family has experienced during this season has been incredibly humbling.

At its best, the horse community goes far beyond methods or disciplines. It’s about people showing up for one another and Patrick, you did just that.

Your friendship and generosity mean more than I can adequately put into words.

— Josh

What if the next step in your horsemanship isn’t another technique but a deeper understanding of what your horse is tell...
08/11/2026

What if the next step in your horsemanship isn’t another technique but a deeper understanding of what your horse is telling you?

I’m excited to open registration for my new Josh Nichol Mentorship Cohort.

For this Founding Cohort, I’m intentionally keeping the experience small.

There are two ways to join me:

Participant — Receive personalized coaching from me using your own training videos, practical homework, and a follow-up review of your progress.

Observer — Join all four live sessions, learn from real coaching conversations, and participate in the live discussions.

This isn’t about giving you another set of techniques to follow.

It’s about helping you become more aware of what your horse is communicating, why it’s happening, and how you can respond with greater feel and understanding.

The Founding Cohort begins August 18.

If you’re ready to take your understanding of your horse and your horsemanship deeper, I’d love to have you join me.

🔗 Learn more & register through the link in bio.

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Registration is officially OPEN for my new Josh Nichol Mentorship Cohort!I’ve been wanting to create an opportunity wher...
08/11/2026

Registration is officially OPEN for my new Josh Nichol Mentorship Cohort!

I’ve been wanting to create an opportunity where I can work more closely with riders who are ready to deepen their understanding and really explore what’s happening between them and their horse.

That’s what this mentorship is about.

For this Founding Cohort, I’m intentionally keeping the group small so we can create a personal and meaningful learning experience.

There are two ways you can join me:

PARTICIPANT
You’ll have the opportunity to receive personalized coaching from me using your own training videos. I’ll give you practical homework to work through with your horse, and we’ll follow up together to look at what changed and where we can take things next.

OBSERVER
You can join all four live online sessions, learn alongside the participants through their coaching conversations, and take part in our LIVE discussions.

My hope with this mentorship is to help you move beyond simply looking for another technique or exercise.

Our Founding Cohort begins August 18.

If this feels like the next step in your horsemanship, I’d love to have you join me.

👉 Learn more & register here:
https://members.joshnichol.com/buy-josh-nichol-mentorship-cohort-summer-2026/

Something exciting is just around the corner...We've been creating a brand-new mentorship experience designed for riders...
08/07/2026

Something exciting is just around the corner...

We've been creating a brand-new mentorship experience designed for riders who want to deepen their understanding, refine their feel, and learn through real coaching conversations and community.

Next week, we'll be opening registration for our very first Josh Nichol Mentorship Cohort.

This will be a small-group experience with limited spaces, and we can't wait to share all the details with you.

Be sure to watch your email next week, you'll be among the first to hear when registration opens!

How do you know when to ask for more... and when to wait?That question has shaped so much of my journey with horses.This...
08/04/2026

How do you know when to ask for more... and when to wait?

That question has shaped so much of my journey with horses.

This Thursday, I'm teaching a live Zoom class with Eclectic Classroom called The Beautiful Middle: Why the Messy Part Is the Point.

We'll explore why the answers aren't usually found in the extremes but in the space between them.

📅 August 6
🎟️ Head to my bio to register

I'm looking forward to joining the Eclectic Classroom this Thursday, August 6, for a live Zoom session called:The Beauti...
08/04/2026

I'm looking forward to joining the Eclectic Classroom this Thursday, August 6, for a live Zoom session called:

The Beautiful Middle: Why the Messy Part Is the Point

We'll explore the space between forcing a horse through a challenge and backing away to keep the peace and why I believe the greatest growth happens somewhere in the middle.

📅 Thursday, August 6 (via Zoom)
🎟️ Get your ticket here: https://eclectic-horseman.com/the-horsemanship-shop/eclectic-classroom/live-classes/

I hope you'll join me.

Most straightness problems aren't actually straightness problems.This month, we're focused on understanding straightness...
07/31/2026

Most straightness problems aren't actually straightness problems.

This month, we're focused on understanding straightness, not as a position to achieve, but as the result of balance, connection, and a horse whose mind and body are working together.

Rather than trying to straighten your horse through more rein or more correction, you'll learn to recognize where tension is disrupting movement and how true alignment begins from the inside out.

Throughout the month, we'll explore how disconnected movement, negative balance, and mental focus all influence your horse's ability to stay straight. As you begin to see how the hindquarters, shoulders, and mind work together, you'll be able to respond with greater clarity, helping your horse move with more confidence, softness, and self-carriage.

By the end of the month, you'll have a deeper understanding of why straightness isn't something we create with our hands, it's something that develops naturally when the horse finds balance, organization, and connection throughout their entire body.

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