08/17/2025
Horsemanship Pt. 1
When was the last time you truly paused and just breathed with your horse?
It might sound silly, but often we forget that we’re allowed to do that—to slow down, take a breath, and connect. Something so simple goes a long way, because horsemanship is about more than just riding or handling. It gives your horse the chance to feel and breathe with you, too. When did it become so common to ignore your horse?
Sometimes we don’t realize how disconnected we’ve become until we take that moment. So often we rush—pull the horse out, brush, tack up, head straight to the mounting block. But when you stop and think—wait, what am I doing?—that’s when the shift happens.
Instead, try this: walk in front of your horse, place a gentle hand on their nose, and just breathe together. Say hello. Be present.
It’s deeper than we think, and it’s what so many of us are missing. It’s not silly—it’s real. This is horsemanship. Not just riding. And sometimes, it’s not all about you- But we do it for the horse.
This is an extremely important note I make clear to all my riders. It does not matter how old, how young. ❤️
MK.E