Heidi Potter Holistic Horsemanship

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Heidi Potter is an internationally known and respected Trainer, Clinician, Instructor and Author, sharing over 50 years of horse experience. Sally Swift.
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Her teaching and training is strongly influenced by her practice in traditional Eastern Martial Arts. She is a Centered Riding© Clinician, Holistic Horsemanship Trainer, CHA (Certified Horsemanship Association) Master Instructor/Certifier, and a Senior Horse Speak® Instructor. Heidi feels blessed to have learned directly from her neighboring friend, mentor and the founder of Centered Riding, Ms. Sally’s work beautifully and effectively blends Heidi’s experience with Eastern philosophies into her horsemanship practice. The Centered Riding basics of Soft Eyes, Breathing, Centering and Balance, along with Grounding and Awareness, lead to amazing results both, on the ground and in the saddle. Heidi has assisted riders of all levels and disciplines improve comfort, communication, confidence & competence in the saddle. She has experience working with a variety of horses including gaited breeds. Heidi’s Holistic Horsemanship approach to training evolved from her education in Natural Horsemanship and her subsequent search for a calmer, softer, more empathetic approach to creating lasting relationships. She was driven by her desire to improve behaviors, safely create boundaries, earn mutual respect and establish connection, all while focusing on enrichment, for both horses and humans. Students across the globe have benefitted by her teachings and have been successful in building safer, more trusting, respectful and enjoyable partnerships with their equine friends. In March of 2017 she began working with Sharon Wilsie, founder and author of the book, Horse Speak, The Equine-Human Translation Guide and Horses In Translation. Sharon’s step-by-step equine translation program has opened new doors for horse owners, trainers, instructors, rescue horse operations and those in the equine therapy profession. In late 2018 Heidi had became a Senior Horse Speak Instructor/Clinician and joined Sharon and Laura Wilsie to form the Horse Speak Educational and Certification Program. Visit SharonWilsie.com. Heidi and her Cheval Canadian Riley enjoy pleasure riding, trails, liberty play and competing in Western Dressage. Their training in Western Dressage helps them both focus on improving fitness and mindfully working up the dressage training scale. Since they began in late 2016 they have enjoyed rewards:

NAWDA 2016 High Point Trax Live Competition-Open Division-Intro Level

WNEPHA 2017 Reserve Champion-High Point Professional Division-Intro Level

WNEPHA 2018 Reserve Champion Professional Division & High Point-Intro Level

Northeast Western Dressage Champion 2018-Intro Level

Northeast Western Dressage Reserve Champion 2019-Basic Level

WNEPHA 2019 Champion Professional Division & High Point Professional Overall-Basic Level

WMADA 2019 Division Champion-Basic Level

10/28/2026

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10/20/2026

A few spots remain at 13 Hands Rescue in New York for our "Deepening The Bond Retreat" November 5-8. We'll focus on collaboration with horses at liberty and in-hand. Learn what you need to shift from “telling” to "conversing" and enter a true partnership where the horse finally feels understood—and so do you. Guaranteed to deepen understanding and give you tools to create rapport with every horse you meet.

On-site housing and meal options available. Details: https://heidipotter.com/event/deepening-the-bond-retreat/

06/24/2026

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Embodied Communication Retreat w/Heidi J Potter-Clinton Corners, NY June 26-28th. **One Spot Just Opened Up**

Have you ever wondered what a horse is thinking when they shift their weight, tilt an ear, or let out a long sigh? So many of us spend our time with horses guessing at their needs and making assumptions about what they’re telling us, often resulting in a one-way conversation where we make a request and hope for compliance. And if the horse doesn’t respond, we often feel or have learned that we have to “get louder” to be heard.

Embodied Communication is your invitation to stop guessing and start listening — with your eyes, your body, and your heart. As you learn to decode the tremendous amount of communication horses offer, you will be able to move away from “telling” and into a true partnership where the horse finally feels understood. Click link below for details and to register

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05/29/2026

Even a few dollars can make a difference. Thanks Everyone ❤
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05/21/2026

Hello Horse-Loving Friends! To celebrate May's Mental Health Awareness Month, I am supporting the Mindfulness with Horses programs at 13 Hands Equine Rescue. Their equine-assisted programs create meaningful connections between rescued horses and people seeking healing, growth, and support. Last year, 17 families accessed life-changing programming at the rescue. This year, they are keeping the gate open for even more survivors, veterans, first responders, and families. Will you join me in expanding access to the healing power of horses? Every dollar counts! Just click the link below to donate. Thanks so much for helping to support these programs!
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05/20/2026

Thank you Colleen! You are the hostest with the mostest! You give so much to your staff, your horses, the participants, and to your clinician. I love our annual events! I enjoyed every minute of our 3 days together. Have a safe and enjoyable summer!

05/20/2026

Indeed! That's the shift many of us are teaching, every clinic, every lesson. Just waiting on the entire equine industry to catch up. Change is happening. www.heidipotter.com

05/19/2026

Address

761 Weatherhead Hollow Road
Guilford, VT
05301

Telephone

+18023803268

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http://www.heidipotter.com/

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