Heart Centered Horsemanship With Kimberly Horman

05/07/2026

Important Health Update:

Biosecurity at Heart Centered Horsemanship

​To my valued clients and the New Hampshire equestrian community:

​As many of you are aware, there are currently reported cases of Strangles (Streptococcus equi) within our state. At Heart Centered Horsemanship, the safety and well-being of your horse(s) is my absolute highest priority.

​Because I travel between facilities for training and lessons, I have been implementing the following biosecurity protocols to ensure I am not a vector for the spread of this contagious disease:

​Clothing: I am wearing fresh, clean clothes and outerwear for every job. I will change completely between clients to prevent cross-contamination.

​Sanitization: I am sanitizing my footwear before entering and upon leaving every facility.

​Hand Hygiene: I am thoroughly washing my hands and using hand sanitizer before and after handling any horse.

​Equipment: I will not be sharing tack or training equipment between different barns. In addition, horse trailer rentals are temporarily unavailable during this time.

​How You Can Help ‼️

​Effective biosecurity is a community effort. I kindly ask for your transparency and cooperation:

​Notification: If you knowingly have a horse that has tested positive for Strangles, is showing clinical signs (fever, nasal discharge, or swollen lymph nodes), or if your facility is under a voluntary or mandatory quarantine, please notify me so I can respect quarantine.

​Monitoring: I encourage everyone to monitor their horses’ temperatures daily. Early detection is key to stopping the spread.

​Thank you for your understanding and for helping me keep our equine partners safe. If you have any questions about my protocols or how we can work together to protect your horses, please don't hesitate to reach out.

​Kimberly Horman
Owner/Trainer, Heart Centered Horsemanship

05/02/2024

It's trailer rental season! We have many clients contacting us for this service. The trailer is located in Northfield NH. Need to move your horse, other livestock, or even a large item? Get in touch today so we can discuss your rental needs. All details regarding trailer rentals can be found on the pinned post on the top of my page, or on my website, heartcenteredhorsemanshipacademy.com

01/25/2024

I have a big announcement coming soon. It's horse related but on a different trajectory and is not training related. In fact, you don't even need a horse to enjoy it! Stay tuned!!

12/01/2023

Friendly reminder to chill with your horse by/in the trailer, even if they load perfectly. It's important your horse doesn't associate the trailer with being shut in and taken on long rides every time they get close to it.

08/17/2023

A few of you have already reached out to me to ask for information about the Online Winter Academy and what it will offer. Here is the topic syllabus for each week of the program. More info to come!

08/16/2023

Winter is tough in New hampshire without an indoor. This year, I will be offering a 4 month Online Winter Academy Membership from December to April that includes theory videos, a weekly zoom Q&A, a private Facebook community and ride reviews. For those of you who did the 30 day confidence challenge, it'll be structured in a similar manner but open to more members. Save your riding times for the warmest day of the the week. Can't ride? No problem. The videos don't expire for members and many subjects don't require you to be mounted. You can expect a more detailed outline of this membership program in the coming months. Stay tuned!

05/28/2023

Hello everyone!

All lesson days and times are filled at this point for in-person sessions. I have three virtual lesson time slots that are still open. If you're interested in working with me, please do get in touch and I will get you on my waiting list. 😊 you can always hop onto my website in the meantime for training and riding tips. See link!

Innovative, species specific training for your equine partner. Free content available including blog, podcast, and YouTube videos. Online Classroom coming soon!

05/23/2023

Happy to announce that starting in mid June I'll be offering trailer rentals!!
Rent a brand new 2024 Valley Stock Combo 2 horse bumper pull for as little as $90/day.
⚖️ Weight: 2760 lbs
🔮 Ball size: 2 and 5/16ths
🪜Loading Type: Step-Up
Weekday rentals - $90
Weekend day rentals - $125
Discounts available for rentals exceeding 3 days.

Please call or text 603-254-9720 for additional details and information.

04/29/2023

Heart Centered Horsemanship is a proud sponsor of the Serenity Stables Pleasure Horse Show taking place on August 20th! Would you like a chance to win a gift certificate for a freelance or virtual session? You will have a chance to do so by entering their raffle on show day.

04/13/2023

Laterals - what types are there and how do you properly set a horse up for them? The quality of laterals are often in the setup and the understanding of the movement itself. Listen to my latest episode for more info:

Listen to the most recent episode of my podcast: Setting Your Horse Up For Success in Laterals

A discussion about proper setup, positioning, and coming back to straightness after lateral movements. Want to learn more? Visit my website, heartcenteredhorsemanshipacademy.com!

04/04/2023

What's the correlation between a piece of metal wire and your horse's bones? I recently watched a seminar by Chris Whitton, a leading expert on equine skeletal injuries. He made an analogy about a piece of metal wire being bent multiple times. Eventually, the wire will break. This is due to an accumulation of microcracks from the cyclic load of multiple bending forces on the wire. In photos of a thoroughbred's fetlock under a microscope, the appearance is strikingly similar to a wire with microcracks. Multiple loading results in damage. the fatigue life of bone can be graphed. There can be substantial fatigue life with no signs of failure (70% of the graph shows little change), and changes in the bone occurs just prior to catastrophic failure. The greater the load on the limb, the less number of cycles can occur before failure. for example, the fetlock joint load is 0.8 tons in walk, 2.3 tons at trot, and 2.6 tons in canter. Evidence extrapolated from data estimates there are 4 tons of fetlock joint load in the gallop. The good news is bone is a dynamic tissue with the ability to adapt and repair. the bone adapts to the load applied. For example, trotting adapts the bone to trotting. This adaptation can occur with low volumes of exercise (2-3 times a week will form good bone adaptation). Adaptation also increases resistance to fatigue. When we start training, or resume it after a break, the bone needs time to adapt to the load levels applied. The bad news is that intensive training inhibits bone repair. The majority of repair happens when a horse is resting (not being trained or competed). When a horse accumulates bone damage in intense training, the repair is reduced due to lack of rest. So, what can we do to reduce the risk of bone fatigue in our horses? First, we need to minimize the distance of speed work needed to keep a horse fit. Allowing more time between competitions reduces intensity of the loading over time. Shorter training and competition periods coupled with longer rest and recovery periods are also part of the solution. It's important to note that catastrophic injuries are not always random and out of our control. There are limits to the amount of fast work a horse can sustain. It's crucial to remember that horses are elite athletes that work at the limits of biology, and the skeleton has limits. When you're in doubt about your horse's soundness, contact your vet. If something feels "off," go with your gut and let your horse rest.