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Nadler Horsemanship LLC Nadler Horsemanship promotes "Proactive Direction" and "Control through Understanding" to create a relaxed and reliable relationship with all beings.

Join us for an introspective journey of kindness in horsemanship using nonverbal skills and presence. With a riding experience spanning over four decades and two decades of studies in unity horsemanship, Jacqueline Nadler is an internationally acclaimed equestrian and horse trainer. Her journey began at the tender age of four, when she started English, Hunter Jumper style riding. By the age of seven, her passion for the sport had her fox hunting, earning her Colors with the Chagrin Valley Hunt Club as a junior.Throughout her childhood, Jacqueline was a regular competitor in Hunter Jumper and Open Jumping competitions, participating multiple times a month. Her dedication to the sport extended beyond the competition arena, as she maintained Trails and Riding Membership and restarted horses from stock sales with her trainer. After high school, Jacqueline pursued her passion academically, studying Equine Management at Ohio University. She has hosted and attended over 170 private and public clinics with renowned clinicians including Ray Hunt, Peter Campbell, Buck Brannaman, Bryan Nuebert, Joe Wolter, John Saint Ryan, Trina Campbell, Tom Curtin, and Carel Eijkenaar. Her diverse riding experience ranges from endurance racing to cattle working, allowing her to apply her teachings to all breeds and ages of horses and riders. Jacqueline's international experience includes studying jumping with Gregory Voglis and dressage with Eleni Myrat in Greece. She has also showcased her skills and trained for the prestigious Hellenic Club in Athens. Her quest for knowledge didn't stop there. Jacqueline has continued her education through private clinics with many extraordinary riders, including Olympic gold medalist Sandra Auffarth and Olympic coach Antonis Petris. In Japan, Jacqueline expanded her reach by giving lessons at several different clubs, training horses for the public, and working with a therapeutic riding center in Okinawa. Over the years, Jacqueline has held various prestigious positions that have enriched her experience and skills. She has served and still works as a rider/assistant at Last Chance Corral horse rescue, a rider for Larry Rose, the world reining champion, and a veterinarian technician. She was a trainer, clinic host, and owner at Willow Run Ranch, and a colt starter at Win Star Farm in Kentucky. Among the horses under her charge were "Supersaver," the 2010 Kentucky Derby winner, and "Drosselmeyer," the 2010 Belmont Stakes winner. Jacqueline has also been a trainer and rider for top breeders such as Zorano Stud, Asanib Arabiere, and Buellsport Stud in Namibia. Most recently, Jacqueline has been training the Columbus Mounted Police unit, further demonstrating her versatility and commitment to the field. She has also preparing to become involved in the EAGALA program, working with Marines and their families in North Carolina, showcasing her ability to apply her skills in diverse and impactful ways. Today, as the owner of her equestrian business, Jacqueline's love for horses and the sport continues to thrive. Her extensive experience and deep understanding of mindful horsemanship have made her a sought-after figure in the equestrian world. Her commitment to the sport and her unwavering passion make her a true ambassador of equestrianism. Jacqueline's journey is a testament to her dedication and love for horses. Her story is an inspiration to aspiring equestrians and horse lovers around the world. Currently based out of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, Jacqueline continues to share her knowledge and passion for equestrianism, helping students internationally via the internet as well as in person. Her unique approach focuses on Control through Understanding and Proactive Direction.

16/09/2026

Unicorn Camp
Saturday, October 3 from 1pm to 4pm

In preparation for going into the enchanted forest, we'll be crafting magical wands. These wands are infused with good intentions. Then we will be joining forces with the matriarchal unicorn, Ethel, to assist her in her search for her missing daughter, Lucy. Following the glittery clues left by the younger unicorn through the woods and around the fields, Lucy is found. It's a happy reunion with a party afterwards to celebrate! 🥳 🎉 A sparkling unicorn potion will be served with unicorn cookies and ice cream.

Message UNICORN below for cost & registration info to be sent to you.

14/09/2026

How a Girth Can Affect the Way a Horse Moves

A girth occupies a relatively small area of the horse’s body, but the structures beneath and around it are part of a much larger mechanical system.

This is one reason girth fit matters for more than comfort.

The girth wraps around the lower thorax, crossing the sternum and pectoral region and applying pressure over the ribs and the soft tissues covering them. Depending on conformation, girth design and position, that pressure may be concentrated over particular areas rather than distributed evenly.

Underneath and around the girth are structures involved in breathing, supporting the trunk between the forelimbs, stabilizing the rib cage and coordinating movement of the shoulder and forelimb.

So if pressure or discomfort changes how the horse uses this region, the effects do not necessarily stay underneath the girth.

The Rib Cage Has to Move

The ribs are not rigid bars.

They move during breathing and also participate in the subtle deformation and movement of the thorax that occurs during locomotion. Between them lie the intercostal muscles, while the surrounding fascial tissues connect the rib cage with neighboring muscles of the trunk.

If girth pressure causes discomfort, the horse may guard the area, reduce movement through the thorax or change muscular recruitment around the ribs and sternum.

Even relatively small changes matter because the rib cage is also the structure being supported between the forelimbs.

The Thoracic Sling

Unlike humans, horses do not have a bony collarbone attaching the forelimbs directly to the trunk.

Instead, the trunk is suspended between the forelimbs largely by muscles and connective tissues collectively described as the thoracic sling.

One of the most important is serratus ventralis. Its thoracic portion attaches to the ribs and helps suspend and stabilize the trunk relative to the scapula.

The pectoral muscles also contribute to stabilization and control of the forelimbs and trunk.

These structures are closely associated with the region affected by the girth.

That means discomfort, compression or guarding around the ventral and lateral thorax can potentially influence the muscular system responsible for supporting and controlling the trunk between the shoulders.

The Scapula Has to Move Too

The scapula is not fixed rigidly against the rib cage. It moves relative to the thorax as the forelimb advances and retracts.

That movement depends upon coordinated activity between the muscles attaching the scapula and humerus to the trunk, as well as sufficient freedom within the surrounding tissues.

This is where the anatomy becomes particularly interesting.

Latissimus dorsi extends from the thoracolumbar region of the back toward the humerus. It therefore creates a direct muscular and fascial connection between the back, trunk and upper forelimb.

Deep in the shoulder region is teres major, which runs from the caudal scapular region to the humerus. It helps flex the shoulder and draw the forelimb backward, functioning closely with latissimus dorsi during movement.

Teres major and latissimus dorsi are also closely associated near their humeral attachments, where their tendinous and fascial tissues have an intimate anatomical relationship.

So teres major does not need to sit directly underneath the girth to be relevant.

It is part of a connected mechanical system extending from the scapula and humerus through latissimus dorsi into the trunk, back and thoracolumbar fascia, while the thorax beneath is being supported and stabilized by the serratus ventralis and other thoracic sling structures.

The Effects Don’t Stop at the Girth

The horse still has to balance and move even when one area becomes uncomfortable or mechanically restricted.

If the horse guards the girth region, alters rib-cage movement or changes recruitment of the pectoral and thoracic sling musculature, the mechanical environment in which the scapula and forelimb operate also changes.

Muscles such as latissimus dorsi and teres major still have to coordinate movement of the humerus and shoulder. Serratus ventralis still has to help support the trunk. The long back muscles and thoracolumbar fascia still have to transmit and manage forces through the trunk.

The horse may therefore find another way to accomplish the movement.

The neck may change how it contributes to balance. The back and abdominal musculature may change their recruitment. Scapular and forelimb mechanics may change. Stride characteristics and loading can change, and compensation can continue farther through the body.

This is how discomfort originating in a relatively small region beneath the girth can become a much larger movement issue.

Girth pressure or discomfort
→ guarding and altered muscle recruitment
→ altered rib, sternal and thoracic sling function
→ altered support and control of the thorax
→ changes in the mechanical environment of the scapula and shoulder
→ altered function of muscles linking the forelimb, trunk and back, including latissimus dorsi and teres major
→ changes in balance and forelimb movement
→ compensation elsewhere in the body.

A girth is not simply a strap around the horse.

It sits over a region where breathing mechanics, rib movement, thoracic support, shoulder function, fascia and whole-body locomotion intersect.

That is why girth fit, placement, pressure distribution—and the horse’s response to them are an important part of the way the whole horse moves.

https://koperequine.com/how-you-can-improve-mobility-in-your-horses-trunk/

14/09/2026
It isn’t every day you can say that clinician was funny… But this clinic sounds like so much fun!!! 🤩 I hope anybody ava...
02/09/2026

It isn’t every day you can say that clinician was funny… But this clinic sounds like so much fun!!! 🤩 I hope anybody available in Cleveland at the end of September that likes to Horse around we’ll join this clinic.

Are you on the fence about joining us for the Dauphin Horsemanship Clinic coming up at the end of September?

Pros:
🔹️you will get instruction from a well spoken, insightful, international clinician
🔹️you will receive notes & homework from clinician
🔹️you will get to learn within a supportive & safe community
🔹️you can ride western or English
🔹️your horsemanship will improve
🔹️your horse gets to stay at our fabulous farm for a few days (I may be slightly biased on this one)
🔹️clinic participants will get a swag bag

Cons:
🔸️your sides might hurt from laughter
🔸️you might have to miss a day or two of work (maybe this should go in the "pros" list 😉)
🔸️it does cost money (but doesn't anything worthwhile?)
🔸️you'll be near the tack store Big Dee's so you'll probably spend even more money
🔸️if you are anti-social you do run the risk of making new friends

01/09/2026

Introducing the launch of the first women's group at the farm this fall called:
Hearth, Hooves, and the Pursuit of Happiness!

This program is for the women who are feeling overworked or invisible in their daily lives who need to rekindle their spark through connection with others, nature, and their own self. These sessions are designed to provide the framework to start realigning the body for safety, the mind for mental clarity, the heart for receiving, and the soul for healing. The farm and horses will provide a safe, supportive, reflective place to begin leaning into one's own inner wisdom.

Invest in yourself and join us for these 6 weekly sessions being offered this fall beginning mid September.

If this resonates, comment below & more info of cost and dates will be sent to you.

23/08/2026

Free • Aug 26 • 11 AM EST

Little out ride in the south
19/06/2026

Little out ride in the south

25/04/2026

Soring isn’t tradition, it’s cruelty. Horses are deliberately hurt with chemicals and heavy stacks to force the “Big Lick.” And now, the USDA has removed proven protections and handed enforcement back to an industry that’s failed horses for decades. We’ve had enough. We’re suing becaus...

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