Whole Horsemanship

Training the Whole Horse. Empowering the Whole Rider

Meet Ruby

My parents say I was born talking about horses. They had no idea where this came from as there were no horses or equestrians in my life. When I was three a neighbor put me on her pony. That was the beginning of my life-long obsession and work learning everything I could about horses.

I went on to learn and show dressage. When I moved and circumstances cut me off from dressage training, I picked up western horsemanship and reining. After that I tried some cutting. And then began training project horses. I also became a certified equine nutritionist, personal trainer, and sports nutrition coach.

This diversity in my horse and human wellness education helped me to develop my horse philosophy around Whole Horsemanship. I am dedicated to learning as much as I can from all different disciplines, perspectives, and equestrian ideologies. I have distilled my knowledge into a program that focuses on horse and rider wellness both as individuals and as a team.

 

What is Whole Horsemanship?

Whole Horsemanship is a philosophy that nurtures the whole horse–body, mind, and spirit–while empowering the rider to grow in fitness, skill, and awareness with the goal of fostering connection so that horses and riders can thrive together. 


Body: Strengthening fitness, balance, nutrition and biomechanics in both horse and rider for harmony and longevity 

Mind: Cultivating confidence and calm through mindful exposure, enrichment, and mental clarity for both horse and human

Spirit: Honoring the individuality emotions and energy of horse and human while building trust and mutual respect

Partnership: using co-training and lessons to deepen understanding and create two-way conversation, deepen bonds, and strengthen trust

Progress with Purpose: trainer rides and structured work designed not only for skill and advancement but to support long-term wellness and partnership

we promise

to give horse and human the tools to feel more connected more capable, and more fulfilled in their journey together. By focusing on the whole horse and human we create not just trained horses but lasting partnerships.

Learn with me

 

Lesson Program

4 stage lesson program designed to bring riders from first ride through independent horse ownership with the intention of giving riders a solid foundation in riding, biomechanics, and horsemanship so that they can thrive in any sport or discipline they choose.

For people ages 3 through adult

Training Programs

For adults with their own horse that have specific goals they are working toward. Tother we will solve behavioral “problems,” grow your confidence, build a stronger partnership between you and your horse, and set you up for success. Our program is horse-centric and built around our proprietary GRACE training model.

Virtual Opportunities

YouTube videos, online workshops, and virtual consultations available to help you build the relationship you want with your horse.