Traditional training often emphasizes control, leaving little room for true connection. You yearn for a partnership where your horse feels understood and willingly cooperates rather than complies out of fear.
Discover a more empathetic approach where dialogue replaces dominance, fostering the joyful partnership you desire with your horse.
Dealing with a horse can sometimes feel intimidating or unpredictable, especially if the training methods you're being taught aren't built on clear communication and trust. This can lead to anxiety, and prevent you from enjoying your time together.
Learn how to safely build confidence and competence with thoughtful, cooperative, and empathetic techniques.
You dream of a mutually-beneficial partnership that is guided by your horse's well-being and happiness, but your current reality falls short, making you feel disconnected and frustrated.
Bridge the gap between your vision and the current state of your relationship with practical tools that support mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.
If you're navigating the challenges of traditional horsemanship that emphasize control over connection, or if safety concerns and a lack of confidence cloud your experience, you are not alone. You desire a relationship with your horse that is rooted in mutual trust and respect, a co-creative experience where both you and your horse can thrive and evolve together. You're in search of practical, effective solutions that resonate with your values of understanding and collaborative growth.
Confidence in Handling and Riding: With simple and straightforward lessons that you can implement in any setting, you will have the skills to handle situations as they arise, keeping you and your horse calm and connected in any environment.
Master skills that will empower you to connect with any horse: Based on centuries-old yoga and mindfulness practices, hands-on softening techniques such as Debono Moves, and communicating through the horse's natural language, this program teaches you far more than how to train a horse to perform to cues. You will learn skills that can enrich your relationship with all horses, regardless of prior experience.
Deep Learning Tailored for Any Age: Adults and children alike can benefit, learning patience, communication, and self-regulation through fun and interactive experiences with horses.
Experience a two-way partnership where your horse is interested, curious, and willing. Learn how to co-create with your horse, developing a softness and cooperation that is a testament to the clear communication and understanding you've discovered through your learning.
Master the art of horsemanship that goes beyond technical and traditional methods, building skills that promote equality, safety and confidence. Whether in the barn, in the arena, on the trail or in the show ring, be ready to handle every situation with a calm and intuitive mindset that only comes from true competence.
Every session with your horse can be a collaborative learning experience.
This isn’t just about training a horse, it’s about mutual growth, where horse and human learn from one another every day. When you meet the horse in the moment, support what’s needed, and communicate in the horse’s language, the connection that unfolds can be truly magical.
Stacey Carter has beautifully integrated the principles of improving awareness and fostering ease in horse and rider. She's skilled at enhancing communication and promoting harmony in equine-human interactions. Stacey’s ability and depth of experience are evident in the compassionate way she teaches and trains,
- Mary Debono
Movement and Mindset Coach
Feldenkrais Practitioner
Creator of Debono Moves for Horses
When I started working on a collaborative book in the field of equine-assisted services, one of the first people I invited to contribute was Stacey. After working with her personally during a quest to reconnect with horses during my PhD studies, I knew I wanted her to write a chapter for my book, Integrating Horses into Healing. I knew she’d bring something special—and she did. Her insights into building true, relational partnerships with horses are exactly what this field needs. Her work helps create the kind of connection where horses feel safe, seen, and free to show up authentically—something every professional in equine-assisted therapy should strive for.
- Cheryl Meola, PhD, LCMHCS,
Author of Integrating Horses Into Healing
Founder of Mane Source Counseling
Stacey has a gifted way of interacting with horses and what appears to be a magical way to show others to do it as well, making it seem as if we can all be Horse Whisperers. And we can! (She's also fabulous with children, which to me is even more awe-inspiring.) HIGHLY recommend for kids AND adults.
- Deb D'Amato, LMT
Equine Bodyworker
Kick things off by arranging a one-on-one consultation. This call allows us to understand your unique situation and horsemanship goals, your aspirations, and any concerns you might have. We'll ensure that we're a good fit, and our approach is tailored to meet your specific needs.
Choose from our range of clinics or retreats tailored to enhance your communication and understanding with your horse. These sessions are practical and interactive, focusing on real-world skills that foster a cooperative and harmonious relationship between you and your horse.
Develop your horsemanship skills from a distance through online courses, Zoom consultations, and joining our membership group. We offer affordable and accessible support for horse owners, equine assisted learning practitioners, and equine therapy professionals seeking an approach that is based on consensual partnership rather than conditioned behavior.
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