Mindful Horsemanship Online
Become the kind of presence horses trust.
Mindful Awareness - Embodied Communication
Authentic Partnership
Mindful Horsemanship Online
Become a presence that horses trust.
Mindful Awareness - Embodied Communication - Authentic Partnership
Imagine your horse...
willingly choosing to stay with you
becoming softer instead of more resistant
feeling safe enough to stay relaxed and responsive
Imagine yourself...
knowing exactly what your body is communicating
feeling calm instead of frustrated
handling challenges with confidence
Imagine your horse...
willingly choosing to stay with you
becoming softer instead of more resistant
feeling safe enough to stay relaxed and responsive
Imagine yourself...
knowing exactly what your body is communicating
feeling calm instead of frustrated
handling challenges with confidence
The missing piece isn't more technique, it's awareness.
Horses respond to how safe they feel, how clearly we move, and how congruent our requests are.
When we understand this - and learn how to work with it - everything changes.
Hi, I'm Stacey Carter
I’m the founder of Heart Centered Horsemanship and the developer of the Mindful Horsemanship approach. My work integrates decades of experience as a rider, instructor, equine specialist in mental health and learning, yoga teacher, Certified Debono Moves practitioner, and lifelong student of the horse. Through a commitment to honoring equine sentience and nervous system well-being, I developed an approach that supports calm, cooperative partnership without force, dominance, or pressure. I teach people how to show up with clarity, awareness, and intention to create relationships that feel safe, effective, and mutually beneficial.
Discover what is possible through partnership
Less of...
feeling anxious, frustrated, or uncertain with your horse.
wondering why your horse isn't responding.
escalating pressure when communication breaks down.
working against resistance instead of with willingness.
relying on force, gadgets, or constant treats.
Compromising your values to get results.
more of...
willing partnership built on trust and safety.
calm, grounded confidence in every interaction.
softness, balance, and ease of movement both on the ground and when riding.
communication your horse naturally understands.
A relationship rooted in connection rather than control.
Joy, harmony, and fun together.
HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT
Work through six guided lessons at your own pace.
Receive personalized feedback on your questions and videos during weekly Zoom sessions.
Connect with a supportive community of people learning alongside you.
Choose one-on-one coaching when you want individualized guidance for your horse and your unique goals.
Ready to get started?
By The End Of This Course You Will be able to
Recognize how your internal state influences your horse's behavior and learn practical ways to restore calm, safety, and connection.
Communicate clearly through movement, energy, position, and body language using an embodied language horses naturally understand.
Notice signs of tension, stress, bracing, and disconnection, and respond in ways that restore softness and trust.
Use intentional touch to reduce tension, improve ease of movement, and support nervous system regulation.
Create willing partnerships where your horse participates because they feel safe, understood, and engaged - not because they feel pressured.
Have clarity in working through avoidance and resistance without resorting to forceful tactics.
Apply mindful horsemanship principles on the ground and in riding to foster harmony, clarity, and connection across a wide range of horses and situations.
What's Inside
The Three Tiers of mindful horsemanship
build a foundation that benefits any horse
Mindful horsemanship is based on:
1. How you show up
2. Giving the horse a reason to connect
3. Communicating in their language
These lessons will empower you to feel confident with any horse, regardless of their previous experiences.
softness, harmony and unity
refine your skills to improve the quality of every moment together
With these skills you will be able to turn bracing into softness, work gently through avoidance and resistance, and unlock your horse's potential to move with lightness and ease.
riding with mindful movement
experience the feeling of flowing together in unity, lightness, and ease
All horses can feel subtle nuances of movement from their riders. This course will teach you to master the movements that will enable you to ride the horse as an extension of your own body.
The Three Tiers of mindful horsemanship
build a foundation that works with any horse
Mindful horsemanship is based on:
1. How you show up
2. Giving the horse a reason to connect
3. Communicating in their language
These lessons will empower you to feel confident with any horse, regardless of their previous experiences.
softness, harmony and unity
refine your skills to improve the quality of every moment together
With these skills you will be able to turn bracing into softness, work gently through avoidance and resistance, and unlock your horse's potential to move with lightness and ease.
riding with mindful movement
experience the feeling of flowing together in unity, lightness, and ease
All horses can feel subtle nuances of movement from their riders. This course will teach you to master the movements that will enable you to ride the horse as an extension of your own body.
PLUS, You'll Have Lifetime Access To The Following bonuses:
Mindful Movement for Riders
A guided video designed to help you improve balance, coordination, and body awareness both on and off the horse
You’ll move with greater ease and clarity, reduce unnecessary tension, and offer your horse clearer, more supportive guidance through your body.
Grounding and Regulation Guide
A practical guide to help you stay calm and centered even in stressful situations
The state of your nervous system directly impacts your horse. These tools will not only help you navigate challenges, it will enable you to help your horse stay calm and focused.
Connecting Through Touch
Additional lessons on using supportive, intentional touch to release muscular tension, encourage ease and fluidity of movement, and invite relaxation and trust
You’ll learn how to offer relief and comfort in ways that deepen connection, improve movement, and help your horse feel safe in their body and in relationship with you.
Applications for Equine-Assisted Services
A specialized guide for those working in equine-assisted mental health and education
Learn how to hold ethical, horse-centered spaces where the horse’s authentic responses are honored while supporting meaningful outcomes for clients.
What People Are Saying:
"The best thing I did was to call."
I have two rescued horses with issues too long to list. I was getting frustrated and was almost ready to give up. Nothing I was doing was really working. I was reading and listening to friends' advice to no avail. That's when I found Heart Centered Horsemanship.
After a few short weeks our ground work improved, they now come up to me in the pasture, and we are strengthening our connections.
The best thing I did was to call Stacey. It has made a huge difference in the way we interact together. We would not have come this far without this course.
Tracy Van Every
"Stacey opened up a whole new world..."
Stacey taught me how to be a place where my horses feel safe and look to me for guidance. I spent many years with horses but didn't know how to pay attention to how I showed up or to speak their language.
Stacey opened up a whole new world for my husband and me. The tools she shares have huge effects. Our horses are happier, our relationships with them are better. It's a real partnership.
Sara Tinley
"Invaluable"
Many books, articles and certification paths for EAP don’t give a lot of actual “hands on” techniques to use with your clients - it’s more about theory, philosophy and general practice (i.e. connection, nervous system regulation). I wanted more ideas of what to do when in the session. Stacey has given me countless activities and techniques to use when working with my clients and horses, all in keeping with the concepts of kindness, connection, regulation, mindful movement and horsemanship. It has been invaluable.
-Leslie Bell, LCSW
Owner, Monkey Island Equine Therapy
mindful horsemanship
Will Transform how you engage with horses
PERSONALIZE YOUR LEARNING
core program
$147
6 weeks of membership access, including:
Additional video lessons
A weekly live Zoom discussion for integration and questions
All bonus materials, including:
Mindful Movement for Riders
Grounding and Regulation Guide
Connecting Through Touch
Applications for Equine-Assisted Services
Lifetime access to all course content and bonuses
GUIDED SUPPORT
$247
You will receive everything in the Core plan plus:
Two private 30-minute Zoom sessions with options for video review and individualized feedback
Direct written support with up to three submitted questions during the 6-week course to support clarity and integration
For those who want personalized guidance and direct feedback while integrating this work
PERSONAL MENTORSHIP
$497
You will receive everything in the Core plan plus:
Weekly private Zoom sessions for personalized feedback
Clarifying questions as they arise through email, with responses guaranteed within 48 hours
Goal setting and integration support to apply the work to your unique context
enrollment for these spaces is limited
COMMITMENT TO YOUR SUCCESS
If, after completing the course, you feel unclear or aren’t seeing the shifts you hoped for, you’ll receive a complimentary one-on-one consultation to address your specific challenges and help you apply the lessons in a way that supports both you and your horse.
COMMITMENT TO YOUR SUCCESS
If, after completing the course, you feel unclear or aren’t seeing the shifts you hoped for, you’ll receive a complimentary one-on-one consultation to address your specific challenges and help you apply the lessons in a way that supports both you and your horse.
STILL NOT SURE?
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this different from other horsemanship courses?
Rather than focusing on techniques to change the horse, this course teaches you how to change the conditions that influence behavior - your presence, movement, nervous system, and communication - creating cooperation that feels genuine and sustainable.
How much time will this take each week?
The course is designed to fit into real life. Lessons can be completed at your own pace, and practices are meant to integrate naturally into time you’re already spending with your horse.
Is this course focused more on groundwork or riding?
Both. The course begins with building a foundation off the horse, then applies those principles to riding. You’ll learn how to create connection and clarity in multiple contexts.
What if my horse has behavioral challenges or a trauma history?
This work was shaped through years of working with horses who were reactive, shut down, fearful, or labeled “problematic.” Rather than attempting to correct behavior, the course teaches you how to create the conditions that support safety, trust, and cooperation - where meaningful change begins.
What if I am following a different training method?
Mindful Horsemanship doesn't have to be practiced instead of your other methods, it can be an enhancement to them. Developing awareness and feel will improve the quality of anything you are doing with your horse, whether it involves sport, trail riding, or engaging on the ground. While some training methods are in direct contradiction to the practices in this course, this is not a training method. It is a way of being in relationship that can be a part of whatever you do with your horse.
I’m worried I won’t know if I’m doing it “right.” What if I get confused?
That’s completely normal. This work is about developing awareness, not perfection. If you complete the course and still feel unclear or stuck, you’ll receive a complimentary one-on-one consultation to help you apply the material to your unique situation.
Imagine...
walking into the pasture knowing your horse is looking forward to being with you - not because they have to, but because they enjoy the experiences you create together. Imagine engaging in each moment with calm confidence, knowing how to respond to what comes up with clarity and ease. Imagine feeling grounded in your body, connected in your movement, and understood by your horse; without force, pressure, or second-guessing. Imagine relationships with horses that feel safe, cooperative, and genuinely fulfilling for both of you.
I hope you will join me to explore the possibilities.
May your journey be joyful,
Stacey
