Mindful Horsemanship:
The Art of Connection and Speaking the Horse's Language
Mindful Horsemanship Thursday SessionS
**NO CLASSES JANUARY 29-FEBRUARY 12**
Mindful Horsemanship Thursdays
*NO CLASSES JANUARY 29-FEBRUARY 12*
Enter a space where you can feel grounded in your body, expansive in your heart, and at peace in your mind.
This isn't just a riding lesson, this is an opportunity to learn from the wisdom of nature through the way of the horses.
These sessions are perfect for anyone who desires to connect with horses in a way that honors their sentience and innate wisdom. This isn’t about control—it’s about cultivating greater awareness, authentic relationship, embodied communication, and mutual joy.
Mindful Horsemanship lessons will guide you towards:
effective skills for nervous system regulation and co-regulation.
understanding how to communicate with horses through their embodied language of movement, energy, position, and body language.
powerful ways to build trust and connection, so the horses prefer to be in your presence.
being able to create a soft and harmonious partnership without force or dominance.
fun, playful, joyful experiences with horses.
Each lesson at Heart-Centered Horsemanship is an. invitation to dive deeper into body awareness, and the art of subtle communication with horses, and within myself.
What I love most is that this isn’t about controlling a horse. It’s about relationship. We’re learning to listen, to observe, to communicate in their language with rhythm, straightness, and softness. And that's now showing up in my parenting, my nervous system, and my yoga practice too.
I’ve worked with different horses, each with their own background and personality. And every week I learn something new…not just about horsemanship, but about partnership, boundaries, and presence.
It’s changed the way I show up, I am more grounded and intentional.
I’m so grateful for this class and the way it weaves boundaries and connection into every session.
-Leela Zile
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.
And if you need proof that her methods work? Just look at Benny. She found him in a pasture—a big, kind, slightly pushy draft cross—and brought him along with patience and clarity until he was ready for a partner. I bought him from her after his training, and today he’s thriving with my goddaughter, confidently competing in three phases and loving the connection they’ve built.
If you’re an equine professional looking to deepen your horsemanship and create real safety and collaboration with your horses, Heart Centered Horsemanship is the place to start.
=Cheryl Meola, PhD, LCMHCS, Author of Integrating Horses into Healing
Stacey Carter of Heartcentered Horsemanship has developed a thoughtful and effective method for connecting with horses without heavy equipment, force, or pain. I own an equine assisted learning business and always strive to partner with my equines as gently and clearly as possible. Only then will they willingly partner with me to heal our clients.
-Kim Bishop, Owner, Bridges Equine Assisted Services
Stacey has found a way to unlock and put into words what the great riders already know and feel within their bones when communicating on the ground or in the saddle with these amazing animals. She has found a way to explain exactly how my body should respond so that the horses instinctively understand. It has been a real turning point and game changer in my schooling sessions with my current dressage horse.
-Danni Wojick
LaBelle Equestrian
2445 Centenary Church Road, Mt. Ulla NC
Thursdays from 4 - 6 pm
$35/Session
Online registration required for new students
LaBelle Equestrian
2445 Centenary Church Road, Mt. Ulla NC
Thursdays from 4 - 6 pm
$35/Session
Online registration required for new students
FAQ's
Does this course include riding?
Riding is not the focus of Mindful Horsemanship, but some riding can be incorporated into sessions.
Do I need previous experience with horses to participate?
No, this class is designed to accommodate participants of all experience levels. Beginners will learn the basics of horsemanship while those with more experiences will have opportunities to expand on previous skills.
What ages may participate?
Mindful Horsemanship can be adapted for all ages, children younger than 8 must be accompanied by an adult, and may attend for free with paid adult.
