The Heart of Horsemanship

The Heart of Horsemanship I'm dedicated to life-long learning and helping others connect with their horses in a natural way.

I'm is born with horses in my heart and have​ brought my dream to Canada to share my passion and knowledge about the horses. We offer lessons, horse training, birthday parties, camps, and much more! We would love to hear from you so we can help make your dreams come true. Floriane Vermeire
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11/08/2025

Let it snow, let it snow, I can’t hold it back anymore … FREEDOM ❄️

Training the ponies doesn’t stop despite our first snow fall 🥶. Mickey Mouse is working hard and will be up for sale this winter! Message us for more info on this lovely little pony.

The big herd is gratefully enjoying their first winter pasture! We like to let them graze until theirs to much snow (usu...
11/06/2025

The big herd is gratefully enjoying their first winter pasture! We like to let them graze until theirs to much snow (usually around December). They then get free choose hay. Winter grazing is a really healthy option. Thinking about wild horses, that is what they re meant to do. Horses are extremely resilient animals with a beautiful ability to paw true snow and work for their food. That keeps them moving, out of any mud, and most importantly mentally happy. This is perhaps the ponies favour season as they dont get to graze as much in the spring as the grass has to much sugar. Our two BLM mustangs who got captured by helicopter and lost their freedom surely enjoy the set up. Our special needs ponies, trainings horses, and a few others are not in this herd.

10/25/2025

When it s time for a new field, you don’t own a trailer, and have only 30” before going to work. All in one package deal for a 1 mile walk 😎 so proud of these boys!!
Do not try this at home. These boys all individually have an intensive amount of training on them to make this happen!

Sometimes not all horses get posted. Sometimes my focus is them. Meet FREEDOM a BLM mustang who arrived this summer into...
10/12/2025

Sometimes not all horses get posted. Sometimes my focus is them. Meet FREEDOM a BLM mustang who arrived this summer into our program. Freedom is a 4 years old young gelding that was originally bought true another rescue in TX from the kill pen. They reached out to me with him being the perfect match for what I needed… Freedom originally came with the intention to be my personal horse for endurance. The moment I saw him on the trailer, I knew he didn’t come for that purpose - it all changed when i saw him in person but my heart was still full. My love for him wouldn’t change. But what really changed it…

Our wonderful vet came shortly after his arrival to do all tests needed. While he was underweight and very weak, the bigger issue was pretty clear true some X rays. “Radio graphics on both jobs feet reveal a conformational fetlock varus of the RH, with broken back hoof pasterns axis bilaterally, and thin souls which are more pronounced on the right hind.” Getting second opinions and talking to two surgeons we sadly didn’t have anything we could do to safe his feet. They are to far gone and despite him being so young, he is too old for the one surgery that can be done at 6months old. The reason of the issue is unknown but could likely be a lack of oxygen at birth. We can do a small amount of rehab on the feet, but there s no fixing it …

Freedom spend some time at the TX rescue to gain weight prior to his trip. He was starved at his previous home and definitely went true some hard work and or abuse in some way. His mouth was full of bit sores. While he gained some weight over the time, he also wasn’t managed well at the rescue and went backwards in a few ways. Full of bites, lame, and huge lack of nutrients we decided it was time for him to come home! I am unsure why people are still lying about underlying issue and settling horses up for failure, had he not come here he wouldn’t have been alive today.

The past few months have not been easy. The tears of fear still slides down my face as I m writing his story. Stories that can’t be unheard. This world needs to do better! His intensive rehab has come to something I would have never imagined. Freedom can run when he can and has transformed into a whole new different horse! He will always have a certain extent of discomfort but my decision for him has finally settled and he will be continued to have a chance to enjoy life and be a real horse. One day at a time and I am prepared if he ever needs to rest he can. For now, he is absolutely thriving despite his feet and we sure are hoping many more months and possibly years of joy for him!

We named him freedom as his spirit will always be wild and free away from all trauma. His first picture upon arriving sure is the same horse despite him looking like a grandpa.

Shame on the BLM for letting this and much more happening to these innocent wild horses that all should be left free

You are DEEPLY LOVED FREEDOM!! 💚💙💚
(More x rays available for anyone interested)

Starlight one of our resent stud intakes got gelded! Castrations are never easy and are quite hard on a horse body. Know...
10/09/2025

Starlight one of our resent stud intakes got gelded! Castrations are never easy and are quite hard on a horse body. Knowing the procedure and recovery is for a lifelong success makes it all worth it!

We had originally planned to keep him intact until spring as we were told he was a bit younger but it didn’t last us long to find our true both our vets he is a coming 4 years old. His stud behaviour was quite intense so we decided to castrate him asap so he can enjoy life in our pony herd.

Starlight took things very slow when he woke up - imagine the feeling it must be for them physically and mentally … i m happy i m able to support them when i can 💙

Thank you to Horse Aid Canada for helping us pay 1/3 of his vet bill. Your dedication is hugely appreciated and goes a long way in allowing us to help all these stallions coming in. jt

10/06/2025

When a pony gets adopted or sold, it s never easy. Rehab, training, and the countless hours or love and care are not easy. Knowing our time can change lives of these innocent souls AND some lucky kids surely makes it all worth it. We received this video of when Mellow got home in SK and not only did his 3 little best friends await for him with open hearts, they made him feel right at home! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for loving this special pony! I can’t wait to see updates on all the adventures those 4 will share together. I can’t keep count on how many times I have watched it… 🥹

SOUND ON 🔊!!
Family picture in the comment
We love you dare Mellow 💙💚💙

YouTube video 🔥 tons of amazing footage ‼️https://youtu.be/ayVN2xoQ6nA?feature=sharedYOUR NEXT FAMILY COWBOY PONY!! - d...
09/26/2025

YouTube video 🔥 tons of amazing footage ‼️
https://youtu.be/ayVN2xoQ6nA?feature=shared

YOUR NEXT FAMILY COWBOY PONY!! - don’t miss out!

MELLOW 💙💚❤️
4 years old | 12.2hh | bay gelding | Welsh x

Mellow - True to his name. A SAFE ride for any child WITHOUT the typical pony attitude we all know and don’t Ike. Mellow is THE dream pony for every child! A unicorn for your family. Ready to melt your heart and be squished like a soft marshmallow, Mellow is always the first to meet you at the gate and melt your heart away with cuddles. Willing, calm, and completely trustworthy; this boy is a GEM.

Straight legged and handsome. But it’s his mind that truly sets him apart. As honest and kind as he comes. No dirty in him; he’s steady, unwavering, with a sound mind; he won’t let ya down. He gives his all every time. Triple safe. Crawl under him, over him, slide off his bum, ride backwards, sideways, forwards, around the world, stand on his back, lay down and relax, try it all while trotting or cantering - he won’t flinch. His favourite thing is to explore, cuddle, and role in sand!

Bought as an unhandled stud. I have done all his training from the ground up as a local known pony trainer. Additionally he spent a solid month over the winter playing with another trainer for different exposures and in an indoor arena. He also has dozens of hours with my two child pony trainers under his belt. He’s taught many young riders to ride and have fun! He has been a dream babysitter for my friends brave 1.5 year old cowboy as his first solo mount. Since the beginning, Mellow has learned to connect vs react when learning something new - this makes him the safest mount for anyone! He’s now ready for his forever home.

On the ground 🦄
You won’t scare him. He has been exposed to everything: busy roads, through town, bikes, people, animals, cars, machinery, the drive thru, endurance trails, costumes, balloons, and more. And all in a halter with reins. He won’t falter. Takes a bath and a beauty spa with watermelon on a hot summer day. He’ll stand still for hours to be brushed and played with. Dress him up however you’d like for your next party! Picks up all 4 feet reliably for kids. Trailers easy, in any trailer from around town.

Under saddle 🔥
He was basic walk started in an indoor arena. He was continued with adventures all throughout Manitoba with weekly haulings to the most spectacular places around. He goes out alone, or in a small or big group no problem. He loves to lead! He’s independent minded, not herd bound. You can pony young ponies off him and he has also helped many unhandled ones at our ranch. Mainly been ridden English and bitless but goes lovely western or with a bit. Will be the same horse even when not ridden a few month.

Mellow has the perfect amount of whoa and go for young kids. He’s quite happy to whoa, but will go very well when asked with a click to trot and kiss to lope. He’ll do what you ask of him. Encourage him and he’ll take you anywhere you want to go. He’s a comfortable ride. Cantering around the field can feel like sitting on your couch.

Mellow LOVES trails, fields, ditches, roads. He likes to take you places - he’s generally unfamiliar with arena work - blame his owner for that! He’d rather not jump without having a nap in front of the jump. Sometimes grass is irresistible to him and he’ll gently pull to and may need soft correction. Our bonus trick is to make him trot a few steps so he stays light for anyone to ride!

Bonuses ‼️
He has ridden into town and gone through the Tim’s drive true. We all know those Tim’s coffees are your must morning joy.
Been to a 3 day endurance event where he successfully rode 18 miles in one ride, a successful heart rate recovery, and of course amazed everyone with what his short legs could do.
Went to a birthday party solo with balloons popping off his back, music, ...
Trailered to many different local barns, and trails with many different riders of all levels and ages multiple times a week all throughout summer
Pulls a sled at a walk, trot, lope, and is ready for lots of winter fun
Knows the basics of bridleless riding walk trot
Takes anything new on like he s done it 100 times
He is extremely kind and any new horse he meets is an instant friend. Low to middle peck in a herd

Up to date on feet, vaccines, teeth, and coggins. PPE welcome at buyers expense. Located in Manitoba Canada. Trailering available all across Canada and US
A huge thank you to our two incredible pony trainers who help us give these beautiful souls a second chance and set them up for a lifelong success Roxanna Jones (11), Decons Steendam (12). Ask him kindly and treat him well. He’ll take care of his person - do right by him too. This boy is one in a million. Looking for a five star home with his own little family.

🌟SALE ready🌟

09/22/2025

They are home at our lovely foster for quarantine!! The stress is OVER and welcome to this beautiful free field 🤩 we are open to name suggestions for all 3

09/22/2025

Our Virden auction mission is over. A long day with lots of mixed feelings. Our first pick of a blind injured mare with foal and rebred ended up going private to someone nice. This mare and foal was our second pick as we were made aware all mares and foals would be split and sold separately. As a said 4 month old (pretty convinced he s only max 3 months) we believed they should not be split and baby needed mom! He didn’t deserve to become an orphan for no reason. Despite the auction s effort and sending them true the ring originally together (as they too thought he was to young) the owner stopped them and said they must be sold separately (so she could make more $). Both mom and foal went true the ring separately after. My heart dropped for each of them and I had to bring them back together. WE DID! Both got reunited right after and baby started drinking right away. Being the youngest foal on the lot, he sure had a big scare he will never forget! People are eval and there should be a law for this not to happen with such young foals. Weaning is probably the most stressful thing a foal will ever experience in their life. Imagine being split from your mom at an unknown scary environment, tons of scary loud noises, no food and water for a long time, and people chasing you around to split you from mom to end up in a ring that is terrifying beyond words. We got one pair out of the 5 focusing on the youngest. They will happily enjoy a beautiful big new grass field at our foster for their quarantine time. Both are not handled or tame. Mom is said to be 5 years old and bred again to same stud. Thank you for everyone who made this pairs dream come true of staying together.

The pony in the background is a little stud who we personally bought as a project for our youngest pony trainers in the making. He will get his castration done in the spring and enjoy life with our youngsters this winter.

I am on my way to another auction ‼️ Yesterday’s Grunthalauction was a lot and I know this auction may need as much help...
09/21/2025

I am on my way to another auction ‼️

Yesterday’s Grunthalauction was a lot and I know this auction may need as much help. These horses are Virden auction deserve someone who stands up for them as well and gives them a second chance. We have 3h32 drive up and down today from out place in Oakbank so it will be a late night.

We will be focusing as usual on ponies and young horses but as the only rescue on site, we will open our doors to anyone who s at risk of ending up in the slaughter truck. We can’t save the world but we can save world of a few. I m hoping nothing too severe will be there but we never know what to expect at these auctions.

Stay tuned! 💙🐴💜

09/21/2025

We were able to save BOTH babies ‼️

After I was able to bit on both babies and payments were made, my heart broken heart was still racing a million times an hour and my mind was wanting to do everything I could. Call in an emergency vet, trailer them home out of the stressful environment - but would they be able to stand?, give them support and love, my ideas to help them were never ending,… and right at that time I finally saw an officer working on another minor case who I immediately consulted with It didn’t take her long to drop her case and ASAP step up to help us out.

With a few heavy tears falling down my face, both babies were taken by the provincial vet officer. Our decision was not easy and my heart was set to help them out and give them the last act of kindness while offering them all the support and love possible. My decision was made because these incredible people have great programs into place that can go further. Meaning their vet will be able to do more testing on deeper levels/diagnosing so they CAN report both owners of these horses! I knew letting them go would mean a bigger ticket and this is what will make a difference in this society- supporting such programs so less bs like this can happen. Neither should have been trailered, and put true the ring!! This society is a big fail and today i saw a little light of hope.

Both are on their way to the emergency vet and will be with a promise given properly taken care off and helped true their immense suffering. I m crying out my eyes I miss them dare and the moment of love and peace I was able to give them will hopefully lead them to know they CAN be loved. I was proud to have brought these two souls together as one understands the other and together they will keep each other strong. We need to remember those are yearlings = babies!

You are both loved so much more than you know!!! 💚💙❤️💚💙❤️💚💙❤️ I GOT YOU babies 💔 Thank you from the bottom of my heart to Black Bird Rescue and friends for helping me true this nightmare. My favourite video of the day (from having wide eyes not letting me touch him to sharing space as such is unforgettable) - put sound on and feel your heart. More video s/ pics in the comments.

This is my life and happy place - EVERY.SOUL.MATTERS

Thank you to everyone!! who donated to help these babies! You will be contacted to receive a refund, put funds towards other rescues in our care, or provide funds to another local rescue who took older horses at today’s sale. Update: we are heading to another auction today and any donations can go towards some souls needing help here- stay tuned!

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I’m Floriane Vermeire and I was born with horses in my blood. At the age of 4, I was already working with them! One day, I found the method of Natural Horsemanship, however because I was so young; nobody wanted to teach me. So I decided to start by myself! I have spent years growing my knowledge through many lessons, clinics and certifications. When I was 16, I decided to share my knowledge and experience with others to teach them about the beauty of learning how to communicate and connect with horses from a horse perspective. I have worked in many ranches with kids and teens with a variety of needs including autism, anxiety and ADHD. I have a deep love and passion for this work. In September 2017, I moved from Belgium to Canada. I was able to save a wild horse from the auction to give this sentient being another chance. She is one of my many horses in training; where I help caterpillars turn into wonderful butterflies. I am extremely excited to have the opportunity to work with your child and help dreams come true, just as they have for me!