MK Horsemanship

12/13/2025

Is your awareness as good as you think it is?

A week or so ago I parked my car at our local gas station, got out, and rushed behind a parked truck. My mind was full of my long to-do list and nothing seemed to be going right. As I started to come around the driver's side of the truck, it gently bumped me.

It was backing up!

I quickly stepped out of the way, embarrassed that I wasn't using the level of awareness that I should have to be responsible for keeping myself safe.

Yesterday, I was walking across the grocery store parking lot lost in my thoughts again, when I looked over and saw that I had cut off a driver who was patiently waiting to pull into the parking spot I was walking through. I quickly gave an apologetic wave and rushed out of her way.

All of this got me thinking that just because we think we have good awareness of the world around us, doesn't mean that we actually do. A lot of times we base it on our assumptions.

I've found that awareness is the number one thing you need when working with horses. It's also the only way you can help a horse or make true progress. If you don't have the ability to truly see what's happening, you can't communicate with your horses.

I often help people with their horses who have awareness, but it is based off of the story they give their horse. Not off of what the horse actually needs. For example: they will say their horse is broke to ride and knows what they are asking, but is choosing to be difficult. What they are unable to see is that they are giving the horse very confusing cues, or not supporting the horse in the way it needs.

I believe building our awareness is a life long journey. As we gain more experience, we learn what to look for and why it's so important. My recent parking lot experiences taught me that just because I thought I had awareness doesn't mean that I do, or that it's enough.

More than ever, I'm asking myself if I'm truly present and seeing the world as it actually is. Not through a lens that changes with my feelings and the things that distract me.

12/11/2025

Friendly PSA! 📢

Turning your horse loose before closing the gate behind you is an invitation for chaos.
9 times out of 10 your horse will take that
invitation, and you will find yourself doing some crazy dance moves to block or catch your horse in a way that unravels all that great hard work you just did in your session!

Close your gate, and save those fancy moves for the dance floor!

Shhhhh... don't tell anyone, but I was a pretty good gate dancer back in the day before I knew better 😅.

12/10/2025

Do you enjoy drinking wine and learning about how you can better your relationship with your horse?

Join me at Hudson's Tack and More for a tipsy horsemanship workshop January 17th! Be prepared to laugh, have fun, and learn about horses 🐎.

12/08/2025

THE SPECIAL LITTLE MARE IN THE LOGO 🥰

Meet Sweetness! Our newest addition to our herd.

Sweetness came to me last year for a 90-day c**t start from Donald Bahr , a Morgan horse breeder at Do More Morgans. After the first 30 days of training, I realized I was falling in love with her.

She was a spunky little mare that didn't care too much about what you had to say unless she knew, that you knew, how she was feeling and what she needed. As soon as we figured that out, she was up for anything.

Halfway through Sweetness’s training, I found out I was pregnant. As most new expecting mothers probably feel, I started to wonder if I should continue riding. After lots of research, I decided to ride up to 20 weeks of pregnancy… and something told me I could trust Sweetness.

From then until her 90 days were up, I would stand on the old yellow mounting block before getting on and say a prayer—asking for safety and guidance, and that I would do right by my growing little family and by this horse.

Sweetness took care of me and baby Renae. She took us on her first trail ride, first canter under saddle, first trip away from the farm, and first moonlight ride in the hay field. She never tripped, spooked big, or made poor decisions.

After her 90 days were up, I found myself telling Don that if he ever considered selling her, I would like first chance at her.

About nine months after Sweetness went home, I got a call that I had first chance at her… and on September 17th, we brought her home. ❤️

12/07/2025

12/06/2025

We have a new personalized logo!! 🥳
I had made our original logo on canva as a temporary logo until I came up with a more personal design and found a designer who could make my ideas a reality!

The silhouette in the logo is of a very special mare who recently joined my string of personal horses. More on her soon!

Thank you Head2Toe Custom Apparel & Design for all of your time, patience and wonderful work!

12/04/2025

If you are looking for something easy and educational to do with your time this winter, I highly recommend checking out these interviews! I have really enjoyed listening to these and always look forward to when the next one comes out.

Did you know I have a series of interviews on my YouTube channel? I've sat down to talk with some really great people who are generous with their knowledge, insights, and stories.

All of these people have walked the walk - I choose people who have something to offer the world, not just celebrity status. I choose people who are authentic, interesting, educated, and valuable to the public in important ways. They put themselves out there to contribute whatever is in their heart in a way that does real good.

This is who I choose to sit down with, and I have been fascinated and honored by what they share. I'm proud to share it with you, too, and so appreciate of their time and yours. Check these out if you like.

12/03/2025