Gartland Horsemanship LLC

Gartland Horsemanship LLC Liberty and natural horsemanship lessons, workshops, clinics and training.

Exploring the yard and finding some obstacles to play with… sometimes you just have to get creative!
04/25/2025

Exploring the yard and finding some obstacles to play with… sometimes you just have to get creative!

Finally got to play with Navi after a very long winter off!
04/14/2025

Finally got to play with Navi after a very long winter off!

I have a few openings left for clinics this summer, as well as a few spots available for new lesson students. Message me...
04/11/2025

I have a few openings left for clinics this summer, as well as a few spots available for new lesson students. Message me for more details!

Soaking up the morning sun, waiting for breakfast.
04/10/2025

Soaking up the morning sun, waiting for breakfast.

The Power is in the WaitHumans tend to be task oriented, and in a hurry to do something, especially when there is a prob...
04/09/2025

The Power is in the Wait

Humans tend to be task oriented, and in a hurry to do something, especially when there is a problem to be solved. This seems especially true in horsemanship. If there is a “problem” with our horse, we want to quickly determine what to do to “fix” it.

But sometimes the best thing we can do is to do nothing but wait. Waiting can look like a lot of things…

Waiting for the horse to relax.
Waiting for the horse to offer something.
Waiting for the horse to figure out the answer.
Waiting for the horse to process.
Waiting for the nervous system to reset.

Waiting is a simple strategy in theory, but it can be a challenging strategy in practice. You have to be fully committed to waiting as long as it takes, without adding any physical, mental or emotional pressure to your horse, while at the same time remaining present in the moment (I.e. you can’t be standing there thinking “hurry up!” or “what am I making for supper?”).

Being able to wait in a fully relaxed and present state of mind is definitely a skill worth developing. It will make all the difference in the relationship with your horse.

Maizie and Metta 🥰
04/06/2025

Maizie and Metta 🥰

Need help with your horse but aren’t able to schedule an in-person lesson? Video coaching is a great option! You can get...
04/02/2025

Need help with your horse but aren’t able to schedule an in-person lesson? Video coaching is a great option! You can get advice and guidance with your horse on a schedule that works best for you. Just take a video of you working with your horse, send it to me, and then schedule a Zoom call with me so that we can watch it together and discuss it as we watch. $50 per session or $250 for a package of 6.

Happy 5th birthday Metta!! 🥳
03/31/2025

Happy 5th birthday Metta!! 🥳

03/30/2025

Can you go too slow? Absolutely.

Rushing, or pushing a horse beyond their limit can be detrimental to their emotional and physical well-being. But it is important to understand that going too slow can also damage confidence.

If the horse is not continually expanding their physical limit, as well as emotional comfort zone, at least by a small percentage, they can actually become weaker and more afraid.

You can go too slow and damage a relationship if the horse is becoming disinterested, bored, checking out, or not connecting one concept to the next.

You can go too slow if you aren’t making the work just interesting enough to the horse to engage, try and make efforts toward the next step.

Those steps can be tiny, and progress doesn’t always have to be straight forward and linear. But sometimes, in well meaning attempts to preserve the confidence of the horse, we go too slow and lose their ability to stay involved or connected to our work.

I’m looking forward to this discussion on Saturday. For those that are planning to attend via Zoom, please Venmo me the ...
03/27/2025

I’m looking forward to this discussion on Saturday. For those that are planning to attend via Zoom, please Venmo me the $30 and I will send you the link on Friday. For anyone planning to attend in person, you can either Venmo me or pay by check/cash at the door, but please make sure to let me know you are coming so that I have enough seats for everyone.

Winter has temporarily returned, but at least it’s covering up the mud for a moment 🤣
03/25/2025

Winter has temporarily returned, but at least it’s covering up the mud for a moment 🤣

Apparently the only good nap spot is right on the fence 😂
03/23/2025

Apparently the only good nap spot is right on the fence 😂

Maizie is obviously not concerned with mud season. I, on the other hand, am anxiously waiting for the ground to dry so I...
03/19/2025

Maizie is obviously not concerned with mud season. I, on the other hand, am anxiously waiting for the ground to dry so I can go ride and play with horses! Who else has cabin fever?!

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Hollis Center, ME
04042

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Tuesday 5pm - 8pm
Wednesday 5pm - 8pm
Thursday 5pm - 8pm
Friday 5pm - 8pm
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