Kim Breetz Horsemanship

24/03/2025

18/03/2025

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15/03/2025

If you have a horse you are called to be horseman. Yet many make excuses for not stepping up…

Everyone wants the companionship, the partnership, the abilities, the feeling, the freedom... that comes with being a horseman.

But horsemanship isn’t a feeling. It’s a responsibility.

A responsibility to put the horse’s needs first. To show up, every day, with the discipline to improve yourself so you can be better for your horse. To lead with clarity. To do what’s right and needed, not just what feels good.

Most people ‘just’ want to have fun with their horse doing what they enjoy. Most don’t want that kind of responsibility. Yet when you have horses, it is your responsibility regardless if you want to or not.

And I do believe horses are here for us to enjoy, yet the fact is, with horses and in life the way we get to enjoy things we want and desire is by first serving others.

Those who actually step up and take responsibility for the role they have taken on… Those are the real horsemen.

As a horseman…
1. The needs of the horse comes first. Always.

Not your wants, desires, goals, or timeline. Not what makes you feel comfortable or cozy. The horse’s needs dictate what needs to be done. You serve the horse first, and when you do the results, your goals, your dreams are able to follow in abundance and quality.

2. You fix yourself before you try to fix the horse.

The horse is NOT a mirror to your soul. Your horse responds to who you are- physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. If there’s a problem, the first place you look is within yourself and then to your horse.

3. You don’t avoid challenges—you welcome them.

Growth and comfort dont live in the same arena or barn. Growth only happens when there’s pressure, challenges, and sometimes even struggle. That doesn’t mean we go out creating more trouble- absolutely not- yet when it arises in the learning process a real horseman does not shy away those challenges with their horse. Instead, they guide them through it building deeper partnerships and skills.

4. Your emotions don’t run the show.

Your horse doesn’t need your frustration. They don’t need your fear, your self-doubt, or your ego. They need leadership. They need presence, clarity, vision, patience, consistency. You stay present on your horses needs and you feel whatever you need to feel after the session.

5. Pressure is not the enemy. Confusion is.

Pressure is part of learning. Nothing creates a more frustrated horse than a human driven by emotion with a lack of decisiveness, consistency and awareness of the horse. A horseman knows it’s not the amount of pressure but rather the timing and significance of the release that makes the biggest difference.

6. Boundaries create confidence.

A horse that knows the boundaries are consistent and supportive feels safe and can fully submit. Leadership means serving them, giving them structure, clarity, and trust.

7. You let the horse think.

Micromanaging creates robotic, neurotic and anxious horses. You present the question, give them the time and ability to make their own decision, let them figure it out then guide and support them as necessary.

8. You learn from every horse.

A true horseman never stops being a student. Every horse has something to teach you—if you’re humble enough to listen. When the student is ready, the teacher appears.

9. The goal is not short term gratification. The goal is setting that horse up for a lifetime of success.

What we do with our horse develops their skills. How we do it develops the partnership. A horse that is forced to perform is not the same as a horse that chooses to.

10. You reflect, you refine, you return.

After every ride, you analyze what worked, what didn’t, and how to improve. You don’t just do more, you do better.

11. You lead by example.

You don’t demand respect, you earn it. You don’t just teach the horse discipline, you live it. Your horse is always responding to who you are. The question is: are you someone worth following?

We are all called to be horsemen but many will never step up because they are too focused on themselves. For those who choose this path to do what is best for the horse, there is no deeper reward.

The world needs more real horsemen.

The world needs more real leaders.

“Hard times create strong men, strong men create good times, good times create weak men, and weak men create hard times.”

The same goes for our horses.

-Colton Woods

16/02/2025

The weather hasn’t been on our side lately, but at least today’s snowfall was a beautiful sight! Grateful for the little things—and for Team Equine saddle pads that keep my personal and client horses comfortable no matter what Mother Nature throws our way. ❄️🐴 built

01/01/2025

🎉✨ Happy New Year! ✨🎉

As we kick off 2025, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to my incredible clients, supportive friends, and the team at Team Equine Custom Built Saddle Pads for helping us achieve so much this past year. Your trust, encouragement, and collaboration mean the world to me.

This year, I’m excited to continue building on our successes with new training experiences, setting bold goals, and watching our horses—and riders—excel in their work. 2025 is going to be full of growth, learning, and opportunities, and I can’t wait to share the journey with all of you.

Here’s to a year of progress, passion, and partnership—let’s make it a great one!

18/11/2024

"Advanced training is just the basics done really well." - Ken Ramirez
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"Training often fails because people expect way too much of the animal and way too little of themselves." - Bob Bailey
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"Please just do your homework." - Fred

28/10/2024

What an incredible weekend at Chambers Ranch Horsemanship! Huge thanks to the team for the hands-on cattle lessons and for making it such a rewarding experience. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to spend time working together building skills and connections. Watching SV Shasta Playgun dive into her cattle education was amazing—she’s truly coming into her own! And a special shoutout to Team Equine Saddle Pads for always keeping our horses comfortable and ready to perform. Here’s to more weekends like this one and to the amazing people that make it possible!

16/10/2024

You have to be willing to lose in order to win.

I know this mentality is a hard one to grasp―or at least, it was for me.

In the early years of my training career, I was striving for perfection, not progress.

I never wanted to experience failure.

But wasn’t long before I figured out that failure is what allows me to experience success.

Without failure, there is no opportunity to learn.

You have to let yourself make mistakes in order to get better.

You have to let your horses make mistakes in order for them to learn.

Mistakes are lessons that pave the path to greatness.

Without those lessons, we stay in the same place we are today.

Give yourself the opportunity to fail, and remember that by doing so, you are setting yourself up for opportunities to learn, grow, and progress beyond your current circumstances.

14/06/2024

I want to extend a huge thank you to Team Equine Custom Built Saddle Pads for their incredible products that keep my horses comfortable and performing at their best. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality are truly unmatched.

A special shoutout to Chambers Horsemanship for an amazing week of training and collaboration. Working alongside you is always a fantastic experience, and I’ve learned so much. Your expertise and guidance have been invaluable in refining our skills.

I’m especially excited to share how well SV Shasta Playgun has been progressing in her training. She’s been working hard and is getting ready for her first show. I couldn’t be happier with her development and can’t wait to see her shine in the arena!

Thank you again, Team Equine, for supporting us every step of the way!

27/04/2024

A huge thank you to Chambers Horsemanship for inviting me to assist with their clinic in PA! 🐎 It was an incredibly fun and educational experience. From the dedicated team to the enthusiastic participants, every moment was filled with learning and growth. Looking forward to more adventures together! Thank you Team Equine for keeping my horse comfortable this weekend!

10/04/2024

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18/03/2024

Tying- is it a dying skill?

The amount of horses I come across who can’t be safely tied, who break cross ties regularly, who break halters and snaps under normal every day circumstances, is a bit worrisome to me.

Many people maintain that tying is cruel, an unneeded skill. They may say they have no need for tying at home. That might be true, but then there are the what if’s-

What if you get in a trailer wreck, and the only safe place you have to keep your horse is tied somewhere?
What if you have to evacuate for a natural disaster and the only place you have to keep your horse is tied somewhere?
What if you’re at a show, trail ride, clinic, event, and there is no stall for you?
What if you can’t be near your horse while you attend to an emergency? Many times I’ve had to quickly tie my horse up to run and close a gate, catch a loose cow, chase a baby down, etc.

If you’re not teaching your horse to tie safely, you’re short changing their ability to stay safe in life.

Of course, there are cruel ways to teach tying and quiet, systematic and logical ones. People sometimes generalize in thinking- because someone did it roughly somewhere, it must all be done that way. Tying and the education for it can be done well, and should be done this way to educate a horse to tying safely. There doesn’t need to be and shouldn’t be drama.

But to me, a horse lacking the education to tie safely is missing out on a very important part of his education.

03/03/2024

23/02/2024

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A rideable horse doesn’t equal an educated horse.

A gentle horse doesn’t equal an educated horse.

Lots of horses are gentle and rideable but they’re not what I’d consider broke/educated. If I’m plow reining a gentle horse and she’s no idea what my leg means, she’s not educated.

An educated horse goes where I want, when I want, at the speed I want. They understand how to move one part of their body or their body as a whole. They know how to reach for me when I reach for them. They are soft from head to tail when I ask them to stop or when I ask them to get round.

Educated horses don’t need to have me use the reins as the brakes. They can be ridden on a loose rein and maintain the walk, the trot or the lope through the energy I give them in my seat.

Their facial expression is good, and the mouth and tail should be quiet.

They understand how to ride between the reins and our legs and shape up as asked. And — here’s the big one — they shouldn’t weigh anything in your hands.

Now, does an educated horse (for me) need to be open caliber reiner broke? No, of course not. That’s a whole separate level of refinement. But they should be able to do a mid level cow horse turn around. Their head and their feet should be attached to the reins - I don’t want the head doing its thing and the feet doing something else. I want unity.

I often hear, “I don’t need the bells and whistles, I just want to trail ride.”

That doesn’t mean your horse should be any less educated. When I add a leg they answer with “how soft should I be in my ribs or should I go faster?” The answer shouldn’t be “I’ll get to your request but it’ll be next week.” That’s absolutely not safe. But that’s often the accepted answer from horse folks that just want to trail ride.

Just because you’re not going to do fancy stuff on them doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be educated. They’re safer if they’re softer and have learned to look to you for leadership.

This is just some food for thought as I sip my coffee this morning in preparation for the day.

Happy to answer those comments or questions you have as they relate to horse training.

04/02/2024

Excitement level is through the roof! Just received my new saddle pads and I can't contain my joy! Can't wait to saddle up and get to work with these beauties. Big thanks to Team Equine for providing top-notch gear that's sure to enhance our rides! 🐴🌟

22/01/2024

Thrilled to announce our upcoming journey back to Fantasia and Equine Affair! 🐴✨ The anticipation is real, and I can’t wait to reunite with the captivating atmosphere and all things equine!
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Tonight, the spotlight is on... FANTASIA! This year's show is sponsored by Equine Medical & Surgical Associates. We are thrilled to be able to bring you a two-hour extravaganza with some truly exciting performances by an incredible line up of performers this spring at Equine Affaire in Ohio. Whether you've been attending Fantasia for years or this will be your first show, we can't wait to hear what you think! What's your favorite kind of act to see in Fantasia?

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19/01/2024

🌨️ Today marks the first snow day of the season, and I couldn't help but feel like a kid again spending the day riding SV Shasta Playgun 2020 (Shasta) and Bonita Pepper Jin 2021 (Bonnie) through the winter wonderland. ❄️ A big thank you to All Star Chiropractic - Hebron Chiropractor for helping me feel good enough to get back into the saddle! 🙏 Thrilled to share that Team Equine saddle pads have been keeping Shasta and Bonnie incredibly comfortable throughout the snowy adventures. 🐴