A Horse Lover's Guide

A Horse Lover's Guide: A Conscious Approach to Connection, Communication, and Confidence in Horsemanship

Are you ready to become the horse person your horse deserves?

Whether you're a lifelong equestrian, a recreational rider, or just beginning your horsemanship journey, A Horse Lover's Guide offers a fresh, honest, and empowering approach to understanding and working with horses. Written by veteran horsemanship coach Kristi Smith-Master Instructor with Happy Horse Happy Life and lifelong student of Linda Parelli-this book is a collection of real-world wisdom and personal insights that will help you build a relationship with your horse based on trust, communication, and mutual respect.

This is not another "how-to" manual full of mechanical techniques. It's a mindset shift.

Inside, you'll explore:

How to read your horse's body language and respond in ways that make sense to themWhy pressure isn't the enemy-but it isn't the goal eitherThe difference between leadership and dominance, and how to step into your role with empathy and clarityWhy your horse's feedback matters more than anyone else's opinionHow to focus on connection, comfort, and choice to create truly willing partnershipsGrounded in the belief that every interaction with your horse can be a conversation-not a contest-this book invites you to develop a deeper, more conscious way of being with your horse.

You'll also discover:

How to overcome perfectionism and comparison in the horse worldThe most common mindset traps that derail your progressSimple strategies to become more subtle, more present, and more effective-on the ground and in the saddleWhether you ride Western or English, in a round pen or out on the trail, A Horse Lover's Guide will help you shift from training for obedience to creating a relationship built on understanding. It's for riders who want more than control-they want connection.