Lessons near Asheville, NC
experience equine Relationships
that redefine horsemanship
Welcome to the lesson program that is rewriting equine education.
In a world that gives us the frameworks of riding, working, or therapy for ways to connect with horses, this program steps off the beaten path and asks for so much more. We have endless opportunities to learn about how to do things with horses that humans want. But, there’s a gap to fill in equine education - who is teaching us from the horse’s perspective? What would it be like if they truly had a voice?
These are horse lessons that remember why are here: the horses. So…
For those yearning for inspiring equine experiences,
For the ones who never stopped asking “why,”
For the deep thinkers and the big feelers,
for thoseready for something different,
This program is for you.
what does transformative horsemanship feel like?
It feels like Collaboration, that’s more dance than domination.
It feels like Connection, guided by consent and refusing coercion.
It feels Tender because we remember how precious it is to be shown the world from non-human eyes.
It feels like Dignity superseding personal Desire,
because we know that love is not about what the human wants, but about what both horse and human create.
We believe in powerfully relational horsemanship,
that prioritizes how can be together over what we can perform together.
Practice horsemanship that feels right and know, first hand, how transformational that is.
We remember that being with horses is a magical experience.
We marvel, daily, at the living fact that they are willing co-create experiences with us. We believe that those experiences can guide us, towards authentic relationships, care for our non-human friends, and building a world we are proud to make together.
methodology
HOLISTIC
We all function better when our needs are met. Both horses and humans deserve a space that centers wellness in all our layers.
Compassionate
Approaching ourselves and our horses from a loving, empathetic center allows us to be in a relationship that is mutual and authentic.
somatic
Our approach is rooted in embodied approaches within an understanding of how nervous systems and emotions function in the body.
The most important, core piece of our methodology is guided by the horses. No matter what any famous person or trendy method says works, the only metric that matters to us is what the horse says.
we learn with the best teachers available to us: the horses themselves.
We want to work with you if you value
COLLABORATION where we meet one another in curious co-creation
DIGNITY where deep respect guides our collaboration
CARE where empower ourselves and others to meet their needs
AWARENESS where we meet ourselves with honesty and integrity
NUANCE where we see experiences as dynamic, inter-woven, and contextual
and most importantly, THE TIME IT REALLY TAKES.
Horsemanship led by the horse, where we really commit to not using domination, is slow.
It is much easier to take what you want without asing.
It is much more important to be given connection by choice.
Our mission at Transformative Horsemanship is to educate individuals on how to connect with horses as companions, teachers, and guides, fostering mutual respect through transformative experiences in horsemanship.
Building relationships and connection to horses
testimonials
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"Quite magical of an experience!"
Hannah's approach to horsemanship is heart-centered and energetically intuitive. Treating the horses as the sovereign beings that they are, Hannah helps students learn how to connect first and consensually co-create a riding experience with them. I did some basic energy connection exercises under Hannah's tutelage and could really feel a strong energy channel between my torso and that of the horse, being able to guide the horse around in a circle with me without using force. Quite magical of an experience! I'd highly recommend!
Vighnesh R.
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"friendly, freedom promoting space"
As a horse rider for many years my interest in the technical aspect of riding has dwindled. Deep connection with horse nature, personalities, body language and behaviour is now my goal. I was able to feel into each horse in a safe, friendly, freedom promoting space and wonder at their teachings of who they are and what they reflected back about me.
Diane G.
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"not just body, but heart and soul centered horsemanship"
I came into riding late in the game, (if there is a game to compare to)... but I believe it is because of Hannah's style of teaching, somatic and connection centered, that has led me into a fairly grounded first chapter. A real base to grow from of how to tune into the senses of horses, of myself and how I might be able to, not only ride, but share space with an attunement of both. I feel this learning could be ever deepening, and I really appreciate Hannah's sense of patience for the horse and the student! I have witnessed her ability to sense her students different learning styles, and does her best to create bridges to the varying ways of understanding. I got nothing but good things to say about Transformative Horsemanship, and Hold Your Horses alike, (the names of both programs say it all!) I'm not sure I could have imagined how delicious getting to know horses could be. Thank you Hannah for blazing a trail of, not just body, but heart and soul centered horsemanship! Transformative indeed.
Alissa N.
