General Alternative Horsemanship™ Clinic Info
General Samantha Harvey Horse Clinician Info
Samantha Harvey's Alternative Horsemanship™ Clinics offer a wide range of horse learning opportunities in a supportive, educational setting. Focusing on "translating" horse behavior, developing a common language to offer clear communication, improve confidence in the horse and human, and improve equine enthusiasts' understanding of their horses. Her approach focuses on breaking down learning into practical, relevant segments, helps riders of all disciplines recognize subtle equine behaviors, interpret their horse's emotional state, and adapt their communication to have relevance to the horse.
In addition to behavioral awareness and horsemanship refinement, Sam also teaches anatomical riding, helping riders develop increased body awareness, balance, and feel. By improving timing and clarity, riders learn how to communicate effectively, creating safer, calmer, and more rewarding experiences for both horse and human.
"It was a great weekend, Sam! My biggest takeaway was a profound realization that our horses need our support, guidance, and direction amidst the chaos in their heads that manifests as 'busy-ness' or unwanted behaviors. Supporting our horses and redirecting their thoughts during those insecure moments, instead of critiquing them, teaches them that they can trust the human to be there for them. Trust that the human is worth following. When they can trust that you are looking out for them emotionally, mentally, and physically, a true partnership can develop with your horse. Now to go and do my best with each horse I interact with to apply these principles. I want to be worth following. Thanks!" — Jenni White Burch, Coconut Creek, FL (2020)
"A beautiful day at the Oakzanita Ranch in Descanso for our horse clinic with Samantha Harvey. Gunny and Cody enjoyed a nap before their lesson time. So grateful that Sam became part of our horse world. Learning so much about how the horse thinks, keeping the horse focused on the human and so much MORE. Learning while having fun is awesome. Love seeing the change in the horse at the end of the lesson. Thank you." — Pam Rose, Bonita, CA (2020)
"Absolutely love your work. Love that you share what you do. The way you teach and share in a manner that people can take in. Bringing light and awareness to changing one's emotional state, stance, and movement and how that completely changes how the horse perceives the human's communication. Thank you for everything." — Leeonie S, Ireland (2023)
"Love the time spent with you. I'm learning so much about myself and my horses, thank you for all that you do to help humans understand the equine!" — Amelia, Australia (2023)
Upcoming Clinics
2026 & 2027 Clinic Schedule
