Remote Horse Coach Samantha Harvey

Over the past three decades, I've answered hundreds of these questions privately — the ones people are almost embarrassed to ask, because they sound like 'is my horse just like this?' or 'am I the problem here?' Usually the answer to both is more interesting than yes or no. If you've got a specific scenario you're stuck on, here's how to ask it — and where to find years of these conversations already answered.

Start with the Dear Sam: Horse Help series on YouTube — over 800 free videos working through exactly these kinds of questions, often with horses and situations a lot like yours. It's the easiest way to see if your scenario has already been answered, and to get a feel for how I think through problems before reaching out.

For deeper dives, the blog is full of articles breaking down horse behavior, pressure and release, rider mindset, and the "why" behind what you're seeing — written so you can apply it to your own horse, not just read about someone else's.

If you've searched, watched, and read, and you're still stuck — or you just want eyes on your specific situation — that's exactly what an Intro Consult is for. Visit our sister site Remote Horse Coach and book an Intro Telephone Consult to talk through what's going on with someone who's heard it all before and can help you find the next step, whether that's a one-time conversation or ongoing coaching through one of our individual distance learning programs, webinars, and courses.