Helping Horses… One Human at a Time
Alternative Horsemanship™ with Samantha Harvey
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Groundwork and Riding with Alternative Horsemanship™
Horse and Human Education

Groundwork and Riding with Alternative Horsemanship™ Worldwide

Meeting students and equines at their current skill level and abilities

What Students Are Saying

From horse enthusiasts on six continents

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"I have worked with a lot of trainers but once I audited one of Samantha's classes I was hooked. It was and continues to be the best training for me and my horse. So blessed to have found her."

Theresa, CA, USA

"Samantha Harvey has helped me with my horses for many years. She has given me the ability to relate to them in a new way that has let me slow down and take the time to address the underlying holes in their training. It has been very rewarding and I can see new interest and partnership with all of my horses. I look forward to working with my horses and seeing what we can accomplish!"

Laura, AZ 2018
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Empathetic Instruction

Horse Coaching to Build Long-Term Skills

Developing an Adaptable Foundation

I know it can be nerve-wracking to ride in front of someone new. When I teach new students, the first thing I do is get to know them. I want to understand their background and experience to teach a personalized, relevant lesson.

By understanding a student's background, goals, and expectations, I can evaluate them and their horse as individuals and as a team. This helps me tailor the lesson to their specific needs and abilities. I want to help them become confident riders who learn to communicate effectively with their horse.

It is essential to me that my students feel comfortable asking questions. I'm here to help them learn, and I want to make sure they understand the concepts I'm teaching.Trust is crucial in any coach-student relationship. I want my students to know that I'm here to help to guide them on their horsemanship journey.

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