Welcome to True Grit Conversations
True Grit Conversations is where I share my personal stories, experiences, and the lessons I've learned throughout my lifelong journey with horses. Along the way, I've experienced both challenges and triumphs that have shaped my philosophy of horsemanship. My hope is that these conversations will encourage, educate, and inspire you as you build a stronger partnership with your horse.
Here you'll find an ever-growing library of videos, audio conversations, educational articles, practical demonstrations, downloadable resources, and answers to common horsemanship questions. Each conversation is designed to provide practical knowledge, thoughtful insights, and proven guidance that you can apply in your everyday work with horses.
Whether you're just beginning your horsemanship journey or looking to refine your skills, my goal is to help you develop a willing, confident horse through communication, understanding, and education.
I encourage you to begin with Horsemanship Philosophy, then continue through Round Pen Methodology, In-Hand Communication, Confidence, Trust & a Solid Mind, Foundation Riding, and finally Performance Riding. Each conversation builds upon the last, creating a structured learning journey that strengthens your knowledge, develops your horsemanship, and deepens the connection between you and your horse.
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Step One - Discover Horsemanship Philosophy & Methodology in the round pen
I would like to begin by asking a few thought-provoking questions. First, why do we choose to initiate our education with a horse, whether it is wild or domesticated, in the round pen? Additionally, what makes the round pen such an essential tool in our training process? These important questions were constantly present in my mind when I first started to work with horses. Over the years, I have come to feel that I have discovered some valuable answers to these inquiries, and I firmly believe that I will continue to uncover even more insights as I progress through the years ahead.