MK Horsemanship

08/26/2026

It's not so much about getting a horse to do a thing so we can reward him with a release of pressure... it's more about setting things up for the horse to feel their best with us whether we are in motion or at a standstill.

08/24/2026

The first aid and trailer safety clinic this past weekend was so fulfilling and inspiring.

Not only did we all learn about becoming our horses first responders, and trailer safety, but our little farm was filled with wonderful folks of the horse community near and far. Everyone had stories, experiences, and ideas to share and helped and cheered each other on to learn.

Thank you Varina from Good Graces Equine, LLC for coming to Wisconsin and teaching us all how to be better first responders! I always learn so much from these classes and have a blast doing it!

Thank you to Kristina from Hudson's Tack and More for helping put this clinic on and bringing her great demo horse Lance for us all to learn on!

And thank you to everyone who participated and made this weekend possible!

Now for some pics!

08/13/2026

08/10/2026

2026 Saddle Fitting Clinic!

Yesterday was the second time we hosted Hudson's Tack and More for a clinic and it was phenomenal! I'm still trying to wrap my head around everything we learned 😅.

Kristina Larkin-McClain took us on a journey of learning about everything from how to find where your saddle can safely sit on your horse, to trees, pads, gullets, the importance of checking fit with a rider in the saddle, how poor tack fit can cause behavioral issues, and so much more!

Erika Behrens Reynolds helped with demos, and worked her equine massage magic on the demo horses. It was amazing watching the horses melt under her touch.

There was so much to learn and absorb, but I think my biggest takeaway was how special of an experience it can be when we all come together to learn because of the love we share for horses.

Thank you to everyone who helped me get ready for this clinic, to everyone who took time out of their busy lives to learn and grow, and to everyone from Hudson's Tack and More who helped make this day possible.

07/31/2026

It means so much to me to be able to team up with other professionals! When we come together we can do great things and bring out the best in horses❤️.

07/25/2026

This morning I was present enough to notice that alfalfa hay makes more of a crunchy sound than grass does as the training horse beside me calmly chewed on the stems.

I looked into his soft, trusting eyes that seemed to look through me.

I was reminded that trust is built by being brave enough to be so in the moment that we can notice what kind of hay a horse is eating by the crunch it makes, an unsure step, when to wait and when to push a horse just a little bit farther.

That trusting eye that I had worked hard to earn said I see your insides and what you have to offer. I can be here in the now with you and we can build beautiful things, if you can stay here too.

07/25/2026

You gotta be fair.

It's way too easy to take without giving back to our equine companions. We all struggle with it, I know I do.

How often do we take and take from our horses with the promise of giving back just as soon as our darn horse just gives in and does the thing?

Being fair means giving and taking moment by moment. It means reading the horse and supporting them as you ask for them to learn or find something.

We have a huge responsibility when working with horses. We have to figure out how to work with them in a way that encourages curiosity, trust, and try. We can't uphold this responsibility if we take and demand more than support.

I encourage you to frequently check in with yourself when working with your horse. Ask if you are offering enough support, giving enough moments of quiet reassurance, and giving and taking by the moment instead of the task.

Happy Saturday!

07/18/2026

Keeping cool and keeping it fun in this hot weather! 🥵🌞🐴💦

07/17/2026

I'm so excited to work with Hudson's Tack and More to bring saddle fit and horsemanship together!

Saddle Fit Clinic & Workshop!
Join us on SUNDAY, AUGUST 9th from 10-3 pm! Hudson’s Saddle Fitter, Kristina, & Horsemanship Trainer, McKenzie, will be at MK Horsemanship in Cuba City, Wisconsin!
These 2 ladies are teaming up to present a workshop full of hands on, dynamic & in depth information about saddle fit & how it affects the relationship between horse & rider. This event includes live demonstrations with multiple horses on site. No horse required.
Please reserve your spot by contacting MK Horsemanship or Hudson’s to register. Special pricing of $75 through the end of July! Lunch included.