Naomi Rose Mustangs

29/08/2025

Which is EXACTLY why I do the work that I do🦋❤️ Soon I will be opening enrollment for the next group of aligned horse owners to embark on their journey through The Connected Liberty Pathway. Keep an eye out 👀

05/08/2025

At liberty, your body is your main form of communication.
�No ropes. No halters. Just movement, energy, and intention.

As a conscious horse owner, I know your goal is to use liberty work to improve your relationship with them…

….but when your body language is unclear you and your horse will be left frustrated and confused—-instead of enriched.

Here are 3 ways to use your body to give clear, consistent cues…making space for more understanding and joy in your sessions!:

1. 👉Your Shoulders = Direction�Face your horse to block or slow down. Turn your shoulders away to invite movement and/or open the door.
2. 👉Your Core Energy = Intensity�Want a walk? Stay relaxed and soft. Want a trot or canter? Lift your energy, breathe deeper, and move with purpose.
3. 👉Your Feet = Intention�Stillness invites stillness. Stepping towards = go. Stepping away = draw in.

The clearer you are with your body, the less you need anything else.
�Your horse is watching every shift—make it count.

Have you ever accidentally cued your horse with your body without realizing it?

Share your story below—or tag a friend learning liberty!

31/07/2025

If you’ve ever been stuck in a moment of knowing you need to make progress for you and your horse AND you’re sick of being stuck in the same cycle—-this is for you.

You ask for a behavior, engagement, or energy and are met with nipping, head tossing and tail swishing.

You have educated yourself on sequencing your cues and reading body language, but are left unsure when to push and when to listen for your horses NO.

Here’s the thing, oftentimes we created the no.

You (despite your best intentions!) or someone in the horses life had inconsistent, asks, expectations, and boundaries AND likely nagged them with pressure (it can take a lot less than you think!)

Eventually leading to resistance behaviors from the horse—- they didn’t know how to find the “yes”…so your asks became nothing more than a disturbance.

They became disengaged as learners.

The good news is, you have the power to help them find a state of enjoyment with the learning process again—-the “bad” news is, It will initially require you to learn how to work through the resistance, not avoid it.

So what is the first step you should take to move forward?

❕NOTE❕First, address and rule out any physical discomfort!

The path to move through this space is paved with consistency- EXTREME consistency of your expectations *even* in the face of resistance- allows your horse to rewire their habits, build confidence in you, and find freedom in their own movement and emotional regulation.

When you make an ask👉 know what your expectations are, move quickly through your sequence of cues, even if your horse displays resistance, as soon as they offer a response, release any pressure and reward with positive reinforcement, give them a pause and watch for their body language to make sure they are releasing any held tension before repeating.

As you are extremely clear with your boundaries and expectations your horse will learn that they can trust what to expect from YOU and that there is always an answer to be found when you’re working together. This builds her confidence and opens the door to curiosity and engagement in the learning process🌱

30/07/2025

If your heart has been yearning to embark on the journey of liberty work- you are getting ready to step into a new level of horsemanship and ART. It will be a beautiful development with your horse… AND you also need to be prepared for *this* reality. This is where people get frustrated and begin to doubt their capabilities.❕The beginning stages are messy❕You won’t get it all right.There will be things you don’t understand and there will be things you think you understand, but in application deeply challenge you. But here’s the thing— in life, in art, in learning, and in training—-messy has to come first—-ACTION has to come first. So, take the first steps and leave space and grace for your own learning process. You care deeply about your horse and are taking every opportunity you can to be the best you can be for them. That is enough.…oh to think of all the moments you would miss if you started from “perfect”🦋

29/07/2025

✨Liberty work is more than just pretty circles in a field…It’s a powerful way to build a communication system that translates to everyday life with your horse. 🧠💬You’re not just teaching tricks —�You’re shaping a deeper understanding between you and your horse. One that goes beyond the halter, lead rope, or saddle.Here’s what that looks like in practice👇🧩 Mounting block struggles?�You use the tools you developed through liberty to reward with positive reinforcement when she is standing still. Then as you start to step into the block, back off any time you see your horse release and practice emotional regulation. Your newfound attunement to body language is key here. 🧩 Rushing under saddle?�Liberty teaches your horse how to regulate their own energy and match yours — without constant corrections. It also teaches YOU how to regulate your own energy. Looking at this behavior undersaddle- the first step is to monitor your energy in the moment, then look at rewarding moments of the desired speed and for emotional releases. You will also use key liberty behaviors (like the shoulder yield in this case) to have an active way to redirect your horses energy and encourage a slow down…without fighting them.When you strip everything back and communicate with just your body and intention, you uncover gaps in clarity, trust, or understanding that may be showing up under saddle too.Liberty makes those gaps visible — and then gives you the tools to fill them. 🛠️

28/07/2025

“my horse isn’t food motivated…”I hear this a lot when people start using positive reinforcement.�But here’s the truth— all horses eat food.So when your horse doesn’t seem interested in taking food from you, it’s not that they don’t like food… it’s that something about the situation is making the food not reinforcing in that moment.Georgia Bruce explains this beautifully:“A reinforcer is something that increases the frequency of the behavior that precedes it. The horse decides what is reinforcing and what is not.”Now, food will always be a primary reinforcer because it is something your horse needs to survive, but they may NOT like the food you are offering or the context it’s being offered in. Bruce gives these examples, “ * Is the horse hungry? If the horse just had a big feed it is probably not going to be interested in earning any more food. If the horse is starving then you might get way more motivation than you bargained for.* Is the horse thirsty? If so it probably won’t want any dry pellets.* Is the horse really scared and in survival mode? You probably wouldn’t stop and eat a chocolate cake if a lion was chasing you.* Does the horse even like the taste of these pellets? Yeah it ate them but it doesn’t mean it necessarily likes them all that much. I wouldn’t work for kale either.* How much food are you offering? Half a tiny pellet...maybe not worth the effort.* Competing reinforcers? Hey that grass looks waaay more yummy than the boring chaff you are offering as a treat.* Conflicting reinforcers? Okay so he gets a carrot when he steps toward the float but you also start pulling on that lead rope and freaking him out when he steps towards the float. Make sure any pressure release is actually releasing when the horse tries to offer the behavior.* Horse is sick? tired? scared? Sorry but your pellets are not reinforcing today.— Georgia Bruce✨ The takeaway? Your horse decides what is reinforcing, yet food IS inherently a primary reinforcer——-so it is your job to listen, experiment, and find what truly motivates them in each situation OR what is standing in the way. 🐴💡

25/07/2025

the way you speak about yourself and your lifeyour body, your mind, your potential,your identity, your capabilities, your future, and your limitations—IS the way you move through the world: it’s the way you see other people, how you speak to them, and most importantly what you believe is possible for themYour inner world truly does create your outer world. And if you think for even a moment that your Horse—-with all her sensitivity and attunement——is immune to the experiences of your inner world, I would recommend bringing some more intentional awareness to your practice🦋

24/07/2025

If you caught my last post, you already know the three essential skills your horse needs before creating a Liberty circle:✨ Hindquarter Yield�✨ Draw�✨ SendingBut here’s the big question…�How do you take these separate skills and turn them into a beautiful, connected Liberty circle? 👇Step 1: Create the Bend 🌀�Start by combining forward motion with a hindquarter yield.📍Begin on the line. Ask for forward. Then ask for the hindquarter yield.�Right before your horse fully yields and stops, cue forward again.That split second—where your horse’s head is tipped to the inside and their body holds bend—is GOLD. 🥇Reward it immediately!Then you can build duration. ⚠️�If your forward or hindquarter cue starts to feel dull, pause the sequence and clean up your cues.Step 2: Add the Draw Cue 🔄�Now that you’ve found bend, layer in your draw to magnetize your horse towards you.🎯 Ask for bend on the circle (still on the line), then draw your horse in—keeping their gait and flow.�This helps them stay on a more engaged, intentional circle as they begin to think towards the center—towards you.Reward again as they come in! 🧡Try this with your horse and let me know how it goes!�Comment below or shoot me a DM if you want feedback—I love helping with this part! 💬🐴

23/07/2025

22/07/2025

✨The 2 Pillars of a Strong Horsemanship Mindset✨Your horse means the world to you—and because of that, every interaction carries emotion.We label sessions “good” or “bad,” “successful” or “frustrating”…But here’s the truth: your training journey isn’t black and white.You’re working with a living, feeling being. Things will ebb and flow.So how do you stay steady through the ups and downs?👉 Two key mindset pillars:Growth MindsetObjective ReflectionYou’ve probably heard of growth mindset before—but in horsemanship, it’s everything.What if every session—no matter the outcome—was simply an opportunity for growth?Disheartenment fades when we replace judgment with curiosity.But curiosity alone isn’t enough.If you’re not pausing to reflect, growth gets stuck.Reflection is what turns experience into wisdom.🧠 It helps you:• Notice your own habits• Understand your horse’s patterns• Spot what worked (and what didn’t)• Build a clear path forward✨Make it a habit: Before you move on with your day, take a few quiet minutes to reflect on what you learned—without judgment.This is where transformation lives.❤️ Drop a heart if you’re going to start practicing this!

21/07/2025

You’ve seen it on Instagram—�That dreamy Liberty moment where the horse flows like water…�Responsive, light, connected, full of life. 🌊
And yet—�when you ask for the same move?�Your horse does it, technically… but it feels like pulling through molasses. 🐢
�It’s “correct”… but it’s heavy. Sluggish.�Maybe even a little resistant.
You know there’s potential in there.
�But when you ask for more energy, they either ignore you… or get irritated. 😕�And you’re left wondering:
“Why does this feel so hard?”

Here’s the thing most people miss 👇�When we teach behaviors, we focus on what we want them to do.�But we often forget to shape how we want it to feel.

✨ Your horse doesn’t automatically know that you want softness, power, and energy.�They need to be guided there—gently but clearly.

If you want ease and flow, start by rewarding effort. 💛
�Yes, even if it’s a little messy. Even if the footwork isn’t perfect yet.�If they give you energy—mark it, reward it, celebrate it.

Because when your horse understands that effort is the goal, they’ll offer more of it.�And once you have energy, you can shape the movement into something truly beautiful.

✨ This is how you create Liberty work that flows—with lightness, power, and heart.

You and your horse can have a Liberty practice that feels powerful, connected, and alive.

17/07/2025

Ahhh the liberty circle, the maneuver that we see as the pinnacle of connection.

A beautiful shape with both impulsion and bend. Requiring the perfect balance of draw and drive to create.

As a horse owner that deeply values connection with your horse you are obviously inspired by it!

Sooo, You’ve watched some videos and pioneered off to teach it to your horse, buuut run into a handful of problems… your horse stays with you for a few moments then is ready to go😕 Orr maybe they REALLY have the draw part down, but don’t actually want to move out on the circle.

So what is the secret sauce??

Here are the 4 steps to creating and correct and magnetic liberty circle.

1️⃣Reduce any latency in the hindquarter yield. You should be able to simply look at your horses hind end while they are on a normal lunging circle and they yield with energy.

2️⃣Reduce latency in the send. Your horse should immediately start moving in the direction cued (with energy!) when you point to send them.

3️⃣ Combine! While your horse is already in a lunging circle, cue for the HQ yield. When your horse has clearly responded, but before they lock their front end to stop, cue for forward again.

Repeat until when you give a subtle cue for the hindquarter yield your horse clearly steps their hind end under themselves, with bend in their entire body, while still maintaining forward motion.

‼️Note‼️ As your horse is going through the learning process, your HQ and Fwd cues will likely become dull. Do not sacrifice these cues or allow latency to build. This will only cause confusion in your horse. Instead, allow the process to flow between training for the goal behavior and sharpening your original cues.

4️⃣ Time for draw. Once you have built the cue for bend, end each circle by drawing your horse towards you and stopping to reward them when they are walking/trotting facing you. This creates even more connection & pull towards the inside of the circle.

Start this process on the line, when your horse can execute the circle with connection and sharpness, go ahead and give it a try without the lead rope!