Shae Hawk Horsemanship

04/23/2025

Coaching/Riding instruction is not a one size fits all kind of gig.

While a huge goal as a coach is to be as form fitting and accommodating to each of our students and clients as possible, you will not be able to please every person.

You may not be as efficient in a particular discipline as another coach may be. You may not be loud enough. You may be too loud. You may be too critical. Or not critical enough. You may have time or travel constraints another coach may not have.

Amongst a wide variety of reasons, you may not fit a particular student or family.
Is that okay? Absolutely.
Is there anything wrong with you? In most cases, absolutely not.

That being said.. most of your fellow coaches are NOT your competitors.
You are coaches in the first place because you offer the knowledge of a skill set you worked your tail off to be able to perform efficiently yourself, and that’s desirable.
Let your reputation and clientele speak for you.
And encourage your fellow instructors. They aren’t your enemies.
We need more kindness and acceptance in the community.

To my fellow coaches; I hope you succeed at everything you put your mind to. Your knowledge is invaluable.

To my students and families that have been with me since the very beginning, and to the one’s that are just starting out;
Thank you for trusting in me to help guide future leaders, horsemen and women.

04/05/2025

It’s not always horsemanship around here!
I love that I’m able to do all of my passions as a profession.. working with horses, coaching, and drawing..! Coyote Wild Leather it’s been a joy to work with you on some of your projects! I’m looking forward to the next one!

04/02/2025

In case anyone wanted to see what a balanced defensive seat looks like ✨🔥

03/29/2025

From ropings and rodeos, to two hour jumping lessons and teaching colts how to lunge, to giving a riding lesson for the first time at our own property.. it has been a good start to the year so far!

I am taking more clients, for lessons and refreshers of all ages and disciplines! From my home base near Warsaw, down to Kokomo. Feel free to reach out!

03/05/2025

I have to brag about these two today. They are 👏getting 👏 it 👏
Putting that work in, I’m THRILLED!!!

02/24/2025

Looking forward to spring and summer XC, with dedicated riders and those new and upcoming! Many horses and students working hard for the new season! We are right around the corner!

02/18/2025

I feel this in my heart and soul. 💜

01/20/2025

Amateur riders and those new to the industry may never realize the bad habits they have unintentionally created in their horses.
A horse that used to stand patiently at the mounting block for previous owners, now takes off trotting the second you sit down in the saddle. A horse that used to wait quietly to be haltered in the stall, now bulldozes through you the second you open the door.

Every single time we work with a horse, even if that’s just sharing space, we are training them to do something, whether it’s something we want them to do or not.

That being said, I think it’s extremely important to set a fund aside for the possibility that your horse may need a refresher from a professional trainer, that can help unravel some of those habits, and walk you through how those habits began, how they can be prevented, and how to reconnect with your horse to instill good habits you WANT to see in the future.

There is nothing wrong with seeking more help for you and your horse.

The GREATEST gift we can give our horses, that insures they will live long happy lives with us or away from us, is the gift of good training.

01/16/2025

01/01/2025

2025 better be ready..

LCS SOS YEDA - Youth Equestrian Development Association, Inc Ranch team..
And Hawk Horsemanship’s Eventing team..
Ready to bring new and existing riders into the show world!

Let’s get it 🔥

01/01/2025

One of my favorite quotes from Warwick Schiller’s The Principles Of Training book.
While there are many methods to success.. the principles are the same.

My methodology to working with horses is constantly growing in efficiency from the guidance of other professionals, but my principles, THE principles, stay the same.

Only GREAT things to come in 2025.
Continuing studies in Equine Sports Therapy to earn my certification in the The Masterson Method, Integrated Equine Performance Bodywork, teaching owners how to gain harmony with their equine partners, and helping students reach their personal goals!

It’s about to be a great year! 🔥

12/12/2024

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11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from the Shae Hawk crew to you! I wouldn’t be able to do what I love without the wonderful clients, students, friends, and family that support me through it all. I am so thankful for each and every one of you, and so proud to be called Coach! God bless you all today!