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Horses by Heart Natural Horsemanship Training, Lessons, and Equine Consulting. Horses by Heart is a Horsemanship collaboration between Edie Brogan and Hillary Barlow.

We specialize in everything from ground-work to colt-starting to rehabbing problem horses, both on the ground and under saddle. Training/lessons happens at your barn, with your horse(s). Edie has over 55 years of horsemanship experience, of which almost 30 was spent as a mounted police officer and trainer in urban Madison. She is an avid student of "natural" horsemanship methods (using horse-psych

ology and resistance-free training). Edie is also a dynamic, passionate teacher of humans, with over 30 years of teaching experience. Edie’s long-time student Hillary Barlow joined the partnership in 2013. She and Edie have recently followed their respective lifetime dream(s) and moved across the country to the South San Juan Mountains in Colorado - where they now live less than ten minutes apart! Hillary brings many talents: years of solid (she is gifted!) horsemanship knowledge and experience, Masterson Method bodywork, and her youthful athleticism and enthusiasm. We would both love to meet you and your horses, or teach you with ours what wonderful benefits only they as a species are able give to humans. Come join the very addicting journey that is horsemanship!

16/07/2025
I watched reruns whenever I could as a kid! Fueled my horse-obsession from a very young age. 🤍
14/07/2025

I watched reruns whenever I could as a kid! Fueled my horse-obsession from a very young age. 🤍

12/07/2025

Romeo today - first time with the heavy western saddle (with back-cinch). Such a rockstar c**t‼️❤️

I hope someone helps me crawl up there when I’m her age!? That said, I met a new, local friend last week (a Vietnam vet....
12/07/2025

I hope someone helps me crawl up there when I’m her age!? That said, I met a new, local friend last week (a Vietnam vet. with no legs) that rides his Arabian. 💪🏼❤️

You can really see how close the Morgan and Arabian breeds are in this photo - gorgeous horse! Jan, it reminds me a bit of Foxy. 💔

97-Year-Old Woman Fulfills Her Bucket-List Wish to Ride Again

Meet Janet Fauks, a spirited 97-year-old grandmother from Oklahoma City who just proved that dreams have no expiration date. ❤️

This incredible woman had one wish on her bucket list: to ride a horse again. And last weekend, with the help of Cottonwood Creek Ranch, that dream became a reality.

Janet, who uses a walker, bravely made her way to Stretch, a gentle Morgan horse waiting patiently for her in the parade ring. With the support of the loving staff and her family, she was helped into the saddle — and just like that, she was back where she belonged.

She didn’t just sit tall in the saddle — she took the reins with confidence and even trotted! Her family watched with pride (and plenty of tears) as Janet beamed with joy.

📸 After a few laps around the arena, Janet posed for photos with Stretch and her loved ones, capturing a moment none of them will ever forget.

Let this be your reminder: no matter your age, your dreams are always worth chasing. 🌟

Also, some means of identifying horse-owners, if they somehow end up loose. Our horses are always naked and I normally u...
10/07/2025

Also, some means of identifying horse-owners, if they somehow end up loose. Our horses are always naked and I normally use rope-halters when handling, but in an emergency situation, I’d attach these to web-halters (photo in comments). Or at least a phone number written on the halter with a Sharpie.

With All the wild flash flodding this past week (first Texas Hill Country now Riudoso NM, I thought I make this emergency checklist. It's a good reminder of always be ready. Soon it will also be fire season. Pass this a long we have printable copies to download too if anyone is interested.

Camp~Graze~Be Emergency Prepared!

10/07/2025

Fleet of Angels helps provide critical aid during the Texas flooding, including hay, supplies, vet care and transportation

09/07/2025

HORSETROVERT- a person that prefers spending time with horses over humans👩🏻🐴🐎

09/07/2025

This c**t is coming along SO well! He will be ready to back next spring and ride off into the sunset!

Romeo is a well-bred 2YO Friesian and even better - he has a FABULOUS mind! It will be fun to get him out on the mountain trails next year for light riding. He would have made a great police horse, for sure‼️🖤

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Horses by Heart is a Natural Horsemanship collaboration between Edie Brogan and Hillary Fredrickson. We specialize in everything from ground-work to c**t-starting to rehabbing problem horses, both on the ground and under saddle. Training/lessons happens at Hope Hill Farm, or at your barn, with your horse(s). Hillary also offers Masterson-Method body-work for horses. Edie lives at Hope Hill Farm, which is located just east of Madison, WI. Edie has over 50 years of horsemanship experience, of which almost 30 was spent as a mounted police officer and trainer in urban Madison. She is an avid student of "natural" horsemanship methods (using horse-psychology and resistance-free training). Edie is also a dynamic, passionate teacher of humans, with over 30 years of teaching experience. Recently, Edie’s long-time student Hillary Fredrickson joined the partnership and brings many talents: years of solid (she is gifted!) horsemanship knowledge and experience, Masterson Method bodywork, and her youthful athleticism and enthusiasm. We would both love to meet you and your horses, or teach you with ours what wonderful benefits only they as a species are able give to humans. Come join the very addicting journey that is horsemanship!