Kindred Spirit Equine offers integrated services: training, bodywork, saddle, bit and bridle fitting
22/06/2025
I just finished an intense week with one of my BESTIES assisting at her Mustang Gentling course at in Kiowa, CO. The 11 students did incredibly well learning the hows and whys of the Reach Out To Horses approach to gentling, all while steadily bringing their mustangs forward and helping support them in their transition to domestication. It’s not easy to teach humans and gentle mustangs at the same time, but Anna somehow does it without compromising the voice of the horse. These Mustangs experience their first touches, halters, grooming, leading, bathing, farrier preparation, and more, while being acknowledged, listened to, and truly seen. There’s no “one way fits all”. There’s no roping and choking. There’s no laying them down. There’s no aggression or violence. Instead, these Mustangs experience connection, empathy, kindness, and understanding as they learn the building blocks of life in our human world. Some of the Mustangs are available for adoption, so if you’d like to welcome a (formerly) Wild Horse into your family, contact For the Love of Aria!
29/05/2025
When your own pony gets bodywork from an awesome human 💕 That upper lip, am I right???
24/05/2025
This kid right here. A beautiful working ranch horse with fear issues to be conquered. He’s landed in the softest of soft spots and will be loved, and this makes my heart sing. No horse should fear humans or our actions- let’s do better. Aggression, control, dominance, and fear are abusive and outdated. Let’s be aware, communicate, have empathy, connect, and be compassionate, and we can live beautiful, fulfilling lives together. Horses will always try their hardest until they can’t, so let’s step up and be better humans for them as we work together 💚🐴💚
23/05/2025
When your work and collaborations take you to beautiful places to help horses 💕 Thank you
19/05/2025
When you’re in the neighborhood for a saddle fitting, you must visit your favorite Boopable nose!
15/05/2025
Both of these bits are correction bits. They are very common in Western disciplines and often referred to as “my horse’s favorite bit”. Many trainers say that every horse they ride in a correction bit “loves it”, and that’s it’s a must have in the toolbox. It’s also used a lot to transition from a snaffle bit to a curb bit with young horses. Question: do you know how these bits work and why horses might “love” them?
25/03/2025
Hello friends and followers! I will be navigating away from my social media accounts over the next few weeks, so please DM me if you’d like contact information, or feel free to visit my website (I will be revamping and adding a blog for educational content). 🥰🐴🥰
14/03/2025
I’ve been working with CL and one of her committed volunteers recently. In the last couple of weeks, we honed in on farrier prep so that this could happen today! She was perfect 🤩
Farrier prep is so incredibly important to our horses and something that is often glazed over. However, it’s a skill that needs to be trained, and there are many considerations to keep in mind for each individual horse. Here are just a few, to get you thinking:
Do they feel safe enough in their environment to give you one of their flight mechanisms?
Do they trust you?
Are they physically capable of picking up all 4 feet?
Are they physically capable of doing farrier positions?
What associations do they have with picking up feet, farrier positions, farrier tools, and farriers?
Are they able to balance on 3 legs? Picking up feet takes balance and coordination and many horses are not able to hold a hoof up for long periods of time.
What else do you think about regarding hoof cleaning or farrier appointments?
13/03/2025
Join the Holistic Horse Collective! 🥰
𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒆𝒙𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒍𝒚 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑯𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝑯𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆?
It’s a question I receive often since our launch at the New Year. The HHC isn’t just one person or one approach—it’s a collective of guardians and experienced practitioners from around the world, offering support, guidance, and education on all aspects of horse wellness. We bring together expertise in bodywork, nutrition, training, herbs, energy work, and more to empower horse guardians with knowledge and options for holistic care.
One way we do this is through our monthly calls, where you get direct access to experts on various topics. This month, we’re diving into:
✨Vaccines & Over-Vaccination with Dr. Lisa Jacobson—What does science really say about immunity, and how can we make informed choices for our horses?
✨Crystals for Horses with Tracey Duncan—How can crystals be used as energetic support in your horse’s wellness routine?
✨Myofascial Lines and Balance Through Movement Method with Celeste Lazaris. How Pillar work supports the whole body.
Are you seeking a deeper connection with your horse, rooted in trust and well-being, and wish to replace uncertainty with confidence in their care? If so, the Holistic Horse Collective is here to support your journey. Join us to gain confidence in advocating for your horse and making informed, independent decisions within a supportive community that prioritizes your horse’s needs. 💕.
Give it a try! Enter 1MONTHFREEHHC at checkout for a free trial!
12/03/2025
Always love the days I get to hang out with my buddy Malone . The offside halter is his favorite and today he began SHOVING his nose in for haltering 🥰 We also worked on leading, picking up feet, grooming and expanding his comfort zone. He’s so smart and sweet and is looking for someone to love him and help him live his best life 💕
09/03/2025
Hello friends and followers! I’m curious what you see in this video? I’d love to hear your thoughts on body language, gait, bit and rider hand interaction, and anything else you see of note! Thank you ☺️
06/03/2025
I love sharing education and knowledge that can improve the lives of horses and our horse-human relationships. I was thrilled to teach this awesome group of volunteers about the subtle nuances of equine body language and behavior. We had a really fun day 💕
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About me
My life with horses began in 1988 when I attended a week long summer camp at Midgeland Riding School in England. After that week, I knew that horses were going to be an integral part of my life, and so, I began weekly riding lessons and volunteered as a ‘stable girl’ on the weekends and during every school holiday! I wanted to know everything I possibly could about horses and their care and management, and so have devoted my life since then to being a student of the horse.
In 1992 my life was forever changed when my Mum adopted a 6 month old, Egyptian Arabian foal, aptly named King Torch. He and I grew up together, taught and learned from each other, and became the Kindred Spirits we are today. Torch has just turned 28 years old, is happily retired at my house with his best friend Danny, and still teaches me new things on a daily basis. In my pursuit to be the best human I can be for both of my horses, I’ve learned more than I would have ever anticipated.
In 2002, after my undergraduate schooling, I began teaching riding and found that the focus of my lessons always came back to proper rider posture and alignment. As a dancer, I know how important posture and alignment are to balance, and this isn’t any different on horse back. In fact, it’s more important. For two dynamic beings to move together harmoniously, balance is a key factor. If a rider is not properly aligned and balanced in the saddle, she cannot have a pliable seat. Without a pliable seat, there is no harmony between horse and rider.
As I taught more and more students of different ages and abilities over the years, I realized that I couldn’t be the best instructor for my students without addressing saddle fit (to rider and horses), and equine movement at a minimum. If a saddle doesn’t fit the rider and/or horse, the duo cannot achieve optimal movement and one or both can actually suffer significant injury. Additionally, if our horses’ bodies are holding onto patterns of tension, whether that be from conformation, injury, poor saddle fit, poor riding, poor hoof care, so on and so forth, they cannot move in a comfortable and functional manner.
I do what I do today because of the overlap in all these areas; it’s all connected. To move harmoniously, our horses must be in optimal physical, mental, and emotional shape, saddles must fit both horse and rider, and both horse and rider must be able to carry themselves in proper, pliable, posture and alignment.
I look forward to working with you and your horse!
