The Comfort Zone Model was developed by human psychologists and has a powerful application when working with horses.

What characteristics does this responsible rider display?

My two warmblood mares require different aspects of leadership from me. FT is a confident mare and is always challenging my knowledge of her intelligence and ability to “place” my body where she wants it! Cally, my other mare, challenges my basic leadership skills of handling an extremely charged prey instinct within her.

Hi, I have been a student of Kirsten’s for three years now and my husband and I have made tremendous progress with our young Tennessee Walking horses. We plan to post photos and video of our horses and tell our story soon.

….”I love learning new things, particularly when it comes to horses. I was raised on horseback by a Hungarian Calvary officer who encouraged me to explore…