Veronika Rides a Rollback

Veronika successfully signaled Renn for a rollback, using her eyes and head position only.

Perfect balance on a circle

Veronika and Renn: The Relationship Grows

Veronika sandwiched between her buddies Jenny and Renn

Veronika is confident about raising Renn's front hooves and cleaning out the mud. This naturally follows beginning relationship training, and learning how to be a good leader for Renn.

Grooming with Cowboy Magic and alfalfa hay

Veronika moving an 1100# horse with 3 tiny fingers...

Developing a Horsewoman, Lesson 3

Veronika checked Renn's feet and legs by herself this week, after touching him all over and telling him how much she loves him. You'll see how well this works by the rest of the lesson. She is creating willing responsiveness in an 1,100# horse.

Come with me, and follow the rail.

Developing a deep seat bareback; we could see and Veronika could feel how this changed the contour of Renn's back.Veronika and Renn follow the rail, both in perfect balance; she's learning to ride on a loose rein, trusting her horse to follow her thoughts and eyes. For safety, her teacher has attached a long line to the halter.

Veronika, also an art student, displays her work at the OKC Museum of Art.

Veronika and Renn, art by Veronika

First Ride

A confident Veronika sits on Jenny

Connect with your horse on his back

Learning Horse Care

First Contact

When Veronica first came to Spirit Horse Ranch, the horses and donkey loved her. Her delight is apparent in her face. As time went on, an occasional visit became weekly lessons to develop her as a horse-woman.