Welcome to "The Heart of the Horseman"

This blog is going to serve as the home for a club in Northern Virginia/Central Maryland called "The Heart of the Horseman".

This club seeks to explore the relationship between the rider and the horse. We cover a wide variety of topics, selected by the membership, on horses and horsemanship.

I am the leader of the group, a horse trainer. Learn more about me at www.runningbloodfarm.com. Briefly though, I have studied French classical dressage, sidesaddle, trick training, as well as natural horsemanship. The book club Read, Ride, Reflect focuses on the theory and physical development of the horse and rider, while this group focuses on the emotional and relationship aspects of riding. Join one or the other, or both!

We are a friendly group and we always have a good time. This blog will announce meetings and give followup and be a place to put ideas and have fun.