About Breath and Bridle

Breath and Bridle is a collection of writing about horses — specifically, about how they move, how they feel, and how we can work with them in ways that support their long-term wellbeing.

The focus here is on observation, biomechanics, and nervous-system awareness. These aren't separate topics; they're deeply interconnected. How a horse carries their body affects how they feel. How they feel affects how they move. And how we handle them shapes all of it.

This work is grounded in evidence — not in the sense of demanding peer-reviewed citations for every observation, but in the sense of staying curious, staying humble, and being willing to update our understanding when new information emerges.

There's a lot of tradition in horsemanship, and much of it is valuable. But tradition alone isn't enough. We now have access to research on equine biomechanics, pain science, and stress physiology that can inform and refine what we do. Ignoring this knowledge doesn't serve the horses.

At the same time, science doesn't have all the answers. Working with horses requires intuition, feel, and the kind of knowledge that only comes from time spent in their presence. The goal is to integrate both — to be informed by research while remaining grounded in practice.

This is not a training program. There are no courses to buy, no certifications to earn, no promises of transformation. It's simply a place to think carefully about horses and how we work with them.

The writing here aims to be clear, honest, and useful. No hype, no jargon, no pressure. Just information that might help you see your horse a little more clearly.

Nothing here replaces veterinary care. If your horse is lame, call your vet. If you're dealing with a serious behavioral issue, consult a qualified professional. The observations shared here are meant to complement expert care, not substitute for it.

Good horsemanship includes knowing when to ask for help — and from whom.