Kirstie Dobbs, Ph.D.

07/20/2025

I’ve been working with my young horse Nelson for two years. Working with young horses is a beautiful journey, but requires patience and resiliency. Today, we showed both, and were rewarded with a win in the classic. ❤️

07/18/2025

Are you or your equestrian teen anxious about showing this weekend?

Schedule a FREE life coaching session with me to help you or your teen ride with confidence this weekend !

DM me directly for availability!

06/30/2025

Love this!!

Young equestrian Kendall Deeney from Fairport, NY, took a stance to change the sport for junior members across the nation when she got wind of a horse show rule that she didn’t think was fair. Deeney found out that her pony, Gayfields Encanto, was not eligible to have an adult school him and blue/...

06/14/2025

Do ever feel confused and overwhelmed? You are so confused, that you feel stuck or “frozen” in your decision-making?

That’s likely fear in disguise keeping you trapped! If you are in this space, ask yourself, “what am I afraid of?” This reflection will help you gain clarity to help you Stride Forward.

How did this reflection prompt help you? Let me know in the comments!

06/06/2025

BY ANNA JONES Neurodivergent is a word that we hear often, but it can be hard to understand what that practically means when it comes to communication. It’s a non-medical term that describes, simply put, someone whose brain processes information differently, such as in autism, ADHD, dyslexia, etc....

05/26/2025

A smooth canter transition comes from practice and the right cues.

Try these steps and let me know how your transitions improve! 💨

05/23/2025

Fear of jumping is normal, but it doesn’t have to hold you back. 🐎

These 3 tips helped me overcome my nerves.

Let me know if you've faced similar fears!

05/22/2025

Jumping can be scary, but with these tips, you’ll feel like a pro in no time! 🏇

What's your biggest challenge with jumping?

Let’s talk below!

05/21/2025

One mistake doesn’t define your ride. 🧘‍♀️

Try this 5-second trick next time you feel a slip-up coming, reset and ride on!

Drop a ⏳ if you, re ready to stop overthinking and start riding confidently.

05/20/2025

A proper warm-up sets the tone for your ride. 🏇

Don't rush it; your horse and body both need to be ready.

What’s your pre-ride routine?

Let's share in the comments!

05/19/2025

Want to make your canter more balanced and smooth?

Try these three exercises! 💡

Let me know how your horse responds, and if you need help with any, drop a comment below!

05/16/2025

Your posture directly affects your horse’s performance! 🚨

Check out these quick tips to fix common mistakes and improve your ride.

What’s the hardest part of your posture to maintain? Let’s chat below!