...My work speaks to the foundation and refinement of skills that allows ANY horse, regardless of discipline, to be a more willing and prepared partner.   L. Hoover

Linda Hoover

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     The Art of Horsemanship is a personal journey to discover the grace, harmony and partnership that can exist between horse and rider. 

A successful partnership begins with a solid foundation.  The elements of this foundation include creating a calmness within the horse in which learning can take place, teaching the horse how to learn and exposing him to life experiences in a way that gives him confidence in himself and the rider.  Through attention to this area, the horse is positioned to succeed in whatever career he is directed towards.

In my thirty-one years as a professional trainer, my work with a multitude of breeds and disciplines has allowed me to utilize these elements to improve the partnerships of my clients with their horses.  I have trained and shown horses who were working in or headed towards the disciplines of dressage, hunter/jumper, eventing, carriage driving, racing, foxhunting and specialized breed shows (i.e. Quarter Horse, Arabian, Morgan, cutting, etc.). 

For the past the twenty-eight years, I have owned my own training business.  During this time, I have always remained committed to the advancement of my skills.  Since 1991, I have worked with a number of the "Masters" of the art of horsemanship.  I regularly avail myself to the teachings of Tom Curtin, Buck Brannaman and Peter Campbell to name a few.

My experience in the area of physical problems encountered by equine athletes and the role training plays in the rehabilitation allows me to enhance and maintain their optimal physical and mental performance.  I understand and utilize many of the modalities in the field of integrative medicine, i.e. chiropractic manipulation, body work, acupuncture, homeopathy, etc., in addition to conventional veterinary medicine. 

In my work, I have always welcomed owners and riders who are interested in understanding their stewardship to the horse.  I recognized early on the importance of effective teaching and communicating with others as the way to build successful partnerships.