Books
The Horse Lover’s Guide
The Horse Lover’s Guide, a practical and reflective book written for riders who want more than techniques and checklists. The book explores horsemanship through the lenses of emotional fitness, learning theory, biomechanics, and ethical leadership—helping readers understand not just what to do with their horses, but why it works.
Drawing from decades of experience, real horses, and real mistakes, The Horse Lover’s Guide invites readers to think more deeply about pressure, communication, confidence, and responsibility. It is especially resonant with riders who value willingness over control and who want their horsemanship to feel good for both horse and human.
The book is available on Amazon and serves as both a stand-alone resource and a companion to Kristi’s teaching and mentorship programs.
How to Develop Emotional Fitness in Horses
As the co-author of How To Develop Emotional Fitness in Horses, written with internationally recognized horse–human development specialist Linda Parelli, Kristi helps riders understand the mental, emotional, and physical components of true partnership. Her programs emphasize compassion, nuance, and the ability to read a horse’s feedback accurately—skills that become increasingly rare in a world focused on technique over relationship.