Julie Carpenter
"HORSEMANSHIP FROM THE HEART"
"What brings softness
and understanding
between horse and
rider is clarity."
- Julie
Julie Carpenter’s experiences as a horse trainer, yoga instructor and life coach have served to make her uniquely qualified to offer riders from all walks of life a way to better their partnership with their horse. Julie offers one on one lessons, clinics and retreats, and is dedicated to helping her students and their horses.
When a horse's thought is more important than the rider's thought, resistance builds. When there is clarity in what a horse is being asked, a horse can learn to let go of a thought – to relax and submit willingly to a rider’s direction. When the horse is not resisting, muscles can relax and stretch, allowing the horse’s overall development and balance to occur naturally.
Julie has applied this philosophy to her approach to horsemanship. She has learned, not only is it important for a rider to communicate in a way that provides clarity and is not troubling to the horse, that riders also grow and benefit as they learn these principles.
All of these elements have led to Julie’s development of, and foundation for, Horsemanship from the Heart.
ABOUT
Having pursued her passion for horses for the last thirty years, Julie considers herself a student of the horse. She is committed to further defining and refining her skills as she continues to learn from the horses and her peers.
PHILOSOPHY
Julie has found that many horses that have been ridden for years often have underlying worries that can cause problems for their riders. Others have never been “started” and just need to be introduced to a human-horse relationship. These experiences, along with her own horsemanship abilities, have resulted in the development of Horsemanship from the Heart.
Both her horsemanship and Life Coaching clients benefit from her keen desire to help people. She connects with each student in an atmosphere of positive energy, inspiration, clarity, enthusiasm and love. Her goal is to assist clients in identifying and developing their own inner strengths to more fully enjoy life.
The cornerstone of Julie’s approach to horsemanship is clear and honest communication, with the intention of helping the horse to understand the rider’s request without causing worry in the horse. Julie breaks down each skill into its most simple part, offering encouragement and support to each student through the process of learning and improving these skills.
This is an ongoing process that builds trust, confidence, understanding and communication between rider and horse.
FOR THE HORSE
Julie makes sure the basics are firmly in place before asking more of a horse. In that way, the horse (and rider) develop confidence in successfully negotiating the little things before undertaking larger tasks or challenges.
FOR THE RIDER
Julie incorporates exercises designed to build confidence and develop relaxation in the rider in much the same way as she does the horse. While some may be reluctant to embrace yoga exercises in helping them to better horsemanship, Julie points out that it is not about how flexible you are. Flexibility may be one of the benefits attained, but her overall goal is to teach you how to identify, recognize and leverage your own inner strength that culminates in a successful partnership with your horse.
For additional information about Julie’s life coaching, please visit her website at www.awakenthetruth.com
"My friend suggested I check out Julie
and I started and unexpected journey
of the heart, mind
and spirit. My horses and I are in such
a great spot now.
I never would have found it without Julie."
- Leslie
- SERVICES
Private Lessons
Whether the owner chooses to observe, engage in discussion and question/answer while Julie works with the horse, or prefers to receive instruction during a private lesson or participate in a clinic, horses and owners undertake the learning process together. This creates a solid foundation and building of confidence as horse and rider progress.
Six Day Intensive Clinic
Participating in an "Intensive" clinic with your horse is a unique experience and a best of both worlds way for both you and your horse to progress forward in training and horsemanship! They are an intense, immersion experience, limited to five horses and riders, and a small number of auditors. Julie will work your horse for the first four days of the clinic. As she helps your horses to learn to let go of a thought and take on the ideas of what she's presenting to them, you'll see more relaxation, softness and responsiveness start to come through in your horse. The final two days of the intensive clinic, it'll be your turn to work with your horse while Julie coaches you through feeling and understanding the new things she's helped your horse with.
Yoga Horsemanship Retreat
The yogi principles of balance, alignment, stillness and being in the present moment all benefit rider and horse. These Retreats have proved popular and beneficial to Julie’s students, and are designed to welcome all skill levels.
Locations
Horsemanship from the Heart is offered at facilities in Fort Jones, Jackson, and Santa Cruz, California. Appleton Wisconsin and Seattle Washington. Appointments are available at your own location (travel fees may apply). Hosted clinics at other facilities are also offered. Please check the Schedule page for upcoming clinics.
"What makes Julie such a great trainer is her ability to train the person as well as the horse. I have never seen a trainer who
is as patient and kind
to both halves of
the equation."
- Nikki
Clinics
Ride in a group environment where Julie uses communicative and stress free methods working with each horse and rider. offered in 3 and 5 day clinics.
Horsemanship Trail Camp
Arena to Trail Camp in the beautiful Sierra Foothills. The camp works on ground work to saddle, and arena to trail, refining the art of communication between horse and rider. Build confidence on important basics in the arena that continues out on the trail. Contact Julie to get on the email list for flyers on this event.
Three Week In-Depth Study
The in-depth study is a 3 week, 5 day collaborative group clinic. After each 5 day clinic there is 5-6 weeks in between each group clinic to continue your at home practice and enrich your partnership between you and your horse. Learn how to create clarity between you and your horse every time you handle them. You will learn how to think in harmony with your horse. You will begin to understand how to help a horse let go of a thought, learn how to direct his thought, and understand when to block a thought. Also, deepening your understanding of equine fundamentals such as horse behavior, handling, groundwork, basic anatomy, saddle fit, bits, hoof care and body work.
Training for the Horse
From colt starting to horses with issues, training starts with creating and reinforcing a solid foundation and progresses towards performance.
SCHEDULE 2025
Check back regularly for new events and schedule changes
January 2025
10-12 Three Day Clinic, Orland, CA (contact Jessie Koenig 530-774-7244 jessiedvm@yahoo.com)
February 2025
21-23 Three Day Clinic, Orland, CA (contact Jessie Koenig 530-774-7244 jessiedvm@yahoo.com)
March 2025
15-19 Five Day Hybrid Clinic, Volcano, CA (contact Julie Carpenter 831-818-3129 juliecarpenter61@gmail.com)
April 2025
2-6 Five Day Clinic, Seattle, WA (contact Jennifer Duncan 425-922-6839 duncan66@msn.com
12-16 Five Day Intensive Clinic, Appleton, WI (contact Andi Schooler 530-570-5540 aschooler1@yahoo.com)
19-23 Five Day Clinic, Appleton, WI (contact Andi Schooler 530-570-5540 aschooler1@yahoo.com)
30-5/4 Five Day Hybrid Clinic, Oroville CA (contact Amy Friend 530-518-6416 amy@amyfriend.com)
May 2025
6-8 Three Day Clinic, Oroville CA (contact Amy Friend 530-618-6416 amy@amyfriend.com)
10-14 Five Day Hybrid Clinic, Oroville CA (contact Amy Friend 530-518-6416 amy@amyfriend.com)
June 2025
2-7 Six Day Intensive, Ft Jones, CA (contact Julie Carpenter 831-818-3129 juliecarpenter61@gmail.com)11-15 Five Day Clinic, Ft Jones, CA (contact Julie Carpenter 831-818-3129 juliecarpenter61@gmail.com)
21-25 Five Day Clinic, Ft Jones, CA (contact Amy Friend 530-618-6416 amy@amyfriend.com)
July 2025
1-6 Six Day Intensive, Ft Jones, CA (contact Julie Carpenter 831-818-3129 juliecarpenter61@gmail.com)10-14 Five Day Clinic, Fort Jones, CA (contact Julie Carpenter 831-818-3129 juliecarpenter61@gmail.com)
19-23 Five Day Hybrid Clinic, Fort Jones, CA (contact Julie Carpenter 831-818-3129 juliecarpenter61@gmail.com)
August 2025
1-6 Six Day Intensive, Sisters, OR (contact Tally Wren 707-599-9190 tallywren@gmail.com)
8-10 Individual lessons, Sisters, OR (contact Tally Wren 707-599-9190 tallywren@gmail.com)
20-24 Five Day Intensive, Petrolina, CA (contact Cindy McWhorter 707-599-5202 cindymcwhorter123@gmail.com)
27-31 Five Day Clinic, Petrolina, CA (contact Cindy McWhorter 707-599-5202 cindymcwhorter123@gmail.com)
September 2025
10-14 Five Day Hybrid Clinic, Fort Jones, CA (contact Julie Carpenter 831-818-3129 juliecarpenter61@gmail.com)
17-21 Five Day Clinic, Fort Jones, CA (contact Julie Carpenter 831-818-3129 juliecarpenter61@gmail.com)
October 2025
1-5 Five Day Clinic, Seattle, WA (contact Jennifer Duncan 425-922-6839 duncan66@msn.com)
11-15 Five Day Intensive Clinic, Appleton, WI (contact Andi Schooler 530-570-5540 aschooler1@yahoo.com)
18-22 Five Day Clinic, Appleton, WI (contact Andi Schooler 530-570-5540 aschooler1@yahoo.com )
November 2025
1-5 Five Day Hybrid Clinic, Volcano, CA (contact Julie Carpenter 831-818-3129 juliecarpenter61@gmail.com)
* For hosted clinics please contact Host for pricing at the contact info listed in the schedule
- All clinics begin at 8:00 am unless otherwise noted
- No dogs allowed
- To set up a horsemanship clinic, individual equine lessons or yoga sessions and retreats with Julie, contact her at (831)-818-3129 juliecarpenter61@gmail.com
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