For more than two decades, horses have been my greatest teachers. They have shown me my habits, my reactions—and invited me to choose a better way. In seeking the best ways to build trust and connection with them, I've learned how to build deeper trust with people. Even though we're two different species, we share the same deep needs: peace, safety, balance, connection, and a sense of belonging. Horses reflect our energy and emotions with incredible honesty. They show us where we're aligned—and where we're not—without judgment, only presence. People often regard me as an expert in horse training, but I feel my true mastery lies in learning from them. Training success is simply a byproduct of the understanding, trust, and respect I cultivate with each horse. As a horse enthusiast, lifelong learner, trauma survivor, adventurer, life coach, and eternal optimist, I feel compelled to share the wisdom that horses have gifted me—so that you, too, can live more authentically, more connected, and more human.