Kyle Van Splinter

I am passionate about bringing horses and their humans closer together and helping both understand each other for a better relationship in everyday activities; groundwork, riding, and liberty. By doing so, everything gets better and more fulfilling for both horse and human. Students learn the mindset and skills to solve any issues that they may be experiencing with their horse The focus is mutual trust and communication via understanding the horse’s neurology, psychology, emotions, and nature….. as well as improving clarity and consistency on-the-ground and while riding. With regard to riding, my mindset is toward helping my students fully understanding how the horse moves (and thinks) as well as helping them get their body in sync with the horse using the lightest communication possible … which then establishes true connection. Horse training methodologies include Natural Horsemanship, Positive Reinforcement training, and Relationship-Based Horsemanship.

Certifications: For the past 10+ years, I have worked with and trained 100's of horses and humans to help them improve their partnerships. I have been around and riding horses for over 30 years.

Education: BS-Business Economics, MS-Elementary Education & PK-12 Special Education

Geographic Area Serviced: Travel to Farms to work with horses/humans in North Central Florida as well as teach at my farm in Alachua, FL

Area of Expertise: RELATIONSHIP-building, creative, and active GROUNDWORK; RIDING in sync with the horse; LIBERTY training to develop communication clarity in the human's body/face language, emotional energy, and presentness for the horse to better understand and trust that human

Types of Horses: ALL