Do You Want To create a trusting bond with Your Horse?

True horsemanship is a lifelong journey—one that invites continuous growth, challenges old assumptions, and reveals inner strengths you didn’t know you had. Along the way, it offers unexpected joy, deeper connection, and a profound sense of partnership.
Christy Jemail, Horse Trainer, is here to guide, support, and encourage both you and your horse every step of the way.

Christy Jemail is a horse trainer located in Colorado

I’ve been honored to guide people from all skill levels and disciplines to a deeper understanding of their horses behavior.

I am excited to share all I have learned to help you increase confidence, build trust, and develop a willing, soft, and happy horse. By learning to understand your horse’s natural responses and temperament, developing your own skills and awareness, and building clear communication, you can develop a loving, mutually respectful relationship with your horse, one in which he or she looks to you as a trusted leader and partner.

Meet Christy Jemail

Creating a connection with your horse through softness in your mind, heart, and your body is the basis to a horse & rider relationship

Great trainers made me the trainer I am today

“Since the early 90’s I have been captivated by and studied the teachings of many gifted
horsemanship teachers who have deeply inspired me and have had a profound influence on
who I am today. Tom & Bill Dorrance, Ray Hunt, Buck Brannaman, Bryan Neubert, Joe Wolter,
Mark Rashid and Karen Rohlf teachings have not only deepened my understanding of the horse,
but have made me a much better person and parent. I am inspired by the opportunity to help
people grow toward achieving equinimity with their horses ”

Horse Training Tips
Some of my students most common questions

From my Blog “It’s All About The Horse”

Through groundwork, your horse learns to respond to light cues, whether it’s moving forward, stopping, backing up, or yielding the hindquarters and shoulders. This responsiveness translates directly to better control when riding.

Listening to your horse is about reading their body language, behavior, and subtle cues. Here are different ways to “listen” to your horse: Observe their body language, movement, change in behavior, vocal cues, breathing and heart rate.

Riding with heavy hands means using excessive rein pressure, often pulling too hard or being too rigid with your hands while riding. This can cause discomfort, confusion, or even pain for the horse. Riding with heavy legs means applying too much or constant pressure with your legs, which can cause confusion, dullness, or irritation for the horse. Instead of using light, intentional leg aids, the rider grips or squeezes excessively, making it harder for the horse to respond correctly.

A horse that is crowding means they are invading your personal space, often by stepping too close, leaning into you, or pushing with their body. This can be a sign of a lack of respect, insecurity, or poor ground manners.

Slow recovery time in a horse refers to a longer-than-normal period for the horse’s heart rate, respiration, and overall condition to return to baseline after exercise. This can indicate poor fitness, stress, dehydration, or an underlying health issue.

A horse that weaves performs a repetitive side-to-side movement, shifting their weight between their front legs while often swinging their head and neck. This is considered a stable vice or stereotypic behavior, often caused by boredom, stress, or confinement.

Being a confident rider isn’t just about skill—it’s about mindset, control, and the ability to handle different situations without fear or tension. Here are some signs that you are a confident rider: You stay relaxed and focused. You ride with purpose and clarity. You trust your abilities and your horse.

Ponying a horse—leading one horse while riding another—has many benefits for training, conditioning, and safety. Being ponied by a more experienced horse can help increase your horses confidence, and of course, it’s good exercise.

Christy Jemail is a horse trainer in Colorado and creator of the Ultimate HoofPick

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“I am blessed to help people with their riding skills, as well as, help horses move through behavioral issues and gain skills allowing to become calm, and happy horses.”

I train horses and riders to work together to create strong communication while building a mutually respectful relationship.

Horses are my passion. Always has been. I am truly blessed to have been a trainer for the last 25 years helping horses and riders become more confident. My Blog “It’s All About The Horse” covers riding, training, equine wellness, and great products to enhance your horse experience.

Some of my favorite training books

A Journey to Softness by Mark Rashid
Think Harmony with Horses – Ray Hunt
True Horsemanship Through Feel – Bill Dorrance
Considering the Horse – Mark Rashid
Dressage Naturally – Karen Rohlf
Horses Never Lie: The Heart of Passive Leadership – Mark Rashid
Evidence-Based Horsemanship – Dr. Stephen Peters & Martin Black

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