The Remote Horse Coach
Virtual Horse Behavior Coaching Online Horsemanship Help Worldwide
Helping Horses… One Human at a Time
Horse help and instruction for equine enthusiasts committed to growth, connection, and long-term change — wherever you are in the world.
Learning the Equine Language
You've tried trainers. You've read books. You've watched clinics. Your horse is still struggling — or so are you. The missing piece isn't more technique. It's understanding what your horse is communicating.
What if you could eliminate frustration, stop being overwhelmed, discard aggressive or critical horse training methods and replace the interaction with rational and considerate discernment?
Testimonials from Virtual Students
“Transformative Training with Samantha Harvey: a five-star experience… The results of her training are immediately noticeable, with horses showing marked improvement in their behavior and interaction with humans.”
“Another great moment with my submissive, formerly herd-bound horse, Sunny… When I looked at Sunny from a distance and did my whistle, she walked away from her buddies and came up to me. This all started with your trust-building technique. We’ve had a really great summer of trail riding… thanks to you and your method.”
Patient observation — the foundation of everything that follows
Do any of these sound familiar?
Your horse is always communicating.
It is often a lack of human understanding
Without a common language, the horse and human become distrustful of one another.
- My horse is difficult to catch ...
- The more I try to not cause my horse concern, the worse he reacts ...
- When we are in an unfamiliar location, my horse becomes a nightmare ...
- My horse always is tense ...
- I constantly anticipate and worry about what my horse will do next ...
- My horse is completely herd bound ...
- I thought my young horse's training was going well, and now he avoids all interaction ...
- I still have issues loading my horse into the trailer ... despite "trailer training."
- My horse is pushy, and if I try to set boundaries or use the strong communication I was taught, he acts aggressive ...
“ The horse’s mental and emotional state is reflected in his behavior. ”
Alternative Horsemanship™ the Remote Horse Coach
“The first video of the Mindful Horsemanship Significance Series is rich in information. I’m glad I get to review it and will listen next time I take notes.”
“Thank you for this mindfulness webinar. I’m new to horse ownership, and your guidance helps me stay clear and intentional. I’ll rewatch and take notes so I can start fresh each time.”
Samantha Harvey, founder of Alternative Horsemanship™ , had been traveling worldwide to help horses for decades. She realized despite her in-person efforts, students needed access to ongoing instruction. Starting in 2014, she expanded her teaching to online consulting. From there, her efforts have evolved to current day remote and online services including: virtual horsemanship coaching, via a blog with 1,700 horse help articles, the free Alternative Horsemanship™ FB online coaching group, The Remote Horse Coach Video Catalog, Telephone Consults, Video Instruction, and a Mentorship program.
Real horses · Real change
Understanding what your horse needs
to build trust — and try.
Hjalmar was pulled from an auction by a rescue group and brought to Sam for help with his deep unwillingness to be around humans — including constantly bolting to avoid any interaction with people.
"He didn't need more pressure or a new technique. He needed someone willing to listen to what he was already saying."
— Samantha Harvey · Alternative Horsemanship™
From the client's perspective
“Samantha cares so much about each horse and each person. Her depth and breadth of knowledge are stunning. She communicates with a clarity that breaks complex issues into understandable parts.”
"Sam has been amazing at helping me unpack a very long standing issue with my OTTB and trailering fear/anxiety. Not surprisingly we started away from the trailer working on some basic fundamentals with leading and learning how to redirect and "drain" the anxiety. The results have been excellent--I wasnt looking for a quick fix or a way to "apply more pressure," I wanted to really help my horse become more OK with trailering... as well as other anxiety producing events we encounter. Sam delivered and we have a better understanding now and are continuing to work on these things and improve!"
Alternative Horsemanship™ · The Remote Horse Coach
A mindful path to
understanding your horse
Through a refined and patient approach, Alternative Horsemanship™ teaches you how to recognize, understand, and interpret what your horse is communicating — so you can offer clear, relevant responses in real time. Whether you need a one-time behavior analysis, ongoing virtual coaching, or a long-term mentorship, the work begins with listening rather than fixing.
Every learning format here — from a single consult to a year of mentorship — starts from the same place: your horse as a guide.
Not sure where to start?
A consult · or the Video Catalog
FREE DOWNLOAD 9 Questions Every Horse Owner Should Be Asking
Insight into understanding what your horse is communicating.
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