It's Time To Saddle Up For Success!

Join your trainer Brandy, in a comprehensive online program, where you'll discover the joy of riding with skill and safety.  

 

Choose the Course That's Right For You

It's Time To Saddle Up For Success!

Discover Complete Horsemanship for the Novice Horse Enthusiast and Riders for Safe Experiences with Equine.

Are you just entering into the equine world? Or you haven't had any "formal" education about horses? If you are new to the horse world and don't know where to start this is a perfect place to build a solid equine foundation. Horsemanship with Brandy teaches you how to get it right from the ground up. Become a knowledgeable and confident equine owner and rider at an affordable rate. 

Are you ready to love your horse safely?

Are you ready to fill in the gaps in your knowledge to create a safer environment for your horse? 

Are you ready to have a better relationship with your horse?

Choose the Course That's Right For You

How can I do an online course without a horse? 

These courses are geared toward beginners. Whether you are just getting ready to purchase a horse of your own, taking lessons, beginning mounted archery, or planning a guided ride these programs are FOR YOU!

There is so much learning that needs to happen for the horse and the future rider to be successful, before you ever swing a leg over. 

 

Horse Knowledge One - No Horse Required

Mounted Archery Ground One - No Horse Required

Trail Riding Basics - Guided Ride or Rental Horse 

Horse Knowledge One

Build your horse knowledge. This would be an excellent course for someone just getting started with horses, whether you're an adult or youth. Learn proper grooming, teeth, hoof care, how to feed, differences in bits, anatomy, leading, measuring height, trailering, and markings.

Horse Knowledge One is geared toward both the success of the person and the horse. In this class you'll learn everything from: 

  • Equine History
  • Anatomy & Health
  • Feed & Nutritional Needs 
  • Equipment: Tack and Grooming 
  • Ground Safety 
  • Hoof Care
Fill in the Gaps in your Horse Knowledge

Mounted Archery Ground One

Shooting from the ground is fundamental for your success in mounted archery. This beginner program will give you a strong foundation to build your mounted archery skills. 

You cannot do mounted archery until you understand ground mounted archery. It is very different from traditional archery. That's why this class does not require a horse. 

You'll everything from...

  • Archery Equipment 
  • How to String 
  • Quicker Draw 
  • Increasing Accuracy 
  • Practice Drills
  • Proper Thumb Release 
Get Started in Mounted Archery

Trail Riding Basics

Learn the basics of trail riding. Discover the right way to navigate trails with confidence, handle your horse with expertise, and ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all riders. Get ready for a fun and safe journey.

Trail basics is for people that are planning to go on a guided ride at a. facility. This is for anyone who wants to have a base knowledge of trail riding and the cowboy code. If you weren't raised around horses these are the basics you'll need to know before you start working with horses.

  • Before Your Ride 
  • Basics Commands While Riding
  • Knowledge About Horses 
  • Emergency Situations 
  • Mounting & Dismounting Properly
Yeehaw! Learn Trail Riding Basics

Meet Your Instructor

Meet Brandy Von Holten, the instructor for Horsemanship with Brandy. She is co-owner of Missouri's Best Ranch for 2024, Von Holten Ranch. This is a trail riding facility located on a century old homestead.

Horsemanship with Brandy was created so she could share her valuable knowledge and skills learned through a lifetime of working with horses and gained through the ownership of her trail riding facility.  

With a master's degree in teaching, Brandy understands different styles of learning.

These courses are designed to not just tell you about about horses but SHOW YOU real ranch life! 

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Complete Horsemanship for the Novice Horse Enthusiast and Rider

 

 

 Are you ready to love your horse safely?

  

Are you ready to fill in the gaps in your knowledge to create a safer environment for your horse?

 

Are you ready to have a better relationship with your horse?

 

Click Here to Get Started

Check Out Brandy Von Holten in Action

Von Holten Ranch was featured on Best of America by Horseback, the longest running show on RFD TV. This episode highlights mounted archery, among other activities we do on the ranch.  

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