Love the Sport
Love the Horse More
Equestrian performance rooted in a holistic approach to building horse and rider capacity.
Holistic Horse Management
Nervous System Regulation
Biomechanics Based Communication
Ethical Behavior Education
Partnership with Purpose
Riding is one stone at the top of the equestrian skill pyramid.
Without strengthening the base layers, you risk your safety and the long-term health of your horse.
Even small gaps in the foundation hold you back, creating performance limits and ongoing frustration.
Hideaway uses the full pyramid of holistic horsemanship so riders at every level feel good about their role in developing confident, healthy, and reliable horses.
We have a nerd-level obsession
with helping horses and horse people.
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Kate Roosa
OWNER, MANAGER, COACH & TRAINER, Kate’s work is grounded in neuroscience and informed by her background in psychology and behavioral health. Integrating this with an understanding of how a rider’s body and movement impact the horse, she has developed a holistic approach that deepens traditional riding instruction by focusing on awareness and control of the rider’s mental and physical presence as the foundation for influencing the horse. Drawing from natural horsemanship and classical dressage principles, Kate guides students toward more effective, ethical partnerships with horses.
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Savannah Szumilas
EQUINE MANAGEMENT, TRAINER & COACH Savannah has a background in horse management for international competitors and has herself schooled horses from their first rides up through the levels for hunters, jumpers and eventing. She has specialized in the rehabilitation and retraining of thoroughbred race horses for young eventers. Now a certified equine bodywork practitioner of Lazaris Nerve Release, Savannah practices and teaches holistic sport horse development using postural rehabilitation, integrative health management and nervous system regulation.
1. Introduce Yourself
2. Pick Your Program
Lessons & Camps
Equestrian Co-op
Rehab Training
Co-op Boarding
3. Book Sessions
Online Booking and Rescheduling
Flexible or Recurring Appointments
Subscriptions, Packages or Drop-ins
Semi-private Lessons or Private Training
Riders who want excellence in horse sports to embody their love of the horse often find themselves stalled and conflicted in training systems that over-prioritize performance.
Real success doesn’t compromise on your horse’s well-being or your own, but it isn’t easy to find mentors that understand the nuance of how to support both.
With expertise in holistic equine performance as well as rider mindset and body mechanics, we help both you and your horse find your full potential, together.
Whether this is your first experience with horses or you are looking for a way to take your horsemanship to the next level, at Hideaway you’ll expand your capacity in every aspect, from wellness and nervous system regulation to communication, behavior and performance
When you want fully integrated equine education you can trust, introduce yourself and pick the program that will keep you from getting stuck in discouraging or dangerous patterns.
"Riding a horse is not a gentle hobby, to be picked up and laid down like a game of solitaire. It is a grand passion. It seizes a person whole and once it has done so, he will have to accept that his life will be radically changed"
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Pick up the passion and discover the magic of becoming fully present with a horse that is becoming wholly sound.
Try it Out!
A Holistic Horsemanship “Half-Halt”
The “half-halt” is a moment of physical and mental rebalancing in the horse.
In essence, it reflects the entire system of holistic horsemanship: performance, practice, communication, awareness, and function, all happening in real time.
You can use the same principles as a quick mental reset right now.
Take a moment to answer these five questions.
They can be applied to yourself, your horse or your child to understand the present, reflect on the past, or plan for the future.
Why are you here?
Visualize the experience you hope to have.
What are you doing?
Picture the skills and habits you practice.
Where are you stuck?
Look for the main barrier or obstacle.
How are you feeling?
Notice your emotions, thoughts patterns and body sensations.
Do you have what you need?
Identify what supports you in mind, body and spirit.
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