Natural Horsemanship Classes
Become one with the herd
Peace Ranch offers a Natural Horsemanship curriculum, providing something for everyone—from beginners to advanced handlers.
Sign up now as class size is limited and offered on a first come first served basis. Class cost includes horses and equipment. Due to liability issues, we cannot accommodate outside horses at this time.
Payment
You can pay online via Paypal by clicking the buttons below. You will be directed to Paraklesis Inc.’s PayPal payment page. Enter the amount of payment. Please indicate which class you are paying for in the “add special instructions” message box. Then click ‘Donate.’ You can also send a check to: Peace Ranch, 2570 Hoosier Valley Rd., Traverse City, MI 49685. If you need to make other arrangements, please contact us.
Classes Offered
BASICS IN NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP
Level 1 | April 7- May 19, 2025
Instructor: Jackie Kaschel
Who: Anyone 16 or over
What: No horse experience necessary
When: April 7- May 19, 2025 (7 weeks), Monday evenings from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Where: Peace Ranch
Cost: $525, includes horses and equipment
Register: Advance registration is required. To register, please complete this form.
Basics In Natural Horsemanship is an entry-level class for older teens and adults interested in learning about equine communication and herd dynamics. Sometimes called “Horse Whispering,” this class explores art of conversation with horses using their language with a focus on building vocabulary.
BEYOND BASICS
Level 2 | June 2-23, 2025
Instructor: Jackie Kaschel
Who: Anyone 16 or over who has taken Basics In Natural Horsemanship
When: June 2-23, 2025 (4 weeks), Monday evenings from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Peace Ranch
Cost: $400, includes horses and equipment
Register: Advance registration is required. To register, please complete this form.
Beyond Basics is a novice class which will help students advance to the next level in learning about equine communication and herd dynamics. This class will build and expand on Basics to improve their grasp on the art of conversation with horses using their language with a focus on improving listening and communication skills.