The Remote Horse Coach
Virtual Horsemanship Instruction
& Online Horse Learning
Distance Equine Behavior Coaching
Learn Horsemanship and Rider Skills
30+
Years of Teaching
17
Countries
1,000s
Virtual Horse Learning Students
Countless Results
Willing horses & happy clients
Expert Virtual Equine & Horse Coaching
Since 2014, Samantha Harvey, founder of Alternative Horsemanship™, has offered virtual horsemanship coaching to riders seeking calmer, more connected partnerships with their horses. Her instructional sessions provide clear communication, thoughtful guidance, and steady support—no matter your experience level or location.
Through a personalized, one-on-one approach, Sam helps you understand your horse’s behavior, build trust, and find confidence in every interaction.
Seeking a realistic insight? Join Sam for a consult for an initial assessment of how distance coaching can bring ease and clarity to your horsemanship journey.
Learning the language of the horse
Understanding your horse can sometimes feel challenging, but it doesn’t have to be. Sam's individualized virtual horse coaching provides clarity, removes guesswork, and equips you with the skills to communicate effectively with your horse.
Through coaching adapted to your current abilities, you will learn to:
- Resolve horse behavior challenges with confidence and consistency
- Support your horse’s health and overall wellbeing
- Understand equine psychology to anticipate and respond appropriately
- Influence unwanted responses calmly and effectively
- Communicate proactively to prevent challenges before they arise
- Improve timing, confidence, and connection for a stronger partnership
Sam strongly believes in offering knowledgeable and supportive foundational insight, helping you develop a confident, informed, and harmonious relationship with your horse.
Common Horse Owner Problems
"My horse is difficult to catch..."
"The more I do with my horse, the worse he behaves..."
"I feel like my horse progress is 'two steps forward, then four back' every time I ask more..."
"I can't exactly explain 'what' specifically is wrong as my horse is always obedient, but I know he is always carrying tension..."
"I am always wondering what my horse will do next..."
"My horse is great most of the time, as long as he has his buddy horse around..."
"I was making so much progress with my young horse, and now he wants nothing to do with me..."
"Years later, I am still having issues trailer loading my horse..."
"My horse is great at home, but if I haul him anywhere, it becomes a nightmare..."
Learn from Anywhere
No matter where you are in the world—from remote villages to busy cities—if you have a phone or internet connection, you can learn!
Sam’s virtual horse coaching bridges the communication gap between horse and rider, helping you understand your equine's behavior, build trust, and create lasting confidence. Through practical, personalized guidance, you’ll learn to recognize patterns that limit your progress and replace them with clear, effective strategies that bring out the best in your equine partner.
Start your journey toward a safer, more connected, and rewarding partnership today—because better horsemanship begins with better understanding.
What are my virtual horse learning options?
Students can subscribe to a suitable horse coaching mentorship that fits their lifestyle, time, and budget by choosing from group equine coaching with supplemental equine skill development learning on the Remote Horse Coach video catalog.
Unsure of where to start? Many new students begin with a personalized equine-related intro telephone consultation ranging from 15 minutes to an hour-long session.
Enjoy free horse coaching videos that focus on improving the equine partnership. Subscribe to the Alternative Horsemanship™ YouTube channel for notifications of these and weekly videos sharing horse behavior, skills, and health content.
The Remote Horse Coach Video Catalog offers 200+ instructional horse learning videos. Choose from daily, weekly, or monthly rentals, or subscribe annually for full access to horse behavior courses, rider confidence classes, skill-building lessons, and mindset webinars. New videos are added every month.
Join thousands of equestrians worldwide who learn from Sam’s expert guidance! With over 3,000 horse training videos shared across her social media platforms and an internationally recognized blog featuring 1,000+ articles written over the past 17 years, Sam offers endless inspiration to help you and your horse grow together.
Have questions? Please visit the FAQs remote horse coaching page.