Julia's work with equines
As of October 1st 2024, I am no longer teaching the Trust Technique. I am a qualified Large Animal Trust Technique Practitioner but have left the Trust Technique Association of Practitioners. However, I am still working with horses. Now, I am using my own methods which combine not only presence and attunement with horses but also polyvagal theory and an understanding of the underlying posture. Check back as I redesign my webpage.This is an exciting time. I am still open to book appointments.
Are you interested in deepening your connection with your horse?
Do you wish your horse could be more confident?
Does your horse have a fear or anxiety that you wish they didn’t?
Do you wish you could understand what’s going on with your equine friend better?
Do you wish your horse could be more calm?
Do you have an equine in physical pain? I can help lessen their pain.
Would you simply like to know more about building connection, trust and confidence with the equines you live and work with?
If you would like to book an appointment
please email me at [email protected]
I offer a 15 min call session for free where we can discuss your animal’s particular issue or problem and I can explain to you how I can help.
The first session is 1.5 hours long and cost $100.00
Follow up appointments are $75.00 for 1 hour
I service in person Western North Carolina some of Virginia and South Carolina. I also will occasionally book appointments in Massachusetts.
I can also work online via Zoom anywhere you are.
please email me at [email protected]
I offer a 15 min call session for free where we can discuss your animal’s particular issue or problem and I can explain to you how I can help.
The first session is 1.5 hours long and cost $100.00
Follow up appointments are $75.00 for 1 hour
I service in person Western North Carolina some of Virginia and South Carolina. I also will occasionally book appointments in Massachusetts.
I can also work online via Zoom anywhere you are.
Blog Posts About Working With Horses.
Building Trust With Ivan And Izzy Using The Trust Technique
Celebrating Progress Using The Trust Technique
Slow Down. It's Easy To Go Too Fast.
Podcasts
Today's Horsewoman episode 115: Julia Carpenter, horsewoman
Here Magneto is in a dream state as a result of me working with him.
Our old mule Polly was standing in the sun in front of the shed on the right. I sat down at the base of the tree in the photo and started working with her. She walked over and laid down next to the hay pile. I followed her over and kept working with her. She finally let go of her tension from the windy weather and fell asleep.
The above video is of an old horse named Mr. Jones, who I have worked with during my training with the Trust Technique. Mr. Jones was being bothered by his sore shoulders, his sunburned eyes, and the flies. They were awful that day. I started offering him the present moment. After about 5 minuets he lowered his head and fell asleep. He got very quiet and even stopped twitching his skin and stomping.
I thought maybe the flies had left, but when I looked at him they were still crawling all over him, he just stopped thinking about what was bothering him so much, and slid into the present moment with me. It was amazing to witness how the Trust Technique could bring him some peace.
My friend who is a vet and owns Mr. Jones called me later to ask if I'd had a break through with him, as he was acting very unusual for himself and being more social. She sent a picture of him to me of him hanging out in front of her kitchen window. He'd apparently followed her all around as she weeded the garden, and then when she went in the house, he stayed out front waiting for her to come back out.
* This story and video used with the permission of Mr. Jones' owner.
The picture my friend sent me of Mr. Jones in front of her kitchen window. Photo credit to Mr. Jones owner,
Working with the neighbor's baby mule Kona.
About Me
Julia Carpenter is a qualified equine practitioner of the Trust Technique. She grew up on a horse farm in Vermont and has been a licensed riding instructor and trainer working with racehorses, hunter jumpers, polo ponies and field hunters.
Julia has had a lifelong friendship and association, researching, training and caring for animals. She is interested in helping animals, particularly horses, heal from trauma and loves volunteering to help out animal rescues. She has a private practice helping people and their equines improve their connection and confidence.
Julia has degrees in wildlife management and environmental policy from Boston University and Tufts and has worked in the wildlife and environmental fields. She is a painter, and her animal paintings have been shown in galleries and shops in the Boston area and western NC. She is the author of one little cookbook called Pet Food: 16 Dessert Recipes to Make You Smile.
Julia lives on a small farm in the mountains of western North Carolina with her husband Bernie Harberts, the Longrider, filmmaker, and author, in addition to two rescue border collies, three mules, a rescue pony and her halflinger. She enjoys riding in the mountains around her farm and on longer rides with Bernie. She blogs about her life with the animals, equine rambling and her work with horses at www.consideringanimals.com.
Julia has had a lifelong friendship and association, researching, training and caring for animals. She is interested in helping animals, particularly horses, heal from trauma and loves volunteering to help out animal rescues. She has a private practice helping people and their equines improve their connection and confidence.
Julia has degrees in wildlife management and environmental policy from Boston University and Tufts and has worked in the wildlife and environmental fields. She is a painter, and her animal paintings have been shown in galleries and shops in the Boston area and western NC. She is the author of one little cookbook called Pet Food: 16 Dessert Recipes to Make You Smile.
Julia lives on a small farm in the mountains of western North Carolina with her husband Bernie Harberts, the Longrider, filmmaker, and author, in addition to two rescue border collies, three mules, a rescue pony and her halflinger. She enjoys riding in the mountains around her farm and on longer rides with Bernie. She blogs about her life with the animals, equine rambling and her work with horses at www.consideringanimals.com.
Up Coming Events
REIN Rescue, Rutherfordton, NC, October 10 at 10am
Come Hear Me Speak At The Mustang Summit In Aiken, SC September 20th At 4pm. Equine Rescue Of Aiken 532 Glenwood Drive, Aiken, SC
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