Kathleen Sullivan brings a wealth of knowledge and horsemanship skills to her Clinics, Workshops and Lessons. Kathleen, a lifelong student of the horse, has been immersed in “Natural Horsemanship” since 1995. After attaining Parelli Level 3 and becoming an Endorsed Instructor in 2001, Kathleen’s continuing quest for excellence in her Horsemanship and Teaching led her to begin studying with Buck Brannaman. This experience helped Kathleen develop her own style of teaching and led to her departure from Parelli.

Kathleen continues to pursue her horsemanship goals by riding regularly with her mentor Buck Brannaman. Her studies with Buck include Horsemanship, Ranch Roping and Cow Working skills. Additionally, she has studied Foundation Training with Jack Brainard and Colt Starting with Bryan Neubert, Ronnie Willis and Steve Byrne. Kathleen was introduced to the importance of equine biomechanics and balance by BALANCE Saddle designer Carol Brett. She has continued her education in this subject through the works of such Masters as Nuno Oliveira, Alois Pohadjsky and Watler Zettl and most importantly through the constant observation of the horse. Most recently Kathleen spent a weekend riding with Ray Hunt. That experience was the highlight of her life...so far!!!

Kathleen's clear, concise instruction explains the philosophy of natural horsemanship in a manner that is easy to understand and learn quickly. Her teaching style is an effective mix of spoken explainations, visual demonstrations and one-on-one coaching as the students interact with their horses. This approach addresses the variety of students' learning styles and results in rapid progress for both horse and rider.