 There’s a certain kind of progress that doesn’t need a show schedule or competition to prove it. It happens in the quiet work showing up on a windy day, trying again after frustration, choosing softness, noticing your breath… and noticing your horse. That’s the heart behind the Homegrown Horsemanship Challenge: a mindfulness-based, relationship-first challenge designed to help riders build meaningful partnership and steady progress wherever they are planted. Our pilot challenge kicks off June 1st! Workbooks are being assembled and mailed out this week. What is the Homegrown Horsemanship Challenge? Homegrown is a remote-friendly horsemanship challenge that combines:
You can participate:
Who is this for? Homegrown is for riders who value relationship with their horse over rushing, partnership over proving, horse wellbeing over “winning at all costs," and consistency over intensity. It’s especially supportive for:
What’s inside the practice companion workbook? Each participant receives a printed workbook designed to be easy to use and genuinely motivating. Inside you’ll find a simple structure for tracking sessions, prompts that help you notice progress in both horse and rider, reflection questions that support emotional regulation and connection, space to record small wins, breakthroughs, and of course those “try again” moments. We want to provide encouragement that keeps the tone supportive and horse-first! It’s part tracker, part practice companion, part quiet accountability, all designed to help you keep going on your journey with your horse.  What makes this challenge different?
Many equestrian spaces reward outcome. Homegrown rewards process. We celebrate things like steadiness, perseverance, softness and clarity, mindful resets, showing up with integrity, and strengthening the horse-human relationship. Because those are the qualities that build a lifetime horse person. Awards and recognition Participants can earn recognition for:
Why we’re doing this now We’re leaning into horse-first choices, including being mindful about the accessibility of traveling for everyone in our horse communities. Concerns over exposure to regional horse health news, horse and rider duos still learning each other, horses in rehab or rescues who aren't ready to compete in a traditional setting... there are many reasons to focus on intentional practice at home and forego showing right now! All of these reasons are horse-first. We love our horses and we’re not interested in putting them at risk for a ribbon. Homegrown allows riders to grow, stay engaged, and be recognized for meaningful progress without needing to travel to prove anything. At the same time, each workbook purchased supports our horses, the farm programs, and my ongoing work exploring the impact of mindfulness-based horsemanship practices. Thank you for helping us keep this mission moving forward! How to join ✅ Homegrown Pilot Challenge kicks off June 1st 📦 Workbooks are being assembled and mailed this week To join or request details, visit the challenge page or message us through the contact page. If you’re joining with friends, a barn buddy, or a lesson group, we love that! Community makes this even better. We have also started a Facebook Group for participants to engage and share small wins throughout their challenge! If it feels right today, consider this your invitation to join us! Throughout this challenge, I invite you to: Grow where you are planted. Track progress that actually matters. Practice partnership on purpose. Let your horse teach you steadiness, again and again. We’d love to have you with us. 🌿🐴💜
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AuthorJeni Platt is the Founder and Program Director of Storm Chaser Stables, where she blends horsemanship, social-emotional learning, and mindful practices into hands-on, experiential education. A mom of three, yoga teacher, and mental health advocate, Jeni brings a holistic approach to her work with both horses and people. She holds a BA in Psychology and is currently completing her Master of Education with a focus on experiential and SEL-based learning. Her writing shares insights and reflections to support growth, connection, and curiosity. 
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