Hi! I’m Jaime Hope Blees, founder of Hope Horsemanship.
If you’ve ever felt frustrated with a horse you love — wondering why things aren’t going as well as you’d hoped — you’re not alone.
Maybe your horse is becoming harder to catch, sometimes it’s a growing sense that you’re fighting more than cooperating. Sometimes it shows up as a low grade anxiety about time together, sometimes it’s full blown fear coming out of an unexpected incident. So far you haven’t been able to sort it out, and you think you could use some help. Many riders reach a point where all the “right” advice seems to fall short.
💛 I’ve been there too.
At Hope Horsemanship, I believe connection isn’t reserved for professionals — anyone can learn to build a calm, willing partnership.
When Wyoming, the red Mustang mare, came into my life, I tried every method I could find — be assertive, push through, be the leader.
But the harder I tried, the more resistance and worry showed up.
Then, after years of trying every approach I could find, I came to through the horsemanship approach of Harry Whitney and in that simple clarity, everything changed.
I discovered a better way: instead of driving my horse with pressure, I could guide her mind toward connection.
That shift transformed not only Wyoming — it transformed me.
I learned:
- True leadership isn’t about control — it’s about guidance through clarity, timing, and understanding.
- Your horse doesn’t need you to be perfect. They need you to be present, consistent, and willing to listen.
And here’s what I know:
- You can do this.
- You can build softness without force.
- You can develop confidence, trust, and calm — starting right where you are
✨ My approach.
Through Hope Horsemanship, I help riders find their own path to connection from the inside out. My coaching is focused on
- clarity and consistency.
- Confidence for both horse and human.
- Trust without tension.
- Understanding before action
Together, we create a horse that’s not just soft in body — but soft in mind.
I believe every horse has something to teach us.
I believe every person has what it takes to learn.
If you’re ready to find peace, confidence, and joy with your horse again, you’re in the right place.
You don’t have to have it all figured out — you just need to start.
When we work together I meet you where you are, no judgement or pressure. We start with what IS working and develop understanding and new paths with what isn’t. When this layer starts working, you will feel more confident and safe around your horse again. We work to develop a willing partner that allows you to spend your time without all the tension and frustration- but joy.
Hope horsemanship exists to empower people with the message: Transformation is possible! At the heart we are seeking a willing partner.
After traveling many roads that did not deliver, I can help you find a path through the noise to confidence and leadership that supports the horse and free us both from confusion and fear.
Contact Jaime at:
Hope Horsemanship — Partnership, not pressure. Connection that lasts.
Hope Horsemanship 