Study & Resources
Books, teachers, and educational resources that have influenced Casey’s understanding of functional movement, posture, feel, body awareness, enrichment, horsemanship, hoof balance, and whole-animal observation.
These resources are shared for personal study and educational interest only. Listing a book, teacher, school, or resource does not imply official endorsement, partnership, certification, or permission unless specifically stated.
Training, Movement & Functional Education
• Jillian Kreinbring & JK Inspired LLC — Functional Anatomy & Dynamic Posture education
• Understanding Equine Movement — Jillian Kreinbring educational resources
• Stephanie Grant Millham — The Legacy of Master Nuno Oliveira
• Warwick Schiller — The Principles of Training
• Peggy Cummings — Connected Riding®
• Connect with Your Horse from the Ground Up — Peggy Cummings
• Mark Rashid — Considering the Horse
• Mark Rashid — Horses Never Lie
• Mark Rashid — Whole Heart, Whole Horse
• Mark Russell — Lessons in Lightness
• Ray Hunt — Think Harmony with Horses
• Tom Dorrance — True Unity: Willing Communication Between Horse and Human
• Bill Dorrance with Leslie Desmond — True Horsemanship Through Feel
• Crissi McDonald / Considering the Horse
Horse Brain Science & Hoof Education
• Dr. Stephen Peters — Horse Brain Science: The Neuroscience of Ethical Horsemanship
• Dr. Stephen Peters & Martin Black — Evidence-Based Horsemanship
• Dr. Stephen Peters & Horse Brain Science educational resources
Hoof, Posture & Movement Study
• Tony Gonzales — Proper Balance Movement: A Diary of Lameness
• Pete Ramey — Care and Rehabilitation of the Equine Foot
• Robert M. Bowker, VMD, PhD — equine foot research and educational articles
• Equine Sciences Academy — hoof, posture, and movement education
Osteopathy-Based & Body Awareness Study
• Janek Vluggen & The Vluggen Institute for Equine Osteopathy and Education
• John Robert Lewis — A.T. Still: From the Dry Bone to the Living Man
• Hugh Milne — The Heart of Listening
• Diane Sept & Back to Basics Equine Awareness
• Tracy Vroom & Rocky Mountain School of Animal Acupressure and Massage
• EquiLearn, an Equinology® Company
Holistic Horsekeeping & Individualized Care Study
• Dr. Madalyn Ward, DVM — Holistic Horsekeeping
• Dr. Madalyn Ward, DVM — Horse Harmony
• Lauren Harmon & Instill Harmony
Self-Study, Reflection & Personal Motivation
• Books and resources that encourage thoughtful observation
• Journaling movement, posture, behavior, and training patterns
• Studying the horse as a whole rather than focusing on one isolated part
• Developing softer feel, better timing, and clearer communication
• Learning to observe without judgment
• Staying curious about how horses think, move, and respond
• Building daily habits that support better training, confidence, and connection
Note: These resources are shared for personal education and continued study. Casey’s work is education-based and training-based. She does not diagnose, treat, prescribe, adjust, manipulate, rehabilitate, or replace veterinary care.