Creating positive, healthy experiences between horses and humans.
EQUINE WELLNESS • ETHICAL PRACTICES • HORSE-HUMAN ACHIEVEMENT
You and Your Horse Deserve Pure Joy
Welcome to the compassionate evidence-based approach to horse training and care that value's your horse's welfare above all else.
Horse Training and Rehabilitation
We use humane evidence-based techniques to teach your horse valuable skills, resolve behavioral issues, and develop physical comfort, balance, and wellness.
Pure Joy Horsemanship's Resident Training and Rehabilitation program includes a comprehensive wellness evaluation, welfare-focused accommodations, custom-formulated diet and 4 or more weekly sessions that best fit their physical and emotional needs. Personalized instruction is included for owners who also receive recordings of their horse's sessions.
Assessments and
Consultations
Enhance your horse's well-being and your riding experience with Pure Joy Horsemanship's tailored Assessment and Consulting services.
Pure Joy Horsemanship offers personalized evaluations for horse and rider. Horse and Rider assessments identifies sources of behavioral and performance challenges under saddle. We offer a thorough Wellness Assessment that focuses on your horse's physical comfort, balance, and mobility, common sources of unwanted or dysregulated behavior. All consultations are available in person and virtually.
Riding Instruction and More
Let Pure Joy Horsemanship help you optimize your ride and relationship with your horse with personalized coaching and instruction.
Make each ride and interaction with your horse a rewarding experience! We'll give you tools to create effortless communication and collaboration under saddle, for working with your horse at liberty, and enjoying successful day-to-day activities. Instruction is available in positive training methods, barefoot hoof trimming, equine rehabilitation, and more.
About Us
We're dedicated to promoting positive, compassionate relationships between horses and humans.
Pure Joy Horsemanship, led by Dale Rudin, offers compassionate, science-based training, consulting, and lessons aimed at enhancing horse-human relationships. Services include behavior consulting, trauma recovery, nutrition guidance, and therapeutic saddle fitting. With over 40 years of experience, Dale focuses on welfare-centered training to help horses live healthier, more joyful lives. Based in Santa Fe, TN, the organization also provides virtual consultations and runs a rehabilitation sanctuary, Pure Joy Horse Haven, to care for horses in need.
Pure Joy Horse Haven
We believe ALL horses deserve to live their best lives!
Unfortunately, too many horses are treated and used in ways that damage their minds, bodies, and souls. Visit our sanctuary where we rehabilitate these deserving beings and give them a forever home.
At Pure Joy Horse Haven, we are dedicated to rescuing, healing, and providing long-term care for horses in need. Located in Santa Fe, TN, we offer a compassionate, science-based approach to rehabilitation, focusing on both physical and emotional recovery. Under the guidance of Dale Rudin, we provide personalized care through welfare-centered training, nutrition support, and holistic wellness assessments. Our sanctuary is a safe space where horses can regain their health, dignity, and joy. Visit PureJoyHorseHaven.org for more details.
Client Success Stories
Our clients and their horses have experienced transformative results through the compassionate, welfare-centered approach at Pure Joy Horsemanship. From overcoming behavioral challenges to building stronger bonds, the stories shared by our community highlight the positive impact of our services. Here's what horse owners are saying about their journey with us.
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