Whole horse care is rooted in curiosity, connection, and community.

The Holistic Horse Collective was created for horse owners who want more than conventional answers — who want to care for the entire horse: body, mind, and spirit. We’re not here to tell you what to do — we’re here to walk with you as you learn what works best for your horse.

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Our Story

Whole-horse care, thoughtfully applied

The Holistic Horse Collective was born from a shared recognition that the word holistic often gets misunderstood.

For some, it carries assumptions of being vague, ungrounded, or opposed to conventional care. For us, it simply means considering the whole horse. Their body, nervous system, environment, history, and the relationship they share with their human, and recognizing that no single approach fits every individual.

Holistic care, as we define it, isn’t about rejecting science or replacing veterinary medicine. It’s about stepping outside of black-and-white thinking and staying curious enough to ask better questions. It’s about blending disciplines, observing patterns over time, and choosing what genuinely supports each horse - rather than forcing them into a predetermined model of care.

The Collective brings together practitioners and horse guardians who value nuance, collaboration, and thoughtful decision-making. We explore movement, behavior, nutrition, bodywork, and nervous system regulation not as separate silos, but as interconnected pieces of a much larger picture.

At its core, this work is about partnership - honoring both the horse and the human in the equation. We believe the most effective care emerges when guardians feel supported, informed, and empowered to find what works for their horse, in their circumstances, without judgment or dogma.

The Holistic Horse Collective exists to create space for that kind of learning, dialogue, and care… grounded, practical, and rooted in respect for individuality.

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Meet the team

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Rachel Schubauer

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Maeve Bandt

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Lisa Mittler

Carol Finger

Industry Collaborators

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Katherine Lowry
EQUILibrium Biomechanics

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Celeste Lazaris
Balance Through Movement Method

Tigger Montague
BioStarUS

Chiara Poscente & Zak Maytum

Un-Natural Horsemanship

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Güliz Ünlü
Equuarius

Tracey Duncan
Equine Connection Coach & Shamanic Practitioner

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The Holistic Horse Collective is for you if…

  • You’re seeking a deeper, more connected way to care for your horse

  • You’ve felt overwhelmed by conflicting advice and want grounded, trustworthy guidance

  • You value intuition and education equally

  • You want to learn with others, not figure it all out alone

  • You believe there’s always more to explore when it comes to your horse’s well-being

Join The Collective

We’re here to shift the conversation around horse care — from isolation to connection, from overwhelm to clarity, from reaction to intention.

Whether you're new to this path or deep into your journey, the Holistic Horse Collective is a place to grow, question, and care more fully — together.