Specialties
At Adkins Horsemanship, our specialty is helping horses and riders build stronger, healthier, and more confident partnerships through natural horsemanship and science-based training methods. With over 20 years of experience, we focus on understanding each horse as an individual and tailoring training to their unique needs, history, and personality.
We specialize in retraining, rehabilitation, and confidence building for both horse and rider. Many of the horses we work with have faced challenges such as poor handling, trauma, gaps in training, or behavioral issues that left them confused or anxious. Through gentle, patient guidance, we create a safe environment where horses can relearn trust and develop a clear understanding of what is being asked of them.
Our services include restarting troubled horses, colt starting, confidence-building for horse and rider, and rehabilitation support. Every program is built on clear communication, compassion, and respect for both horse and owner. Whether your goal is to give your horse a fresh start, rebuild trust, or strengthen your partnership, Adkins Horsemanship is here to provide expert guidance and lasting results.
Proudly serving the Southern Colorado community, we are committed to helping horses and riders achieve harmony, confidence, and success together.
History
Established in 2017.
The story of Adkins Horsemanship began when I first sat on a horse at just four years old at the world-renowned Al Shaqab equestrian center in Qatar. From those early years, I was fascinated not only by riding but also by understanding horses on a deeper level. Growing up around diverse training styles, I quickly realized that many horses labeled as “difficult” were simply misunderstood. This inspired me to begin developing my own natural, compassionate approach to problem horses, built on patience, observation, and respect. Over time, I refined this approach by studying equine behavior, the language of equis, and science-based training methods, blending horsemanship traditions with modern understanding. Today, my greatest passion lies in helping horses and their owners build trust, improve communication, and grow together. At Adkins Horsemanship, every session is an opportunity to transform challenges into harmony, creating lasting partnerships rooted in clarity and compassion.
Meet the Business Owner: Asia A.
Horses have been my passion since I was four years old, when I first began riding at Al Shaqab equestrian center in Qatar. From those early days, I felt a deep curiosity about how horses think and communicate. I was especially drawn to horses labeled as “difficult” and inspired to find gentler ways to connect with them. Over the years, I developed my own natural approach, blending science-based methods with the language of equis to help horses feel understood and supported. My greatest inspiration comes from seeing transformation—the once-nervous horse finding peace, the rider gaining confidence, the partnership growing stronger. For me, training is not just about results; it’s about creating harmony and trust that last a lifetime. At Adkins Horsemanship in Southern Colorado, I am honored to share this passion with every client and their horse, helping them build a relationship rooted in respect, clarity, and compassion.
