Happy 10th Anniversary HHIA!

Welcome to Holistic Horsemanship Institute of America

Home of the IDT™ Method &

the Measured Response™

HHIA provides all-inclusive

customized horse care.

(314) 276-3337

Welcome to Holistic Horsemanship Institute of America

Home of the IDT™ Method &

the Measured Response™

HHIA provides all-inclusive

customized horse care.

Climate Change Preparedness Initiative

Becoming Self-Sustaining

Our farm has to become a self-sustaining horse farm throughout climate change. The impacts of climate change are already hitting the farm's bottom-line with severe hay and feed cost premiums. We have determined that we will not be a farm that disappears as a result of climate change. Instead, we will become sustainable!

We thought we had ten years to make the changes we need, but it is now clear that we don't. With your help, we can condense the transformation schedule to 2 years and reduce our dependence on outside food sources.

Costs to remove invasive species, soil test, create the proper microbiome for the soils to sustain, even in long-term drought, and plant/establish native species that horses will eat, should be in the $30,000 range. Property clearing alone will cost $12,000. Being a low-profit/no-profit business means these funds are going to be difficult to come by.

We need your help! Start by participating in the fundraisers below!

Donate to our GoFundMe!

Stay Tuned for Penny Wars!

We are beginning to move the dial from $0 to $30,000 to turn our horse farm into a sustainable paradise!

We completed an Epicure fundraiser at the end of February that yielded 35% of all sales (exact number TBD).

Penny Wars between student classes will begin in May! Put pennies in your own milk jug and bomb other classes with silver! At the end of the month, the class with the most remaining pennies wins gift certificates to local restaurants! All proceeds go to HHIA Climate Change Preparedness.

Not a part of the farm and want to participate? There's a jug for that, too! Simply fill out our contact form and let us know you want to participate! Then, bring your pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters to us in May!

Paint with Horses

More info coming soon!

Moving the Dial to Sustainability!

We have made 0$ out of $30,000 so far. Thank you for your support!

Want to Help, but Can't Provide Funds?

Testimonials

Adult Student at HHIA

Parent of Riding Student at HHIA

"I have been taking lessons and attending training sessions for almost a year with Lisa; in addition to gaining strength, balance and confidence, I have found friendship with Lisa, her staff members as well as meeting other riders. A very family oriented facility and Lisa has a wealth of knowledge in the horse world. Highly recommend for any age, experience level or discipline."

Parent of Riding Student at HHIA

"Incredible teacher. Incredible Environment. My daughter has taken lessons here for almost two years and there is simply no comparison to the other places she had ridden. Lisa is not just a great teacher. She is a great person. She is an incredible role model for my daughter and I am thankful that we have become a part of the HHIA community."

Off-Site Client

Parent of Riding Student at HHIA

Horse Training at HHIA

"I really appreciate your professional feedback and expertise and I trust you 100% with my horse. I am so grateful you have come to our barn. I love watching you work on the horses - you know so much about them and really care to help them. They do seem to enjoy it also!"

Horse Training at HHIA

Parent of Riding Students at HHIA

Horse Training at HHIA

"We took our horse to have [rehab], he had an injury, and while he was there she also did some training with him. Before meeting Lisa, we were considering putting [our horse] down because no-one else had any answers about his injury and we didn't want him to suffer his whole life. Lisa assures is that she could do some training with him and he would be fine to trail ride without any pain. We are so glad we had her work with him because he has turned out to be a good trail horse and is happy and not in pain."

Parent of Riding Students at HHIA

"This is the ultimate experience for people who want to learn about horses and their care. Lisa is extremely knowledgeable. She loves her horses and her riders. When I'm there watching my children work with the horses and ride, I'm in a happy place! I'm trying to figure out how to budget so I can learn to ride, too!"

Off-Site Client

Parent of Riding Students at HHIA

"Lisa is truly amazing! In just 2 training sessions she has made a world of difference already in our horses and our confidence as new owners! We are so happy with her methods! She is knowledgeable beyond measure!"

About Us

HHIA Farm Proper featuring riding arenas, barns and pasture

Educationally Focused Environment

HHIA is an educational facility focused on teaching English/Western Dressage, Hunter/Jumper, Cross-Country, Trail Riding, Horse Training and Problem Solving, Herd Hierarchical Behavior, Horse Psychology and Horse Physiology. It boasts 2 outdoor arenas with all-weather footing, 2 round pens and over 3 miles of trails.

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Holistic Full Care Boarding

The healthiest horses don't live in stalls, but cannot be left unattended in a pasture either. We provide the highest quality, customizable, holistic care by allowing our horses to live as naturally as possible on 103 acres while providing the components of care horses need in a domestic environment. We also help owners care for their horses through injuries, surgeries, illnesses and recovery/return to work afterwards: Care Beyond Repair™.

Move your horse to HHIA

Lisa Wynne in a training session with a horse

Training the "Difficult" Horse

HHIA's head trainer, Lisa Wynne has a reputation for her ability to train difficult, scared or aggressive horses through the IDT™ Method & her extensive knowledge of horse behavior. She helps each horse reach their potential as positive members of equine society and as athletes. Horses are brought to her both by outside clients and local rescue organizations.

Get your horse trained

Contact Us

Holistic Horsemanship Institute of America

6000 Hidden Acres Rd, House Springs, MO 63051, US

(314) 276-3337

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For the safety of our students, staff and

horses, we are not available via phone,

text or email if we are working with

students or horses.

Boarders are not limited by HHIA hours,

but are asked not to contact HHIA's owner

during off-hours except for in emergency

(i.e. a veterinarian is required).

Welcome to Holistic Horsemanship Institute of America

Welcome to Holistic Horsemanship Institute of America

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