This week on Saddle Talk with Sandy and Cara, we sit down with Darlene Harman. Darlene Harman has been riding, training, and teaching for over 35 years — a true horsewoman through and through. The heart and soul of Ride Your Horse Therapeutic Riding Program, where she’s helped countless riders find healing, confidence, and joy in the saddle. Her gift lies in matching each rider to the perfect horse, and her decades of wisdom reveal what it really takes to build trust — one hoofbeat at a time.
In 2015, Darlene Harman offered one of her therapeutic riding horses, Mr. Pibb, to be used for the Special Olympics World Games. His two athletes from the countries of Italy and Bahrain, both took home Gold, Silver and Bronze in the three events they entered — a proud moment that sums up a lifetime of heart, hard work, and horsemanship.
So saddle up and join us for “So You Think You Want a Horse,” where Darlene shares her wisdom on what to look for in a horse, what to expect once you’ve got one, and what it really means to earn a horse’s trust.
