United Mustangs of America – Horse Handling Science School & Community

We teach you how to think with horses — not just ride them — so you develop confidence, clarity, and real decision-making skill that carries into every horse and every situation.

How Coaching Works

Why This Is Different

This isn’t tradition. This isn’t a riding “class.” At UMA, we coach thinking with horses — how horses learn, why they respond, and how you become someone who can solve real-world challenges with clarity and confidence. Our hands-on coaching helps you understand horses in a way that turns every ride into real, lasting progress.

What You Get From Coaching

Monthly hands-on coaching that builds ongoing skill and confidence (starting at $320/month)
Support between sessions in Horse Handling Science United (HHSU)
Optional Horse Lab add-on for extended practice
Community learning and purposeful experiences

Because students are in different seasons of life, HHSU offers both monthly and discounted yearly options. Most students start with monthly.

How Joining Works with UMA

Step 1 — Connect & Ask Questions
Reach out anytime if you’d like to talk through your goals, availability, or fit. I’m happy to answer questions before you begin.

Step 2 — Start with a 7-Day HHSU Orientation Trial
New students begin with a free 7-day trial inside Horse Handling Science United (HHSU) — our learning and coaching platform.
This gives you time to explore how the program works, complete orientation, and make sure it’s a good fit.

Step 3 — Complete Orientation
Orientation is completed online at your own pace. Most people work through it over several days to about a week.
This ensures everyone arrives prepared, confident, and ready to learn.

Step 4 — Schedule Hands-On Coaching
Once orientation is complete in HHSU, you’ll be guided through scheduling and begin in-person coaching sessions.

Step 5 — Ongoing Support & Growth
From there, you’re supported through hands-on coaching and ongoing learning inside HHSU as you develop independent horsemanship.

For Heartland Charter School Families

If you are using Heartland Charter School funds, the enrollment process is slightly different.

Step 1 — Contact Monica First
Before ordering services through Heartland, please reach out to schedule your first class and confirm availability.

Step 2 — Schedule an Initial Session
We’ll coordinate a start date and make sure the program fits your student’s goals and schedule.

Step 3 — Complete HHSU Orientation
After your first session is scheduled, your student completes the HHSU orientation.

Step 4 — Submit Heartland Order
Once scheduling and orientation are in place, families may submit orders through Heartland.

This process helps ensure smooth approval and successful participation. If you’re unsure which step applies to you, please contact Monica before submitting an order.

Ready to Begin?

Start with a conversation so we can understand your goals and help you get oriented. From there, we’ll guide you step-by-step into coaching and HHSU.

Contact / Ask a Question

Start Orientation

We look forward to helping you become an independent horseman.

Meet Your Coach

Monica Knight has decades of experience helping riders become confident, thoughtful horsemen through science-based coaching and mustang stewardship.