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JK Inspired’s goal is to balance natural and anatomic forces within and between horse and rider. Each horse is seen as an individual with specific needs.

With a vision to train and ride horses in accordance with sound equine biomechanical principles, Jillian Kreinbring created JK Inspired to help you learn to support each horse that you encounter on an individual level. The goal is to support them to achieve their highest and best, while applying research methods to document the work. Jillian’s vision is to train and ride horses in accordance with sound equine biomechanical principles. One goal of that vision is to balance the natural anatomic forces within and between the horse and human, for healthy movement and longevity. Education options include a lecture series on equine biomechanics, four-day courses as a continuation of and practicum for the information in the lecture series, individual lessons locally and at course venues, and individual training where she is located near the Austin, Texas area.

09/08/2026

I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to be a professional in the equestrian world today.

So much of what we learn, share, teach, and even how we discover one another now happens here, on social media.

New approaches to training. New perspectives on anatomy and biomechanics. Whole-horse models. Nervous system education. Rehabilitation. Integration. Learning theory. Different methods, philosophies, schools of thought, and ways of understanding the horse.

Much of it is valuable, but dare I say, sometimes it also feels like too much.

Everyone is trying to find their angle. Build their business. Establish what makes their work different. Remain visible…Remain relevant.

As someone who has been teaching for more than twenty five years, it has been fascinating for me to watch the equestrian educational landscape change.

There are more voices than ever before…

How does a professional continue developing their own voice without feeling the need to compete, copy, or diminish the teaching of another….

How do we stay the course in this industry without over-functioning?

How do we continue growing without feeling obligated to constantly prove we are growing?

How do we pursue collaboration rather than constantly trying to carve out another corner of the marketplace?

And how do we stay connected enough to participate in this modern world without becoming consumed by it?

I’ll admit that sometimes I find it exhausting.

There are days when some part of me wants to quietly withdraw. Not because I have lost my passion for teaching, but quite the opposite.

I want to keep learning.

I want to spend time with my horses.

I want to be curious and creative.

I want to think deeply, ask better questions, study the natural world…and share what I discover with people who are genuinely curious.

And yet there is this persistent feeling that if we step away from social media, we somehow risk becoming irrelevant.

I ask myself if this is actually true?

Or have we simply begun to believe it because we live in a culture increasingly driven by visibility, algorithms, clicks, and tiny bursts of dopamine telling us someone is paying attention and determining our worth?

Meanwhile, the horse remains remarkably unchanged.

The horse continues to ask us to pay attention.

And this is where I keep finding my way back.

For me, more and more, the answer seems to be a search for simplicity and authenticity.

To look for truths in movement, nature, relationships, and the horse standing quietly in front of me.

Inevitably, it brings me back to something my mentor Manolo Mendez has said to me many times:

“Keep it simple, Jillian. Keep it simple.”

08/14/2026

Five days. Two perspectives. One wonderfully curious group of people.

I’ve just returned from our Brain & Body course at Averett University in Danville, Virginia, where Dr. Steve Peters and I spent five days exploring the relationship between the brain, the body, movement, learning, and the horse.

There is something incredibly inspiring about watching people’s eyes light up when a new idea begins to connect with something they already know. Throughout the week, we joked that we were having plenty of light-bright and dendrite-growing opportunities…and there were many.

What I love most about teaching is that learning never travels in only one direction. Every group brings new questions, observations, experiences, and conversations that make me think more deeply about my own work. I continue to be humbled by how much there is still to learn, and I consider it a tremendous honor to be able to teach while continuing to be a student myself.

My deepest gratitude goes to EVERYONE behind the scenes who worked so hard to make this week possible, and to every person who showed up willing to think, question, explore, and learn.

These are the weeks that remind me why I love education so much.

Thank you…

08/12/2026

I so enjoyed this conversation with Lockie Phillips. He is incredibly articulate, thoughtful, and engaging, and our time together made for such a fun and intellectually stimulating exchange.

I especially appreciated the opportunity to explore ideas in a way that felt respectful, meaningful, and genuinely conversational. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed being part of it.

Apple Podcasts
https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/horse-first-with-lockie-phillips/id1734206321?l=en-GB&i=1000780438336

08/05/2026

One of the greatest privileges, and responsibilities, of sharing our lives with horses is making decisions on behalf of an animal that cannot speak for itself.

The recent discussion surrounding the proposed changes from the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners regarding equine bodywork has caused me to reflect deeply on that responsibility.

Before I go any further, let me say this clearly.

I have tremendous respect and gratitude for veterinarians. Their education, experience, and dedication are indispensable, and they have always been an essential part of my horses’ healthcare team.

I also have tremendous respect for exceptional equine bodyworkers. Throughout my life, I have watched highly skilled practitioners improve horses’ comfort, movement, and overall well-being. The very best do not attempt to replace veterinary medicine. They understand the boundaries of their profession and willingly involve veterinarians whenever a horse requires medical diagnosis or treatment.

That kind of collaboration has served my horses well, and it is something I hope we never lose.

What gives me pause is the thought that the responsibility of caring for my horses could become increasingly separated from the freedom to thoughtfully choose the professionals I trust to help care for them…and that freedom should be matched by high standards of education, ethics, accountability, and collaboration.

I fully support protecting horses from fraud, negligence, and unqualified practitioners. I also welcome thoughtful conversations about meaningful standards of education, ethics, competency, and professional accountability across all disciplines involved in equine wellness.

How do we establish meaningful standards that help horse owners identify qualified, ethical practitioners while preserving the freedom to choose?

I want exceptional veterinarians.

I want exceptional bodyworkers.

I want exceptional care for every horse.

I want every professional who cares for my horses to be highly educated, ethical, accountable, and willing to collaborate.

I don’t believe those aspirations are at odds with preserving an owner’s freedom to thoughtfully assemble the team they believe best serves their horse.

Surely we can strive for both.

07/25/2026

Maybe it was fitting that this morning’s coffee came with a rainbow.

Coffee in hand, I quietly scanned our little corner of the world.

After witnessing the devastation from the recent flooding, I feel especially grateful for what I might otherwise overlook: the rain, green pastures, a replenished aquifer, and the simple privilege of watching life flourish again.

Even here at the ranch, we weren’t untouched. The flood left its mark on our land too, a quiet reminder that even the places we love most are not immune to nature’s force. Yet there is something deeply grounding in tending, repairing, and watching things slowly find their way back.

Then my eyes settled on the arena.

Today, I didn’t see an arena.

I saw a canvas.

A place where ideas become movement and curiosity becomes conversation.

Perhaps each morning gives us a fresh canvas…

Our task is simply to leave the day a little more beautiful than we found it…

07/06/2026

Beyond Technique ~

This bronze sculpture holds a special place in my heart.

It was sculpted by the gifted Deanna Rae Montero during a clinic with my mentor, Manolo Mendez. The rider is Manolo and the horse she chose as her model was one of my own, making this piece especially meaningful to me.

I realize what this sculpture represents reaches beyond that moment in the clinic.

Most of us begin our equine journey focused on technique, we study anatomy, movement, training methods, and search for all the right exercises.

But if we’re not careful, we can become so devoted to technique that both horse and human become bound by it.

Science is essential. Anatomy matters. Timing and feel are foundational.

But they are not the art…They make the art possible.

I find as my understanding deepens, my technique becomes quieter and it no longer dominates every thought or every movement.

Instead, there is more listening , more thoughtful responses and more CREATING!

For me that’s when science becomes embodied, and knowledge begins to feel like art.

Not because we’ve moved beyond technique…

But because technique has become part of us.

“ When i understand and the horse understands, two becomes one.” Manolo Mendez

I’m grateful for the teachers who helped me understand that distinction.

06/29/2026

Love Leaves Its Mark…

Today I looked down in my arena and found something I hadn’t expected to see…

Two hoofprints overlapping creating a perfect heart.

It made me smile because, when I’m in the arena, I often feel surrounded by love… love for my horses, and love for the quiet creativity that unfolds between us. The trust that takes years to build.
The moments no one else sees.

Then I realized that heart wasn’t just about my horses.

It was also about the people who have walked beside me throughout my life with horses.

Glen & Joan Meier, Bob and Shirley Kintzel, Peggy Cummings, Mark & Hela Russell, Manolo Mendez, Stephanie Millham, Karin Miles, Casey Jones…And so many others.

None of us arrive in this industry alone.

We are each a tapestry, stitched together by those who took the time to teach us. Every great teacher leaves a thread behind.

When I mention these mentors, I don’t mean someone I met for a lesson or two. We can certainly learn something valuable from a single lesson, clinic or conversation. But it is years of study with people who generously shared their knowledge, wisdom, time, and trust that leave the deepest impressions.

One of the values I hold most deeply is to acknowledge those who came before me. To me, that isn’t simply courtesy. It is respect. It is gratitude. It is honoring the lineage of knowledge that has been entrusted to us.

Perhaps the greatest way we can thank our teachers is not simply by remembering their names, but by carrying forward the spirit in which they taught us: generously, honestly, and with an open hand for the next generation.

Looking at those two hoofprints, I couldn’t help but think…

Love leaves its mark.

And sometimes, if we’re paying attention…Right there in the sand. ♥️

06/22/2026

I’ve been contemplating the word horsemanship.

Not the horse…The ship.

We hear it echoed in words like friendship, fellowship, stewardship, relationship, and kinship. Each speaks to caring, belonging, responsibility, and connection.

Yet somewhere along the way, I wonder if horsemanship has become so closely associated with methods, disciplines, brands, and training that we’ve forgotten its broader meaning.

Training is one expression of horsemanship, but it does not define it.

Horsemanship is reflected in how we nurture our horses, observe them, advocate for them, guild them, and continue educating ourselves.

It lives in every interaction, second by second, minute by minute…often found in the moments many consider mundane.

I believe it’s time to reclaim the meaning of the word horsemanship.

Let’s not allow this beautiful word to become so commonplace that we forget what it asks of us.

Maybe the greatest measure of horsemanship isn’t found in what a horse can do for us… but in who we become for the horse, and how that shapes relationship to all.

What does it mean for you?

05/27/2026

I am deeply honored to be invited to speak at the 25th Anniversary Congress of The Vluggen Institute for Equine Osteopathy & Education May 30-31 at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida.

To be included among such an extraordinary group of educators, osteopaths, researchers, and equestrians is something I do not take lightly. Opportunities to continue learning, sharing ideas, and engaging in thoughtful conversation in service of the horse are privileges I am always grateful for.

I’ll be presenting on “Integrative Movement for the Osteopath,” exploring the relationship between movement, posture, functional anatomy, biomechanics, and the nervous system, and how these pieces influence the health and development of the horse.

A sincere thank you to Janek Vluggen and the Vluggen Institute for the invitation and for creating an event that celebrates 25 years of educational excellence, mentorship, and growth.

Looking forward to Ocala, meaningful conversations, and time spent with people dedicated to the betterment of horses.

05/24/2026

This Memorial Day weekend feels like a good reminder to slow down and appreciate what matters most… time with good people, good horses, good coffee and opportunities to keep learning.

We’re excited to welcome Rodolfo Lara and spend time observing, asking questions, and growing together as horsemen and horsewomen. Some of the best lessons go beyond technique…

The word in the arena today is Believe.

Believe in the journey. Believe in growth. Believe in yourself. Believe every horse still has something to teach us.

Looking forward to sharing this experience with everyone.

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