Creating happy, healthy experiences between horses and humans.

THRIVING EQUINES • EMPOWERED OWNERS

You and Your Horse Deserve Pure Joy

Welcome to an evidence-based approach to horse training, instruction, and education that gives you and your horse the support you need

to live your best lives together.

Welfare-Centered Horse Training, Horse and Rider Assessments, Equine Nutrition Services, Comprehensive Horse Evaluations, Customized Diet Plans for Horses, Behavioral Issues in Horses, Holistic Wellness Solutions, Strengthening Bonds Between Horses and Humans, Evidence-Based Training Techniques, Compassionate Equine Care, Long-Term Care for Horses, Therapeutic Saddle Fitting, Virtual Consultations for Horse Care, Behavior Consulting and Trauma Recovery, Pure Joy Horse Haven

Horse Training and Rehabilitation

We use humane evidence-based techniques to teach your horse valuable skills, resolve behavioral issues, and develop physical comfort, balance, and wellness.

Pure Joy Horsemanship's resident Training and Rehabilitation at our farm in Santa Fe, TN develops the physical and emotional framework your horse needs to be a confident, comfortable, and capable individual. During their stay your horse will enjoy welfare-focused accommodations, optimal dietary support, and interactive sessions that improve body and mind. Owners learn with their horse and receive video recordings of their horse's sessions.

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Assessments and
Consultations

Enhance your horse's well-being and your riding experience with Pure Joy Horsemanship's tailored Assessment and Consulting services.

Pure Joy Horsemanship offers personalized evaluations for horse and rider. Horse and Rider assessments identifies sources of behavioral and performance challenges under saddle. We offer a thorough Wellness Assessment that focuses on your horse's physical comfort, balance, and mobility, common sources of unwanted or dysregulated behavior. All consultations are available in person and virtually.

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Riding Instruction and More

Let Pure Joy Horsemanship help you optimize your ride and relationship with your horse with personalized coaching and instruction.

Make each ride and interaction a rewarding experience for you and your horse! Get the tools you need to create free-flowing communication and collaboration under saddle. Build success in all disciplines, from liberty to trail riding and everything in between. Develop the healthy relationship with your horse you've always dreamed of and manage challenges with ease. We're excited to help you enjoy an effortless and collaborative experience with your horse!

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About Us

We're dedicated to promoting positive, compassionate relationships between horses and humans.

Pure Joy Horsemanship, led by Dale Rudin, offers compassionate, science-based training, consulting, and lessons aimed at enhancing horse-human relationships. Services include behavior consulting, trauma recovery, nutrition guidance, and therapeutic saddle fitting. With over 40 years of experience, Dale focuses on welfare-centered training to help horses live healthier, more joyful lives. Based in Santa Fe, TN, the organization also provides virtual consultations and runs a rehabilitation sanctuary, Pure Joy Horse Haven, to care for horses in need.

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Pure Joy Horse Haven Sanctuary

Pure Joy Horse Haven

We believe ALL horses deserve to live their best lives!

Unfortunately, too many horses are treated and used in ways that damage their minds, bodies, and souls. Visit our sanctuary where we rehabilitate these deserving beings and give them a forever home.

At Pure Joy Horse Haven, we are dedicated to rescuing, healing, and providing long-term care for horses in need. Located in Santa Fe, TN, we offer a compassionate, science-based approach to rehabilitation, focusing on both physical and emotional recovery. Under the guidance of Dale Rudin, we provide personalized care through welfare-centered training, nutrition support, and holistic wellness assessments. Our sanctuary is a safe space where horses can regain their health, dignity, and joy. Visit PureJoyHorseHaven.org for more details.

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Client Success Stories

Our clients and their horses have experienced transformative results through the compassionate, welfare-centered approach at Pure Joy Horsemanship. From overcoming behavioral challenges to building stronger bonds, the stories shared by our community highlight the positive impact of our services. Here's what horse owners are saying about their journey with us.

Hi I have to share this success with you. My mare, Charlie, the one who was in worst condition when you came out to help us....

She has never shown a sign of being in heat. We had a hard time figuring out when her cycle was when we had her bred. Had to have a vet help us determine. And if you recall - she is not in foal and her hair analysis test showed her reproductive organs all out of whack.

For the first time ever she is acting a-fool out in the pasture with all the normal signs a mare should have when she's in heat! It's been going on for a few days. She is looking and feeling better each week!

Thank you so much for the training yesterday. It gives me more confidence working with Jackson's feet and eventually all hooves I can get my hands on

Thank you Dale for giving me the opportunity to see and learn this first hand while watching you work with our horses in The Blue Sky Gang. They are more confident and relaxed all around in just the past couple of weeks!

Dale, I just wanted to thank you again for hosting the nutrition clinic. Today I learned so much valuable information which helps fill holes in the foundation of my education. I appreciate your insight and suggestions regarding Reagan and will implement those adjustments immediately. ...one-on-one consultation with you needs to happen in the near future. I look forward to more clinics and education opportunities in the future. Thank you again!

Jade

Yay! I gave her a double dose of both boots and Kleer last night and she seems better this morning. Yeah! that works

Kombat Boots and Kombat Kleer Customer

Thought you would like to see what 2 years difference can do!
I when I looked at his old pictures the other day I was just shocked at the change.
The color is so vibrant now, and his shoulder and back… thank you for helping make my boy feel so much better and healthier ❤️❤️

Amy

Somebody seems to feel better. Happily trotting for her hay and supper tonight! I'd say she is back to how she normally acts with me

Mindy

Hi Dale!!! Thanks for your e-mail! Well, I think that I have seen improvements already!!!

Sooo I started giving it to all of them!!! The spotted saddle horse has stopped his diarrhea. He has a long thick tail mostly white that always has poop in it and it has been so difficult to wash and get it all out and then it is right back in. I washed his tail several days ago and no poo in it still today and his buttock is still clean... which is unbelievable!!!

Kombat Boots Customer