About Jessi
Horse Ways: Jessi Homan’s Lifelong Dedication to Equine Connection
My passion for horses began at age four when my mom brought home her first horse that I remember Major. From that point on, I immersed myself in horsemanship, showing in 4-H by age eight and training horses for gymkhana events by age ten. Over the years, I trained and supported several horses for Western Pleasure, games, trail riding, and beginner riders.
In 2013, I enrolled at the University of Wisconsin, River Falls to study Equine Management. During my first semester, I completed a technical review of a peer-reviewed article on Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. That article sparked a deep interest in the intersection of mental health and equine work, ultimately leading me to change my major to Psychology with a minor in Animal Science. Through my coursework, I studied equine health, nutrition, behavior, and pasture management, while continuing to train horses and support classmates in developing advanced horsemanship skills.
After graduating in 2017, I continued to train and teach informally. In 2020, I left my day job to pursue my passion full-time. I am now Level 1 trained in Natural Lifemanship, a Western Horsemanship trainer, and the owner of Horse Ways LLC, where I integrate equine-assisted services with mental health and personal development.