Double H Equestrian Center, Whitmore Lake

Since 2003, the Head family—Robert, his wife, Holly, and their two daughters—has fostered a welcoming environment at Double H Equestrian Center for both horse and rider. They use the Natural Horsemanship approach, colloquially known as “horse whispering,” to connect riders with their mounts. Natural Horsemanship is based on understanding horse nature and psychology. It forgoes force and intimidation in favor of peaceful communication and whispers of “You’re the prettiest pony who ever lived, oh yes you are.”

As the head coach of both the Whitmore Lake middle and high-school equestrian teams who rides multiple horses daily, Robert has a keen eye for both the horse’s and rider’s needs. He knows how to pair students with the proper lesson horse and develop the confidence of both.