Nancy Zintsmaster
Master Trainer • Liberty Horsemanship
The Waterhole Rituals™
True partnership begins with presence, unfolds through trust, and thrives when the horse is free to choose.
Power of Presence
Horses respond not just to what you do, but to who you are and whether you can hold your own.
About Nancy
Carrying the Lineage Forward
Nancy Zintsmaster is a Master Trainer, co-owner of Carolyn Resnick Liberty Horsemanship, and the co-founder of The Resnick Method.
Work with Me
Step Into the Circle
Whether you are looking to deepen your bond with your horse, train professionally, or integrate liberty into equine-assisted therapy, there is a space for you here.
The Power of Presence
Connection Over Coercion
Liberty Horsemanship isn’t about what you can force a horse to do, it’s about who you become in their presence.When you strip away tack, tools, and pressure, all that remains is your awareness, energy, and leadership. Through The Waterhole Rituals™, we learn to speak the natural, unspoken language of the herd.True connection begins when a horse is completely free to leave, but chooses to stay.
About Nancy
As Carolyn’s longtime protege, teaching partner, and business partner, Nancy holds the direct lineage of this transformative work.Her journey turned into a lifelong calling after rescuing five horses in Costa Rica, an experience that demanded a deeper, non-coercive way to earn trust. Today, she operates a world-class Liberty Training Center near Lake Arenal, Costa Rica, and co-hosts The Language of Horses Podcast.Nancy guides horse owners, trainers, and equine professionals around the globe to master the art of relational horsemanship, elevating the work into its next era.
Work with Me
1. The Circle Community
Join Nancy’s global online community. Access deep dives into The Waterhole Rituals™, live coaching, and a supportive network of connection-minded horse lovers.
2. L.H.E.A.P. Certification
Liberty Horsemanship for Equine Assisted Professionals.
Designed for practitioners, therapists, and facilitators seeking ethical, liberty-based framework for equine therapy.
3. Immersion & Coaching
Transform your horsemanship through private online coaching, masterclasses, or immersive retreats at the training center in Costa Rica.
For a taste of our work, discover Horse Led Partnership, a free 5-day email course with practical applications for
you and your horse.