Kip Mistral is an internationally-published equestrian author, journalist, historian, and lifelong horsewoman devoted to preserving the ideals of classical horsemanship — balance, lightness, and harmony between horse and rider.

Her writing combines depth, dignity, and clarity, drawing on her background as a technical writer to make the classical principles of riding accessible without ever simplifying them. Her articles, interviews, and essays are educational yet literary, exploring not only how we ride, but why the art endures.

Kip is co-author of “Horse Training In Hand: A Modern Guide to Working from the Ground: Work on the Longe * Long Lines * Long and Short Reins,” a modern classic that remained among Amazon’s top-selling equestrian books for over a decade and introduced thousands of riders to the patient, gymnastic methods of classical groundwork. Her body of work continues that legacy — illuminating the continuity between the great European schools of riding and thoughtful modern practice.

Her website has become a respected resource for serious students of classical equitation, organized by historical traditions and philosophical themes. Through every project, she champions the timelessness of the classical ideal: that good horsemanship requires no improvement, only understanding and stewardship.

At the Online Horse Fair, Kip invites viewers into the world of the French kings and the legacy of classical equitation as taught in the legendary School of Versailles— revealing a tradition that still guides riders seeking beauty, empathy, and lightness today.

Because of the Horse...

I found my voice — the one that listens first, then speaks with kindness. They taught me that language, whether written or silent, begins in the space between trust and respect. And because of the horse, I discovered the bridge between history and the living moment — where art and compassion meet, and harmony, in riding as in life, is achieved only through understanding.