About Paul Humphrey

About Paul

Founder of Breaking the Mold

Paul Humphrey is a lifelong horseman, clinician, and the founder of the Breaking the Mold (BTM) Horsemanship Program. With over four decades of hands-on experience with horses, Paul has dedicated his life to understanding the true language of the horse and sharing that knowledge with riders across the United States.

Breaking the Mold was not created from trends, shortcuts, or theories. It was built from years in the saddle, learning directly from the horses themselves. Through success, challenges, and countless hours of training, Paul developed a program rooted in true horsemanship—the kind that builds confidence, understanding, and lasting results for both horse and rider.

At the core of the BTM program are the fundamental elements that create a powerful, willing athlete:

Balance. Connection. Collection. Movability. Forward Motion.

These principles are the foundation of Paul’s teaching and the key to building horses that are strong, responsive, and mentally confident.

Paul travels extensively across the country conducting clinics and educational programs designed to help riders develop a deeper understanding of their horses. His approach goes far beyond simply preparing for competition. Instead, he focuses on building a complete horse and rider partnership through movement exercises, communication, and proper preparation.

Paul believes that speed and success in competition come from preparation, education, and horsemanship, not shortcuts. Riders who learn to truly communicate with their horses gain the ability to perform with confidence when it matters most.

More than anything, Paul stands for honesty in horsemanship. His mission is to help riders develop the knowledge, feel, and leadership required to bring out the best in their horses. Through Breaking the Mold, he continues to build a community of riders dedicated to doing things the right way—through patience, understanding, and respect for the horse.

For Paul, Breaking the Mold is more than a program.

It is a lifestyle, a philosophy, and a legacy built through the horse.