How I Train

Turning Stress into a Softening: How we can educate horses to manage themselves especially for situations we cannot recreate at home (like a race or a big event). Insights into how this training has effected his young horses. Plus Training advice for a horse that is sensitive to movement from above and behind.

An explanation of the mind shift that I am looking for in horses and the complexities of getting it; how to maintain flow (ground and ridden) without the need to constantly continue or increase pressure?

My thoughts on how influential a negative mindset is: it is the problem behind most horses that I see. Understanding how to recognise and change this. Explanations, insights and advice to help with any horse that is girthy or sensitive around it's barrel (even to legs); also tips for picking up feet with training exercises to help

Plus some general Training Theory Advice: should you wait for a chew?; should you allow time off?; and my pre-flight check

Tips on awareness, processing danger, unlocking freeze, trusting our energy, following the lead softly, and how to know when to give space or to stand

A look into the techniques I use, particularly my use of a flag, to raise awareness and create safe space