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People ask us, "Which training methods do you use? Pat
Parelli? Clinton Anderson? Monte Roerts? Denis Reis?" (etc.)
We usually reply,
 "Yes." In some form or other we use
all of these and more, depending upon the horse and
what it is we want to accomplish. We consider what we do as
"Open Training" which is very similar to
"resistance free training" except that we are more
focused on developing "Learn-Learn"
situations. In this way the horse always has an opportunity
to choose between a primary objective (the task we want him
to learn) and a secondary objective (which usually involves
more work). This methodology is more fully explained in our
class, but in summary we have found it to be extremely
efficient in breaking bad habits and teaching the horse to
think and respond, rather than react and/or spook.
We also understand and appreciate the value of positive
motivation, especially when dealing with anxious animals.
Fear inhibits learning so we work to get the horse to invest
his energy in curiosity rather than fear-based avoidance.
The contents of our clinics
are not designed to be an ABC of horse training as that would contradict the theory of learning and being an individual. Every clinic is designed to promote thinking and learning, thereby developing an individual’s thought processes and problem solving abilities. Our principles and understanding of horses and teaching can be used as a base for the application of other horse training methods or to build on existing knowledge. We do not seek to condemn other methods or ideas but rather to provoke thought base on facts, so Riders can more consciously choose their own path.
The concept of "walking the talk" establishes our desire to act in accordance with our beliefs at all times, to do what we say and ensure that behavior is consistent with what we teach. By teaching Riders how to think and develop their own confidence the equine enthusiast will have a greater understanding of the equine human relationship.
Both humans and equines are unique individuals and therefore relationships between them are unique. We set out to create understanding of how equines learn. It is the Rider’s choice how to interpret and develop their own horsemanship skills using the clinics we provide.
What we can get your horse to do is less important than what you can learn to do with your horse.
Our Philosophy
Our philosophy is that everyone can learn from studying
and riding with as many clinicians as you can. All
clinicians basically teach the same techniques but utilize
different terms. The difference in all clinicians is their
personalities, that is why we continue to observe all
clinicians we can in order to evaluate if there is a better
way to teach the horse. This, the pursuit for more
knowledge, is what we feel is the difference between a
horseman and a horse trainer. We strive to teach horse
owners that they can teach their horse to do anything they
want. All horses, from horses ridden just for fun, to the
highly competitive horse must have a good foundation.
We feel that if the owner is not in direct participation in
the training then they will not be able to obtain the
performance they are looking for. We try to give our clients
what they need for a Safe and Fun
experience, without a lot of information that they will
never use.
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This class is for those of you that want a steadier horse. We are assuming that your horse has a basic amount of training and that you and your horse
