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Welcome to Soft and Sound

I'm Kate and I live on Dartmoor with my herd of horses, and love exploring the landscape with them as much as I enjoy schooling them.

Horses have been a central part of my life since I was a child, but I have never walked a ‘traditional’ equestrian path. I have found my way with the help of some extraordinary teachers and with many hours of practice and effort.

I aim to share what I have learned as best I can

I am passionate about approaches to working with horses and humans that value the true essence of both. 

I have been a serious student of French classical riding and good horsemanship for many years, and combine this with my background in sports massage and mental health.

My passion is to give people the insights and confidence needed to make working with a horse an expression of joy as well as a serious pursuit of knowledge.

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Student Reviews

Sarah

I have tested a lot of instructors, a lot of methods and subsequently got very confused, shut down and lacking confidence in myself. In Kate I have found a kindred spirit, someone who seeks peace and harmony in her horsemanship. Not only that, Kate has a wide skill set, an open mind, and a wonderful sense of humour. Her ability to know exactly what a horse needs at any given moment in time is testament to her level of experience and skill with horse and ride.

Manda

It’s taken me nearly five decades to find someone who understands horses and people in ways that make perfect sense not only of what we can do to weave closer relationships with our horses, but also why we’re doing it. I have loved every part of Kate’s teaching – never felt patronised, always felt heard and supported. It’s magical!

Shelley

As someone who had a very traditional background in terms of training ie BHSAI I found Kate’s approach & knowledge a breath of fresh air. It hugely widened my understanding and experience of how to train horses in a way that puts their wellbeing as paramount with a thorough understanding of horse “mental health” and biomechanics at its foundation. Some of this may run counter to what you might have learned in more traditional settings but I can thoroughly recommend keeping an open mind: you will come out of it a much more rounded horseperson having learnt a lot about yourself and your horses! It may not suit if you are keen for quick fixes but you will find in this training a holistic, individually tailored & realistic pathway for you and your horse to achieve your goals

Di

I’d highly recommend Kate, she the best riding trainer/teacher I’ve had the pleasure to work with. Kate has helped me develop a better relationship with my horse, that’s NOT dependent on physical force, gadgets or punitive techniques. Encouraged me to improve my ‘feel’ and taught exercises ridden and in-hand to help my horse develop the posture and attitude she needs to carry me and stay healthy and sound. Kate teaches with a gentle and positive style, that makes learning easy.
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Membership Programme

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Clear, practical instructional videos

New content x 2 per month

Supportive FB community

Monthly Q & A’s

Excusive guest speakers

Master classes for members 

Premium Coaching

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6 -8 week focused courses

1-2-1 input & individual guidance

Courses include:

*Refining Feel in the French Tradition

*Developing a Schooling Programme

*The Art of Hacking

Clinics & Lessons

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On-line lessons and mentoring

Regular Devon indoor clinic

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Individual lessons with your horse or mine horse at my yard