The videos and workbooks are grouped by content in the 15 'modules' below. You do not have access these sequentially, however I do recommend you start with the first 3. After that you can move onto areas of particular interest to you and your horse.
Each module contains a series of instructional videos relating to the main heading. There are typically versions for working on the ground and ridden.
When you have completed each lesson, click on ‘Complete and continue’ at the top. But don't worry, you do not need to complete every element of a module - you can choose what is most relevant to you. You can also click on, ‘Previous lesson’ at the top of the page to go back.

I recommend you start with these three modules, then move on to subjects of your choice.



What is the Soft and Sound membership all about?
The principles and approach that underpin it and some ideas for navigating the site.
What are the things which matter most to you and your horse?
Use this self assessment to plan where to start…
Every horse and every rider will benefit from understanding and practicing (and practicing!) the key exercises and daily skills shown here
Whether your horse is in need of some specific physical support, or you just want to do something which feels nice for him. Connect, relax, progress.
Young horse; old horse; horse out of work; warming up – all horses benefit from an interesting and dynamic lunging programme.
No gadgets required!
An In-hand programme is a skill and an art.
It can be a great addition to your ridden programme, you can learn a lot about your horse and it’s fun!
Young Horse?
Re-start?
Want to check you’re not building your house on shaky footings?
Start here…
‘It is not the circle which schools the horse, it is the aids’ – Philippe Karl.
Hands – Seat – Legs. With feeling..
There is a LOT of information in here.
Walk, Trot, Canter
Creating beauty in all 3 gaits, ideas and exercises for horses and riders.
Helping to improve your horse’s balance might be the most important gift you can give him.
Simple but profound exercises for better balance.
Calm, forward and STRAIGHT. But how? Simple exercises to help understand your horse’s crookedness and begin to address it.
Dynamic posture, weight bearing posture, roundness, next extension. All these terms! What do they mean and how can I help my horse move well?
Want to ride in open spaces? With others? At speed? Go on a fun ride?
Make this an enjoyable experience for you both…
Going sideways is cool, when you understand why, and how.
Step by step guides to developing an individual lateral programme which will actually help your horse.
OK, so all of this stuff is fun if you allow it to be, but sometimes it’s good to focus on it! And also check out what your horse understands and feels confident about and where you may need to go back a few steps…
Begin to challenge your horse’s longitudinal balance while retaining impulsion and relaxation. The path to collection…
Small but important things you can experiment with when time and light are In short supply
How does my horse feel about all of this?
This content sits alongside everything else you can find in this site.
Each month we have a Q & A. There is often a wealth of information to be had here, so grab a cuppa and a notepad and watch.
There are two members podcasts – the main Soft and Sound pod, with the Q & A’s and Guest Speakers.There … Read More