When you have no choice but to take the greatest care

Last year my good friend and student had what we Brits might describe... more

Principles of Training in the Ecole de Légèreté

There are a series of clear principles that those of us training in... more

Principle 1 – Work on the lunge replaces the single pillar

For those of us in the U.K who haven’t studied European classical... more

The time it takes, and then some

I have been doing some internal wrestling recently about the clinic... more

The Art of Hacking

The Art of Hacking Part 1 I often get asked if I would like to hack... more

Food, Force or Feel?

A few days ago I read a piece by a positive reinforcement trainer who... more

A Home for Life?

In the U.K especially we have this belief that a ‘home for... more

The Reality of Reality

I have think again recently about the nature and truth of life and... more

The Power of Forwards

The first year I trained with Philippe Karl the main focus was... more

Do One Thing

 I try not to give direct advice, but I might dare to make an... more

How I Lost My Confidence (and got it back again)

When you make your living from horses it’s quite hard to admit... more

A Bridlepath Less Travelled

Several years ago my Dad introduced me to M Scott Peck’s book, ‘A... more

Winter is coming….

Once upon a time the weather was lovely. By this, I mean last... more

Show Your Horse How to Say Yes…So He Can Say No

One of the biggest challenges I have when trying to assess horses is... more

Let’s Hear It For The Women

I have had an extraordinary year – traveling to many... more

Kathleen Lindley Beckham

I have just spent almost a month with Kathleen Lindley Beckham, her... more

Lessons Possibly Learned

When delivering training about mental health, I ask participants to... more

What Kind of Animal is a Human? Part Two

Following on from part 1, in which many miles on the motorway looking... more

What Kind of Animal is a Human? Part One

I have spent most of this year looking for a horse. I have seen a LOT... more

Why You Didn’t Buy the Wrong Horse

There are two things I shouldn’t do. Well there are loads of things... more

That Which Unites Us, Not What Divides Us

This week has not been a brilliant one for the human race.  A... more

Karen Musson. My Thoughts and Other Ramblings

Last weekend I was privileged enough to host Karen Musson who came... more

An Ode to a Brown Horse

I have found it hard to know how  to write about losing Tycoon,... more

On Being Normal

When delivering training about mental health, I ask participants to... more