| philosophy In our modern horse world, we are all curious about the training approach and overall philosophy that a trainer employs. Since this is such a large question, it is most likely best answered by what we do believe in, as opposed to what we do not: We believe in perfect respect, perfect trust and endless skills. We know that the closer we get to this lofty goal, the better our horse. We believe that horses learn best when the handler uses reinforcements, such as clear and timely releases of pressure. We continually replace a horse's unwanted behavior with behavior that can warrant a positive response from the handler. |
We expect our horses to work as hard as we do, while keeping their bodies and minds healthy. A great training program includes a well-thought-out teaching plan, consistency and a lot of patience. We have high expectations from our horses, but try to not ask for too much too soon. We continually strive to improve our horsemanship, and grow as trainers. We follow classical training principles as we prepare each horse for their chosen discipline. |
