Most riders have heard that lateral movements are beneficial. And they are. They belong to the cornerstones of gymnastic training. Yet in...

“True shaping begins not in the hands, but in the quiet rhythm between two moving hearts—where energy flows, balance grows, and softness...

Training a horse is never about rigid commands — it is about dialogue. A dialogue built on feel, timing, and a willingness to listen. One...

In horse training, it’s often the smallest moments that carry the biggest weight. A gentle pause. A deep breath. A softening before the...

In every good horse-human relationship, there comes a moment where we pause and ask ourselves: Am I doing too much? Or not enough? There...

(Warning: long post alert – but written with all my heart!) My way of working with horses is sometimes misunderstood. People may see...

In today’s world of perfectly framed videos and breathtaking highlight reels, it’s easy to forget: most of what we see online is just...

Sometimes, despite our best efforts, things don’t change. We offer a cue—nothing happens. We ask again—still unclear. We start wondering:...

What True Guidance Feels Like in Horse Training and Beyond There’s a world of difference between being in charge and truly leading. We’ve...

I still remember when the idea of writing an e-book felt like a far-off dream. A quiet whisper of “maybe one day”… Well— that day has...

✨ A Week to Remember ✨ I’ve just returned from a truly special and fulfilling week in the US—spent with my dear friend Deanna, her...

Why repetition without reflection can block true understanding. In horse training, redirection is a useful tool—when used with purpose,...

Why clarity, not control, shapes the conversation with your horse. I recently stumbled upon the saying “Don’t think your feel away”  on...

This image came back to me in today’s review class— an old analogy I used to love and still find so deeply true: Imagine shaping a...

Lately, this theme has quietly woven itself back into my thoughts and work: how much power there is in slowing down—not to take pressure...

Balancing Body and Mind in Movement When we speak of movement in horse training, we often focus on the physical: reach, flexibility,...

In the world of horse training, we often speak about building strength, developing collection, or unlocking suppleness. But how often do...

In a world where horse training is often reduced to shapes and steps, I believe it’s time we spread a different message—one rooted in...

Every year on my birthday, I take a quiet moment to reflect — not just on the past twelve months, but on what really matters to me. Again...

“The art of riding lies not in making the horse do what you want, but in creating a space where they want to do it with you.” In...