Starting young horses the right way
VIDEO The first steps of starting a young horse When you start training your young horse, it might seem like the goal is just to get the saddle on and start riding. But rushing into it can lead to your horse not really understanding what’s going on. This misunderstanding can cause problems later, like running […]
Trailer loading: Going into the trailer is not the end goal
Going into the trailer is not the end goal Often, with trailer loading, people focus on just getting the horse in the trailer. And once he’s in, they will quickly close the bar and ramp, preventing the horse from running off. But it’s not about just getting the horse in the trailer. It’s about making […]
Entertainment at horse shows
Loud Music and Applause Entertainment or Needless Anxiety? Last year, I was at the Dutch stallion show where they had added quite a remarkable element to the judging of the test. At the end of each test, the audience got the opportunity to rate it by applauding. The organization recorded the decibels and the rider […]
Leading your horse safely
VIDEO How to lead any horse safely Leading a horse with high energy can be challenging, and I think it’s something many of us have experienced. Most of the time it looks like the horse is leading the handler, instead of the handler is leading the horse. The main issue with this is that a […]
Create flexion in your horse’s body
Create flexion in your horse's body A distanced variation on the groundwork pattern Lately, I’ve received a couple of questions from riders with pushy horses, often young stallions. Their horse stepped into their space, pushing into the handler and often trying to bite as well. ”When you work at a distance, it’s not inviting for […]
Are you making or teaching the piaffe
Are you making or teaching piaffe? As a Grand-Prix rider and horse trainer, I’ve seen many horses do a piaffe. However, only a handful of them mastered it in a way that is sustainable for their bodies. A well-executed piaffe should look so easy that it seems like the horse could do it all day. The movement […]
Starting a pushy and curious 2 year old
Starting a young horse Roxy: A pushy and curious horse I had a first training session in our indoor arena with Roxy the other day. Roxy is a soft and curious 2-year-old. Because she’s young and I worked with her for the first time, she’s not really aware of where she is within the space […]
Sarah’s journey within TRT Method
Sarah’s journey within TRT Method Sarah’s horse, a brumby, had a rocky start. As she felt she needed something to help her horse, Sarah stumbled upon TRT Method during COVID, and it was a real game-changer. ”TRT delves into the human experience and the internal journey mirrored in our horses.” For Sarah, it meant stepping […]
TRT Rescue – The Frustrated Horse That Wants To Dominate
TRT Rescue #S1E2 The Frustrated Horse That Wants To Dominate In this episode of TRT Rescue, we meet a very frustrated horse who wants to dominate people. He is showing this behavior, particularly to people who are not quite certain what to do when working with him. Owner Britt was near desperation when her horse needed treatment […]
Free conversation
Free conversation When working in, what we call our free conversation within the TRT Method, keep in mind to let them join the conversation, too. It’s not about you doing all the talking and leaving no room for your horse’s voice. At the same time, don’t let the horse take the reins in the conversation, […]