Some of you have been with us for a while, and a number of you are meeting us for the first time (hi there, by the way!).

For those who are new to us, I bet you are wondering what sets us apart. Perhaps it was something you saw on youtube, something we shared on a podcast - or maybe one of our fans sent you in our direction. So you are probably wondering if we are all that different to other horse trainers out there.

And I understand that question. As equestrians we are surrounded by so many opinions that it can be daunting to know which way to turn, let alone if it sits right with you. So I will share with you the biggest thing that sets us apart.

Our horses help teach us (and our students), not just we train horses

It may sound weird, but what better way to learn how to work with horses is there then to be guided by the horse itself? How can you engage if your communication is on point, if not by the horse? How can you tell if your horse is enjoying time with you, if not from the horse?

How can you build a connection deep rooted in trust, confidence and affection, if not with the horse?

So we allow our horses to be active participants in their learning. We teach our Holistic Equestrians how to read their own horse and facilitate their learning path.

No human is the same. No horse is the same. When we allow our horses to express engagement, worry, excitement, and sometimes a plain old “no”, we can look more at the tools we are taught to use and understand how to use them better for that horse.

And it’s an amazing way to build a relationship with a 500kg+ animal that will then want to look after us and keep us safe.

If you want to know more about the Holistic Horse Handling Methodology we teach at Equestrian Movement, sign up for the Stronger Bond Workshop - a 100% free sneak peak at what we teach.