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    • What is Ethical Training?
    • What are rider biomechanics?
  • ABOUT ME
    • My Background
    • My Influences & Philosophy >
      • Mary Wanless (RWYM)
      • Equine Learning Theory
      • T.T.T.
  • SERVICES
    • Information
    • Introductory Session
    • Ground Work
    • Ridden Sessions >
      • Lessons
      • Schooling
      • Coached Hacking
      • Coaching at Competitions
    • Clinics and Workshops
    • Video Feedback
    • Terms & Conditions
  • Contact
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  • Testimonials

ETHICS:
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​The basic idea and fundamental concept of decent human actions and standards of behaviour

Ethics are at the core of my training which is based along classical lines for both horse and rider.  I aim to be honest and fair, have an openness to share ideas whilst protecting confidentiality. I will always show proper respect and care of the horse, strive to maintain and  improve my own professional competence and work within legal guidelines.
Horses can get confused if their training is inconsistent, contains unclear or mixed messages. Horses can react differently to these training mistakes in various ways, sometimes resulting in only mild unwanted behaviour or with extreme over-reactive behaviour. It is always appropriate to establish in these cases whether there is a pain issue or whether the behaviour is a training issue. When training a new aid, I always like to ensure that the horse has fully accepted it rather than just tolerating it. Acceptance comes when the horse realises that the response produces positive outcomes to it's correct behaviour every single time and this is shown clearly in it's body language. Horse's wear their heart's on their sleeve!
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"Horse's can't talk, but they can speak if you listen."
​Monty Roberts
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"Listen to the horse. Try to find out what the horse is telling you".    Tom Dorrance
The rider needs also to play their part in being able to conduct themselves in a way that is clear and fair to their horse. This requires them to be aware of their request (aid) and know when to reward, whether ridden or on the ground. A conscious decision and not an unconscious random one that the horse has little chance of interpreting because the request is either unclear, unintended or not yet trained. 
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"Make it a habit to praise the horse when the horse yields". Nuno Oliveira
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