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Jackie

I contacted Sue after I had my Irish Sports Horse for three and a half years, he could not be clipped without sedation.

I contacted Sue and she worked with me over a 4-6 week period, visiting a total of four times working with Sunny and training me over a 2 hour session. The transformation has been amaziing! Sue did the intial work and then taught me how to de-sensitise him.

All I can say is that, for clipping, her technique works, and I would highly recommend her if you have a horse who cannot be clipped.

Karen Harrison - Feb '17

I have recently completed the Applied Equine Behaviour theory course and I loved researching the information I wanted to put in my answers. The course is set out so comprehensively that it is easy to follow but it really grabbed my attention and made me think about my relationship with my horse. I would recommend everyone do this course it is really brilliant. Sue Gardner is so knowledgeable and her feedback on my assignments was extremely helpful.

The Home Study Courses

Theory Certificate Course

and

Refinement & Instructorship Course

Sue's Philosophy

To Gain Mutual Understanding
Trust & Confidence
To fully embrace that horses are sentient beings
To achieve a deeper understanding of how they perceive us and the world around them
To know their innate needs and to make sure that you meet as many of them as possible
To develop a communication that is built around mutual respect
To keep focussed and in the moment whilst also staying in a playful/light state of mind

I chose this photo because I had been sitting on this box having a cup of tea when Dream appeared and put herself on it. By standing up on this box she could see over the tops of the stables to the fields behind, which she loves to do.

Dream had developed enough trust and confidence to step up onto the box to enjoy the view without having to ask my permission, wait to be asked or having an expectation of a food reward. She did it for her own gain and enjoyment and we happily shared the box together, which is why I love this photo.