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Elsa Suzanne

It occurs to me that everyone who wants to have anything to do with these most wondrous animals needs to be made aware of the core subject: the innate behaviour of horses. Only then might they understand the individual when they meet them. Calling upon this basic knowledge of innate behaviour and then utilising it to inform an appropriate environment and training methods, having welfare as a top priority, can enable co-habitation, which will be beneficial to both parties.

There is no getting away from the fact that horses and ponies survive in a man's world and we need them more than they need us. It is such a privilege that they do seem to enjoy some of what we ask of them, but it is monstrous the way in which many of them are treated by humans, some of them supposedly experienced and good horsemen.

Lisa Weaver

I can't recommend this course enough and Sue was so supportive and gave constructive feed back that just made you want to do the next assignment even better.

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.