Testimonials
I have been working with
TJ for 5 months now with my Hanoverian Mare. I wish I had found her
sooner. My mare was spooking so badly I could not ride her safely
even though I had owned her for 8 years. Today is a different story;
she is calm, relaxed, never spooks & has come a long way in a short
time. She was so on-the-forehand, very stiff in the neck and back
and now she is schooling 4th level and some PSG movements with much
better self carriage. I can ride her out in the pasture with other
horses; she is safe, sane and very happy. As for my riding; I have
learned more in 5 months with TJ than I have in 8 years working with
some top dressage trainers. I have a lot of catching up to do, but
now feel I have a solid foundation to build on.
~ Mary-Louise
I first met TJ
when we were looking for a rider for our FEI Grand Prix stallion.
The horse said it all... He LOVED TJ and was always happy when
he saw her. What better testimonial than from the horse
himself? They went on to performed in many exhibitions
together, and made us very proud. That was ten years ago, and
TJ has been riding and training our horses ever since.
As an older
rider with health and fear issues, I was very hesitant to get back
in the saddle. But TJ encouraged me to keep going and not give
up. She doesn't get upset with my fears and insecurities, and is
always supportive of where I am in the moment. She has never
been rude or insensitive, which I sincerely appreciate. I've learned
a great deal from TJ, and through her have totally changed how I
view horses and the art of dressage.
Besides being
great with horses, TJ is a very kind and dependable person. I
know from experience that she will do whatever she says she will do.
She is an incredible rider and trainer with a natural ability and
connection with horses, but she also has the dedication to the art
and the sport of dressage to continue learning. I
highly recommend her for training of both horses and people. I
suggest her without reservation to anyone who cares about how their
horse is treated, and to anyone who is interesting in learning the
true classical way of riding. If you want your horse
soft, supple, and HAPPY, then TJ is the person you are looking for.
~ Kris
Garrett
Grand Prix Andalusians