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"I came across some videos of Karen at a point in my horsemanship where I had reached a dead end.

I had my dream horse, a  4 year old, just backed PRE (Spanish) stallion. But I couldn’t ride him. Or lead him. Or lunge him. Today that horse, Tycoon, and I we went out in the Devon drizzle wandering around the lanes, relaxed, content and un-afraid and that is more than I ever thought was going to be possible. I am hugely grateful, and she’d never even met us in person!

My other horse Des and I were accepted on the instructor programme with French Classical Master Philippe Karl. When Philippe said about our ridden work, ‘If your horse trusts your hands as much as this you can do anything’, I was pretty sure that I needed to send my thanks again to my mentor in the states – this feeling of release has helped us under saddle as much as on the ground."

Kate Sandel, Des and (RIP) Tycoon

"My very sensitive Andalusian had a dangerous bolting habit.  My search for answers included attending numerous clinics from different trainers and buying a lot of DVD's. They all had one thing in common - variations of pressure and release. 

The feel Karen taught me is of key importance to my horse. It's effective and my horse loves it. 

Also, escalating pressure is not used so my horse doesn't anticipate the next phase of pressure with fear. 

In short my horse has stopped bolting and is tuning into my intentions more and more. 

Most trainers know horses can only learn when they are calm; Karen's principles deliver calmness and connection."

"I just wrapped up a private coaching session with Karen Musson from The Art of Riding

Her subtle way of changing the timing so that you are communicating directly to the horse through his feet instead of cues or pressure and release (which she explains actually sets you up so your timing is too late, forcing you to micromanage your horse) is so rewarding to experience! 

In fact, your horse responds to it with willingness and pleasure. So much so that the release or "reward" is actually the feel itself! Not a release to mark a point where the horse has done what you asked. This allows you and your horse to continue in the flow without interruption.

Love this stuff!"

Ginger and Casey, Illinois, USA

Beth and Joy, Heidi, Beauty and Oatmeal, Ohio, USA

Jane and Libby, Ohio, USA