Safety comes first.

The horse's needs come before their owner, rider, or trainer’s goals.

The horse learns by the release of pressure.

The horse needs to be trained emotionally, mentally, and physically.

Partnership is built through a healthy balance of relationship, respect, and requirements.

Both training the horse and educating the human is to be done through a fair, practical, progressive method.

A solid foundation on the ground will transfer into the saddle.

Gadgets do not train the horse, a skilled horseman does.

Equestrian art should be done simply for the love of the horse, with egos checked at the door of the barn.

Kindness and compassion are to be shown both to the horse and to our fellow equestrians. Give them permission to be imperfect.

Education is key, equipping clients to become confident and competent equestrians.

Horsemanship, though sometimes technical, should remain fun. If it isn’t, why are we bothering to do it at all?