I first contacted Karen about float training my gelding. I have spent years of negotiating with him to get on a float and cried many tears of defeat when I’ve had to give up and miss a lesson or clinic. My first lesson with Karen was not only informative but also very encouraging and enjoyable. Karen gave me the tools and confidence to continue with float training on my own.

I suffer from anxiety and one of my biggest anxieties was towing a horse on my own (or doing anything on my own really). As soon as Karen was aware of this she was only too happy to help. We arranged a ‘float towing’ lesson and it has helped me immensely.

Following on from my float training lesson, Karen had my gelding for a week at Mohegan for groundwork, ridden work and learning patience in the float. I was encouraged to visit as many times as I could so I could watch, learn and be involved in the training. I was very surprised by what can be achieved in only one week of clear, consistent, gentle training. My horse is now soft to ride, more respectful on the ground, can be rugged by someone other than myself and is happy to stand still on a float. Karen is incredibly good at explaining how to keep up this training on a day to day basis and really does make it simple to follow. Even though I have had horses for many years, I had plenty of ‘light bulb’ moments and still do every time I spend time at Mohegan.

As I’ve enjoyed my experiences with Mohegan so much, I have continued having regular lessons with both my horses and Mohegan horses. Karen genuinely cares about the horse and human relationship and is empathetic to all of the emotions and anxieties that are felt. I have always felt comfortable in sharing my fears, anxieties and dreams with not only Karen but with the other ladies and gents at Mohegan. Being in such a fun, happy, supportive environment has not only helped any anxiety I have with my horses, but also in my general day to day life. And if I do have a little ‘OMG I have no idea what I’m doing, I’m the worst horse person in the world’ moment, Karen is only a phone call away to get me back on track.

It sounds so corny but Karen has honestly made the world of difference to my life, always supporting me, encouraging me and believing in me, which has led to me having confidence and believing in myself!