I’ve had my own pleasure hacks and pony club horses all my life but my ‘real’ horse journey began 12 months ago when I decided I would purchase a yearling as a project horse.

I quickly learned that although I had many years of horse experience, ruining a perfectly formed yearling was not something I could bare. I was referred to Karen White for some initial advice for handling Cruize and instead of absorbing just that session and moving on, I decided to never leave. I could spend hours at the training Centre because Karen not only provides the most valuable information to help make the connection between you and your horse, she is also one of the most lovely, kick-back, fun, motivating and encouraging people I’ve ever met.

For those who lack confidence, she’ll quickly fill it. For those who may be a little heavy-handed, she’ll be honest, yet tactful. For those of us who are a little too keen and may miss some vital steps in our training, she’ll explain the necessity behind it’s worth.

Cruize and I have only been with Karen for a short time but in one lesson, I changed my mind from selling him to having a connection so strong that we both now understand why and how to trust each other. From this moment on, so many doors have opened and I’m hanging out every day to meet my ever-eager Cruize at the gate and to practice our ‘homework’.

I am not only forever grateful to have made this connection with my Cruize, but I am down-right lucky to have Karen as my guiding hand.

Our first show at Brookleigh and we won all our classes.  Cruize is 2 years old!

Thank -you Karen.