Code of Ethics
I will only ask the horse or client to do things that I believe they are physically, emotionally, and mentally prepared for.
This means all the components of the task must already be educated clearly and performed with ease and relaxation. Slow methodical training minimizes confusion, frustration, and anxiety, enabling the horse and human to work together in the most correct and harmonious way possible.
I will not do anything with the horse that I know to be harmful on a physical, emotional, or mental level.
This includes the necessity to ride properly fitted tack, communicating in a trauma-informed manner, and addressing soundness issues from a holistic level. If I feel a horse is already in pain and the work I do is not enough to resolve it, I require that the appropriate professionals become involved to best support the horse. These professionals may include farrier, saddle fitter, veterinarian, body worker, dentist, nutritionist, etc.
When other trainers are involved with a horse in training with me, there must be true collaboration and communication to ensure that the horse is receiving consistent and coherent information.
If this cannot be accomplished, I encourage the client to choose one trainer per horse to respect the horse’s need for clarity.
I will communicate exactly what I do and observe with the horse in each training session to the client so that they can develop their understanding of their horse and maintain the work I do.
I am committed to honesty and transparency in the training process.