Build on your understanding so both you & your new partner can feel safe and confident in your next chapter. Have you taken on a new OTT Thoroughbred or Standardbred? Supporting Off-The-Track Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds, and the people retraining them for a new chapter in life. I work with new OTT owners who want to understand their horse, build strong foundations, and develop confidence throu
gh handling and groundwork. Many challenges come from missing basics, unclear communication, or not fully understanding how these horses have learned in their racing lives. Although our focus is on OTTs, horses are horses, the same principles work for all horses and ponies, and we can help any horse-human partnership thrive. My focus is on Education in:
Groundwork and everyday handling
Installing simple, clear basics
Helping owners understand the how and why
Calm, evidence-based training
Improving in-the-saddle communication, trust, and responsiveness
Good groundwork leads to clearer communication under saddle, stronger trust, and a partnership where both horse and rider feel safe and confident. Education comes first, giving both horse and rider the skills to move forward successfully, together.
