Barry Thomas - Better Equine Training

22/10/2026

Sometimes it's the small things that make the difference.

When working with horses, progress isn't always about achieving something big in one session.

It might be a calmer response, a little more understanding or a small improvement in confidence.

Taking time to recognise those moments can help us decide what to work on next.

Every horse is different, and sometimes the smallest steps are the most important.

💬 What's a small achievement you've been pleased with recently?

20/10/2026

🐴 Bringing a new horse home doesn't always go quite as planned.

When Pippa welcomed two new ponies, one settled beautifully, but the other was finding the change much harder.

Handling had become challenging, and Pippa was beginning to doubt her own horsemanship as they struggled to understand each other.

Barry visited for a one-to-one session, focusing on communication and helping them find a better way forward.

And the feedback afterwards was lovely to receive! ❤️

💬 “Barry came round for a couple of hours to 'tune us up' and it was like magic, within an hour me and the new horse were singing off the same sheet and much more aligned in our communication.” — Pippa

Since the session, Pippa has reported a real improvement. She's even been able to lead her Shetland from the other pony, something she'd been hoping to achieve.

There's still practice to do, but they're now feeling much more positive about their progress.

Welcoming a new horse and finding things more difficult than expected? Sometimes a little help with communication and understanding can make a real difference.

📩 Get in touch with Barry to find out more about one-to-one training.

15/10/2026

If you could improve ONE thing with your horse right now, what would it be?

Maybe it’s loading, groundwork, handling, confidence, standing for the farrier — or something completely different.

Every horse and owner has something they’re working on.

💬 Tell us yours in the comments.

12/10/2026

One space left! We have one spot left on our clinic on the 24th October at South Wales Equestrian Centre, whether you have a problem you'd like to work on, some fine tuning or just some tips on bettering your relationship with your horse , drop us a message to pick up the last space !

24th October - Clinic at South Wales Equestrian Centre .
If you have a specific problem, or would just like to improved your relationship with your horse , or polish up your ridden or ground work, we have hourly slots available , private or shared. Drop us a message to save your spot !

08/10/2026

From being frightened of human contact to choosing to follow Barry into a trailer without a lead rope.

Winter’s journey wasn’t about rushing to the end result.

It started with learning to accept touch, followed by groundwork, leading, handling her feet and introducing new experiences little by little.

By the end, the difference in her confidence was lovely to see.

🎥 Winter’s full journey is now on our YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/R3xq5RhEeSI

If you enjoy seeing the full training process rather than just the end result, subscribe to our YouTube channel for more.

02/10/2026

🐴 Working with the owner is just as important as working with the horse.

A successful session isn’t simply about what Barry can achieve while he’s there.

Where possible, the aim is for owners to understand what we’ve worked on, why we’ve worked on it and how they can continue afterwards.

Those are the skills that can help make a difference long after the session has finished.

For us, that’s a really important part of the training.

28/09/2026

With winter coming always good to have them checked.

I've been a bit quiet on here recently - it's been a very busy summer !
With the nights drawing in, and our horses spending more time indoors , now is a great time to check your four legged friends after a busy summer competing . Drop me a message to discuss your requirements! 🦄

25/09/2026

Today Gomez dipped his toe into the world of side saddle , took it like the complete gentleman that he is . He coped with the different saddle , different weight distribution and and extra girth strap , no issues at all. He looked after Rhian , and politely went about his job . Still only a young horse , there's so much more to come from this boy 🦄

24/09/2026

🐴 Every horse is different — and so is where we start.

When Barry works with a horse, it’s not always about going straight to the problem the owner wants to solve.

Taking time to observe the horse, see how they respond to their handler and work through some basic groundwork can give us useful information about where to begin.

“The most important part of a house is building a strong foundation, it’s the same with horses”

Sometimes, going back to the basics can help make the next steps much clearer.

What’s one thing you’re currently working on with your horse?

20/09/2026

24th October - Clinic at South Wales Equestrian Centre .
If you have a specific problem, or would just like to improved your relationship with your horse , or polish up your ridden or ground work, we have hourly slots available , private or shared. Drop us a message to save your spot !