Testimonials

“THANK YOU sincerely for your attendance at my place recently and showing 4 of us the preliminary foundations of Connected Riding. We all thoroughly enjoyed it. Learning new skills for the enrichment of your horse and oneself are always rewarding and encouraging; it was an awesome day.”

“I was looking for some help with my mare, I had tried a few things but they didn’t sit with me. I was then recommended Trisha. I have been going once a month to the intensive day at Trisha’s for the last four months and what I have learned in that time is priceless. I liken it to getting “the keys” that open the door of communication. Basically through ground work and rider position I have learned to clearly communicate to my horse, what I require from her. (She) has become a willing participant and a lot more relaxed. I can dampen down any silly behavior before it escalates from the ground or in the saddle. The best thing is she now self loads into the float, before she would rear up and it would take a number of us some time to get her in. I love the independence that gives me! I know this is only the beginning and I have so much more to learn and with Trisha’s help I am sure I will reach the full potential of my horse and myself. Trisha is like the “super nanny” of the horse world!”

“I just wanted to say thank you for writing the article on catching horses that was published on the LifeStyleBlock.co.nz web site. I had been having problems in catching one of my small ponies and after reading your article and trying what was suggested, I finally think I will be able to make some progress with him. He is one of the most frustrating ponies I've ever come across and I used to think I had some skill in teaching ponies to be caught but Blizzard has taught me otherwise. So thanks again and I look forward to reading more of your work.” 

"Just a quick note to let you know how pleased I am with the work you did with Cloudy. He's very soft, friendly and responsive to handle at present. Have put canvas nose guard on over last 2 days and taking off again at night. In all the time I've had him (6yrs) he's never let me really touch the lower part of his face, and he's letting me rub him all over, and apart from upper lip which he tolerates, the rest he appears to enjoy!!! I feel much more confident and really looking forward to the two days next week. I'm absolutely delighted with his progress!"

UK Testimonials (to September 2005):

"Thank you so much for the clinic last week. It boosted my confidence and Bella is enjoying the slower and probably clearer way of working. She is responding well and not getting into a panic but standing and thinking. She has been panic first and think after for all the time I've had her." Ann 

"I wanted to say thank you for your hard work here in Yorkshire. Everyone was so pleased with what they learnt. Jenny did a dressage test on Sunday trying to work with the position you went through and she got her best score yet." Tricia 

"I just wanted to email to say thank you for the lessons you gave over here in Australia- Mickey & I got a lot out of them. Anyway thanks again - and come back real soon PLEASE!" Emma 

"Thanks for last night. I am amazed you got Svadi and Skorungur in the trailer so quickly. Believe me! - those two have been a problem!" Doris 

"Last year it was suggested to me that I should put my horse into a sanctuary as she was behaving so dangerously. Fortunately Trisha Wren was found. This was my last resort. In a few months Trisha transformed Flicka with her natural horsemanship training. I've still got my lovely horse and a lot more understanding of horses thanks to Trisha." Julia 

"Your manner with horses is fantastic and your ability to tune in with their communication signals is admirable and something that every horse rider or owner should take the time to learn." Moira 

“Thank you for the 2 sessions at the clinic; you were by far the nicest and best teacher I have ever had, so quiet and patient. I gained so much confidence and my hip that I had so much trouble with is now pain free thanks to the adjustments you made to my riding position. It’s unbelievable!” Pat 

“Thank you so much – I feel so confident now with my horses and I will now be able to move forward.” Pam

"Trisha has a wonderfully effective way of approaching horses. She offers gentleness and consistency. She is clear about what she's asking, and the horse responds. She is equally effective in communicating with people. Rather than say that a rider is doing things wrong, she is inclined comment on what is right, and suggest ways to build on that." Caroline 

GOODBYE TO AN OLD FRIEND... In November (2002), and after nearly two years of great help, we sadly had to say "good-bye" to Mark's assistant, Trisha Wren. For those of you who have attended any of Mark's clinics over the past two years, you will be familiar with Trisha. She was the great lady from Scotland who was Mark's "right hand" at his clinics and who also helped riders at the clinics to develop a balanced seat in the saddle. As always, it seems all good things must come to an end and unfortunately for us, it was time for Trisha to head back to Scotland to begin a training business of her own in the UK. We offer Trisha our heartfelt thanks for her unending service over the past two years and wish her the very best in her new venture back home. We're sure she'll do great! www.MarkRashid.com