Welcome!
This website has been updated for 2026. A complete remake will be coming soon!
The intent of this site is to promote a mindful approach to working with horses of all breeds and disciplines - for work, pleasure, and competition. Those of us who opt for partnership over dominance demonstrate a willingness to look within and take responsibility for the consequences of our actions rather than blaming the horse for "disobedience." Working with horses mindfully means that while there are principles and guidelines to school by, there are no formulas for making the most appropriate decision at any moment. This requires us to become more compassionate (toward ourselves as well as toward the horse), better educated and skilled in our craft, and to learn to think creatively or outside the box.
For us dressage enthusiasts and competitors, the dressage we practice is the same dressage that is ridden anywhere else, but the way we go about achieving a response from our horses often looks different than traditional methods employed at a typical training facility. As a result, many of us feel isolated within our equestrian communities and find little support in rejecting a cookie-cutter approach to training. Yet we know that only horses that are free of tension can perform according to their unique potential and, like people, enjoy their work.
This site hopes to provide a way for interested horsemen and women to network with other like-minded individuals, both in your back yards and around the world. It offers free and cost-effective resources to help answer your questions and assist you in problem-solving particular issues. There are no membership fees or special requirements. Those connected with this site consist of trainers, amateurs, instructors, clinicians, riders, handlers, and every-day horse owners with a sincere interest in building harmonious and in-depth relationships with horses of all breeds and disciplines.
To help you on your journey and/or to stay connected and engaged with other like-minded horsemen, we have some exciting features and invite you to participate:
~ Terry's BLOG! Observations, insights and problem solving with our equine partners and how our relationships improve when we better understand the nature of the horse, our own inherent qualities, and the functions of the natural world in which we live.
~ A Private Facebook Page is open to those interested in mindful and non-judgmental discussion and sharing. You must ask to join. You are also welcome to post comments on the Blog site at BLOG, .
~ In-Depth Articles provide you with creative ideas and help answer your questions. Pictures included!
~ Terry Church Clinic Schedule: This page will be updated soon (hopefully by the end of this year, 2026!). It otherwise offers an explanation of what happens at clinics with lots of photos
~ A few Clinicians and Trainers, hopefully some near your area.
~ A list of books, CD's and informational links.
~ Online Lessons with Terry ~ are LIVE from almost any distance using a simple iPhone or Android. Terry works with you in real time from her computer. Or, a simple phone consultation can include deep discussions of uploaded videos of you and your horse. Select this link for more information.
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