Archives: Testimonials

Sensible thinking, no cons, no gimmicks, if you understand it all makes sense.

I love the way you explain everything and how you are against the harsher methods of training. I’ve never agreed with those ways of working with horses and I truly hope more people out there start thinking the same way and if your method can help even one more person to change their way of … Read more

I love your straight forward no nonsense approach, and it all makes so much sense, I have never tied up legs etc either, and have followed your practices since the early days, like early 90s!

The methods are just so easy sensible and safe, for horse and owner.

An absolutely wonderful book! It puts into words the feeling of the importance of being able to train the horse when it is emotionally ready to go and communicate with. I was very happy about the book and it was signed by the author! It is a different doctrine while being simple and logical.

No horse deserves to be scared or bullied into submission. A confident horse is more likely to be a safe horse and trusting of its rider.

I have found the Starting Under Saddle Online Clinic to be great. Neil is straight forward and easy to understand and it has provided great framework for my training. I’m being guided at my own pace and my horse is responding so positively. I have also needed to ask the odd question to clarify my … Read more

Your book is practical and makes sense. Buying a young horse after 16 years without on is challenging but your way of training is simple and easy to follow.

I have more understanding of my horse and his needs, he has responded well to the techniques as well as an unhandled unbroken 2 year old that does exactly what he needs to as I am able to be clear with him. Thank you!

I just love your no-nonsense, easy approach to training your horse. I see so many people doing the things you disagree with, like “desensitisation” by flapping ropes, tarps, bags, etc around their horse. I have always thought that if your horse has never been frightened by your handling & training, it has nothing to be … Read more