Workshop:
How to stop your horse shying

• 12+ Modules of instructional video, divided into short, clear, easy-to-follow steps
• Each module is comprised of several short videos (and accompanying PDF steps) so you can train at your own pace
• Training from first handling the young horse to advanced work, including lateral work and flying changes
• Watch online 24/7 and fully downloadable
• Resources - printable lesson plans, written explanations
• Library of student voice-over lessons
• Submit your riding/training videos for voice-over
• Private Facebook group
• Support from Kate via Zoom, email, messenger and phone
• LIFETIME ACCESS

When you sign up for the Kandoo Online Training you will receive an email from me welcoming you and giving you instructions on how to access the website. From there, you can go into the course and watch the 'Welcome' video which shows you around the course and gives tips on how to proceed.

At the start of each module, you'll find an overview of the content. This will help you to understand what's coming up as you work through the course at your own pace.

There is a great deal of material in the Kandoo GOLD course and it is delivered over 9 weeks.

Of course, you will have lifetime access to all of the material.

Don't worry if you can't keep up with the modules as they are released; that is not the intention. The Kandoo GOLD course is designed to be taken at your own time and your individual horse's pace (we just don't want you overwhelmed with all 12 modules on day 1!).

Of course, the Kandoo GOLD program is designed so that you can fit it in with your life (and I know how busy we all are). You will be warmly welcomed on your return and fully supported at every stage of your journey.

The course is designed to pop in and out of when you need it; that's why you have lifetime access. 

No, all of the material is inside the training course and the meetings, when they are on, are just there for you if you want to speak directly to Kate, chat about your horse with other members or have specific questions you'd like addressed.

Meetings, which can be arranged with Kate, are an added bonus and not an essential element of the course content.

All of the Kandoo GOLD material is fully optimised for online streaming and, if you have no home internet at all, completely downloadable. I am here to support you via phone and email too! If necessary, you can also download the lessons and watch them when you're travelling.

Each lesson is divided into simple, easy-to-follow steps. The short training videos enable you to go out and teach a quick lesson whenever you have the time. If you have 15-20 minutes a few times a week - you'll be amazed at what you can achieve.

The Kandoo Community is full of wonderfully supportive, kind, knowledgeable and generous people. Not only will you be fully supported in your journey by Kate, but you will make life-long friends here. 
Many of our members, even those living in remote areas, have found local Kandoo friends to ride with inside the Kandoo Community!

Your success is my success, and I am always here to help you. For support, we have numerous channels; you will never be left alone. The Private Facebook group, message, email, zoom meeting and phone are all ways you can contact me.

You can send me a video of yourself working your horse (this is easy to do and I will help you if you haven't done it before), and I will do a video voice-over lesson for you - explaining what you are doing well and what you could change to improve your results.
The other thing you can do, and this is always popular, is to put your video into the Private Facebook Group and we can discuss it there. The Kandoo community is SO very supportive - whatever your level, you'll be amazed at the support you receive there.

Great question! Riding and handling horses is a very hands-on activity, so learning via online distance might seem like a challenge. Fortunately, the Kandoo GOLD course is presented in many different ways, from videos to written instructions, demonstrations, seeing others both do it well and also make mistakes, and hearing me explain everything in detail. If all of this still leaves you with questions, I am available through online meetings, emails, phone calls or you can send in your own video for my comment. The success of my students is the answer to this question: YES, you can learn horsemanship online better than you may ever think you can.
Also, and most importantly, it is essential that you train your own horse for the longevity of training, horse welfare, and your safety and understanding. There is simply no better way of bonding and caring for your horse than taking responsibility for its training.

The best way to use the training is to start with the first module and work your way through subsequent modules as they are released each week. The study, however, is completely at your own pace and the lifetime access allows you to return to modules as many times as you want.  I recommend shorter lessons with your horse and if you follow the course, huge progress can be achieved in just 15-20 minutes a few times a week.

One of the greatest things about the Kandoo GOLD online training is that it is as applicable to first-time riders as it is to advanced equestrians. Because you and your horse progress together, your skills advance at a steady rate. The Kandoo training helps you along the way while not pushing you beyond what you are capable of doing. You and your horse are on the same page, learning your own language of cues as you go rather than you having to learn a set of aids that your horse already knows (or doesn't). Safety is a foundational principle of the Kandoo training, both for you and your horse.

We have a large number of very experienced riders in the Kandoo GOLD course. All of them have made tremendous changes to their horsemanship as a result of the course and found incredible improvements in their horse's relaxation, engagement and overall performance.

Whether you are new to riding, an advanced level rider or coming back to riding after a long break or lack of confidence, the advantages of training your own horse are immense. You and your horse progress at the same pace; you understand exactly what your horse knows and how he/she learned it. This knowledge keeps you and your horse safe and builds confidence in you both for all the right reasons. Each lesson starts on the ground and progresses to the saddle when you and your horse are ready. I am always available via email, Facebook, webinar and phone to help you through any problems or questions that you have, and the GOLD community is full of supportive people who have been exactly where you are and are overcoming the same fears

There’s really no such thing as ‘just trail riding’ because the trail is probably the most challenging place for your horse and, as such, requires more training than remaining in the arena. The Kandoo training applies to all riding disciplines, particularly to riders who take their horses out on the trail. Having control, knowing your horse's emotional state, and being able to keep your horse's attention and responsiveness under all circumstances are the foundational principles of the Kandoo training. Having a soft, responsive horse is basic to all training, whatever discipline you engage in. Safety is always number one, and that is never as important as it is on the trail.

The Kandoo online training never relies on muscle, experience, or youth. I walk you through every step of the process, and if you are not clear, the unlimited access allows you to go back and watch again and again. There is support from the Kandoo Community, many of whom are in their 50's, 60's, and even 70's. You are always advised to stay within your capabilities, and you will be amazed at what you can accomplish with this program. Some of our members are just getting into horses in their late 60s and are fulfilling their dreams quickly.

I originally made the course to cater for those riders that had no choice but to send their horses out for training, often to 'cowboys' that were returning the horses with difficult and dangerous behaviours resulting from being 'muscled through' the training they received.

I have a PhD in horse behaviour and training, and much of the Kandoo training is based on the John Lyons program (I spent 2001 in Colorado on the John and Josh Lyons Certification Program). I have added equitation science and English disciplines, but 'conditioned-response' training, simply put, is instilling a pattern into a horse so that he will do it regardless of the situation – it’s building automatic responses. Applying learning theory in this way has been scientifically shown to be the most effective and ethical training method. Most people like natural horsemanship because they feel that it is kinder to the horse. I never use any training method that does not fall within the highest standards of horse welfare. There are no gadgets, no punishment, and no 'special' equipment needed, and my training can be done in a bit or without a bit if you prefer. Science is now confirming the horse training methods that are effective and those that are not and that also cause undue stress and suffering to the horse (I am a researcher in this area, my PhD project was about horse behaviour, training and welfare). My training always complies with the principles of kindness and works WITH the horse.

You can learn the system and then quit... but I really doubt you will want to once you have immersed yourself in this amazing world of communication and partnership with your horse. It is quite addictive, and most members find that once they have learned the basics, not only can they never return to any other method, but they also want to go back to the beginning and get their horses even lighter and more responsive, often over and over. Once they have experienced the softness and responsiveness that Kandoo gives them, they want more and more. Perhaps this isn't a method as much as a lifestyle because so many people comment that it flows into the rest of their life, improving it for the better along with their horsemanship.

Many are told to buy a 'push-button' horse to learn to ride. I'm not fond of this mechanomorphic terminology as horses aren't born with 'buttons'; their cues and responses are trained. The problem is that you have to learn their buttons, or how they were trained, and that will never be precisely the same as the person who trained them. With the Kandoo online training, you create your own language between you and your horse which allows you to achieve levels of communication and harmony faster and more effectively. Your relationship with your horse will be highly tuned to you alone.

Kandoo Equine takes all the guesswork out of horse training. Every exercise that is taught on the ground is directly applicable to riding. I continually search for easier ways for the horse and handler and take all the mystery out of the training methods. There is a reason for every exercise, and the modules flow logically, building on one another. The success and loyalty of my many students are proof that the Kandoo simply works, and it works for all the right reasons.

It is a vicious cycle. If you can't ride well your horse may go badly but if your horse goes badly it is difficult to ride well. You are constantly training your horse whenever you are with it, either for better or worse. The wonderful thing about the Kandoo online training is that while you train your horse to travel better, you will also improve your riding. Then the positive circle will start where your better riding will help your horse too. Both will be improving at the same time. Additionally, the joy and satisfaction of being your own horse's trainer will spur you on to ever-expanding improvement.

We all know that no two horses are the same. Many methods list activities that must be accomplished as if this will magically result in a trained horse, regardless of the horse's prior training, history and temperament. While the Kandoo method follows proven principles, I teach you to adapt them to your particular horse and, let's face it; horses can even vary from day to day or even moment to moment. My progressive exercises apply to every horse, but you will learn how to tailor them to where your horse is. I am always keen to help with any questions you have, and my vast experience with thousands of horses has given me the knowledge to help you through.

For the same investment as just a few riding lessons, you can have lifetime access to the world's most comprehensive library of lessons, articles, videos, webinars, and personal support from the GOLD community and from me personally. The financial investment in the Kandoo training is a small price to pay for your safety and your horse's welfare, as well as the incredible fulfilment of making progress towards your horsemanship goals and the pride of knowing you are doing it all yourself.

Back when I was taking horses in for training, and that was a lot of years ago - the same price as Kandoo GOLD training costs you today would have bought you less than two weeks in-house training.

I am VERY confident that the training will work for your horse and, as such, the Kandoo GOLD comes with a 14-day money-back guarantee. No questions asked and no hard feelings - just contact me within the first 14 days of your membership, and I'll refund your money. There's nothing to lose - Do it for your horse!

If you're still not sure or have other questions, please email ([email protected]) or call me. I'm more than happy to talk to you, whatever you decide.
Alternatively, you can have a chat with me - book a free appointment here.

Here's what Kathy had to say:

"Becoming a Kandoo Gold member has been one of the most rewarding decisions I have made in my horsemanship journey. Kate’s training videos and the wealth of information on the Kandoo Members' Site is amazing and very helpful, but Gold Membership is so much more than that. Through the regular Zoom meetings and the conversations that occur on the Members' Facebook page, I have been able to develop real friendships with like-minded people from all walks of life and from all over the world, sharing a common love of horses and with a genuine desire to help each other and support each other through the highs, the lows and the frustrations of horse ownership (and for many of us that support and friendship has transcended even horse ownership and I have the opportunity to both support, and be supported in many aspects of everyday life that many of us have in common).

I have had the pleasure of fence-sitting at one of Kate’s clinics and meeting several members face to face at that, and it has been like catching up with old friends, as we feel that we already know each other so well from our regular discussions on the Zoom meetings. I have also made “real life” contact with several members who live in my region, and we have been able to ride together and spend time doing groundwork and working through some of Kate’s modules with our horses and it is so good to be able to have quality horse-time with life minded friends who use the same training methods. I have made friends with members interstate and caught up face-to-face with them when travelling, which is always a real pleasure.

On the days when you feel like giving up horses and taking up knitting, it is the Kandoo community who usually provide valuable insights into problems I may be having with my horses and encourage me to keep on going, and on those days when you are elated and feel like you and your horse can conquer the world together, it is the Kandoo community who get alongside and cheer you on and celebrate with you! In this community there is always someone ready to help in a non-judgmental and supportive environment, and there is always someone who has gone through what you are experiencing and just knowing that, makes the journey so much easier.

I think one of the major reasons that Kandoo Gold membership trumps most other online horsey training systems is the fact that it is a one-off lifetime membership. This immediately removes the pressure to “get maximum value before it runs out” and enables me to move at a comfortable pace for both me and my horse and to repeat and review as much as I need to. It also means that during periods when I am unable to spend as much time training my horses as I would like, I don’t “beat myself up” for falling behind or wasting my membership – as it is always there for me to access at any time, and for as long as I like. If you compare the cost of regular lessons over a considerable period, it becomes evident that Kandoo Gold membership is a wise investment, it complements regular lessons and clinics, and is compatible and relevant to any discipline of horsemanship, and the experiences of fellow members in different disciplines has encouraged me to try out new things such as Working Equitation, and opened up a whole new area of enjoyment and challenges for me and my horses. The amazing training methods and knowledge offered by Kate as well as that gleaned from many of the members who have immeasurable and varied depths of experiences to share, is second to none and something for which I will always be grateful.

If you are thinking about Gold membership – do yourself a favour and sign up now – I guarantee you will not regret it if you immerse yourself in everything that the Membership has to offer – especially attend, if you can, the Zoom meetings, but if you can’t listen to the recordings as the experiences shared there help immensely as you work through the modules and train your horse."