Yes, you can purchase lifetime access here if you prefer to own the course today.

• 7 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 your OTT horse to advanced work
• Watch online 24/7 
• Resources - printable lesson plans, written explanations
• Submit your riding/training videos for voice-over
• Private Community Hub
• Support from Kate via Zoom, email, messenger and phone

When you sign up for any 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 Race-2-Ride course and it is delivered over 6 weeks.

Don't worry if you can't keep up with the modules as they are released; that is not the intention. The Race-2-Ride course is designed to be completed at your own pace and with your individual horse's pace (we don't want you overwhelmed with all the modules on day 1!).

Of course, the Race-2-Ride 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 when you need it.

No, all of the material is inside the training course and the meetings, when they are on, are 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.

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 Hub!

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 Kandoo Community Hub, message, email, zoom meeting and phone are all ways you can contact Kate.

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 Kandoo Community Hub 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 Race-2-Ride course is presented in various formats, including videos, written instructions, demonstrations, and observing others both succeed and make mistakes, as well as 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, you must 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 ongoing subscription 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 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 without pushing you beyond your capabilities. 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 Race-2-Ride 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, the Community Hub, zoom meeting and phone to help you through any problems or questions that you have, and the Race-2-Ride 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.

The original reason I made the course was 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 the training is all evidence-based, using reinforcement-focused methods. Applying learning theory in this way has been scientifically shown to be the most effective and ethical training method. 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.

OTT horses rarely know much that is useful for pleasure riding. Many riders 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.

I am very confident that the training will work for your horse, but if you don't feel it is going well, simply contact me, and we can chat about it. 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.