WELCOME - If you have a problem with your horse or pony's behaviour,
or they have a problem with yours, then you've come to the right place. Often a phone call
or email will be sufficient to solve the problem but if it's more complicated you can request a
quotation or arrange a visit. Whatever the issue, Steve Thompson can help you and your horse find a
way forward using natural horsemanship methods. (Please note that this simply means horsemanship
which is natural to a horse - it doesn't refer to any 'cult'.)
There doesn't need to be a specific behavioural problem for a visit to be worthwhile -
foals in training, a youngster ready for starting, a new-to-you horse and cases where the
relationship just isn't working can also greatly benefit from the knowledge and advice you will
gain from a visit. Training is based on helping the horse or pony to understand what is required
and is always carried out in a considerate manner - the owner may get abused - but never the horse!!!!
Steve is totally non-scary, has good stable manners, likes strong white tea with two sugars, and
the majority of his clients around the UK are now his friends. (Clients who also supply him with
a chocolate eclair are classed as very bestest friends!)
ABOUT STEVE - In 2000, Steve went to Ian Vandenberghe's yard in Oxfordshire as a
spectator on a Kelly Marks' course and was so fascinated by what he learned that
he stayed there for almost two years, assisting on courses, demos and tours.
During this time Steve also went on tour working with Monty Roberts, world renowned
"horse whisperer". Steve is an ex Intelligent Horsemanship Recommended Associate.
Then, after living and working in Cumbria for a couple of years, he moved to Scotland
and now stays in Dunfermline, with frequent visits to the Cumbrian yard. Michaela is Steve's wife
and she often accompanies him on visits - she also takes fantastic photographs which she'll be happy to send on to you.
No question is too silly
and Steve loves talking horses, so if you think he can help you please
get in touch by phone, email or through the forum.
Why HorseHandler? Because correct handling is the key to putting right
anything going wrong in a human + horse relationship. And let's face
it, it beats 'HorseHangerontoer' or 'HorseSorterouter' doesn't it?
Horses are intelligent and we communicate, we just need you to understand our language.
TESTIMONIAL CLIPS
"I would highly recommend Steve to anyone who needs some help to understand their horse better and to help rebuild their relationship...."
Steph
"Steve just gives off this calming, confident vibe! He makes horses and people totally relaxed."
Jan
"Expecting the worst I again was gobsmacked when on she went!"
Carolyn
"Steve is the quietest person i've ever seen working around a horse and this clearly helps in getting results."
Verna
"Would recomend steve to any one he is the best as far as we are concerned I was apprehensive of what to expect of them but they are both warm and funny and dont make you feel silly."
Alice
