|
Why choose me? I've been a coach and educator for most of my life. I started teaching kids when I was just a teenager, having a Saddle Club on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings. As a young adult I worked with a few students, within the English-style dressage and hacking discipline. I worked 'part time' with horses for much of my 20's and then into my 30's, I went full time. I have been a a full time clinician and practitioner for 14 years this year, from Colt starting professionally, running private lessons and for the past 10 years or so, traveling extensively to present clinics on a range of subjects. I am a committed ongoing learner, and each year I invest heavily in self development. In 2024 alone, I participated in my 4th Masterson Method course, a Certificate IV in horse care, became certified as a Trauma informed trainer through Understand Horses, and was awarded Level 3 with distinction (the highest level) Cowboy Dressage Judge. I am committed to my own self development in order to offer the most in depth instruction and training I can to my students and their horses and I am an active competitor, clinician and judge in Cowboy Dressage. Who do I want to work with? I'm excited to work with students of the horse. Those that are not only committed to their own self development as a rider, but those interested to continue learning about and studying the horse, physically, mentally and emotionally. Those that understand that everything is connected, and that who we are as people, has a direct impact and is reflected in the horse. My philosophy is forged in kindness, compassion and connection, and I want to work with those who have a desire to understand, and connect with their horses. I enjoy working with competitors of all disciplines who are interested in training with kindness, and correct posture, or those simply wanting a confident and happy horse to work with. Train with me TK x 
0 Comments
It took me quite a few days to collect my thoughts before writing about our 5 day Confidence and Connection retreat. Firstly, I have so much gratitude for being able to collaborate with Linda from Nurtured by Nature Psychotherapy. I’ve known Linda through her attendance regularly at my clinics, and had an inkling that our material would work well together. I had an idea that her approach to humans, was in alignment with my approach to horses but this was so much more than that. Our presentations and lessons entwined and complimented each others so perfectly you would imagine that we wrote them together (we didn’t). Linda’s professionalism, her genuine caring, her vulnerability and her life experience truly did nurture the attendees towards growth and progress over the 5 days. Linda helped connect them to themselves, which then facilitated a deeper level of understanding and mutual connection with their horses. Linda worked with individuals privately and in a group setting over the 5 days, including their horses in sessions This clinic was held at a magical private property in the Gold Coast hinterland, complete with rolling hills, private waterfalls and crystal clear creeks, abundant birds and wildlife, surrounded by Springbrook and Lamington National Parks. This property held horses and humans over the five day immersion into our horses and ourselves. Huge thanks to L & D for allowing us to share Advaita. Our clinic Attendees really showed up for this one with open hearts and a great willingness to be vulnerable, reflective and honest with themselves and their horses, which resulted in some deep and positive outcomes. Our horses responded to this work with honesty, willingness and open communication, as always we learn so much from them. Beth shared her passion for art and how it can be a powerful tool for us to process thoughts and emotions, guiding us through a freeing art experience. Thank you for sharing your gift with us And finally for myself this clinic was a return to my passions, being a guide for open conversations with our horses, and most importantly being able to translate these conversations with honesty and transparency, without fear of egos becoming bruised and defensive, just raw and honest communication shared with love and respect, being a voice for our horses and sharing how we can build mutual trust and respect, and working with people who have a genuine desire for personal growth. Thank you to all of the participants for their openness Linda and I will be presenting this course and the follow up courses in 2026. To register your interest please send your email address to tour facebook page or through our website  And with a trail ride the new year has arrived! Welcome to 2026! 2025 was a huge year for TKH and I have you all to thank for that –– every “like”, every “share”, every time you attend a clinic or book me to judge, teach a class, watch a video or join my coaching group, you help to grow TKH and more importantly, help to share my approach and philosophy of kindness to the horse. The year of the horse has arrived and I am looking forward to spending another year traveling far and wide to share with you and your horses. Special mention to Phil who has my back always and is my biggest cheerleader With love and gratitude in my heart I welcome 2026 with open arms and an open heart. See you all on the trail T x
Boogie stepped up again over the branding weekend and I am so thrilled with her. After a bad experience with some cattle rushing at her she has been pretty timid about cows. When Phil was invited to a branding, I took the opportunity to take her along to help her build confidence, which we did when mustering the cattle in for the branding, she took this so well that we took her to the next step of holding the cow. This was setup perfectly for her with the help of top hands James Flinn and Brittany Flinn. Britt did the heavy lifting by roping the cow first and allowing boogie to stand beside her experienced horse a few times in amongst the work, then she roped one and handed off the rope to me, while both her and James gave me clear and calm instructions, making both of our “first times” a good experience. Boogie was well prepared for this, we have done a lot of roping and dragging logs, dummy’s and leading other horses so this was the perfect time to step it on up. A huge thanks to all the crew being patient with a newbie, and to Mary and Rueben for hosting. I am looking forward to stepping up again next time to being a helpful member of the group. xT  I thought this New Year I might take the opportunity to share with you why you might like to train with me, or at the least join my online coaching group. I’ve owned and trained horses since I was a teenager (although as a teen I didn’t realise I was training my OTT standardbred ) I’m a lifelong student of the horse, I personally still attend lessons and clinics, and invest in my ongoing education. I’ve trained across multiple disciplines, and competed in English dressage, western events, ranch and cowboy dressage. I was a qualified Working Equitation style and speed judge (I didn’t renew), and I am a level 3 with distinction Cowboy Dressage judge I start Colts under saddle and train my own competition horses - meaning I understand the “foundation to finish” process and have the broad range of skills required I still ride pretty much daily and I have 4 of my own horses in training - one that is not started under saddle yet, one that is green started, one that is coming back to work, one that is a performance horse, and I share with you these ongoing training sessions. This means my knowledge and riding and handling skills are kept up to date and evolve constantly, I travel and teach clinics full time and have for over a decade, meaning i work with hundreds of different horses and humans per year of various disciplines, breeds and level of training. I’d love to work with you, T x  |
Archives
January 2026
|
RSS Feed
copyright 2024 Tanja Kraus Horsemanship
|
|