ELLIE... Cathy worked with my horse Beau and me for several years. She has always been kind, gentle, and willing to meet Beau right where he was - emotionally, developmentally, and mentally. She helped us through a diagnosis of Lyme disease and resulting neurological aggression all the way through to higher level technical riding skills that make Beau and me a stronger and more compatible pair. Her approach is extremely holistic - she emphasizes respect and trust from both the horse and the human, both on the ground and in the saddle. With these techniques, Beau absolutely transformed! Beau and I learned how to interact in ways that felt good to both of us, which strengthened our bond. He went from being a spirited horse that would rear and bolt out of fearful anger to a sweet, charming horse that strived to make his rider and owner proud. I know both Beau and I are extremely thankful for the wisdom that Cathy has imparted, and I will continue working with her whenever I get a chance for years to come! |
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CHERYL... (The Fab Five Training Team) It's my honor & pleasure to recommend Cathy to train or retrain your horses. She will work diligently to find the best training techniques for your individual horse, using up-to-the-minute natural horsemanship in her compassionate style. Cathy also has the unique ability to work well with the horse's "human herd," explaining her theories with clarity so everyone can understand. You will walk away enriched, and both you and your horse will be forever changed for the better! KINO...Working with Cathy was amazing. Having no experience with horses before, she made me feel safe and taught me how to feel comfortable around them while also teaching me to read horse body language and to really connect with them! Coming from never having worked with horses to wrapping my arm around the biggest horse at the stable after a few days was definitely a success for me. Having a teacher like Cathy made working with horses for the first time an amazing experience. AMNA... As a first time horse owner/handler, Cathy has helped me to develop a safe and nurturing relationship with my rescued off-the-track thoroughbred, Mike. He was retired after a devastating injury - a slab fracture of his knee! Our emotional journey together began with nurturing his rehabilitation and on through to his physical therapy and training. Today, after a long eleven months of rehab and training, Mike is sound and enjoying his life! SHELLY... Having the opportunity to train with my mentor, Cathy, has been transformative. She is a force of love, nurturance and support, and sees all beings in their wholeness, truly committed to each one's growth. She moves with care and love while guided by great wisdom and knowledge. I highly recommend her as a teacher! SUSAN... Cathy’s training and mentorship embodies the light, the dark, and all the in between. Throughout the multi-faceted courses and workshops, the large and small awakenings made manifest our healing, growth and a loving community of new found friends and journey seekers. Such blessings are rare - so jump in, surrender and thrive! SUPRIYA... Cathy guided me to understand how to connect with horses from their natural herd perspective. I learned how to work with my energy, body language and behavior to communicate a trusting, safe presence to the horse, as well as how to establish myself as leader of the herd - even if it was just a herd of the two of us. A beautiful, nuanced understanding between us in the round pen developed in an organic natural and easeful way. Cathy was patient, kind and generous with her extensive experience and knowledge. I am grateful for the time spent with her in training. LEELA (age 11, reflecting on the first time working on her own with a big, spirited horse at liberty in the round pen) ... I remember how I felt, that I was all alone with the horse, and even though it was my first time I had a sense of peace and tranquility. |
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Emma (the horse)... I just love when people come to work with Cathy because it means more horses will get to take a deep breath, relax, & drift into a peaceful trance. No place I'd rather be than snuggled up with someone who knows how I like to be loved. Ahhh... |