My name is Peggy Betzer. I've been learning from horses for years and have come to understand their language. Horses have taught me how to interpret, how to communicate with them, how to read them, and how to act around them. I've learned that horses are always analyzing us, readying for a cue or a silence. They pick up on everything we do. They notice our fear, our uncertainty, our frustration, our joy, and our confidence. They are constantly talking to us; we just have to be patient and thoughtful enough to recognize it and respond appropriately. That is the basis of my program - reading horses and replying correctly.
I believe that "horse training" is a silly term. Horses don't need to be trained; they understand themselves just fine, and they know how to use their body. They are born with the ability to walk, trot, lope, halt, back, etc.; people just teach them to do these things when asked. When a horse knows these premises, the goal changes to achieving comfortable and steady communication between horse and rider. Will the horse lope off effortlessly with a kiss and a click, or do you have to kick and growl? If you build resentment against your horse because they don't understand your cues, your disconnect is in you and your inability to speak to the horse. I believe that horse and rider both represent each other, so if you're fighting for the lope with heavy hands and a bad attitude, your horse is physically representing that through their body language. If you and your horse cannot properly display comfort and understanding, there's a miscommunication problem. If you know what you're doing, you're confident and trusting; your horse will follow through. You must know yourself and your abilities to ask the same of your horse. My philosophy revolves around demonstrating poise and perceptiveness in equine partnership, then asking for trust and harmony in return.
I stop at nothing to create a program that fits both horse and rider adequately, building the resilient and committed team that you both deserve.
My name is Naia Salazar. I am a young trainer working to make a real difference in the horse world. I’ve experienced and witnessed misconduct countless times in the equine industry: People who’ve bullied others out of the sport, trainers who physically abuse animals, instructors who are only in it for the money, and riders who only care about the contest. I’m working to be the opposite of all those people. I’m in this industry because I adore working with horses alongside their owners, uplifting riders, and bringing out the best in both. I understand what it takes to be a great horseman, and I live to share that concept and ability with others. I apply natural horsemanship to facilitate conversation between my equine partners and me, exploring different patterns and courses for each horse. I understand that no two horses learn and function alike, so I work through those gaps to build a strong foundation.
Whilst the equine industry rushes through new trends and methods, I stay behind to focus on physical and mental disconnects contrived by that rush, painting in a consistent and steady base for the horse. I incorporate equine body language recognition alongside physical push-block-draw methods to clue in the horse on what I want. Instead of forcing horses into stressful situations, I bring the situation to the horse and guide them through figuring it out. I shoot for simple exchanges between horse and rider through physicality using these methods.
I am actively learning under both Peggy Betzer and Debra Owens, and will continue to be a student of many more horses, instructors, and students throughout my lifetime. I am always learning and always striving to be better, because I believe you can never “know everything” in the horse world.
This industry is always changing, and you will always have the opportunity to grow with it.
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