I watched all of it from NZ and it was superb. It was also so awesome to watch Tik AND our very own Vicki showing marvellous horsemanship in side-by-side shots. I took something from every frame. I would love to win a 1-on-1 with Tik to discuss my team of horses. Thanks NF+ for the content, and keep it coming!

For Chelsea:

I have taken over the ride on a 19 y/o warmblood gelding schoolmaster, owned by my partner. He is a big boy, so I’ve spent a lot of time going back to basics on the ground to ensure I can handle him effectively and he gets to know me for our new partnership. He certainly has that ‘I know best/ been there, done that’ mentality, which I have worked on following the practices in your two week groundwork program. When I ride him in the arena, and apply a forward or sideways leg aid from around half way through the ride, I get ears back/ tail swish/ protest behavior. It feels a little nappy, but I can’t be sure.

He has been scoped and treated for ulcers recently and is all clear. He has regular physio. I have applied similar pressure on the ground (same time in ride) and there is no reaction.

I have witnessed him do this protest behavior with riders prior (rare occasions) and its escalated to bucking. Any thoughts around his above behavior, and if we presume in this instance it is purely behavioral, how can I manage this before it escalates?

Absolutely LOVE your work!

Jen, Belmont Farm, NZ

Really loving the Chelsea Canedy masterclasses, as well as Tik. Both extremely knowledgable and informative for a variety of my horses, and my own ailments as a rider and handler. Also very valuable lessons for my own students. I’m learning heaps! It would be great to ask some questions to these professionals, even though I am all the way in New Zealand!