Cathie had taught me the right way to load a horse into a trailer. All of this time i've watched different people and some ways did not seem right and they weren't. My horse wanted nothing to do with the trailer but after Cathie teaching the right way to lead and the right techniques with the trailer i am more confident and so is my horse. Thank you cathie!!

Posting this for Barbara...
I’ve had horses all my life but learned unexpected and valuable things from Cathie Anderson. She has wonderful gifts of perception and observation, a deep body of knowledge about horse behavior and a gentle spirit and common sense that enable her to reach out to the inner-horse and the inner-owner alike, both of whom can be confused, unschooled and frightened. She introduced my quarter horse gelding to a bitless bridle generating an almost instantaneous and palpable response – something that I would have considered marketing hype had I not witnessed it myself. In the wake of only a few visits he had come into his own in a variety of ways, including becoming much more demonstrative and attached to me. My other fellow is a good-natured and very smart draft cross who before coming to me had made his way in life by throwing his substantial weight around. It is a pleasure to handle him now. He pays attention, anticipates and does what is asked of him -- all on a loose line. And in the process he has become a much more trainable horse.

Thank you so much for working with Secret at the ECTA Tacksale. I can't get over how much quieter and relaxed she was in a bitless bridle in such a busy environment. We can't wait to try it on the beach and trails!
Thanks again,

Biffy & Tess

We adopted a rescue horse named Drummer who was severely abused and headed to slaughter when our friends at a local rescue saved him. To say he has special needs is an understatement. We gradually earned his trust over much time and are able to groom him, hug him and walk him some but he still has big fear issues. He fears the Vet most of all. This is when we contacted Cathie, who was highly recommended by our Vet, to come and work with Drummer to help calm him some and help us to be able to get him vaccinated and have his teeth floated by our Vet. Cathie worked with Drummer twice and showed us ways to hook up with him, moving him around the paddock, and ways to administer the sedative under his tongue prior to our Vets visit. The morning of our Vets visit Drummer was difficult but I was able to do what Cathie had taught and it worked great. We were so relieved that Drummer is now taken care of for another year and what Cathie has taught us gives us more tools to use in helping this special guy to be less fearful of life. We hope to have Cathie work with Drummer again. Many thanks to you Cathie.

Cathie, thank you so much for working with my daughter, Emily! She learned so much about how to establish her control on the ground, and how give a correction in the saddle. We really appreciate all that you taught her (and me) and we can already see a difference. Thank you!!

Cathie did a great job with my boys teaching them basic manners, leading and teaching Rockie to load unload... he now does it with no one laeding him....Thank you thank you thank you...if you want your horse to do it right then get Cathie to teach them the first time!!!!!!

Cathie has been so helpful w our horses over the years. I was totally clueless when I started w my first horse at the age of 40. She was a dominant Percheron 16.3H girl. I didn't know Cathie before I bought her or I wouldn't have gotten her I am sure, but she helped me to handle her better & be safer around horses in general. I am grateful for all of her expertise.

Posting this for Lisa..
Cathie,
Just want to thank you again for all your help and a wonderful
clinic.
We hope you will do more clinics for us. Thanks all of us from Golden
Shoe Stable.

Thank you, Cathie for helping me with my mare. The difference in her temperament is amazing, and everyone who knows her can't get over the difference in her behavior. For those of you thinking of using Cathie, I highly recommend her! She uses methods that horses understand and respect. She's a no nonsense, black and white trainer, but at the same time she is kind and patient to the horses she is training. Her methods work! After one session my Alpha mare was a completely different horse. Cathie is also very good at training the owner and anyone else who will handle your horse, so that the new behaviors learned continue. I will definitely have Cathie back out in the spring to do some additional training.
Audrey

Cathie gave us a leading and loading lesson with our feisty pony. After showing us how to lead correctly, he could not wait to get in the trailer. You could tell he was confident with with us and himself. It was amazing to watch. Thank you for showing us how easy it can be when done the right way.

Cathie came to my farm on Nov 28 2011. I needed help with a cinchy mare. She gave me some great idea's. The mare quickly started to be way better. The mare responed so fast, she's been super to saddle. Thanku very much Cathie. I'm going to have Cathie back in the spring for another clinic.

I added this for Mark and Kathy their horse would not stay in the trailer long enough to do the butt bar..

Hi Cathie --

Just wanted to update you on Gilhooley's progress. He's coming along beautifully. He looks forward to going for rides now. We took him (and Sheza) for a ride yesterday to someplace neither of them have been. He was perfect. The parking area was busy with traffic and noise and it didn't bother him in the least. When we were done with our trail ride he waited very patiently for his turn to go back in the trailer and entered without hesitation. We think your training method is great. You know how to get into his head and make him want to please. Makes for a happier horse and happier owners!! Don't change a thing. He also tried the bitless bridle with much success so far. He only wore it while in the paddock. Next time it'll be outside the paddock. Then we'll try it on Sheza. I think she'll be a challenge but worth the try. She tends to be fidgety with her bit sometimes.

Oh, and we got those "Clips' you demonstrated. Those are the greatest thing since sliced bread. We use two for the trailer and one in the barn. Works great!!

Thank you again for your hard work. It really paid off!!

Thank you so much for your  help with Justice. Your firm and gentle ways, along with helpful advice, have made such a difference in his behavior. He's a much happier and relaxed  horse knowing what is expected out of him. The things you have taught me, in just a few training sessions, have been invaluable. I am now more confident handling different situations with him as they arise. 

We had Cathie come out to do sessions with 5 horses at our barn in Hanover last month. The horses ran the gamut from a 3 y.o. Dutch WB to a 15 y.o QH. We were all impressed with her techniques in dealing with our horses' "issues" - spookiness, moving off while mounting, general ground manners (or lack thereof), etc. We learned a lot, and we're going to have her come out again so we can continue the work we've begun.
Cathie is a great resource for horse owners in this part of New England.

Thank you so much Kathy for such an amazing clinic today! I learned so much and had a blast! I hope you come to Lisa's again soon!
Thank you again,
Your wonderful at what you do!

I wanted to thank Cathie for the excellent job in teaching my horse to trailer. My horse, normally very shy & spooky in regards to new experiences was able to self load confidently within 2 hours. We went for a ride around the block the next day, with a buddy of course and he did great! Sparky has made great strides, and is now able to add trailering to his resume! Thanks again for all your help. Rebecca

My daughter Jessi really liked her horsemanship lesson with cathie.cathie took her time with her.it gave Jessi more confidence and she can't wait to go for her next lesson. who ever needs help with there horse or horsemanship lessons. cathie Anderson is the person to call.
Thank you
Barbi and Jessi

My horse and I had the opportunity to take a training lesson with Cathie this week.
I am so grateful to Cathie for showing me proper groundwork tools, and am looking forward to the next session. I saw a real difference in Cisco while working at some groundwork today. I'm also planning on taking some horsemanship lessons with Cathie, as there is so much more for me to learn.
Thank you Cathie!

I can't describe in a short paragraph just how switching to the Dr. Cooks helped not only my psyche, but made me feel like I was communicating with my horse on a humane level again. As for my dearest four-legged friend, PeterPan, I am positive he agrees.

Some time ago I emerged from the comfortable slumber of Ignorance and realized the physical and mental effects of the bit on the general well-being of quite a few horses. We transitioned a number of horses, including Peter, to 'soft' hackamores, careful not to place them too low on the nose. I am sure a number of people might have their own idea's about this outcome but the main thing I noticed (among others) is that most of the horses calmed down considerably.

However, I still felt somewhat semi-detached from my horse. Being fond of the principles of schooling, I felt that the hackamore was still giving off an 'aggresive' tone and distracting Peter.
Needless to say, then I met Cathie! After absorbing all the information that she so willingly and enthusiastically shares. I realized how I had overlooked and underestimated simple fundamental principles of horsemanship! Methods that promote a trusting, loving friendship between human and horse. I also had the wonderful opportunity to meet Cathie's horses (absolute gems!) and shadow her on numerous meetings with problem horses or a cautious client that wants to go about introductions well-informed. Everytime, the meetings were a success. Cathie, with generations of horse knowledge behind her, is one in a million.

After introducing PeterPan to Dr. Cook's bitless and with the tips I learnt from Cathie. I have never been on a better page with my dearest old friend. Both on the ground and under saddle. Thank you, Cathie!

Violet and I have worked with Cathie Hatrick Anderson through out this year exploring and achieving many tasks.Together we have accomplished team penning, successfully competed in Versatility,and in the Spring began driving. We continue advancing with Cowboy Mounted Shooting skills and are wrapping up a solid 2nd year. This is all a result of training with Cathie to guide us to develop respectful ground manners and rock solid brakes. I am blessed to ride with her. I am working at Violets full potential and truly enjoying every step. Thank you Cathie for all you have shown us.