This is
Mirror's first time under saddle!
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I would recommend Cathie Hatrick-Anderson
to anyone needing any sort of horse training. I own
a now two and a half year old Hanoverian mare named
Mirror. She was somewhat easy to handle as a
yearling. However, as she turned two she had
different ideas. She wanted to run the show
including me also. Because she is my first baby, I
was letting her do so. As things got more out of
control, I called Cathie. After just her first
visit, my horse and I were back on the right track.
She quickly showed me how to get Mirror to work with
me willingly. She is very sensitive, so trying to
force her to do things is not an option. Cathie
doesn't train that way. Her methods enable the horse
to clearly understand what is being asked, making
the ability to respond easy. She showed me things I
was doing incorrectly and taught me how to do them
the right way. I used to almost dread working with
my horse because of not knowing what to expect. Now,
I really enjoy each training session we have.
Before, I had trouble catching Mirror. Now, she
waits expectantly at the gate each day. I think she
likes to work because there is no fear or tension
involved. I avoided trailer loading as long as I
could. Because of Mirrors sensitivity I assumed she
might panic and then who knows? Cathie came and
first did some ground work in the arena. When it
came time to load, Mirror walked right onto the
trailer. I was amazed. I could go on about Mirror
running over the vet and so on. The good news is,
she doesn't any more. I really enjoy working with
Cathie, and think you will too. She is very down to
earth and easy to understand. She has made training
my horse a true pleasure.
When Cathie first rode Mirror
there were no problems. She accepted having a rider
just fine, without any nervousness or aggression. I
think she was so well introduced to all the ground
work and aids that she responded just as willingly
having someone on her back. She continues to
progress each time she is worked. I would recommend
Cathie Anderson to anyone needing training or
retraining help.
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