Anxiety develops in horses when questions are unanswered, they have negative expecations, or they naturally tend towards fear.
Anxiety in us, in our riding, can come when we have uncertainties about what our horse is going to do.
Navigating through anxiety is something we must do together with our horse. No one can create that important relationship for you.
The most important training a horse can receive has little to do with what their body does, but what they're thinking: how they perceive, understand and relate to their environment and more importantly, you - the rider.
With the right approach, fear and anxiety - in both our horses and ourselves - can be transformed into confidence and trust.
Discover essential steps beyond standard training programs — strategies that truly matter — to ensure you and your horse feel secure, engaged, and confident with each other. You both deserve it!
In our work with horses, I believe it’s important to focus on several different exercises in each training session. That keeps our - and our horse’s - mind fresh, and allows us to touch on separate and important facets of training.
If you think about it, there are really three different facets: Leadership, Pressure and Athleticism, that we focus on. All three support each other and are neccessary building blocks. They can work separately or together.
For example, if we were working on a sidepass toward a gate for example, that works all three.
We're going to take our premise of working with Leadership, Pressure and Athleticism, and apply it to horses that get stuck moving forward AND working towards a canter.
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In our webinars, your topics come to life! You'll see engaging videos of Scott working with horses to illustrate details, complete with animations and graphics to up the learning factor.
And the best part? These presentations are interactive! You can ask questions, get real-time answers, and participate fully.
At the heart of Scott's mission lies the dedication to inspire, educate, and support you in creating an extraordinary bond with your horse. This journey begins with a deep understanding of the horse's mind and body.
Through our comprehensive resources, including videos, Horsemanship LIVE! shows, podcasts, articles, and personalized 1-on-1 sessions, we transform this knowledge into practical, easy-to-follow exercises.
"Every horse and every person is a unique individual that requires a unique approach to training and learning. The very first thing we need to create with a horse is a relationship based on mutual understandings and acceptance of who each of us are as individuals."
- Scott Phillips
The horse only has one job.
A horse has a natural talent for this task and can take great pride in it. This role doesn't demand submission, obedience, or control, but rather a gentle approach. The job is simply to follow, and it is our responsibility to inspire our followers. By offering exceptional and positive leadership in a way that resonates with them, we can achieve this.
In Scott's style, training and riding are not tasks, but instead, enriching and successful experiences for both horse and rider, that develop a relationship. That connection we all seek. It's a journey where we develop skills as trusted leaders and exceptional communicators.
PattyI know if they could, our horses would also thank you for giving us the tools to help us to start understanding them better. I want to also thank both you and Jody for your kindness and the words of encouragement.
VivianWhat an amazing clinic for myself and Lahaina!!! I’m still on a high as to what we tackled and accomplished! It won’t ever be the same with her – she is a smart horse and our partnership is becoming that. THANKS for sharing your insight with all of us!
ColetteIt was a wonderful clinic! Scott is a great presenter with amazing insight into horses and how people can relate to them and how they relate to us.
AliceI discovered that each horse is a distinct individual. Their requirements for success vary from one horse to another. What truly impresses me about Scott is his knack for pinpointing those specific needs. He showed me how to tailor my approach to suit my horse, instead of having everyone in the clinic do the exact same thing.
MaryScott doesn’t teach steps and methods. Instead, he imparts understanding: the reasons, facts, and bio-mechanics that underpin how we work with horses. His approach makes everything coherent and understandable. And it works.
JenniferYou don't realize what you're missing until you discover Amazing Horse Country. This unique style of horsemanship remains hidden until you immerse yourself in it. Truly, 'amazing' is the perfect descriptor.
MaryThanks for the excellent clinic! You are so good at reading horses and working through the layers. I always learn so much. Thank you for being so patient and working Smarty through his problem places. I can tell you how much I appreciate it. Thanks again
PattyYou have made a positive and memorable impact on our lives and we appreciate your desire to share your knowledge. We will definitely be back for some more learning and fun!
ChelseyI was very impressed in the knowledge Scott had, not just in the arena but in our morning sit down meetings as well. Scott also does fantastic in managing his time to work one on one with those who needed it :)
CherI learned more about my horse (and myself) in the past weekend than I have in the past 2 years that I have owned her. Elly truly is a wonderful mare and now that we have a few lego blocks to build off of (thanks to you) I am excited about our future.
BridgetI want to thank you again for a great 3 days of learning and growing! You brought a significant shift in my understanding which made some other pieces also fall into place. Your knowledge, understanding, patience, and caring set Bree and me up for success and allowed me to understand her better and her to trust me more. I'm excited to take this shift in my understanding into all my relationships with horses
ChrisWell organized with small classes. Everyone gets individual lesson time and they also observe and participate by commenting and asking questions during other lessons. Thus, the entire day is a learning experience.
MandyIt was a real strength that the clinic was flexible to the group and the individual needs and not a "canned" format. The most important thing was learning the importance of focus and having clear communication. I attended a clinic last year and with a repeat this year I was able to solidify previous information and then build on more learning.
LeaSuper practical and attainable mentorship! Scott speaks in relateable terms, is very humble, wise, approachable, AND has a great sense of humour! He's not only excellent with horses, but squirrels seem to really like him too! (heh--inside joke ;-)
TammyThank you Scott, for being patient and understanding. Your knowledge and commitment is outstanding and I look forward to many many more clinics.
RickScott’s coaching leaves me with a sense of achievement after every session. Every action I take feels like a positive stride toward success. Unlike some clinics that leave me drained and feeling beat up, this experience is refreshing.
ShastaWhat a great format for learning. So much one on one training as well as the opportunity to watch and learn from other participants. Incredible (and sometimes a little emotional) to watch the breakthrough moments for handler and horse.
DonnaI learned how to release the tension in my horse. Everything was good. The softness and patience aspect of approaching my horse and working through things...learning how to have my horse respect my space. You should move closer to us!
LeonaScott's way of introducing new things, and giving the horse time to explore and be a horse provides so much success that you almost can't wait for the next thing. And it's so much fun - for both rider and horse. I truly believe Khari is having fun with me now, and that makes me happy to be his partner.
BrendaWe got the right lead from a standstill! No popping up, no tension, nice loose rein and a relaxed right lead! Thanks, Scott, for all your patience and knowledge you share with us!
MargThere isnt one single thing I learned... there are many. Timing/ connect/releases are up at the top of the list. Focus, feel and space are others. Just being with the horse and gaining confidence as a team. Obstacles and trails are awesome to work with.
BrantScott speaks a lot about discovering and meeting the horse's needs. And it works so well. This is a complete opposite to conventional training which – in my 30+ years of riding - is only about “how to make the horse do stuff”.
MarjorieThe concept of space had more meaning for me. I think that is because of [my horse's] behavior and you pointing out just what was going on with him. All of my questions were answered and I left with what I already knew strengthened.
KatherineI absolutely love your one on one approach. Your style that is very clear on principle and instruction but also relaxed and sensing individual needs in the moment. Really great environment to learn.
LindaI’ve attended numerous clinics where I basically received instructions on what to do. What truly stands out about Scott is his ability to delve into the “why” behind each action. He doesn’t focus on making the horse comply; instead, he imparts a deep understanding of the horse’s psychology and physiology.
TammyScott is very good at explaining his methods to you. No question was a dumb question and he answered them all exclusively, and showed you an answer either working with you and your horse or giving an example with his horse.
MarkIf horsemanship is about communication... then it helps when the one teaching this is a good communicator. Scott is a GREAT communicator, able to teach in a very easy and accessible way, the physiological and emotional responses of a horse—and the proper way to engage and answer those responses.
CathyThis was the single most helpful and common sense clinic I have ever been to. The instructions and help from Scott were clear and very helpful. He was always available to help and answered any questions I had.
BrendaBy being the leader, and demonstrating leadership, I could help my horse overcome his fear. Scott has a way of helping both the rider and horse deal with issues. He explains things in ways that are easy to understand and implement. I learned so much, and made so much progress with my horse in just three days.
SharonThe ability to read a horses minute reactions is something that takes not only talent, but years of training. Scott has this ability to see what the majority of us miss. Thank you Scott, you not only helped Radar overcome his fears, but mine as well.
AnnaWhen I saw the ads for Amazing Horse Country included the word, “Fun” I was skeptical. I couldn't envision a horse training environment that wasn't militant. My horse and I worked through some big struggles we were having, and both he and I had fun. I mean that! My horse loves coming here!
CindyJust want to send you a heart felt “thank you” for all the guidance, challenges, patience, confidence and insight you provided to our group over the past four days at the clinic. So excited to continue my journey with my equine partners.
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