Working with respect for the horse’s physical and mental well-being – with the aim of improving both.
Teaching the horse to understand, be physically able and mentally willing to do what you want; rather than the rider having to push, hold, cajole, argue, force and ‘manufacture’ the horse.
Understanding that balance is crucial for your horse, especially when carrying a rider; and working to develop it right from the start of training.
Recognising that without ‘feel’ results will always be mediocre, and that it can be learned (but maybe not taught).
Click here to read an interview with Tom on his views on horsemanship.