I first came across Mohegan Training Centre on the internet while trying to find a trainer for myself and a TB mare that I was re-educating for a friend. I had gotten myself to a point I had no idea how to get past – simply trying to achieve the correct leg on a canter transition. I emailed Karen with my problem and she suggested I come out for a lesson. Well after doing some exercises aimed at getting myself and the mare to relax we were suddenly able to canter on a loose rein in both directions!! Since then I have had the pleasure in watching my friend take this mare to C grade Pony Club events and do really well – which I know wouldn’t have been able to happen without Karen’s insight.

Since then I have brought many horses to Karen for help. Latest is my gelding who I purchased as a yearling. Karen gave me the guidelines and has been there every step of the way to help me, encourage me and correct me when I go wrong. We have achieved a lot together and it has been the most wonderful experience.

I can truly say that if I hadn’t met Karen and been introduced to her methods I wouldn’t be the horsewoman I am today. Karen has way of explaining things to you that make sense and are easy to follow. She is more than just a trainer. She is a friend, a confidant, a shoulder when things get hard and my mentor. When I grow up I want to be just like her!!

Nikki Chard, Summer & Marverik.

Well what can I say ! Learning horse training with Karen for the last 5 yrs or so has been such a life changing journey. It all started when I needed some guidance and a training plan for my new feral Shetland stallion (Who by the way ended up being a party pony and then gelded later to be a kids pony !!) Karen has given me the confidence to start my own youngsters under saddle, float training, re-educating, anything that my four legged friends throw at me.

One of the great things about learning to train horses is that you never stop discovering something new . Each horse I have had the pleasure of meeting has a different story to tell and something new to teach me. I cannot thank Karen enough for helping me to make the connection and even when the connection slips she is there to boost my confidence and guide us in the right direction. It is awesome to meet Karen’s new students and their equine friends and watch them form their own partnerships. Not to mention participating in the Clinics and seeing the transformations of the horses and their owners.

So I say thankyou Karen and I am sure all the horses you have met over the years say thankyou too.

Ros Maindok

Our horse Takoda at 2 years old. We love him too pieces. Thanks for training him Karen. He is our best friend.

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In eventing, it is important to be able to have an understanding relationship between you and your horse and most importantly trust! So when I started to re-educate my horse, Blackjack (an off the track thoroughbred), I knew I would need some help.

Karen’s method of training is very logical and easy to follow. Most of all I think she is particularly talented in understanding each individual horse’s personality type and constructs a customized program that best suits you and your horse. It doesn’t matter what your level of riding is or where your interests lie… If you want to understand your horse better and improve your performance then I highly recommend you come and see Karen!
Thank you Karen.

Anne-Maree & Blackjack

Karen has been an absolute inspiration in every aspect of training my horses as well as me over the last two years and has given me the confidence to fulfill my ambition of showing successfully. Karen I thank you for your guidance and words of wisdom, you truly are a trainer from the heart.

Brigitte Taylor & Yallawa Best Time By Far @ 2008 Perth Royal Show Champion Mare/Filly