Karen is living her dream and what a brilliant horsewoman she is. She has gained certification in the areas of Natural Horsemanship and Equine Management and she is an accredited John Lyons instructor as well.

My boy Phoenix was one of Karen’s very first breeding stock and I watched him grow from a foal into a two-year-old. With Karen’s handling and training abilities I saw him develop from a cheeky, lovable foal into a well-mannered, gentle boy. Karen continued to coach me to continue Phoenix's training once I took over ownership of him. Fourteen years on, Karen is still there to support me with Phoenix's training whenever I have any concerns.

Thank you Karen for sharing your gentle and kind training method to gain that complete trust with owner and horse. Phoenix and I will continue our partnership for many many years to come.

Karen Sumner

My journey with Karen began about two years ago because of a little mare with a huge attitude!! I was at my wits end, constantly in tears as there was so many problems that I just couldn’t find answers for.

In just one lesson, Karen made the world of difference to Sophie and I, and that was just the beginning! Since then, I have learnt so many valuable lessons. Thanks to Karen, I now have the confidence to ride many different horses, of all different levels and personalities!

I have the confidence to tackle different obstacles, trusting in that I will always be guided in the right direction.

Thankyou Karen for helping me to find answers to those difficult questions, and helping me so much on my way to being a better horsewoman!

I first met Karen 4 months ago after taking on our 10yo ex racehorse mare, Rosie. Karen has helped Rosie so much and me as well. Having not had a horse for 30 years and getting thrown into the deep about a year ahead of schedule, Karen has been great for the both of us

Our retraining has been safe, informative, interactive and an absolute pleasure. As a result, Rosie and I are progressing very well. I have learned so much and feel so much more confident.

Rosie had big issues in the beginning and with Karen’s guidance and wisdom we have made incredible inroads. Rosie is so much more relaxed and every lesson something new gets resolved or reprogrammed.

Karen has embraced my alternative healing and intuitive work which has made the healing of Rosie all that more complete. Her own intuitive abilities are a blessing and value add to any training work with horses and people.

Steven Browne

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