Did you know that undesirable horse behaviors are largely PREVENTABLE?

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You already invest time and money to keep your horses safe and healthy with preventive care. What if you could do the same with your horse's behavior? Here's great news - you can overcome struggling with your horse's behavioral issues without selling the horse, or sending it to a trainer!

New students receive the first half-hour assessment free-of-charge!

You Can Afford Maggie's Help!

“With the economy in a slump, I like to keep my fees on the low side of reasonable,” Maggie states. “Some folks are no longer able to sell a horse that's not working out for them, and they can be much better off renewing their goals with that particular horse. I enjoy helping people to see the horse of their dreams is already with them, waiting to be brought to light.” Each new student receives a minimum 1-hour session, 30 minutes of which are free-of-charge. So, the first hour of the first session is only $25. It is ideal to have already discussed (by phone) what issues you're dealing with, and what you hope to achieve - Maggie prefers to use instructional time completely for your learning. For returning students, the first half hour is $25, each additional half hour $15. In private lessons, students are welcome to invite up to 4 guests to observe.

Horsemanship Equine Psychology Re-Training Demonstrations Lessons & Clinics Individuals & Groups

Who is Maggie Metzker?

Maggie is an Equine Behavior Specialist with volumes of knowledge gleaned from the global world of Equine Behavior Science. Her most recent studies were in Ireland with the International Society for Equitation Science, and in Tucson with Linda Kohanov, author of The Tao of Equus. Maggie explains, “I coach horsepeople to expand what they already know, and to sharpen their ability to read their horses' subtle behavior. This expanded perspective and accompanied learned skills open the door to everything that people seek in horses. The result is that the horse becomes a connected, responsive, willing collaborator in any equestrian activity.” A Sacramento, California native with an eclectic background, Maggie is a professional singer, actor, teacher, Improv Comedy artist, TV Producer, and student of the horse. She's driven to use all her skills to truly help horsepeople get the results they want in whatever time they have to spend.

What kind of instruction is available?

Individual students can receive private lessons. Demonstrations, classes, clinics and seminars are available for large and small groups, with or without horses. All Riders, All Horses, All Equestrian Sports.

What students have to say: "I've never felt more connected to my horse."-Rebecca R. "Thank you so very much for helping and encouraging me all through Saturday's clinic. I learned so much, and fine-tuned a ton! Hope to see you at the next clinic!" Jen D. "I am thankful for the time that you spent with my horse on Saturday, he was so relaxed." -Bev J.

The Perspective

Horse and Human are a pair of opposites, working to understand each other in communication. Maggie works with the sensibilities of BOTH the horse and the human, as a translator between the two species. The goal is to give people the power to truly see their horse's behavior as communication - and a way to change the negative communication into a positive. “Once you really see it, you can never un-see it. The process of learning your horse's body language is really fairly brief. When you know it, you'll always be empowered to keep the communication with your horse flowing. And you'll be able to help your horse on days when your trainer is not with you.”

The Trainer Collaboration

Maggie works as a consultant to existing training programs. “Some trainers perceive that it's their responsibility to already know it all, and they can be somewhat reluctant to call me for a consultation. But those consultations are the most enjoyable and upbeat sessions of all. Working with talented trainers expands our shared pool of knowledge exponentially. It's a wonderful, synergistic collaboration; the merging of art and science. Everyone wins.”

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"Honoring Your Horse's Perspective WIll Bring Your Success."

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