Your equid is fearful or feral…
What Now?

Michelle wearing a purple shirt and jeans standing facing a wild mustang, touching the side of his face.

How would you feel if…

  • You could reach out to touch your equid for the first time–and they met you halfway

  • Your equid ran to meet you at the gate every day instead of running for the hills

  • Leading them became effortless, even without a halter and lead

  • They stood calmly and willingly for necessary hoof care and grooming

  • People in your circle admired the bond you share with your equid.

Michelle in a green shirt and blue pants standing sideways to a fearful mini mule who is reaching out to target her hand with his nose.

…But because your equid is deeply fearful, you have a handful of unique challenges:

  • You can’t get within ten feet of them

  • They avoid you–or even panic–whenever you step into their pen

  • Your equid runs away at the mere sight of the halter

  • They’re so afraid of humans, not to mention the vet and farrier, that giving them the care they need feels impossible

  • Other people are telling you that you’re in over your head… and you should get rid your equid

But you don’t want to give up on them…

If you’re in this position, you probably feel stuck and confused about how to connect with your equid. Thankfully…

There is a solution.

Equid Trust System

A 90-day 1:1 coaching program that takes you from wondering if you’re ever going to be able to handle your equid– to having an equid who loves being with you, is easy to handle, and feels like a true partner.

Michelle standing sideways to a zebra who is reaching out to touch her hand with their nose.

Live 1:1 Coaching

Each week, you’ll get in-depth guidance on a live video call with you and your equid. You’ll get step-by-step instructions in real-time so you’re not getting stuck every time things don’t happen the way you expected.

Here’s What You’ll Get…

Course Curriculum

Immerse yourself in written and video instruction through our course platform to continue learning between your coaching calls throughout the week. You’ll have lifetime access to the course.

Action Steps/

Progress even faster by posting up to 2 videos each week in our coaching community of your training practice for expert feedback on what’s going well and where you can improve. You can also send video privately if you don’t want to post.

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Support

Throughout your program, you can reach me directly via email, text or phone, as well as post your practice videos, ask questions, and share your challenges in our coaching community.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Selfie of Michelle with a grey donkey.

Hi! I’m Michelle, and I’ve created a program for guardians of fearful and feral equids that takes them from being unable to get within 10 feet of their equid– to building a trusting relationship and handling their equids with ease.

I’ve developed and refined this process over the past decade.

Ten years ago, I was a full-time dog groomer and had just finished a year-long positive reinforcement-based dog training program…. When something unexpected happened. 

A colleague commented that she couldn’t catch or touch her Mustang, Shelby. That’s when I suggested we try applying the same principles I had learned through the dog training program—and it worked! Within 30 minutes, Shelby was following me around and letting me touch her face.

In that moment, I discovered my true calling.

I knew I was onto something and wanted to help more people with equids like Shelby.

Since that first ah-ha moment, I have…

  • Successfully helped five previously fearful and feral zebras to feel confident and sociable. I was even told by the owner of one of the zebras that their USDA inspector said she was the “friendliest zebra he had ever met.”

  • Been told that the Mustang I was working with would “never be better than he is now.” Then, I had him approaching and interacting with me within an hour. 

  • Helped a student of mine train her Appalachian brumby to willingly place his foot on a hoof stand for trimming–all while at liberty.

  • Worked with over 30 students and equids with consistently phenomenal results

Now, I know precisely how to guide people to build trust and confidence in their fearful and feral equids.  

I’m here to help you transform your relationship with your equid so that you finally feel safe, connected, and confident together.

A selfie of Michelle standing next to Nina, a Clydesdale.

What People Are Saying About My Work

  • Legacy, a bay horse looking out from his stall door

    “My horse and I love our online training sessions with Michelle! She sees things I can’t or don’t and has allowed my relationship w/my severely human-aggressive rescue-rehab horse to flourish and develop. Michelle sees the gaps I feel but can’t articulate... sees the holes in my training before they have really manifested... and gives us flexible training protocols for improvement. ”

    Samantha Rubio

  • Hope, a sheep from Lemon Hope sanctuary, looking at the camera.

    "Michelle is a superb equine trainer. She understands the science behind operant conditioning and is very skilled at implementing it. She has helped me to think through some difficult situations with client animals and remains a valued resource for me. Michelle's specialty of working with fearful equids is well chosen as she excels in this area. Owners and horses are lucky to have her in their corner."

    Sara Matters

  • “Michelle has been a tremendous help with taming my first mustang. Her skills and guidance have been invaluable in the tedious process of gentling a wild horse. Michelle truly has a gift for catering to each horse's specific needs during a training session and tailoring each method to match them. Her expertise helped me take a scared and traumatized horse to one who is the first to greet you at the barn."

    Sam Keats

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