Beliefs

The well being of the horse, the survival of Classical Principles and the proper education of my students have been, and always will be, my utmost concern.

Goals As A Teacher And Clinician

As a teacher and clinician, Karl is 100% devoted to passing on the tradition that, over 45 years, became a focal point of his career. Everyone who possesses an open mind and a willingness to do it right for the sake of the horse implements the vision of many great riding masters. Karl considers discipline, a humble attitude, and the ability to focus and resist temptation to rush progress important qualities for the horseperson desirous of becoming a true trainer.

Oft Forgotten Rules of Conduct a Student Should Honor in a Lesson

• Do not come unprepared to your lesson.
• Never second-guess your instructor’s expertise unless your accomplishments are more extensive and more proven than his. This is not the reason you come to a lesson.
• Do not test or compromise your instructor’s credibility in front of an audience by riding a horse that is disobedient, unruly, angry or dangerous. Fix those problems at home before you subject him and others to danger or last resorts.
• Do not demand from your instructor that he work double shift because you pay him a fee, are unwilling to try harder or choose indecisiveness in following his guidance.
• Once your horse makes progress, it is your responsibility to nurture it and maintain a high level of suppleness and submissiveness in working up the levels. If the result of your training has produced a horse that has a fit of rage every time you ask something from him during a clinic environment, be willing to honestly examine your own practice methods or other negative influences outside the clinic experience which might be causative factors.
• Be responsible to the reality that you and your horse are in a position to support or detract from the instructor’s integrity and reputation with your attitudes and performance.