Testimonials:

"Karl teaches a System that molds horse and rider into a harmonious unit through which controlled energy can flow undisturbed from one body into the other and from one mind into the other. The core of the System is based upon the development of the gaits, the acquisition of feel and the tireless cultivation of mutual respect and understanding. The end result is having two thinking partners enjoying each other’s company and a life long friendship, returning the horse to the beautiful creature it was before mounted by man.

- T.W. (Tracey Weiss)

"By sharing the System Karl opens windows of knowledge that previously have been reserved for the riding elite only.

- D. T. (Diane Thomas)

"This System has helped me to become a much better rider. By listening into my horse I am able to select the proper exercises without creating confusion and misunderstanding.

- A.L.Sauer

"Karl Mikolka’s training System can be explained in a single phrase: Dressage education for horse and rider at the highest level.

- S.Gartner

"As for the system that Karl Mikolka teaches, I have found it useful on every type of horse. Sluggish horses wake up and become more active, nervous horses soon calm down and learn to reason. Training the horse’s mind to focus on a job, encouraging the horse to think and teaching the horse to understand the meaning of all the aids, single or in conjunction with each other is the secret of this technique. It creates happy horses under happy riders.

- Anita Adams, Karl’s working student for 6 years.

"The system that Karl Mikolka teaches provides a clear road map that helps guide the rider through progressively difficult gymnastic exercises leading to a supple, strong and balanced horse. It also awakens the horse mentally with the responsibility of carrying its rider in a comfortable manner and finally controlling how it puts its weight into the ground. Since working with Karl, I have seen horses of all types transform into willing partners that are a joy to ride.

- Don Paullus, Horse Trainer