It has been a beautiful experience to use the Trust Technique with Odin, the horse. He’s gone from being a horse that runs away at the site of a human to a horse that engages and responds with more confidence. His confidence grew enough that he was able to walk from his pen enclosure, through a dark scary barn for the first time, to find his way into his very own field (aptly renamed for him; The Field Of Life). He beautifully and confidently introduced himself to his new neighbors and even groomed the girl, Shadowfax, next store.
Bearfoot Ranch is so very grateful for the Trust Technique, it has been a life changing experience for both the practitioners and Odin.
We will be forever grateful.

Hello Trust Technique team 🙂
My name is Tracy and I have extensive horse experience and have myself taught bodywork workshops under the name Your Grateful Horse. I came across your site approximately a year ago and LOVE the work you teach. I have a small equine rescue and sanctuary (I have just obtained our 501c3 called “EARS” which is located at Donkey Magic Farm. I currently have a herd of 5. I have been using your technique for the following issues. Zeus (shetland pony) 23yrs of age and Jasper (the pony mule) have been chased cornered and caught. Zeus was highly and roughly over-trained and moves into learned helplessness after he has been caught. He will do anything for you at that point. Jasper was an accidental birth. his herd was rescued, he was separated from his family and put by himself where he escaped regularly. He was lassoed and dragged back to his isolated “home”. He was “free” on facebook. No one would take him. He would run at the sight of humans approaching. He has nothing resembling the learned helplessness state. He is wildly independent. It has taken a year to get him to like touch and we are just beginning to work with a halter. The Trust technique has allowed me to build a relationship with both Zeus and Jasper that is increasing their learning curves exponentially! I have a very high thinking donkey I have had since he was 7 months old. Burrito is 8 now. He was always taught by me that his opinion counted. We sometimes call him “Brattito” I look forward to the rescheduling of your vodcast on “Boundaries”. This is where we are at with him as he would “LOVE” to be in your lap. He is a standard Donkey so is large! The trust technique has been helping to quiet him as we do extensive walking out on the desert, and we visit our local Veteran’s home. Taco (sire) of Burrito was 10 when he arrived 8 years ago. He was completely shut down when he arrived. No one had ever considered his opinion about anything. He was ponied behind a cowboy’s horse. An activity I cannot imagine he would enjoy as his hooves were growing out sideways from his coronary band. I believe he was used as a roping donkey…re: instead of roping calves in the idea that roping would ruin them for rodeo, they bring in wild donkeys and practice with them. He loves the trust technique and is much more expressive in his nature. Last but not least Karl (shetland pony)- Loved and spoiled by all, well when I practice the trust-technique with the herd…he lies down within minutes….flat out asleep! I look forward to taking your Practitioner’s course. Again many thanks for bringing the work/PEACE to the many rescue animals to whom this benefits so much.

This video course is in fact far more than what I expected. You get a very strong tool on hand to work with your animals. And James is very clear on his instructions and adresses all areas that could cause trouble for the learner. After 8 years of living with a traumatized dog, I finally understand what is going on in her mind and feel that I have found the way how to help her. The changes are slow but there have been some incredible steps forward. My dog is so grateful for the extra time and understanding I now have for her, we have grown together a lot. Thank you so much for sharing the Trust Technique with us.

I have now watched every section/lesson twice, and the second time found lots of things that 1) I cannot remember seeing the 1st time round (!) and 2) that I now understand much better, against the background of the entire course. Doing this course does something to you on more than one level! Can only HIGHLY recommend it.

This is by far the best course that I have ever studied – and I have taken very many courses on Inner Peace, animal communication, Reiki, etc. This is so straightforward and easy to do, and I could see instant results that were lasting. All my life, I have been fearful and worried, and suffering from insomnia. Now I am peaceful, trust life, and sleep great. My horses and dogs have totally transformed as well and are a true joy to be with. Thank you so much, James for your incredible life work.

This course has helped me immeasurably. It has made me re-evaluate my relationships with animals, and start to re-build these based on TT principles. It has also brought me peace at a difficult time. Thank you so much for your wisdom and love.