Our name comes from the title of a book Marc was inspired by, which dealt with the process of “restarting” and rehabilitating horses who - for whatever reason - didn’t manage to get started on the right “path” the first time around. Our Meet the Horses page tells the stories of our rescues and how they missed their paths on the way to us.

Our approach to working with horses is firmly rooted in the concept of “softness”, which extends beyond physical interactions and encompasses emotional and mental aspects of the horse-human relationship.

At its core, softness represents a state where both horse and human can communicate and cooperate effectively, without force or resistance. It emphasizes the cultivation of trust, respect, and understanding between the trainer and the horse, leading to a harmonious partnership and using only the amount of force that’s needed to accomplish the task in hand. In practical terms, softness entails gentle and light touch, both physically and in communication.