Before Gideon and I met Carlos our roads where on a very rocky path. I had brought this beautiful big warmblood (4 Year old), which I had for approximately 6 months. I had hoped that he would give me that WOW factor that I needed for Dressage, with potential for FEI.

After having him for a couple of weeks things started to go amiss; I felt as though I could not put my legs on him, we constantly had a battle to go forward, just to get on I was feeding him sugar and if nerves got the better of both of us things were a complete disaster. In fact my confidence was going down hill pretty fast and I started to dread riding Gideon. At one stage I even thought about sending him to someone to sort out or sell him on and let them deal with it.

Then Kay Dunn recommended that I give Carlos a try. I was a sceptic; but I thought what the hell I have nothing to lose. So together we worked on Gideon and 5 months later as they say "proof is in the pudding" I now have a horse I can put my legs on, I get on without feeding sugar and we are starting to be a team. But best of all I can start trusting.

Gideon and I would like to say thankyou to Carlos as he has given both us the confidence to have confidence in each other. We still have more work to do but now I see a future for both us.

If you are having trouble then don’t be afraid to think out side the square and give it a go……you might be amazed at the results. I know I was.

Melissa and Gideon (Melissa.stevenson1@bigpond.com)