Why Liberty Training?

Stop for a moment and think about your earliest experiences with horses. What drew you to them? What made you desire to want to work with them and own them? Was it their beauty and grace? Their power and strength? Did you read books like the Black Stallion and Lord of the Rings and long to have that kind of a relationship with them? Did words like connection, love, and freedom come to mind?

I’d be willing to bet you weren’t thinking about domination, force, and control but unfortunately those notions have become common place in today's horse world. People have lost that magical connection with horses and have turned to force and domination in an effort to control them. Methods abound that use the horse's fear response to evoke certain behaviors. Other methods use gadgets to force a horse into a certain position. 

But if we were honest with ourselves, if we truly care about our horses, this isn't really what we want for them. We want a horse that performs for us willingly, comes running up to us when called, and enjoys being with us. We don't want to control him, we want to have a partnership with him. 

Well I'm going to let you in on a secret- there is nothing magical about this kind of connection. You don't need to be a famous horse trainer or mystical horse whisperer. This kind of relationship is achievable for anyone!

Working with your horse at liberty will take you on a journey towards a relationship with your horse that transcends anything you thought possible. Whether you have a nervous, spooky horse that needs to learn to trust you or a pushy, dominant horse that needs to learn respect and boundaries or anything in between, liberty work is for you. 

When you speak to the horse in a language that he understands he will willingly do anything you ask of him. Behavioral problems such as spooking, kicking, biting, bucking, and rearing will disappear because you will have learn how to effectively communicate with your horse.

When your horse is at liberty he has the choice to leave if he wants, but you’ll soon discover that by building trust and respect you will have a horse that truly desires to be with you, to come to you, to circle around you, to dance with you where both you and your horse are able to freely express yourselves. You too can have a relationship reminiscent of the movie Avatar, in which you need only think what you want, and your horse will respond with gladness.

After all, isn’t that what you’ve always wanted?

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In this course you will learn how to develop a partnership with your horse at liberty using the horse's natural desire to find friendship, guidance, and safety and you'll develop a partnership with your horse based on mutual trust and understanding

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What's Included?

Lifetime access to all 6 liberty training modules!

Module 1- Understanding Your Horse

Learn how your horse thinks and why he behaves and reacts the way he does. Before we can develop a relationship we must understand the horse and how to best communicate with him. You'll also learn think about things from your horse's perspective.

Module 2- Preparing Yourself

Good preparation leads to success. Learn how to develop a good mindset for liberty work and develop a plan for success. You'll also learn how to create a positive work environment for your horse.

Module 3- Starting the Conversation

Learn simple, yet powerful exercises to help you begin to develop a connection with your horse. You'll also learn how to work through common issues with your horse such as pushiness, nervousness, lack of focus, and more. 

Module 4- Additional Information

Additional information to help you make the most out of your liberty sessions and to set you up for more advanced liberty work.

Module 5- Developing the Connection

Learn more complex exercises to do at liberty, including yields, backing up, and calling your horse to you, to further develop your connection with your horse.

Module 6- Advancing the Connection

Develop your liberty skills even further with these advanced exercises, including circles of various sizes, figure eights, and work at higher speeds.

PLUS- BONUS Trick Training Module

Learn how to teach your horse to bow, side pass, perform a jambette (lifting one fore leg), and spanish walk. 

Meet Your Instructor

Bethany Tuskey

Bethany's love of horses began at an early age. She has dedicated her life to learning the art of horsemanship. She has studied classical dressage, liberty work, trick training, work-in-hand, and long-reining. The training that she does encompasses more than just riding. It also includes the mental health and well being of the horse. The horse is treated as a partner and the relationship with the horses always takes priority. Through relationships built on trust and understanding, Bethany is able to train horses to the highest levels of dressage or at complete freedom in liberty work without any use of force. Bethany also enjoys performing with her Andalusians at various shows and exhibitions. It is her goal to share her unique training style and show people how they too can take their relationship with their horse to a whole new level.

Special Bonuses included with your Course!

You will be supported throughout your journey!

  • Video Coaching

    4 video coaching sessions are included with your course. Submit a video at any time of you working with your horse and receive constructive feedback and helpful suggestions form Bethany. Learn what you are doing well, what you need to improve upon, and how to continue your progress.

  • Access to our Facebook Group

    You'll be added to our private Facebook group where we add regular tips, exercises and tutorials for things that you can try with your horse both on the ground and in the saddle. Ask questions and get answers from others in the community.

  • Lifetime Access

    You'll have lifetime access to all the course materials. Work at your own pace and go back and re-watch the videos at any time. You'll also get access to new materials as they are created.

What people are saying about Tuskey Dressage...

“I cannot stop singing the praises of Bethany Tuskey! She has done absolute wonders with my grand daughter’s Arabian. Jazzy was a typical Arabian, constantly tossing her head, prancing around, impossible to handle. We had her with another trainer whose philosophy was to run her until she was too tired to fight back but each time it was another fight to the death. In three short lessons Bethany delivered a calm, responsive horse that is a pleasure to work. She continues to work with Jasmine to bring out her best assets without dampening her vibrant personality. Bethany has an ability to communicate with the horse that transcends the norm. She specializes in dressage but I highly recommend her for anyone who wants to build a long term relationship with their horse no matter what the riding style.” -Sharon Smolensky, owner of Dover Stables

I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Bethany and her family for a few years now, she is an absolute gem as a person and as a trainer, she is highly trained in French classical dressage but her knowledge goes well beyond that in all areas of training, from Liberty, Driving, Trick training…the list goes on and on. She has the unique knack of gearing her training to the rider and/ or horses’ level to ensure success. Her calm kind demeanor makes her a pleasure to learn/work with." -Diane Calamia

“Thanks to Bethany Tuskey with Tuskey Dressage I have the mare I “Hoped” for. Well named Hope was unwilling to form a relationship with people due to fear and being rushed under saddle. Bethany taught her to trust people and restart under saddle with a relaxing calm outlook. Where my girl used to run away from every movement or sound she now stops and trusts people to keep her safe.” –Kate Witas

"Working with Bethany over the last couple of years has been a blessing. She is incredibly knowledgeable in the equine industry. She is solidly determined to help riders break barriers of fear and get to a place of comfort and skill. I enjoy my time with Bethany and know I'm getting the attention I need to uplevel my skills. I highly recommend her for your horse training needs." -Jessie Vyvyan

FAQ

  • How much time do I need to have?

    This course is designed for you to work at your own pace. You will have lifetime access to all of the course materials. Therefore you can decide how much time you want to spend each week. Even one short session a week will make a difference in your relationship with your horse.

  • I have a miniature horse/draft horse/gaited horse. Can I participate?

    Yes! Liberty work is beneficial to all breeds of horses, from the biggest to the smallest.

  • I have a foal/older horse. Can I participate?

    Yes! Liberty work is a great way to establish a relationship with your foal early on. It's also a great way to keep working with your older horse to keep them moving and stimulate their minds.

  • Do I need special equipment?

    All you need is a horse, a halter and lead rope, a whip (used to direct the horse), some treats, and an enclosed area to practice. We go over the equipment in Module 2 but nothing special is needed! Any halter and any whip will do though we will give you suggestions for what has worked well for us.

  • I have no experience with Liberty Training. Will I be able to do this course?

    Absolutely! Bethany breaks everything down into easy to follow steps. You can also receive additional guidance through video coaching and our Facebook group. Your success is of utmost importance to us!

  • More questions?

    Email Bethany at [email protected]

Try it Risk Free!

Try out our course for 7 days and if you decide that it is not the right fit for you receive a full refund.


Are you ready to transform your relationship with your horse and have a happy, willing horse who enjoys working with you?

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