Training Rooted in Trust. Grounded in Science.
Making animal behavior education accessible for everyone who cares for horses.
The Train with Trust Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to improving equine welfare through evidence-based training and compassionate care.
Our mission is to support horse owners, trainers, veterinarians, farriers, and caregivers in building trust-based relationships with the animals they work with. By combining behavior science with practical experience, we promote training that reduces stress, strengthens the human–animal bond, and leads to better outcomes for everyone involved—especially the horse.
We believe welfare begins with understanding. And understanding begins with observation, intention, and trust.
Monthly Conversations with Dr. Sue Dyson Understand your horse better — one question at a time.
Ask Dr. Sue Blog
Each month, we host a free live discussion with internationally renowned equine behavior and welfare expert Dr. Sue Dyson. Together, we explore key issues affecting ridden horses, including subtle signs of pain, biomechanics, behavior interpretation, and more.
This series is your chance to learn from one of the most respected voices in the industry — and to ask the questions that matter most to you.
Watch past sessions on our YouTube channel or join us live on Facebook to be part of the conversation.
Learn to spot the subtle signs of discomfort before they become more serious.
Our free, downloadable field guide introduces the Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram (RHpE)—a groundbreaking tool developed by Dr. Sue Dyson and colleagues. With clear illustrations and science-backed observations, this guide helps equine professionals and horse owners recognize pain-related behaviors early.
✅ Practical
✅ Evidence-based
✅ Easy to use in daily practice
Free Resource: 24 Behaviors of the Ridden Horse in Pain
Small or Full Size Poster of The 24 Behaviors
Education happens within the context of a larger community. When you display this poster at your barn, veterinary clinic or show facility, you are sharing valuable knowledge that will help shift the paradigm of how we understand lameness and promote listening to horses.
Documentary Film Collaboration
The 24 Behaviors of the Ridden Horse in Pain: Shifting the Paradigm of How We See Lameness
This short documentary film produced by Padma Video in partnership with the Train with Trust Project features world-renowned expert in equine orthopedics, Dr. Sue Dyson, and her work demonstrating that many “bad” horse behaviors frequently labeled as “resistant”, “lazy”, or even “explosive”, can actually be indicators of pain.
Support Behavior Education Initiatives
Your donation helps make science-based training and compassionate horse care accessible to everyone—from horse owners and 4H clubs to veterinarians, trainers, and farriers.
Every contribution supports our mission to promote equine welfare through evidence-based education, enrichment, and outreach.
All donations are tax-deductible in the U.S.
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