Update from Piccolo’s Training Diary: OPP STARTER-KIT I am so pleased. I really feel we are moving in the right direction, and his improvements are happening in the speed of
Life is 3D, but sometimes we tend to forget about it and we only look ahead. Sometimes we are so occupied with achieving our goals, or wondering if we are achieving them
It’s already over A WEEK since arrival of our new PRE stallion, 4yo PICCOLO. PICCOLO was sent to us shortly after he was purchased by his new owner in order
Many people turn away from riding with the bit. We all can see how much abuse is happening in the today’s world connected with misusage of the bits, pulling and
Our next module is Come to Me and Walking on the Leash. These skills also emerge naturally from the state of relaxation your dog enters — and from the understanding that you are the provider of that relaxation. Many dogs, when they walk on the leash, see other dogs, people, movement, smells, sounds, and
“My horse doesn’t want to move forward” One of the most common signs of that the horse, even a very young horse, is suffering from the Digestive Tract tensions is
Although the RELAX THAT STOMACH Technique (from the Optimal Performance Program) is dedicated to the topic of relaxation of the digestive tract (stomach & guts) for horses, I promised my
In this article you will learn how tensions limit performance, and affect number of behaviors horses can offer due to skeletal muscle tensions. You will also discover how and why
What’s Next After the Optimal Performance Program? You are now at a powerful turning point in your journey. After completing the Optimal Performance Program — or even while still progressing through it — many students feel the natural desire to go deeper. They see how their horse responds, how layers begin to dissolve, and they
1. General Understanding of the Program Q1: What is the Optimal Performance Program (OPP)? A: The Optimal Performance Program (OPP) is a groundbreaking training system built around eight structured relaxation techniques designed to help horses recognise, process, and release both physical and neurological tension. Unlike traditional approaches that manage behavior or desensitize reactions, OPP focuses