Horse Trainer
Tara Orlin
BITLESS. BRIDLELESS. TACKLESS. LIBERTY. PROBLEM SOLVER
A TRUE CONNECTION
There is a way of training horses where the horse is able to feel free, understood and unbroken. A way to develop a relationship built on trust, kindness, motivation and clear guidance.
By learning to read the horse and taking control of your own energy and body, you can learn to communicate in a very subtle way, that allows the horse to be part of true lightness.
Tara Orlin has been working full time as a professional horse trainer since 2013.
She has started over a 100 colts and green horses, and held hundreds of clinics.
"Once you know how to read horses and understand them, you are able to deal with any problem, train any horse. But for them to enjoy the training you also need love, empathy, kindness and clear communication, finding that perfect balance of being a guide - a protecter, but also a really good friend".
THE METHOD
"I want a friendly horse who focuses, gives me a full effort and loves training"
Throwing away bits and riding tackless is not about being crazy or having a horse out of control. It's about putting yourself in the horse's shoes and asking yourself: If I was the horse, how would I like to be trained?
No matter if you are horse, or human, we all want to feel seen and appreciated, feel safe and comfortable, being around someone we can trust.
Combining the understanding of horse language and horse needs from natural horsemanship, with positive reinforcement and motivational training, creates a beautiful balance of friendship, partnership and trust.
ALWAYS BITLESS
"Horses do not need bits. So why use them?"
No matter if you want to ride western, dressage, trail rides or show jumping, there is no need for bits.
After studying and experiencing the damage bits can cause, and seeing lots of horses in pain, Tara decided to quit bits completely. After all, there is not really a need to use them.
You feeling safe is about trust, not bits. Build a strong relationship and you never feel the need to use bits again.
TARA'S EXPERIENCE
"With an open mind it is possible to draw inspiration and wisdom from many different arts of riding and training"
1996-2008: Classical dressage & Show Jumping
2008-2017: Western & Natural Horsemanship
2017-2026: Doma Vaquera
2008: Trainee and full time ranch worker at SW Ranch, Norway
2009: Student of Parelli Method
2012: Trainee and full time ranch worker at LM Ranch, Denmark
2012: Student of Buck Brannaman method
2013: Started the business Tara Orlin Horsemanship. Quit bits.
2017: Studied wild horses in America
2017-2020: Doma Vaquera training in Jerez
2020-2026: Built and ran horse training ranch in Norway
* 1000 + trailer problem cases solved
* 300 + clinics held all over Norway
* 100 + colts started
* 400 + clients mastered Bridleless
* 2000 + horses trained bitless
