Jane Armour BHSI (T & SM)

Jane grew up in a small rural town in Scotland, and was lucky enough to have her own ponies. The pleasure and passion she discovered during these early childhood years has remained with her. The desire to learn all that she could, led her to train for the British Horse Society Examinations under Robert Hall FBHS, Olympic Dressage Trainer.

Her high level qualifications as an instructor, BHS and Pony Club Examiner and Dressage Judge allowed her to come to the U.S. in 97 on an extraordinary ability visa as a ‘Trainer of Trainers’.  As the Chief Instructor at Millbrook Equestrian Center, Millbrook NY, she was responsible for staff training and overseeing the teaching program. Jane judged many of the schooling shows and compete successfully in affiliated dressage, showjumping and eventing competitions. 

Photo taken by Chrissy Rochford

She learnt that a systematic training program create horses that remain sound and last.  She has not deviated from these principles in over thirty-five years of teaching and training. Jane competed successfully in Scotland, England and Ireland in dressage, eventing and show hunter classes with numerous horses. Wins included hunter classes at the Royal Highland Show in Scotland and light-weight hunter championship at the Royal Ulster Show, Northern Ireland. After relocating to Ireland in Jane became a Ridden and In-hand Hunter Judge for the Irish Horse Shows Association. Jane came to the USA in 1997 on an Extraordinary Ability Visa as a 'Trainer of Trainers.

Woodstock taken when he was twenty-six years old.

Photo taken by Chrissy Rochford

Jane has a variety of educational materials available in books, DVDs and hand-outs.  Currently there are two books available through tack shops and internet sites, 'Steps to Success through Clinics and Confidence' and 'Horseoneship'. There are has three DVD’s on the market ‘Reach out for Confidence’ ‘A Bit of Understanding’ and 'Lungeing for Longevity'.

For exerts and testimonials go to Horse Training Books and DVDs by Jane Armour

"For the last twenty-five years I have had fun with my own home-bred horse Woodstock.  He traveled with me from Scotland to Ireland then to New York and finally to California. He was sought after by many competition riders included the Belgium team  - but has never been for sale.  While talking with my students, I finally came up with one word to describe what I do."    I teach Horseoneship

    "Our horses are our teachers"

Quote from Alios Podhajsky, Former Director of thre Spanish Riding School

By taking the time to study the horse’s physical conformation, his/her way of going and learning the language of equis, one creates a bond with our equine partner - 'a bond as strong as armour'.  

With a systematic training/fitness program every horse can improve, will last longer and be more succssful at the job his/her rider wants.   

Be patient, understanding is developed one step at a time.  Confidence is fragile and can be dstroyed in a few thoughtless moments.

There is always something new that one can learn.  Listen to your horse.

Stay open to alternative training methods.  Observe how the horse reacts to assess whether you like the exercises, methods or tools used.

Never bully or frighten a horse into doing something.  The result will be a resentful and often more difficult unsafe horse.

Don't do anything you don't feel ready to do.  It's perfectly alright to say, "NO." or "NO, NOT YET."  

Enjoy your horse and your riding.  Have fun while you are learning.