Want to know what YOUR HORSE thinks you’re asking for? How they interpret your cues? Or — if you use R+ — what THEY think they’re being rewarded for?

So often, there’s a gap between what we intend and what they perceive. It’s in that gap where behaviors fall apart, or never end up looking the way we imagined.

There’s a powerful way to bridge that gap — working patterns. Not just dressage tests or obstacle courses, but patterns with visual & tactile feedback that help both you and your horse see what’s really going on.

What I Mean by Feedback Patterns

These are setups using physical elements in the arena or on the ground — poles, mats, cones, barrels, rings (like hula hoops, with safety modifications), targets.

• Poles on the ground help clarify things like step placement, rhythm, and how your cues are being received.
• Mats and targets can give tactile feedback.
• Chalk or paint markers offer visual feedback — not for the horse necessarily, but incredible for us to see what we aske...

"These horses are so different from most barns I've been to..." said a seasoned equestrian who was amazed by the behavior of loose horses in a paddock she was working in—an experience made possible by just three basic cues Melissa Spell Deal uses to provide clarity when people and horses are at liberty.

Polite, people-loving horses that aren't pushy or expecting treats for every little task are the natural result of kind, compassionate training through Cue Clarity. This method creates a strong connection with your horse, while maintaining boundaries and mutual respect.

If you're just getting started you'll love these options for creating clarity in your communication with your horse and those who have already started tell us the transformation is a game changer within 2 short weeks of implementing these tips.

Plus, discover when Melissa chooses to incorporate clickers into her training and when she doesn’t!

P.S. We’ve got an exciting Cue Clarity Clinic coming up this November in Bur...