Michael Peace

Just for the record, it's their not there.

If you search his name on here you'll find an interesting and long thread from a while back
 
Yes. Sent a youngster to him for consolidation training few years back. My horse loved him, absolutely worth every penny. She came home a happy girl and with the benefit of having a good start. Was a very worthwhile investment in her future.
 
I had him come to me to work with a nervous and dangerous loader. He was brilliant and he was/is the only person that I will ever use now or recommend.
 
I watched a demo of his a while back - and it was fantastic. You can forget Monty Roberts, Pareli and all the hype; this guy is extremely gifted and has a natural affinity with horses.

Basically, his approach is refreshing in that it is encouraging "think equus" - i.e. think as the horse does not necessarily how you've been taught!!! Getting your head around the difference might take a bit of getting used to, for some, but its basically good old fashioned horsemanship without the hype of the American methodologies.

Michael, bless him, can't be said to be a "pretty" rider, basically he rides the way he needs to for each individual horse - so if you're looking for a classical riding position with him, you won't get it!!

My trainer rates him very highly - and I trust her opinion implicitly. Wouldn't hesitate to send a horse to him if needed. Yes he's expensive, but would be well worth it IMO.
 
MiJodsR2BlinkinTite said:
I watched a demo of his a while back - and it was fantastic. You can forget Monty Roberts, Pareli and all the hype; this guy is extremely gifted and has a natural affinity with horses.

Basically, his approach is refreshing in that it is encouraging "think equus" - i.e. think as the horse does not necessarily how you've been taught!!! Getting your head around the difference might take a bit of getting used to, for some, but its basically good old fashioned horsemanship without the hype of the American methodologies.

Michael, bless him, can't be said to be a "pretty" rider, basically he rides the way he needs to for each individual horse - so if you're looking for a classical riding position with him, you won't get it!!

My trainer rates him very highly - and I trust her opinion implicitly. Wouldn't hesitate to send a horse to him if needed. Yes he's expensive, but would be well worth it IMO.
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Very much so. He does have an affinity with horses and refreshingly doesn't do NH talk, just horsemanship. He taught me to ride my new young warmblood in such a simple way, everything he said made perfect sense. I took away advice that has stood me in good stead with other youngsters.
 
I saw him at a demo a few years ago, have to say i expected the same old parelli type drivel (didnt know anything about him at this point & had never heard of himI), but i have to say i was really really impressed with him, it all just seemed common sense really when you watched him.
 
Never had any personal experience of him but I have never heard a bad thing said about him. I enjoy reading his articles and blog too. I agree he isn't a pretty rider but he gets results and the horses genuinely seem to trust him!
 
I've been trying to get him for some private tuition when he's in my area but am having absolutely no luck.

I rang the office last summer and spoke to a lady (possibly his wife??) who said they often come to Devon on holiday so he would be able to visit me, and that she would come back to me. She never did. I emailed again roughly 2 weeks ago and haven't even had a reply.
 
sonjafoers said:
I've been trying to get him for some private tuition when he's in my area but am having absolutely no luck.

I rang the office last summer and spoke to a lady (possibly his wife??) who said they often come to Devon on holiday so he would be able to visit me, and that she would come back to me. She never did. I emailed again roughly 2 weeks ago and haven't even had a reply.
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Call again, they aren't great with emails but that is because they are overrun. His wife normally takes the bookings and she is also very helpful and informative. I personally would ring again until you get your answer as he is not one to miss!!
 
lochpearl said:
Call again, they aren't great with emails but that is because they are overrun. His wife normally takes the bookings and she is also very helpful and informative. I personally would ring again until you get your answer as he is not one to miss!!
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Thanks Lochpearl, I've just phoned and left a message on their answerphone. Really would love to have him to see me so am hoping they get back to me.
 
Im sending my new boy there for five weeks because i just dont have the time patience for him he has so many issues and after taking a chuck out of my bum resulting in me having stiches iv had enough of him
 
We used his "How To Clip" DVD last year to clip our "unclippable" horse. We got him when he was 8 with a note from the previous owner who bred him which said "must sedate to clip". Followed the DVD to the letter and he clipped brilliantly. Very calm. Never had any experience with him personally but was impressed with his methods on the DVD.
 
Had a peek on youtube at a few of his vids, recognised the vids that go with his features in H&R, they were all good in my opinion, he appears to be a calm knowledgable trainer of 'sound' mind with no airy fair b/s and the horses remain calm and respond to his methods. Seems good to me :)
 
I can recommend. Make sure you do you homework afterwards though if he gives you any advice for the future, its not a quick fix :)

Saying that, we had a horse that would explode if you clipped him. Michael clipped him and he didn't bat a eyelid! Typical! Definitely has a talent :)
 
I had him to see my cob and was very pleased with the results, he hated school work (the cob, not Michael!) and I had a job to get him to trot a 20m circle and canter, well, forget it. At the end of an hour not only did he manage to get him to do it (with his rope thing) but I was able to canter him several times around the school. He also gave me some brilliant advice about him being bolshy. I just wished he was here for longer or came across again.
 
sonjafoers said:
I've been trying to get him for some private tuition when he's in my area but am having absolutely no luck.

I rang the office last summer and spoke to a lady (possibly his wife??) who said they often come to Devon on holiday so he would be able to visit me, and that she would come back to me. She never did. I emailed again roughly 2 weeks ago and haven't even had a reply.
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I am very sorry to be the 'weakest link' I would love a reason to visit Devon over Easter and can arrange a visit in April with half price travel. As soon as the sun comes out it gets very busy here, but Michael can still be with most horses the next day. If it is a more general enquiry they do get added to the 'to do pile'.:o

I think Michael needs an apprentice and a better secretary, at the moment the best time to phone is 10.00ish when all in for breakfast and not on the school run. Thanks for your patients.
 
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Fairynuff said:
and heres another 'thing to do today'-stop nit picking. It doesn't become you:)
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I don't really think I was nit-picking. I just think that people can't learn correct grammar unless they are told. I didn't do it nastily or anything. The general lack of knowledge about this sort of thing bothers me, that's all, so I want to do my bit to help people learn.
 
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I don't really think I was nit-picking. I just think that people can't learn correct grammar unless they are told. I didn't do it nastily or anything. The general lack of knowledge about this sort of thing bothers me, that's all, so I want to do my bit to help people learn.
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I know what you mean but you are setting yourself up for a hard time. I wouldn't bother, it (or most of it) will fall on stoney ground. Haven't you noticed that the 'important' posts are regarding Toties shoes and co ordinated stable bandages/saddle cloths/headcollars and lead ropes? M.:)
 
Fairynuff said:
I know what you mean but you are setting yourself up for a hard time. I wouldn't bother, it (or most of it) will fall on stoney ground. Haven't you noticed that the 'important' posts are regarding Toties shoes and co ordinated stable bandages/saddle cloths/headcollars and lead ropes? M.:)
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Tee hee - or of course the ever recurring trolls.

I didn't just correct grammar - I actually had a comment too! I could understand it if all I'd done was pop in and tear apart the sentence!

Oh well. *sigh* I suppose I will just let the English language "evolve".
 
better half said:
I am very sorry to be the 'weakest link' I would love a reason to visit Devon over Easter and can arrange a visit in April with half price travel. As soon as the sun comes out it gets very busy here, but Michael can still be with most horses the next day. If it is a more general enquiry they do get added to the 'to do pile'.:o

I think Michael needs an apprentice and a better secretary, at the moment the best time to phone is 10.00ish when all in for breakfast and not on the school run. Thanks for your patients.
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Can I put my name forward to be the Apprentice??!! ;-)

I think you're doing a wonderful job of Secretary already, in between feeding the family and doing the school run. Keep up the good work :o)
 
The man does indeed have a rare talent - unsurpassed, many would say. (So good, in fact, that he probably gets results from horses that are in chronic pain). BUT he is not God, he is a human being with all the accompanying foibles, including a huge ego. (He would probably rather be earning his money as an international rock star).
He enjoys, and aspires to, a high standard of living, including exotic holidays, privately educated children etc. All well and good, but it means that he needs to put a LOT of bread on the table. If you have a lot of money, then he should most definitely be your first port of call. If not, then re-home your horse, or put it out to grass.
Don't ask too many questions, or he will get irritated (he will tell you only what he thinks you need to know). Understand that your horse will be in a very controlled environment, with no turnout whatsoever, and a hay-only diet (fair enough), and won't necessarily get ridden every day. Bear in mind that your horse will be totally in thrall to Michael, which will be a very hard act to follow.
 
itsmyparty said:
We used his "How To Clip" DVD last year to clip our "unclippable" horse. We got him when he was 8 with a note from the previous owner who bred him which said "must sedate to clip". Followed the DVD to the letter and he clipped brilliantly. Very calm. Never had any experience with him personally but was impressed with his methods on the DVD.
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The same as this... ^^

Ron has put his head through the previous owners stable roof when being hogged and was then terrified of the clippers. That was 6 years ago (nearly 7!) and the last 2 years I've been able to clip him in his box loose. He just stands and keeps an eye on where the clippers are - so he's not totally at ease with them, but it's better than where we were.

Everything I've heard about MP has been great and if he's ever in this area I'd go watch/listen/learn!
 
Etienne said:
The man does indeed have a rare talent - unsurpassed, many would say. (So good, in fact, that he probably gets results from horses that are in chronic pain). BUT he is not God, he is a human being with all the accompanying foibles, including a huge ego. (He would probably rather be earning his money as an international rock star).
He enjoys, and aspires to, a high standard of living, including exotic holidays, privately educated children etc. All well and good, but it means that he needs to put a LOT of bread on the table. If you have a lot of money, then he should most definitely be your first port of call. If not, then re-home your horse, or put it out to grass.
Don't ask too many questions, or he will get irritated (he will tell you only what he thinks you need to know). Understand that your horse will be in a very controlled environment, with no turnout whatsoever, and a hay-only diet (fair enough), and won't necessarily get ridden every day. Bear in mind that your horse will be totally in thrall to Michael, which will be a very hard act to follow.
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What an extraordinary post ! I certainly don't begrudge anyone who works hard and has a talent, a good wage. My farrier has a decent standard of living too, but he get risks being kicked in the head, bones in his feet broken and wrecking his back.

My horse did indeed adore Mike, and watching the two of them was inspiring. After several sessions with him while she was there, I learnt so much that I've been successfully using with subsequent horses.
I did wonder if she would prefer to stay with him instead of coming home to me, but she didn't, she was still 'my girl'. She went on to grow up and become a fabulous horse.
 
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I have only ever read his articles in horse and rider and he seems to have a fantastic way with horses, no gimmicks he just seems to adapt to each horse he looks at and with apparently great results
 
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