Your horse, confident and relaxed in every situation.
The TRT Method is a complete training system for a confident horse, from the ground to the saddle. Used by 122,000+ riders in 80+ countries.
122,000+ riders
Worldwide community
80+ countries
Learning the TRT Method
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THE IDEA BEHIND TRT METHOD
Give your horse a life better than nature intended
Nature gave your horse the instinct to survive. But life with us asks him to navigate a world he was not born to understand, from trailers and veterinary care to riding in unfamiliar places.
TRT Method is one coherent training system that teaches him to manage tension, find relaxation and feel confident in himself, so he does not have to rely on flight or fear to get through the day.
The Tristan Tucker Collection brings together the complete TRT Method Training Program and Tristan's bonus courses, so you can follow that system from the first groundwork exercises into riding and everyday situations.
WHERE TO BEGIN
Start with free tension-release videos.
See how Tristan helps a horse release tension, and begin learning the approach behind a calmer, more confident horse.
ONE METHOD. THE COMPLETE COLLECTION.
The Tristan Tucker Collection
One coherent training system for a calmer, more confident horse. Get the complete TRT Method Training Program plus eight bonus courses by Tristan Tucker, with lifetime access at your own pace.
- 1Groundwork. Teach your horse to find a relaxed state with step-by-step exercises.
- 2Tools. Help him regulate tension under challenging circumstances.
- 3Riding. Carry the relaxed state from the ground into the saddle.
Trusted by the best
What the professionals say
Julia Krajewski
Olympic Gold Medalist Eventing
“The TRT Method gives me the tools to prepare my horses mentally for the biggest stages in the world. It's essential for safety and performance.”
Marten Luiten
European Dressage Champion U25
“In top sport, the mental state of the horse is just as important as the physical training. The TRT Method is my go-to system for developing a focused, happy athlete that can truly relax under challenging circumstances.”
Real Transformations
Rider success stories
Before:A stressed ex-trotter who would panic and bolt.
“My ex-trotter was so stressed and reactive that trying to ride her was genuinely dangerous; she would panic and bolt. TRT helped us rebuild our connection from the ground up, especially through liberty work. She finally learned to relax without pressure, and now we can safely gallop together.”
Before:A horse so fearful that euthanasia was suggested.
“Many recommended behavioral euthanasia for Da Vinci. He was terrified of everyone and needed sedation for basic care. By logging a ton of TRT hours, we established a clear language. Now, his ability to process new environments has improved tenfold, he no longer needs sedation, and he is thriving in his new career as a hunter jumper.”
Before:A mare biting and kicking, impossible to ride.
“Lila was in so much tension that she was biting and kicking whenever you tried to touch her. She couldn't even be ridden or lunged. Thanks to the TRT method, we taught her how to release that tension in her body first. Eventually, she started to trust us, and working with her became a real pleasure.”
Before:A young horse who froze and turned every ride into a battle.
“I felt like I was failing my young horse. He would freeze up, and every ride became a battle that destroyed our confidence. Thanks to the TRT method, the tension release exercises helped him focus on his body. Now he has the tools to help himself, and we are finally connected.”
Before:A horse terrified of loading into the float.
“Trailer loading used to terrify Thor. Since we started using the TRT method, the transformation has been amazing. He now happily stands in the open float, totally relaxed and stress-free. It just goes to prove that this method really works.”
Before:An anxious, hot-headed mare who mirrored her rider's nerves.
“My mare arrived very anxious and hot in her head, basically a mirror image of myself. Working with the TRT patterns helped us gain confidence in one another. We can finally enjoy trail rides in the forest and it helped me find joy in my riding again.”
Before:My green horse Flash was incredibly reactive, and his tension made every ride an anxious experience.
“My green horse Flash was incredibly reactive, and his tension made every ride an anxious experience. By using the TRT groundwork patterns, I learned how to help him redirect his tension and calm down quickly. In just a few short months, our confidence has skyrocketed, and we can finally enjoy riding together.”
“I started the TRT foal handling course right away. Establishing that shared language made everything so easy. Now, my nine-month-old stallion trailers by himself, stands still for the farrier, and walks in the forest with our dog. I never imagined it could be this calm and loving!”
Where it started
Built by Tristan Tucker. Carried by a team of specialists.
Over the past 30 years, Tristan has worked with just about every type of horse and rider you can imagine. He realized that with every horse he helped, he was following a certain set of steps. Steps that others could use, too.
"My goal isn't to train your horse. My goal is to give you the tools to become the mentor your horse needs."