NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP
AND BITLESS RIDING
WHC Denmark
NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP TRAINING AND BITLESS RIDING
WHC Denmark
One of the things I’m always proud of is my Danish Youth Show Team — a group of dedicated young riders who have trained their horses with my method for years and returned to my riding camps summer after summer.
Every year, I take them to a major weekend horse event in Denmark, where they perform a bitless riding show in the main arena. It’s a moment they’ve earned — and they truly deserve the spotlight!
Once again, WHC participated in Store Hestedag 2025, taking place on September 6–7. Our talented young riders performed their show on both days.
Some years I also ride in the show, but most often I’m on the microphone, sharing the story behind what you see in the arena.
See below to the left a video clip from the early morning show and to the right a video clip from training to the show this year. DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME! - We were guided and supervised by professionals.
One of the things I’m always proud of is my Danish Youth Show Team — a group of dedicated young riders who have trained their horses with my method for years and returned to my riding camps summer after summer.
Every year, I take them to a major weekend horse event in Denmark, where they perform a bitless riding show in the main arena. It’s a moment they’ve earned — and they truly deserve the spotlight!
Once again, WHC participated in Store Hestedag 2025, taking place on September 6–7. Our talented young riders performed their show on both days.
Some years I also ride in the show, but most often I’m on the microphone, sharing the story behind what you see in the arena.
See below to the left a video clip from the early morning show and to the right a video clip from training to the show this year. DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME! - We were guided and supervised by professionals.
White Stallion Flemming - came in for Training and joined the Horse Show
White Stallion Flemming - came in for Training and joined the Horse Show
This beautiful white stallion, Flemming, joined me at a horse show one year. I had been training him for a month at my farm leading up to the show, and his owner kindly allowed me to take him along. He came to me for training because he was difficult to ride and control.
It turned out that he cannot be ridden with a bit at all, due to a neck injury that causes a neurological lameness when a bit is used. The
injury dates back to his initial training in Spain. However, Flemming rides perfectly well bitless, either in a bridle or with a cordeo.
I also rode him during the show, using only a cordeo, with veils and balloons fluttering around us. He handled it all calmly, without being distracted by the many mares around us in every direction. He is forever a true friend of mine and I still go to visit him from time to time.
This beautiful white stallion, Flemming, joined me at a horse show one year. I had been training him for a month at my farm leading up to the show, and his owner kindly allowed me to take him along. He came to me for training because he was difficult to ride and control.
It turned out that he cannot be ridden with a bit at all, due to a neck injury that causes a neurological lameness when a bit is used. The injury dates back to his initial training in Spain. However, Flemming rides perfectly well bitless, either in a bridle or with a cordeo.
I also rode him during the show, using only a cordeo, with veils and balloons fluttering around us. He handled it all calmly, without being distracted by the many mares around us in every direction. He is forever a true friend of mine and I still go to visit him from time to time.
Heike & Daisy
I always enjoy collaborating with other bitless riders — showing just how much is possible when we set our minds to it. We may have different backgrounds and see some things differently, but we share the same curiosity and interest in bitless riding.
At last year’s event, we shared the arena with riding and performance coach Heike Kröning Callsen from www.laredodressage.com. Together with her Grand Prix horse Daisy, she delivered a breathtaking performance — and as you can see in the video on the left, the audience loved it. Witnessing the harmony between Heike and Daisy in the arena was truly special.
At that time, Daisy was 25 years old and completely blind. They delivered an outstanding and moving performance, showing a Grand Prix Freestyle, wearing only a strap around their neck. They rode without saddle, bridle and spurs.
To Daisy's blind eyes, everything is black and she trustfully lets herself be guided around the arena by Heike's positive riding, mental tools, words and invisible and subtle communication, which testify to a truly outstanding bond and deep connection through their many years together.
Heike and Daisy have been together since Daisy was 3 years old. They started traditional dressage competitions at grand prix level. But when Daisy became completely blind at the age of 18, they found another way to develop together and develop their communication, by taking off the equipment and showing that you don't need a bit, bridle, saddle and spurs to ride dressage on high level. Daisy loves the spotlight and showing off.
Although she can no longer see the audience, she can certainly hear the cheering and feel the love. Many in the audience were moved to tears and in that moment it was clear: love, trust, and many years together can create true magic...
Heike and Daisy’s performance was a true demonstration that also high level dressage can be ridden bitless — and in a cordeo.
Heike & Daisy
I always enjoy collaborating with other bitless riders — showing just how much is possible when we set our minds to it. We may have different backgrounds and see some things differently, but we share the same curiosity and interest in bitless riding.
At last year’s event, we shared the arena with riding and performance coach Heike Kröning Callsen from www.laredodressage.com. Together with her Grand Prix horse Daisy, she delivered a breathtaking performance — and as you can see in the video on the left, the audience loved it. Witnessing the harmony between Heike and Daisy in the arena was truly special.
At that time, Daisy was 25 years old and completely blind. They delivered an outstanding and moving performance, showing a Grand Prix Freestyle, wearing only a strap around their neck. They rode without saddle, bridle and spurs.
To Daisy's blind eyes, everything is black and she trustfully lets herself be guided around the arena by Heike's positive riding, mental tools, words and invisible and subtle communication, which testify to a truly outstanding bond and deep connection through their many years together.
Heike and Daisy have been together since Daisy was 3 years old. They started traditional dressage competitions at grand prix level. But when Daisy became completely blind at the age of 18, they found another way to develop together and develop their communication, by taking off the equipment and showing that you don't need a bit, bridle, saddle and spurs to ride dressage on high level. Daisy loves the spotlight and showing off.
Although she can no longer see the audience, she can certainly hear the cheering and feel the love. Many in the audience were moved to tears and in that moment it was clear: love, trust, and many years together can create true magic.
Heike and Daisy’s performance was a true demonstration that also high level dressage can be ridden bitless — and in a cordeo.
Heike & Daisy
Heike and Daisy’s performance was a true demonstration that even Grand Prix level dressage can be ridden bitless — and in a cordeo. Look for their show in the event program 2025.
I always enjoy collaborating with other bitless riders — showing just how much is possible when we set our minds to it. We may have different backgrounds and see some things differently, but we share the same curiosity and interest in bitless riding.
At last year’s event, we shared the arena with riding and performance coach Heike Kröning Callesen from www.laredodressage.com. Together with her Grand Prix horse Daisy, she delivered a breathtaking performance — and as you can see in the video on the left, the audience loved it. Witnessing the harmony between Heike and Daisy in the arena was truly special.
At the time, Daisy was 25 years old. After so many years together, Heike was able to ride a Grand Prix freestyle on Daisy — bitless and in cordeo. Though Daisy is now blind, she continues to shine. Guided by Heike’s body language and her voice, Daisy listens intently to every cue.
She still loves being part of the performance, and although she can no longer see the audience, she can certainly hear the cheering and feel the love. Many in the audience was moved to tears and in that moment it was clear: love, trust, and many years together can create true magic...
WHC Show Team
Before the annual show at Store Hestedag,
we gather the most experienced girls from the riding camps. We spend two weekends training together at my stables and rehearsing the performance.
Then we head off together and check in for the weekend at the event, riding 15 km from my stables.
Clinics and Courses in Denmark
Clinics and Courses in Denmark
All summer long, we host courses and clinics across Denmark — both here at WHC and at different locations around the country. Every place we go is a chance to connect with new horses and people, and to share the unique experience of learning together.
In Denmark, our clinics typically run for three days, while our courses are usually two days. Each format gives plenty of time for deep learning, practical exercises, and building stronger partnerships between horse and rider.
Whether you bring your own horse, join with a loan horse, or simply come as a spectator, you’ll be part of an inspiring atmosphere where every training session offers valuable insights. Many participants tell us that just watching and reflecting can be just as powerful as being in the arena themselves.
Teaching my method at an external course. All courses begin with a general introduction to my method.
I begin every course and clinic by introducing my training method and the philosophy behind it. From there, each horse-and-owner team receives two training sessions per day, where I guide the work step by step.
This format gives participants the chance to practice, reflect, and see real progress over just a few days.
Many riders discover that they already leave their very first course with a new 'natural language' for communicating with their horse — one based on clarity, choice, and trust.
Allmost all participants in all clinics, will have the experience of riding in a bitless bridle and in a cordeo.
Teaching my method at an external course.
All summer long, we host courses and clinics across Denmark — both here at WHC and at different locations around the country. Every place we go is a chance to connect with new horses and people, and to share the unique experience of learning together.
In Denmark, our clinics typically run for three days, while our courses are usually two days. Each format gives plenty of time for deep learning, practical exercises, and building stronger partnerships between horse and rider.
Whether you bring your own horse, join with a loan horse, or simply come as a spectator, you’ll be part of an inspiring atmosphere where every training session offers valuable insights. Many participants tell us that just watching and reflecting can be just as powerful as being in the arena themselves.
All summer long, we host courses and clinics across Denmark — both here at WHC and at different locations around the country. Every place we go is a chance to connect with new horses and people, and to share the unique experience of learning together.
In Denmark, our clinics typically run for three days, while our courses are usually two days. Each format gives plenty of time for deep learning, practical exercises, and building stronger partnerships between horse and rider.
Whether you bring your own horse, join with a loan horse, or simply come as a spectator, you’ll be part of an inspiring atmosphere where every training session offers valuable insights. Many participants tell us that just watching and reflecting can be just as powerful as being in the arena themselves.
Teaching my method at an external course. All courses begin with a general introduction to my method.
Teaching my method at an external course.
All summer long, we host courses and clinics across Denmark — both here at WHC and at different locations around the country. Every place we go is a chance to connect with new horses and people, and to share the unique experience of learning together.
In Denmark, our clinics typically run for three days, while our courses are usually two days. Each format gives plenty of time for deep learning, practical exercises, and building stronger partnerships between horse and rider.
Whether you bring your own horse, join with a loan horse, or simply come as a spectator, you’ll be part of an inspiring atmosphere where every training session offers valuable insights.
Many participants tell us that just watching and reflecting can be just as powerful as being in the arena themselves.
I begin every course and clinic by introducing my training method and the philosophy behind it. From there, each horse-and-owner team receives two training sessions per day, where I guide the work step by step.
This format gives participants the chance to practice, reflect, and see real progress over just a few days.
Many riders discover that they already leave their very first course with a new 'natural language' for communicating with their horse — one based on clarity, choice, and trust.
Allmost all participants in all clinics, will have the experience of riding in a bitless bridle and in a cordeo.
Teaching my method at an external course.
All summer long, we host courses and clinics across Denmark — both here at WHC and at different locations around the country. Every place we go is a chance to connect with new horses and people, and to share the unique experience of learning together.
In Denmark, our clinics typically run for three days, while our courses are usually two days. Each format gives plenty of time for deep learning, practical exercises, and building stronger partnerships between horse and rider.
Whether you bring your own horse, join with a loan horse, or simply come as a spectator, you’ll be part of an inspiring atmosphere where every training session offers valuable insights. Many participants tell us that just watching and reflecting can be just as powerful as being in the arena themselves.
Video from my course in Gormslunde recently. The horses in this clinic were already really well trained horses.
In a summer clinic we met these beautiful Gypsy horses. I really liked this breed of horses also - very beautiful horses!
In June, we had a wonderful clinic in Skælskør, where we met this stunning black sport horse. Tried a cordeo for the first time.
WHC Show Team
Before the annual show at Store Hestedag,
we gather the most experienced girls from the riding camps. We pend two weekends training together at my stables and rehearsing the performance.
We head off together and check in for the weekend at the event, riding 15 km from my stables.
One year we decided that we were all going to be Indians for the show.
"WHC is guided by a hope — that together, we can create a shift in how we relate to horses"
When horses are free to choose, transformation begins — and there is a shift in their breath, posture, and especially their eyes. Tension gives way to trust. Resistance becomes relationship. This is the heart of When Horses Choose.
I teach clinics and courses in Denmark, the US, Brazil — and sometimes in other places like Iceland or China. I often welcome guests from many other countries in my stables I Denmark - just as I do one-one-one online video trainings with owners and horses all over the world.
Each year, I host youth camps in Denmark and Brazil. These are about much more than riding — they also focus on personal leadership and emotional awareness through connecting with horses.
Beyond training, I work to protect wild horses, especially American mustangs. I follow and document herds in the US and Brazil. They inspire everything I do.
Whether I’m working with a family horse, a wild stallion, or a young rider, the message is the same: When we listen more and connect better, the horse shows us the way...
Use the top menu to see WHC's current activities in either Denmark, US or Brazil - in each place we have different events through out the year.
Below I will share some of my more recent blog posts highlighting key aspects of how we work with horses — and why it matters
Visiting the mustang rescue 'Return to Freedom' in California
Visiting the mustang rescue 'Return to Freedom', where the real horse 'Spirit' resides. Beautiful place where amazing work is done for the Mustangs. Magic experience. I met the foal (now 12 years old)... ...more
Mustang, WIld horses, USA ,Mustangs, Wild horses, USA
August 19, 2025•3 min read
Epic's Story
Epic with her two freeze marks from being captured twice. One on her neck and one on her back. First time she ended up being a brutally abused rodeo horse, next time she ended up in an illegal slaught... ...more
Mustang, WIld horses, USA ,Mustangs, Wild horses, USA
August 19, 2025•2 min read
Visiting Florida Wild Horse Rescue in 2011
DescriptionIn the years leading up to 2011 I was following all the information about the federal round-ups of the mustangs. Many ugly stories and footage from the captures were available online and I ... ...more
Mustang, WIld horses, USA ,Mustangs, Wild horses, USA
August 19, 2025•4 min read
Galaxy - The Mustang with the blue eyes
Galaxy is one of the wild Mustangs captured in one of the federal round-ups in the wild dessert and now (luckily) ended up at the Mustang rescue 'Return Freedom'. He will have good life and freedom fo... ...more
Mustang, WIld horses, USA ,Mustangs, Wild horses, USA
August 19, 2025•2 min read
New Jersey: Moonlight - 18 years old gelding and had never been ridden
I was working with Moonlight for a few days in a NJ Clinic. He was already 18 years old and the owner would like to be able to ride him. ...more
Clinics US
August 12, 2025•1 min read
Philadelphia: Riesling - 3 year old sports horse
Riesling is a sweet and beautiful 3 years old mare. She lives in a stall most of the day, every day - besides a few hours alone in a paddock. ...more
Clinics US
August 12, 2025•2 min read
Clinics in Denmark
Teaching my method at an external course.
All summer long, we host courses and clinics across Denmark — both here at WHC and at different locations around the country. Every place we go is a chance to connect with new horses and people, and to share the unique experience of learning together.
In Denmark, our clinics typically run for three days, while our courses are usually two days. Each format gives plenty of time for deep learning, practical exercises, and building stronger partnerships between horse and rider.
Whether you bring your own horse, join with a loan horse, or simply come as a spectator, you’ll be part of an inspiring atmosphere where every training session offers valuable insights. Many participants tell us that just watching and reflecting can be just as powerful as being in the arena themselves.
I begin every course and clinic by introducing my training method and the philosophy behind it. From there, each horse-and-owner team receives two training sessions per day, where I guide the work step by step. The teaching is a blend of theory, demonstrations, and hands-on exercises — so both horse and human are learning together.
This format gives participants the chance to practice, reflect, and see real progress over just a few days.
Many riders discover that they already leave their very first course with a new 'natural language' for communicating with their horse — one based on clarity, choice, and trust.
In a summer clinic we met these beautiful Gypsy horses.
In June, we had a wonderful clinic in Græsted, where we met this stunning black sport horse.
Both he and his owner later joined us at this year’s youth camps, contributing to the training and sharing their fine energy with us.
See the video from the clinic below.
In June, we had a wonderful clinic in Græsted, where we met this stunning black sport horse.
Both he and his owner later joined us at this year’s youth camps, contributing to the training and sharing their fine energy with us.
See the video from the clinic below.
Bitless Riding Camps for Children and Young Riders
Every year, I host two or three riding camps for children and young people at my stables in Roskilde, Denmark. These are truly valuable weeks where everyone learns a lot about horse training and bitless riding – but also about personal awareness, social relationships, and how to sense and manage their own energy.
Everyone lives and sleeps at the camp for almost a full week – typically from Monday morning until the following Saturday afternoon, when we finish with a performance for all parents and families.
Throughout the week, we train in large groups, in smaller groups, and individually. We do groundwork, ride, some also practice jumping – and there is always a treasure hunt on horseback, ridden in small teams in a nearby forest, and always bitless.
In the evenings we also ride, and on some nights we gather for extra indoor sessions – for example, I give talks about the wild horses in the US and Brazil, and share what research tells us about the effects of the bit in the horse’s mouth and why WHC is always bitless.
We do have an indoor class room for rainy days, but we always prefer to use the out door class room under the large tree, giving us shade on very sunny days.
The camps are typically a mix of Danish and international students - we have had had participants from USA, from Spain, from The Netherlands and Switzerland.
Every year we have new participants and participants that have been on our camps many times before.
In all our children/youth camps there will be new friendships. Many keeping in touch across borders through the year and looking forward to meeting up again next year.
Below a photo of our nice outdoor class room.
Guest of honor Trunte getting dressed up for her show.
Trunte and Josephine showing their beautiful friendship.
Camp children making a show for their parents on the last day.
A look around the camp on the first day of the camp.
Bitless Riding Camps for Children and Young Riders
Every year, I host two or three riding camps for children and young people at my stables in Roskilde, Denmark. These are truly valuable weeks where everyone learns a lot about horse training and bitless riding – but also about personal awareness, social relationships, and how to sense and manage their own energy.
Everyone lives and sleeps at the camp for almost a full week – typically from Monday morning until the following Saturday afternoon, when we finish with a performance for all parents and families.
Throughout the week, we train in large groups, in smaller groups, and individually. We do groundwork, ride, some also practice jumping – and there is always a treasure hunt on horseback, ridden in small teams in a nearby forest, and always bitless.
In the evenings we also ride, and on some nights we gather for extra indoor sessions – for example, I give talks about the wild horses in the US and Brazil, and share what research tells us about the effects of the bit in the horse’s mouth and why WHC is always bitless.
We do have an indoor class room for rainy days, but we always prefer to use the out door class room under the large tree, giving us shade on very sunny days.
The camps are typically a mix of Danish and international students - we have had had participants from USA, from Spain, from The Netherlands and Switzerland.
Every year we have new participants and participants that have been on our camps many times before.
In all our children/youth camps there will be new friendships. Many keeping in touch across borders through the year and looking forward to meeting up again next year.
Below a photo of our nice outdoor class room.
Guest of honor Trunte getting dressed up for her show.
Trunte and Josephine showing their beautiful friendship.
Camp children making a show for their parents on the last day.
A look around the camp on the first day of the camp.
Riding Camps for children and youth
Every year, I host two or three riding camps for children and young people at my stables in Roskilde, Denmark. These are truly valuable weeks where everyone learns a lot about horse training and bitless riding – but also about personal leadership, social relationships, and how to sense and manage their own energy.
Everyone lives and sleeps at the camp for almost a full week – typically from Friday afternoon until the following Saturday afternoon, when we finish with a performance for all parents and families.
Throughout the week, we train in large groups, in smaller groups, and individually.
We do groundwork, ride, some also practice jumping – and there is always a treasure hunt on horseback, ridden in small teams in a nearby forest, and always bitless.
In the evenings we also ride, and on some nights we gather for extra indoor sessions – for example, I give talks about the wild horses in the US and Brazil, and share what research tells us about the effects of the bit in the horse’s mouth and why WHC is always bitless.
Private Riding School at WHC
From time to time, I welcome children and young people for a period of private riding school. Here, they learn all about horse welfare, training, handling, care – and of course, riding. We ride both in our arena and out in the surrounding terrain, including a small nearby forest.
At the moment, Isabella and Amina are students in my private riding school every Tuesday – and together we take care of all the horse work in the stables and check on all the horses - and of course we ride a lot. The girls have become very skilled.
Isabella and Amina love WHC and bitless riding, and they also took part in this year’s riding camps in Roskilde. They enjoyed it so much that they decided to join me in Brazil in January 2026 to participate in the riding camp weeks there – something we are all very excited about.
To raise money for the trip to Brazil – where they also wanted to invite their parents along – Isabella and Amina have been both creative and hardworking. Their efforts paid off, and now they have made it possible for the whole family to travel in January.
Their idea was to produce wooden teddy bears in different sizes, which they sold at local market days in their area. The wooden bears quickly became popular, and some customers even ordered more bears or entire wooden bear families.
As demand grew, the girls also appeared on the TV show Løvernes Hule Junior (the Danish version of Shark Tank Junior), to get even more advice on reaching their goal of traveling to Brazil – and, in the longer run, saving up to afford their own horse.
We have so many wonderful video clips of Amina and Isabella – from our Tuesdays, from riding camps, from their adventure with the wooden teddy bears to raise money for camps. Follow their story below and - enjoy!
Private Riding School at WHC
From time to time, I welcome children and young people for a period of private riding school. Here, they learn all about horse welfare, training, handling, care – and of course, riding. We ride both in our arena and out in the surrounding terrain, including a small nearby forest.
At the moment, Isabella and Amina are students in my private riding school every Tuesday – and together we take care of all the horse work in the stables and check on all the horses - and of course we ride a lot. The girls have become very skilled.
Isabella and Amina love WHC and bitless riding, and they also took part in this year’s riding camps in Roskilde. They enjoyed it so much that they decided to join me in Brazil in January 2026 to participate in the riding camp weeks there – something we are all very excited about.
To raise money for the trip to Brazil – where they also wanted to invite their parents along – Isabella and Amina have been both creative and hardworking. Their efforts paid off, and now they have made it possible for the whole family to travel in January.
Their idea was to produce wooden teddy bears in different sizes, which they sold at local market days in their area. The wooden bears quickly became popular, and some customers even ordered more bears or entire wooden bear families.
As demand grew, the girls also appeared on the TV show Løvernes Hule Junior (the Danish version of Shark Tank Junior), to get even more advice on reaching their goal of traveling to Brazil – and, in the longer run, saving up to afford their own horse.
We have so many wonderful video clips of Amina and Isabella – from our Tuesdays, from riding camps, from their adventure with the wooden teddy bears to raise money for camps. Follow their story below and - enjoy!
Horses in Training and Riding
I regularly take horses in for training or starting under-saddle work at my stables in Roskilde, Denmark.
This can be for owners experiencing challenges in training or handling their horse – but very often it is also for owners who want their horse started completely bitless from the beginning, which I do, often together with the owner.
I also do trainings as private clinics at your place for small groups or individual training sessions at your place - and I often travel abroad for training or riding horses.
WHC has horses in almost all year round.
Below here is two photos of the sweet Frisian gelding Lava. Lava is 7 years old and came to WHC to learn bitless riding.
In the spring, sweet Musse, a 4-year-old Friesian mare, was in training to be started bitless. Here, her owner does the very first bitless canter – with much joy...
See videos from other training cases and stories below
Horses in Training
and Riding
I regularly take horses in for training or starting under-saddle work at my stables in Roskilde, Denmark.
This can be for owners experiencing challenges in training or handling their horse – but very often it is also for owners who want their horse started completely bitless from the beginning, which I do, often together with the owner.
I also do trainings as private clinics at your place for small groups or individual training sessions at your place - and I often travel abroad for training or riding horses.
WHC has horses in almost all year round.
Below here is a photo of the sweet Frisian gelding Lava. Lava is 7 years old and came to WHC to learn bitless riding.
In the spring, sweet Musse, a 4-year-old Friesian mare, was in training to be started bitless. Here, her owner does the very first bitless canter – with much joy...
See videos from other training cases and stories below
Private Training in Denmark
and abroad
I often receive requests for small groups at your place or in-person training individually - from around the world. I travel to you – wherever you are – and work with your horse (and you!) for typically 2–3 days.
Together, we identify if any of the horse’s behaviors need to be adjusted, and we always introduce the horse to bitless riding if this is something you wish.
If you are interested in private training with me in person, please send me an email at [email protected]k, and I will get back to you shortly. Sometimes I even find that online training sessions can go a long way and help solve some kinds of issues.
I recently traveled to France to host a private clinic for a client and her beautiful 5-year-old Spanish gelding who was struggling with behavioral problems.
The horse had thrown her off and was bucking in the canter, leading others to advise her to either give up on him or “assert more dominance. Instead, she chose to bring When Horses Choose to France.
Through this work, together we built a new foundation of trust and understanding, and we saw real changes in the horse’s behavior – without force, pressure, or fear. This is what my work is all about: creating lasting transformation through partnership and mutual respect.
In just a few days of working together, everything began to change. He lay down, rolled, stopped bucking, and released his resistance. We focused on the relationship — becoming his herd, his safe place. He worked freely on the ground, and soon he was willing to be ridden without a bit. I even cantered him myself, and instead of bucking he simply “talked” to me — all the tension was gone.
Not long after, he was moved to a new home with larger pastures, open turnout, and the company of several herds. Today he is a completely different horse: happy, relaxed, and whinnying when his owner arrives.
He became so willing to cooperate because he believed in this way of working — a way where he had a choice. Underneath it all, he was simply a lonely youngster longing for connection. Once he found trust and freedom, he blossomed.
In this case the owner also decided to change the horse's living conditions. See the videos below.
WHC Equine Therapy
I have extensive experience using horses in therapeutic work with children and young people – and with adults as well.
I am a trained psychotherapist myself, and I know how easily learning is absorbed when it happens together with horses. I have also collaborated on many occasions with educators working with children and young people.
Recently, we hosted Merlin from the Netherlands, who holds a master’s degree in educational science and had also studied the WHC method. He pointed out many aspects of WHC training that he could translate directly into his work with children and young people.
I offer horse-assisted therapy both externally, for example at educational institutions, and privately from my own stables. I also welcome all types of challenges or diagnoses – both in therapeutic training and at my riding camps in Denmark and Brazil. Horses truly have something special to offer.
A week ago, Freja didn’t dare get on a horse anymore. She didn’t know why — she had just suddenly become very insecure! 😦
I contacted Mia Lykke Nielsen from When Horses Choose. Last Friday, Freja went there for the first time, and after Mia explained to her how horses think and sense us, and how having too much equipment on the horse can actually make it feel less safe, Freja slowly began to relax.
Today, Freja was already much more at ease when she arrived at the stable — she smiled, and before we knew it, she was riding in the forest, without a saddle, with a bitless bridle, and Mia by her side — much more relaxed. 😍
It’s pure therapy. 🌸🙌🏼
In August 2025, WHC welcomed a visit from Merlin from the Netherlands. Merlin is a schoolteacher and also holds a Master’s degree in Educational Science – and he was very eager to learn more about the WHC method. He had already studied it from home and wanted to apply it not only in his work with horses, but also in his daily work with children. It was very interesting to hear about Merlin's work with the method so far. We will update about Merlijn's work again. He will surely be back to visit us with more news.
Watch the videos below from my work with children and horses at a residential home for children and young people with special needs.
WHC Equine Therapy
I have extensive experience using horses in therapeutic work with children and young people – and with adults as well.
I am a trained psychotherapist myself, and I know how easily learning is absorbed when it happens together with horses. I have also collaborated on many occasions with educators working with children and young people.
Recently, we hosted Merlin from the Netherlands, who holds a master’s degree in educational science and had also studied the WHC method. He pointed out many aspects of WHC training that he could translate directly into his work with children and young people.
I offer horse-assisted therapy both externally, for example at educational institutions, and privately from my own stables. I also welcome all types of challenges or diagnoses – both in therapeutic training and at my riding camps in Denmark and Brazil. Horses truly have something special to offer and when we all speak 'horse', social rules becomes easy to understand and follow.
You are welcome to contact me at [email protected] for more information.
A week ago, Freja didn’t dare get on a horse anymore. She didn’t know why — she had just suddenly become very insecure! 😦
I contacted Mia Lykke Nielsen from When Horses Choose. Last Friday, Freja went there for the first time, and after Mia explained to her how horses think and sense us, and how having too much equipment on the horse can actually make it feel less safe, Freja slowly began to relax.
Today, Freja was already much more at ease when she arrived at the stable — she smiled, and before we knew it, she was riding in the forest, without a saddle, with a bitless bridle, and Mia by her side — much more relaxed. 😍
It’s pure therapy. 🌸🙌🏼
In August 2025, WHC welcomed a visit from Merlin from the Netherlands. Merlin is a schoolteacher and also holds a Master’s degree in Educational Science – and he was very eager to learn more about the WHC method. He had already studied it from home and wanted to apply it not only in his work with horses, but also in his daily work with children. It was very interesting to hear about Merlin's work with the method so far. We will update about Merlijn's work again. He will surely be back to visit us with more news.
Watch the videos below from my work with children and horses at a residential home for children and young people with special needs.
WHC is driven by a hope — that together, we can create a shift in how we relate to horses
When horses are free to choose, transformation begins — and there is a shift in their breath, posture, and especially their eyes. Tension gives way to trust. Resistance becomes relationship. This is the heart of When Horses Choose.
I teach clinics and courses in Denmark, the US, Brazil — and sometimes in other places like Iceland or China. I often welcome guests from many other countries in my stables I Denmark - just as I do one-one-one online video trainings with owners and horses all over the world.
Each year, I host youth camps in Denmark and Brazil. These are about much more than riding — they also focus on personal leadership and emotional awareness through connecting with horses.
Beyond training, I work to protect wild horses, especially American mustangs. I follow and document herds in the US and Brazil. They inspire everything I do.
Whether I’m working with a family horse, a wild stallion, or a young rider, the message is the same: When we listen more and connect better, the horse shows us the way...
Use the top menu to see WHC's current activities in either Denmark, US or Brazil - in each place we have different events through out the year.
Below I will share some of my more recent blog posts highlighting key aspects of how we work with horses — and why it matters
The heart of When Horses Choose is knowing that when horses are free to choose, transformation begins — and there is a sudden shift in their breath, posture, and especially their eyes. Tension gives way to trust. Resistance becomes relationship.
I teach clinics and courses in Denmark and abroad. I often welcome guests from many other countries in my stables I Denmark - just as I do one-one-one online video trainings with owners and horses all over the world.
Each year, I host youth and teens camps in Denmark and Brazil. The camps are about much more than riding — they also focus on personal leadership, emotional awareness and social intelligence through connecting with horses.
Beyond training, I am engaged in protecting wild horses, especially the American mustangs. I follow and document herds in the US and Brazil. They inspire everything I do.
Whether I’m working with a family horse, a wild stallion, or a young rider, the message is the same: When we listen more and connect better, the horse shows us the way...
Use the top menu to see WHC's current activities in either Denmark, US or Brazil - in each place we have different activities ongoing.
Below I will share some of my more recent blog posts highlighting key aspects of our work with horses — and why it matters...
Visiting the mustang rescue 'Return to Freedom' in California
Visiting the mustang rescue 'Return to Freedom', where the real horse 'Spirit' resides. Beautiful place where amazing work is done for the Mustangs. Magic experience. I met the foal (now 12 years old)... ...more
Mustang, WIld horses, USA ,Mustangs, Wild horses, USA
August 19, 2025•3 min read
Epic's Story
Epic with her two freeze marks from being captured twice. One on her neck and one on her back. First time she ended up being a brutally abused rodeo horse, next time she ended up in an illegal slaught... ...more
Mustang, WIld horses, USA ,Mustangs, Wild horses, USA
August 19, 2025•2 min read
Visiting Florida Wild Horse Rescue in 2011
DescriptionIn the years leading up to 2011 I was following all the information about the federal round-ups of the mustangs. Many ugly stories and footage from the captures were available online and I ... ...more
Mustang, WIld horses, USA ,Mustangs, Wild horses, USA
August 19, 2025•4 min read
Galaxy - The Mustang with the blue eyes
Galaxy is one of the wild Mustangs captured in one of the federal round-ups in the wild dessert and now (luckily) ended up at the Mustang rescue 'Return Freedom'. He will have good life and freedom fo... ...more
Mustang, WIld horses, USA ,Mustangs, Wild horses, USA
August 19, 2025•2 min read
WHC is driven by a hope —
that together, we can create a shift in how we relate to horses
The heart of When Horses Choose is knowing that when horses are free to choose, transformation begins — and there is a sudden shift in their breath, posture, and especially their eyes. Tension gives way to trust. Resistance becomes relationship.
I teach clinics and courses in Denmark and abroad. I often welcome guests from many other countries in my stables I Denmark - just as I do one-one-one online video trainings with owners and horses all over the world.
Each year, I host youth and teens camps in Denmark and Brazil. The camps are about much more than riding — they also focus on personal leadership, emotional awareness and social intelligence through connecting with horses.
Beyond training, I am engaged in protecting wild horses, especially the American mustangs. I follow and document herds in the US and Brazil. They inspire everything I do.
Whether I’m working with a family horse, a wild stallion, or a young rider, the message is the same: When we listen more and connect better, the horse shows us the way...
Use the top menu to see WHC's current activities in either Denmark, US or Brazil - in each place we have different events through out the year.
To the right I will share some of my more recent blog posts highlighting key aspects of our work with horses — and why it matters...
Visiting the mustang rescue 'Return to Freedom' in California
Visiting the mustang rescue 'Return to Freedom', where the real horse 'Spirit' resides. Beautiful place where amazing work is done for the Mustangs. Magic experience. I met the foal (now 12 years old)... ...more
Mustang, WIld horses, USA ,Mustangs, Wild horses, USA
August 19, 2025•3 min read
Epic's Story
Epic with her two freeze marks from being captured twice. One on her neck and one on her back. First time she ended up being a brutally abused rodeo horse, next time she ended up in an illegal slaught... ...more
Mustang, WIld horses, USA ,Mustangs, Wild horses, USA
August 19, 2025•2 min read
Visiting Florida Wild Horse Rescue in 2011
DescriptionIn the years leading up to 2011 I was following all the information about the federal round-ups of the mustangs. Many ugly stories and footage from the captures were available online and I ... ...more
Mustang, WIld horses, USA ,Mustangs, Wild horses, USA
August 19, 2025•4 min read
Galaxy - The Mustang with the blue eyes
Galaxy is one of the wild Mustangs captured in one of the federal round-ups in the wild dessert and now (luckily) ended up at the Mustang rescue 'Return Freedom'. He will have good life and freedom fo... ...more
Mustang, WIld horses, USA ,Mustangs, Wild horses, USA
August 19, 2025•2 min read
Glimpses from WHC life and work...
Horse tongue stretch
Enjoying farm animals
Training with Surprice
Training Stallion Flemming
