Training Thru Trust- The Doug Mills Method

29/11/2025

Willing > Forced.
These words from Kevin today stopped me in my tracks.

What he shared isn’t just a “nice review”…
it’s the heart of what Training Thru Trust is:

✨ A horse willing to try — not pressured into obedience
✨ A method that builds clarity, not fear
✨ Training that helps the horse understand, not just comply
✨ Support that goes the extra mile for the rider

Kevin said it best in his message (see image):
“The difference in styles is what helps the horse learn vs responding out of fear or resentment.”

That’s everything we believe in.
And everything we teach.

Thank you so much for sharing, Kevin Smith — it means more than you know. 🤍🙏

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29/11/2025

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28/11/2025

Confidence Grows the Second Confusion Leaves

Yesterday, one of our Master Horsemanship Journey students reached out after a tough moment: she’d come off her horse earlier this week… and yesterday she got back in the pen with coaching, clarity, and a plan.

That is the power of support.

Confidence doesn’t come from “being brave.”
It comes from wisdom — from knowing how to read your horse, how to build softness and willingness, and how to recognize the very first moment your horse thinks about challenging your leadership.

When you can see those things early, long before anything becomes unsafe, everything changes.
That kind of clarity is what gives you the ability to stay confident in every situation.

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27/11/2025

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16/11/2025

We don’t check temperatures in the pen.
We set the thermostat.

If your horse is anxious, pushy, distracted, or not at peace…
it’s not a bad day.
It’s a leadership moment.

Horses don’t find peace on their own.
They find it when they trust their leader.

And honestly?
So do we.

Some days we wake up heavy.
Some seasons feel overwhelming.
But we don’t have to live at the mercy of how we feel.

We set the thermostat by turning our focus back to the Lord.

“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on You,
because he trusts in You.” — Isaiah 26:3

Just like our horses settle when they trust us…
we settle when we trust Him.

If peace feels out of reach—
in your life or with your horse—
send me a message. 🤍

07/11/2025

Throwback to Doug’s liberty demo with TWO STALLIONS!

Every time we share this, we’re reminded why we started Training Thru Trust.
It’s not about control — it’s about communication.
It’s not about power — it’s about partnership.

Watch how two powerful stallions choose connection over conflict.

01/10/2025

Thank you 💙 to everyone who joined us in last night’s live training with Doug.
The questions and conversations around building softness and willingness were powerful — it’s always special when horse owners come together to learn.
For those who couldn’t make it, don’t worry — there will be more opportunities ahead 👀
👉 In the meantime, what’s your biggest challenge with your horse right now?
🐴 Pecking order 
🐴 Handling fear
🐴 Restraint pressure (examples would be tying/trailer loading/pulling away
Your feedback helps guide what we focus on in future trainings. Drop your answer below 👇