Day 2
COMING SOON
Linda Tellington-Jones
Refining the Details: Tellington TTouch Techniques and Chestline Driving Made Simple (Part 2)
Linda Tellington-Jones
From Distress to Success
Linda Tellington-Jones
Transforming Parytet - an example of using the Tellington Method to change behavior
MeetĀ
Linda Tellington-Jones

Linda Tellington-Jones has been a pioneer in the horse world since the 1960s and in the companion animal field since the 1990s. Her competitive career spanned Combined Training, dressage, hunters, jumpers, and both English and Western pleasure. In 1964, she set a record in a 100-mile, one-day endurance rideāa record that stood for seven years.
Ā Internationally recognized for her groundbreaking contributions to equine and companion animal behavior, performance, and communication, Lindaās work has transformed the way animals and people connect. At the heart of her approach is starting and retraining horses without fear, bucking, or traumaāhonoring their individuality, curiosity, and capacity for partnership. Today, certified Tellington TTouchĀ® practitioners teach in 37 countries worldwide.
Linda has authored 23 books, translated into 17 languages, covering her innovative work with horses, dogs, cats, wildlife, and humans. Her writings and teachings have inspired veterinary professionals, trainers, and animal lovers alike.
Ā In recognition of her lifelong devotion to developing the Tellington TTouchĀ® Methodāa heart-centered approach that fosters peaceful connection between animals and peopleāLinda received the Sri Chinmoy Torch-Bearer Award, joining the ranks of luminaries such as Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Olympic legend Carl Lewis.
Ā When not traveling and teaching, Linda and her husband, Roland Kleger, make their home in Jupiter Farms, Florida.Ā To learn more about her books, videos, webinars, and trainings, visit www.ttouch.com or connect via Facebook at Tellington TTouch World.
Because of the Horse...
IĀ have learned to trust my intuition and to create a true heart connection by choosing to transform emotions of Fear into Love: Love expressed as understanding, gratitude, forgiveness, appreciation and compassion.
2026 Presentations
Linda Tellington-Jones
DAY 1
ā Ā The Heart of the Tellington Method
Uncover the principles that shape the Tellington TTouchĀ® Method, blending science and heart to support learning, behavior, and well-being without force or fear; where compassion, awareness, and gratitude create deeper relationships and lasting transformation for animals and people alike.Ā
ā Ā Linda Tellington-Jones: A Woman Ahead of Her Time
In this special interview, Robyn Hood sits down with her sister, Linda Tellington-Jones, to reflect on 50 years of the Tellington Method. Together they revisit the early days, remarkable breakthroughs, and pivotal moments that helped shape a global movement in animal training and care.Ā With warmth and humor, Linda and Robyn reflect on her pioneering contributions to the horse world and beyond, offering inspiration for the future as well as gratitude for the past. Together, they weave a portrait of a woman whose vision, compassion, and courage remain as relevant today as ever.
ā Ā Listening to the Whispers
Discover how listening to your horseās subtle responses during grooming can open the door to trust, relaxation, and deeper partnership. Small changes in your approach can create big shifts in connection and performance.
ā Ā Starting Right or Starting Over: Educating Your Horse with the Tellington Method
When we start a young horse, or give an older one a second chance, the way we approach those first steps can shape everything that follows. With the Tellington Method, Iāve found that even the smallest details, how we handle, how we listen, how we support balance, can turn fear into confidence and resistance into cooperation. In this session, Iāll share the tools and experiences that have helped countless horses begin their journey, or begin again, with trust, softness, and a true willingness to learn. Ā
DAY 2
ā Ā Refining the Details: Tellington TTouch Techniques and Chestline Driving Made SimpleĀ
This session builds on the foundation of our Starting Right or Starting Over presentation by taking a closer look at the details of key Tellington TTouchĀ® techniques. Through clear demonstrations and video examples, youāll learn how specific bodywork methods can shift posture, ease tension, and create more functional movement.
Weāll also break down the practical steps of chest line driving ā a gentle, effective way to guide and influence a horseās balance and focus without force. Whether you are starting a young horse or re-educating an experienced one, these tools offer a simple, reliable framework to improve communication, confidence, and cooperation.
By the end of this presentation, youāll have a deeper understanding of how to apply TTouchĀ® bodywork and chest line driving to support positive changes in behavior, performance, and relationship.
COMING SOON
ā Ā From Distress to Success
Uncover the principles that shape the Tellington TTouchĀ® Method, blending science and heart to support learning, behavior, and well-being without force or fear; where compassion, awareness, and gratitude create deeper relationships and lasting transformation for animals and people alike.Ā
COMING SOON
ā Ā Transforming Parytet - an example of using the Tellington Method to change behavior
The journey of how a 10-year-old high-headed, anxious Arabian stallion, used for endurance, became rideable, rateable and relaxed.Ā The techniques used are some of the steps we fo through when starting young horses or overcoming concerns on the ground and under saddle with any horse.Ā Ā Ā Ā
COMING SOONĀ