Linda Tellington-Jones On The Go

08/31/2026

Join us for our next TTouch Community Webinar!

Beyond the Techniques: The Principles Behind TTouch

Sunday, August 16 at 11:00 am PDT / 2:00 pm EDT / 6:00 pm GMT / 8:00 pm CEST

Join Linda Tellington-Jones and Robyn Hood for a TTouch Community webinar exploring the core principles and concepts that are at the heart of the Tellington TTouch Method.

TTouch includes many specific techniques and exercises, but it has never been simply a collection of things you do to an animal. Its integrative nature is really about how we approach an animal, how we understand behaviour, and how we adjust what we are doing in response to what the animal is telling us.

In this webinar, Linda and Robyn will share some of the underlying concepts that can be applied to virtually any training, handling or everyday situation. Small changes in awareness, intention, balance, timing and how we respond can make an exercise more understandable, attainable and calm for both animal and human.

These principles help us move away from simply asking, “How do I get my animal to do this?” and toward questions like, “What is making this difficult?” “What can I change?” and “How can I make it easier for the animal to be successful?”

The goal is not to have a prescribed technique for every possible problem. It is to become a more observant, sensitive and effective animal guardian, with enough understanding and options to adapt when things don't go according to plan.

It is free to join live, just register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hzg9WC7aQpe_6LPIfrYEOg

All sessions are recorded and available to members to watch anytime.

08/30/2026

08/28/2026

You are invited to join our next TTouch Community Webinar with Robyn Hood on Sunday, August 30th at 11:00 AM PDT / 2:00 PM EDT

TTouch in Practice: Integrating TTouch Into What You Already Do

Join us this Sunday for our next TTouch Community webinar as we explore one of the great strengths of the Tellington TTouch Method: integration.

The Tellington TTouch Method doesn't require us to abandon what we already know or the methods we already use. Instead, it gives us another lens and additional tools that can be integrated into training, handling, veterinary care, grooming, rehabilitation and everyday life — with dogs, horses, cats and many other species.

Sometimes that additional layer can make all the difference.

Is the animal regulated enough to learn?

Could tension, posture or balance be making the task more difficult?

Does the animal actually understand what we're asking?

Can we create opportunities for the animal to participate rather than simply comply?

Perhaps most importantly, what can we change about our timing, balance, equipment, expectations or technique to make things clearer and easier?

TTouch can help us look beyond the task or behaviour in front of us and consider the state, posture, understanding and communication the animal brings to the experience.

Whether you're training a dog, preparing a horse for the farrier, helping a cat cope at the vet, working with an animal in rescue, supporting rehabilitation, grooming, competing in sport or simply navigating everyday life together, these concepts can complement and enhance what you're already doing.

Sometimes the missing piece isn't another training technique, it's about helping the animal feel more comfortable, balanced and understood so they are better able to cooperate.

11:00 am PDT | 2:00 pm EDT | 7:00 pm UK | 8:00 pm Central Europe

Register free via Zoom. Replays are available for TTouch Community members.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fYfgpIEEQweinzwwM6-v_Q

08/08/2026

Join us on Sunday, August 9, 2026
11 AM PT | 12 PM MT | 1 PM CT | 2 PM ET | 7 PM UK | 8 PM Central Europe

"A Lifetime of Connections: Stories of Animals, People & Places" with Linda Tellington-Jones

Free to Join | Replay Available with Community Membership
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/LMt6xCZYQeSnohHESXyt1g

Join Linda this Sunday for another special Talk Story session as she continues sorting through a lifetime of photographs, memories, and remarkable experiences. From extraordinary animals and inspiring people to unexpected adventures around the world, Linda will reflect on the moments that have shaped both her life and the evolution of the Tellington TTouch Method.

These informal conversations are always filled with fascinating stories, practical wisdom, humour, and the unique perspective that only comes from decades of working with animals and people across the globe.

Whether you've known Linda's work for years or are discovering it for the first time, this is a wonderful opportunity to spend an hour with one of the true pioneers in animal training, behaviour, and wellbeing.

We hope you'll join us for another memorable hour of stories, laughter, inspiration, and the timeless lessons that continue to influence how we work with animals—and with ourselves.

It is free to join live, just register here: Meeting Registration - Zoom

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/LMt6xCZYQeSnohHESXyt1g

All sessions are recorded and available to members to watch anytime.

Can’t attend live? No problem! A recorded replay will be available with an active TTouch Community subscription, so you can watch (or re-watch) anytime.

Not yet a TTouch Community Member?

This webinar is free to attend live. Replays and our full webinar library are available through the TTouch Community. www.ttou.ch to join – free trial available!

08/01/2026

It’s Tevis Cup weekend, and my heart is full of memories.

To everyone tackling the legendary 100-mile Tevis Cup ride from the Sierra Nevada to Auburn, California this weekend, I’m thinking of you. Wishing every horse and rider a safe journey and a wonderful finish.

This year marks the 70th running of this remarkable ride, and it brings back so many memories of my own years on the trail.

I started the Tevis seven times and was fortunate to finish six.

In 1961, I rode my wonderful Arabian mare, Bint Gulida, to a 6th-place finish. Just six weeks later we competed in the Jim Shoulders 100-Mile Endurance Ride in Oklahoma, where we won both First Place and Best Condition in 13 hours and 36 minutes. Together we became the first horse and rider to complete two 100-mile rides in less than 24 hours of combined riding time. Our record stood for seven years until it was broken by the legendary Pat Fitzgerald.

One of my proudest Tevis memories came in 1963, when I led a group of four junior riders through the ride after just six weeks of training at our Pacific Coast Equestrian Research Farm summer school. The riders were only 12, 15 and 16 years old, and every one of them crossed the finish line. To my knowledge, we remain the only junior group to complete the ride together.

In 1968, I crossed the finish line alongside my dear friend Ernie Sanchez. He rode one of our Anglo-Arabians while I rode one of my all-time favorite horses, the magnificent Hungarian stallion, Brado.

In 1970, we returned again, this time with another wonderful group that included my mentor and dear friend, Countess Margit Bessenyey, whose influence on my life and my horses was immeasurable.

Many years later, one of the greatest honours of my life was returning to Tevis as a member of the Committee in 2015, where I had the pleasure of congratulating Potato Richardson on his third Tevis Cup victory.

These stories, and so many more, are beautifully captured by Shannon Yewell Weil in Strike a Long Trot: Legendary Horsewoman Linda Tellington-Jones.

Shannon first came to my school in 1967 and has remained part of the endurance world ever since. This weekend she is once again at the finish line, announcing riders as they complete their incredible journey.

Thank you, Shannon, for a lifetime of friendship, adventure, and dedication to this extraordinary sport.

Happy Tevis weekend to everyone. There truly is nothing quite like it.

Tevis Cup 100 Mile One Day Ride - Western States Trail Foundation

08/01/2026

You are invited to join our next TTouch Community Webinar with Linda Tellington-Jones on Sunday, August 2nd at 11:00 AM PDT / 2:00 PM EDT

"Hidden Treasures: Memories from Linda's Life with Animals"with Linda Tellington-Jones

Over the past few weeks, as Linda prepares for an upcoming move, she has been opening boxes that haven't seen daylight for years. Inside are photographs, letters, journals, and treasures that tell the story of an extraordinary life dedicated to animals, learning, and human connection.

This Sunday's TTouch Community webinar will be a special "Talk Story" with Linda as she shares some of these remarkable discoveries. Through photographs and personal stories, you'll meet many of the people, animals, and places that shaped the Tellington TTouch Method and inspired Linda's lifelong journey.

From unexpected adventures and unforgettable teachers to extraordinary animals and meaningful moments from around the world, this promises to be a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes of a life lived with curiosity, compassion, and a willingness to say "yes" to new possibilities.

Whether you've known Linda's work for decades or have only recently discovered TTouch, you'll come away inspired by the experiences that continue to influence her work today.

Join us live this Sunday at 11:00 AM PDT.

As always, registration is free, but required, through our Zoom link below, and if you can't join us live, the replay will be available for all TTouch Community members.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/xgLnqxAKSaeLaz439sm9Zg

07/15/2026

I have so much love and gratitude for all of the wonderful Birthday messages I received from you all last week!