Gwen has been involved with horses from her earliest memories. From galloping around on fairy-tale stick horses to catch riding in her early teens to her first training of a wild Mustang at 18 years old, her life of 59 years has not been void of horses except for a few years during which time she was busy with a young family. At the age of 38, Gwen was given her first horse. The adage "never look a gift horse in the mouth" was very apropos but "Blackie" was well cherished nevertheless. Gwen rode endless hours with her own daughter through New England woods, forests and down rocky trails in bliss. What could be better? God and life was good! Those years of indelible memories served as a solid foundation for the years to come.

While most of her early teachings were from hard knocks (lesson learned well ... never have the first backing of a horse in an open field unless one wishes to ride long and hard through field, woods and into busy streets!) Gwen has also had the opportunities to learn from several esteemed semi-Olympic trainers and riders. Her work in the early 90's with Florida State 4-H reflected much of her learning while she shared her past with young, enthusiastic youngsters filled with dreams. The sharings continued and at the same time, Gwen's lessons continue -- life lessons. A move from FL back to New England began a journey back to her childhood lessons of animal behavior with her own Dad from which she's not looked back. While "Natural Horsemanship" took hold in the Equine world with the advent of Linda Tellington Jones and John Lyons, Gwen realized that "Natural Horsemanship" was nothing new; it spoke and still speaks of GOOD horsemanship with harmony and willing partnerships between horse and human. Relationships based on mutual trust, respect and willing cooperation without the use of force or restraint - something Gwen learned back as an older teen working with that first Mustang captured from the west and transported east for "training" and that which she teaches and implements on a daily basis now.

Gwenyth Browning Jones Santagate and PENZANCE (Gwen's farm on which she currently lives with her husband of 37 years in Massachusetts) have become  world renowned in the world of good horsemanship. Gwen teaches and shares, speaks and trains daily. Her studies with and of such Masters as Mark Rashid, John Lyons, Tom Dorrance, Pat Parelli, Linda Tellington Jones and others who became 'natural horse-world names' with the internet explosion have sprinkled her own methods of horsemanship with spice and flavor that bring life and harmony to the horse and human relationship. Her pioneering teachings of Clicker Training and Natural Hoofcare have helped to set a precedence in the world of horses today and her life continues to exhibit the examples of Good Horsemanship with each horse she encounters. Her writings and wisdom can be found with a simple search of her name online.

Look for Gwen's courses, articles, clinics and workshops that are offered year-round both in 'real-time' and on the internet for online studying. If you're in the area see what Gwen has to offer for private instruction and care for your horse. She still teaches horses and humans and spends many of her days helping to heal broken hearts, hooves and minds with her own heart that resonates in Equine cadence. She can help YOU with your horse to build an unshakeable, winning foundation relationship of trust, respect and care.  Gwen can be reached aby email or by phone, 508.476.1317. Gwen's formal accomplishments can be found HERE.

Gotta say Gwen I have learned a lot from your course, though I might not recall everything, stuff is starting to sink in and I really feel every horse owner should take something like this, even if not to trim their own horses hooves, but to know more about their horses.   --Nicole, RI

You are very gifted and talented and I do feel blessed to have found you! ... Your gifts and talents go much deeper than just trimming hooves. I was able to pick Mitch's hooves by myself the other day with just a leadrope around his neck.  I was never able to do that before.  I thank God for bringing you to Mitch and helping him.  I have been trying for so long to end his pain and to see him now is incredible. -- Kendal, MA 

Gwen's PPT101 class was the best money I ever spent learning about how to train my horse. And, the class was remote, over the internet. I've been to clinics with my horse and have audited some others, but the information that I came away from PPT101 with has served as the most solid foundation, on which every other training method rests. She is creative and thinks outside of the box in her approach to horse training and is able to communicate those
practical ideas. --Sharon, VT

My life and the health and vitality of all my animals has been forever transformed for the better.  Thanks Gwen for all you give to all of us.  You are a gifted healer and teacher."
Joan, Student of Homeopathy 101

The support I was given by you made the real difference and allowed me to look at the horse differently so I could find a New World that I never knew before. So I Thank You.
--Leslie Pavlich, Author of "Clicker Training: Colt Starting the Natural Horse"

Gwenyth has such warmth towards the horse whilst maintaining safety of horse and handler. Having her input from years of experience with a variety of horses is invaluable as her understanding and communication skills, (with both horses and people) are such a priviledge to be able to share. I love Gwenyths perspective and explanations. --Paula, UK

After having you resolve Little Johns trimming problem when NO ONE ELSE could help me, I have confidence in you.  So, although I could get free advice somewhere else, it might not be good advice.  Most trainers are fairly violent compared to you.  You're smart enough to train without resorting to whips, spurs or trying to bully the horse which doesn't work very well anyway. I tried the first thing on your anti-biting list and already it seems to be working! --Donald, ME 

“Gwen is a wonderful teacher. She understands horses and has a special connection with them, and teaches you to understand and connect too. I have learned so much from her, not only about "training" (which is really "teaching", there is a difference!), but about horse psychology and behavior, and also getting insights into my personality and psychology. After all, we don't just ride our horses, we need to connect with them in order to become partners with them, and that means understanding yourself as well as them. I would highly recommend Gwen to help you connect, bond and partner with your horse(s)!”  --Andrea, MA

“I Was Lucky enough to find Gwenyth and her farm when I was seeking out education on hoof care and trimming. I enjoyed the workshop , her farm, feel I learned a great deal about the equine hoof. I would recommend taken any of the courses Gwen offers. you can't go wrong! --Erin , MA

"Thank you Gwen, for your inspiring articles and ideas. Together with Mark Rashid, you are one of the greatest horsepersons of recent times."

"I was willing to think outside the box only after traditional methods had failed him. Now I wish I had of tried it sooner, I could have shortened the time he was in pain but I didn't know any better. Hindsight truly is 20/20."

" ... I actually find myself getting quite emotional over this pony since she has turned into the most amazing treasure.  She also meets my daughter at the gate (all 60 lbs of her), leads loose line at any speed Rachel chooses, stands wonderfully for grooming and tacking, even dropping her head into the bridle and is very willing under saddle with no balking, bolting, bucking, or even a crop needed.  Once we figured out where her issues were, she has responded with every part of her being.  (And she was auction bound when we bought her.)   Thanks for helping with her!"

"I would entrust the care and well-being of any horse, sound or lame, healthy or sick, troubled or at peace, to Gwen Santagate. I give her my highest recommendation because she is one of the most honest, wisest,  and most circumspect people I have ever met. She goes the extra mile (or ten) for the horse’s sake and makes every animal’s total well-being her top priority. My horse recommends her, too -four hooves up! -  because, thanks to her, and her alone, he is alive and well."