Fear, gossip, and cruelty don’t make better riders—they make broken ones. Too many barns excuse toxic behavior because the horses win or the trainer “gets results.” But real horsemanship is built on respect, not fear. You deserve to train where you’re valued, where your horse is cared for, and where kindness isn’t mistaken for weakness. Read Jamie Sindell’s “Why We Can’t Keep Excusing Toxic Trainers” on theplaidhorse.com #ThePlaidHorse #EquestrianCommunity #HorseShowLife #TrainerTips #RiderWellbeing #BarnCulture #HorseTraining #EquestrianMentalHealth #Plaidcast #HunterJumper