Over the past thirty years Elaine Sutcliffe has competed to International 2 star FEI Standard, attained Level 6 Dressage Riding and undertaken instruction by nationally recognised trainers. She has studied and trained in bitting theory and practice, has been awarded the preliminary certificate of Horsemanship by Kelly Marks and Monty Roberts and has accreditation in lorinery, body protector, air vest fitting and measurement. Elaines philosophy for her business is "Endorsing a holistic view of the horse, natural products and non-violent training."