When training horses, Robert works with a firm and gentle hand, focusing on building a trusting relationship with the horse and keeping the horse calm and steady.  He strongly advocates that good leadership is the first and most essentail building block towards good horsemanship.  Robert does not work with the horse alone, and requires that the owner or rider of the horse take an active part in the training process to ensure that both horse and rider will know how to communicate effectively with each other.