I am contemplating a New Year’s Eve course purchase. Anyone subscribed to Tristan Tuckers online materials? Worth $350 for lifetime access?
Yes, I have it and I think there is at least that much value in it. I’m also a Warwick Schiller subscriber.
I consider these things in two ways. First, how much would you pay for lessons vs. how much content there is. (Also whether you can get direct access if you want it, such as paying for a critique of a video you send in.) And second, as a sort of patronage. I want this kind of content to continue to be produced, so I support that by purchasing what they offer.
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I have a TRT subscription, and I think it’s worth it. There is a TON of information to access, between the course modules and the Q&A sessions and the FAQ area, plus case studies on various different types of horses, and they are continually working on new content. The forum community there is also quite positive and encouraging.
I think I only paid $200-250 four years ago, but it has been worth it to me. A lot of content has been added since then that I haven’t had to pay any extra for. For instance over the summer he added young horse backing videos just when I needed them, and now it looks like he has added some content on flying changes now when flying changes might be in the cards for my older horse in the next year.
$350 would buy me 4 lessons with my instructor or just over 2 clinic rides. TRT is totally different type of content, but IMO has at least equivalent in value over the course of the time I’ve had access to it.
I got it recently as well mainly because I wanted the double lunge and flying changes training. I also appreciate that Tristan seems to be a dressage rider rather than generic western. I am watching the starter module videos and finding that while I had already figured out a good bit of what he teaches I am finding refinements that help.
I too did the how many lessons would I get for the money I’d pay for TRT access and decided it was worth it.
I think TT has made his marketing niche where he made it. He’s an English trainer that made his niche as a Natural Horsemanship trainer in Europe to set himself apart from other dressage trainers. Yes, he teaches his horses to stretch their forelegs by reaching onto a wooden board. I talked with him in person about 7 years ago and he just sold me his product while evading many questions. I was not impressed. You can find great Natural Horsemanship trainers here in America for less $$$ and many have backgrounds in dressage.
I think watch this video for your answer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVcI-Sx3kJE
He alludes to his specific training methods in it without going into detail, if you’ve watched it and thought “oh wow, I need to know what these exercises/patterns are” then you should get his online material. If the video satiates your need for information, than no need to get it.
Personally I find the free content online enough 
there are many other trainers who post free content on youtube now as well, I’ve found this more than enough to apply on my horse without needing to purchase extra content.
@J-Lu Do you mind sharing names of these trainers? I’m always looking to grow and learn. Thanks in advanced! ETA: you can PM me if you don’t want to share publicly.
