Linda Tellington-Jones is the internationally recognised equine expert who developed The Tellington Method, (which incorporates the famous Tellington TTouches (trust touches) - techniques for healing, training and communicating that can be learned and practised by horsemen and women of all levels. She was honoured as 1994 Horsewoman of the Year by the North American Horsemen's Association and presented with the ARICP (American Riding Instructor Certification Program) Lifetime Achievement Award, given annually to a person who profoundly affects the equine world in a positive manner. She is co-author of six titles including Getting in TTouch with Horses: Understand and Influence Your Horse's Personality, Let's Ride! with Linda Tellington-Jones, and Improve Your Horse's Well-Being. She lives in Hawaii.