Tim Anderson

With over 20 years of training Police horses, Reiners, Performance horses, and just "family

Want a horse trainer with 30+ years on police horses, reiners, and 1,500+ horse starts?

Reviewed by Ann Pruitt, InfoHorse.com · Updated April 2026

Tim Anderson

Tim Anderson Horse Training
With over 20 years of training Police horses, Reiners, Performance horses, and just "family horses", Tim Anderson has the skill, the compassion, the leadership your horse will respond to and trust.

Tim Anderson— Over 25 Years of Training Excellence!

Tim Andersonhas trained and coached multiple world-class and top 10 horses and riders. He holds several riding instructor certifications and has over 20 years of experience training police horses. Throughout his 30+ year career, Tim has successfully started more than 1,500 horses under saddle. Few trainers have the knowledge and experience that Tim has with a whole training program that can take a horse from unstarted all the way through to a sucessful show career. Because Tim's program is a complete comprehensive system with the horse's career advancement in mind, Tim's horses learn in a progressive and complete way, not just spot problem solving, so there are no holes in the horse's training to show up later.

But...Aren’t All Trainers The Same?

Wouldn’t it just be wonderful if all trainers had the knowledge, skill and love of horses that Tim Anderson does! But we’ve all experienced (or know of people who have!) people to sent their horse to a trainer only to have the horse come back thin, upset, spooky and worse than when they left! Many a horse owner has spent money that was not only wasted, but ended up with horses returned in a worse mental (and perhaps physical) state than they left! This is the opposite of what a horse owner wants to see.

What Customers Say

Melinda from Australia commented, "Thank you, TimI am so enjoying your video's. I look forward, to whenever your next one is posted!!! I could listen and watch you for ages". Rebecca said, "Great example of patience and systematic training. " Rodney commented, "One of the best trainers I've seen in a long time for a lot of reasons. I enjoy every time. Thanks". Patricia commented, "I really enjoy when you explain your strategy.

Who is Tim Anderson and where does he train?

Tim Anderson is a professional horseman based in Vancleave, Mississippi, who has been training, coaching, and showing professionally for 30+ years. He has served as a past president of the MS Reining Horse Association and the Gulf Coast Foundation Quarter Horse Association, giving him deep roots in the show-horse community he competes within. From his Gulf Coast base, Tim takes in client horses for full development and travels to host private and public clinics for riders who want to advance their own program.

Tim Anderson working a performance horse under saddle

What competitive record stands behind the training?

Tim has won multiple World, Reserve World, and Top 10 titles across the NRHA, AQHA, Nwfqha, APHA, AHA, and USEF. He has shown on the sport's biggest stages, including the Nrbc, the NRHA North American Finals, and the Nrcha Finals, and has currently earned over $15,000 in NRHA, Nrcha, and Uscha competition. That earned record is paired with hands-on versatility — over the years his work has spanned Police horses, Reiners, performance horses, and family horses alike.

Tim Anderson riding a reining horse in the arena

How does Tim Anderson develop a horse?

Tim takes a comprehensive approach to equine development, ensuring that every horse in his care undergoes a true transformation, emerging more confident, capable, and physically prepared for its job. As he puts it, "Most horses don't fail because they weren't well started. They fail because nobody carried them far enough." His program is built for horses that need more than basic training — especially those dealing with resistance, poor attitude, or a lack of consistency — and his focus is on building willingness, confidence, body control, and consistency that holds up under real use and performance.

Tim Anderson coaching and training a horse and rider

Why does Tim train the rider, not just the horse?
Tim's signature belief is that riders rarely need a better system — they need better decision-making. "When something doesn't go as planned, most systems don't have an answer. That is where decision-making matters," he explains. He coaches riders to see more clearly, understand what is actually happening underneath them, and know what to do next, because two people can ride the same horse and get completely different results — and the difference isn't the horse.

What clinics does Tim Anderson offer?

Tim offers Ranch, Reining, and Working Cow Horse clinics in both private and public formats, and he welcomes inquiries from anyone interested in hosting a clinic at their own facility. Each clinic carries the same decision-making philosophy that anchors his in-barn training, so riders leave with a clearer read on their horse rather than a memorized routine. Interested riders contact Tim directly to learn how to schedule a session or arrange a host date.

What can you read or buy from Tim Anderson?

Tim is also an author — his first book, Beyond the Saddle, is "not just about horse training, it's about life," weaving training principles together with lessons on growing as a person, parent, partner, and in your faith. The book turns on lines like "Patience doesn't guarantee success, Impatience guarantees failure" and frames forgiveness as "necessary for healthy training." Beyond the Saddle is available to order through Amazon, and Tim's site also features a Store and a "Products I Use" section; to discuss training availability, reach Tim.

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The Solution Section (FAQ)

What experience does Tim Anderson have as a horse trainer?

Tim Anderson has over 20 years of experience training police horses and a career spanning more than 30 years, during which he has successfully started more than 1,500 horses under saddle. He has trained and coached multiple world-class and top 10 horses and riders and holds several riding instructor certifications.

What makes Tim Anderson's training approach different?

Tim has a genuine love of horses and succeeds not by forcing a horse into compliance but by letting the horse tell him where he or she is in their education and building a foundation from there. He helps the horse understand what is being asked, makes sure tack and training equipment fit and are comfortable, and works in a methodical way that builds success upon success with a ready reward for correct responses.

How will my horse be cared for while in training with Tim?

Beyond a program tailored to the individual horse and the owner's riding goals, Tim ensures every horse has a comfortable, clean stall with hay and grain to fit its particular needs so it can rest comfortably and get proper nutrition. Seeing to the physical, mental and emotional needs of the horse helps remedy the stress of a new place and creates a cycle of success where the horse associates training with positive experiences.

I just want a well-trained horse, not a show horse. Can Tim still help?

Yes. While many top breeders rely on Tim to train their show prospects, he also helps people who just want to "tune up" their horse, get help with a problem or rescued horse, or develop a more rounded trail horse. Whatever your training needs are, Tim has the skill and compassion to help both horse and rider.

Does Tim Anderson offer training videos I can learn from?

Yes. Tim has numerous videos on YouTube, and he also sells problem-specific videos on his website covering topics from problem solving to tack to helping a spooky horse to explanations about collection. You will also find his blog with photos and tips at www.HelpWithMyHorse.com.

Can I get lessons, clinics, or a phone consultation with Tim?

Yes, Tim does it all. You can contact him for a phone consultation (you can send video of you and your horse working together to show what you need help with), or for lessons and clinics. Tim answers all his messages and emails himself, so if you have a question about your horse you can send it and he will do his best to help.

Where is Tim Anderson Horse Training located?

Tim Anderson is based in Vancleave, Mississippi, on the Gulf Coast. He takes client horses in for training and development at his location, and he also travels to host clinics for riders elsewhere. You can reach him directly at [email protected] to ask about availability or directions.

How long has Tim Anderson been training horses?

Tim has been training, coaching, and showing professionally for 30+ years. His earlier work also includes over 20 years connected to Police horses along with Reiners, performance horses, and everyday family horses. That long, varied career is a core part of why riders seek him out for difficult cases.

What disciplines does Tim Anderson specialize in?

Tim's competitive home base is reining and working cow horse, and he offers Ranch, Reining, and Working Cow Horse clinics. Over his career he has also worked with Police horses, performance horses, and family horses. His program is built less around a single discipline and more around developing a confident, consistent horse that holds up under real use.

What show titles and earnings has Tim Anderson won?

Tim has won multiple World, Reserve World, and Top 10 titles across the NRHA, AQHA, NWFQHA, APHA, AHA, and USEF. He has shown at the NRBC, the NRHA North American Finals, and the NRCHA Finals. He has currently earned over $15,000 in NRHA, NRCHA, and USCHA competition.

What is Tim Anderson's training philosophy?

Tim believes most horses don't fail because they were poorly started — they fail because nobody carried them far enough. He focuses on building willingness, confidence, body control, and consistency rather than just teaching movements. As he says, he doesn't just train movements, he changes how the horse thinks and responds.

What kind of horses is Tim Anderson's program best for?

His program is designed for horses that need more than basic training, especially those dealing with resistance, a poor attitude, or a lack of consistency. He develops horses beyond the basic stage so they emerge more confident, capable, and physically prepared for their job. If a horse stalled out after starting, Tim's work is built to carry it further.

Does Tim Anderson teach riders, or only train horses?

He does both. Tim believes riders usually don't need a better system — they need better decision-making, because the outcome with a horse is shaped by what you notice, what you allow, and what you change in the moment. He coaches riders to see more clearly, understand what's happening, and know what to do next so training progress continues.

What does Tim Anderson mean by 'decision-making'?

Tim points out that when something doesn't go as planned, most training systems don't have an answer — and that is exactly where decision-making matters. He notes that two people can ride the same horse and get completely different results, and the difference isn't the horse. His instruction trains the rider's judgment in real time, not just a memorized routine.

What clinics does Tim Anderson offer?

Tim offers Ranch, Reining, and Working Cow Horse clinics, available as either private or public sessions. He also welcomes people who want to host a clinic at their own facility. To schedule a clinic or arrange to host one, riders contact Tim directly through his website.

How do I book training or a clinic with Tim Anderson?

The best way is to email Tim at [email protected] to check availability and discuss your horse or clinic. His website also lists Training, Clinics, and Contact pages with details on each offering. Because he develops horses beyond the basic stage, it helps to describe where your horse currently is in its training.

Did Tim Anderson write a book?

Yes. Tim's first book, Beyond the Saddle, is described as not just about horse training but about life — learning and growing as a person, parent, partner, and in your faith. It is available to order through Amazon via a link on his website.

What is the book Beyond the Saddle about?

Beyond the Saddle blends horsemanship with personal growth, leaning on lines such as 'Patience doesn't guarantee success, Impatience guarantees failure.' It teaches that the most powerful changes rarely happen in a moment but accumulate over many ordinary moments stacked in the same direction. It also frames forgiveness — not as weakness, but as strength — as necessary for healthy training and healthy relationships.

Has Tim Anderson held leadership roles in the horse industry?

Yes. He is a past president of the MS Reining Horse Association and the Gulf Coast Foundation Quarter Horse Association. Those roles reflect his standing among regional reining and Quarter Horse breeders and competitors. They also signal a trainer who is deeply embedded in the show community, not just an isolated barn.

How many horses has Tim Anderson trained?

Across a 30+ year professional career, Tim has started and developed a large number of horses spanning Police horses, Reiners, performance horses, and family horses. His emphasis is on carrying horses past the basics into confident, consistent performers. Rather than counting head, his reputation rests on the transformations clients see in difficult or stalled horses.

Can Tim Anderson help a horse with attitude or resistance problems?

Yes — that is precisely the kind of horse his program targets. He works with horses dealing with resistance, poor attitude, or a lack of consistency, treating the way a horse performs as a direct reflection of the decisions made during training. His goal is a horse that is more willing, confident, and consistent under real use and performance.

How do I contact Tim Anderson Horse Training?

You can reach Tim by email at [email protected] for training inquiries, clinic scheduling, and availability. His website (timandersonhorsetraining.com) also includes a Store, a 'Products I Use' page, and links to his Facebook and YouTube. For the book, use the Amazon order link on his Books page.