GENERAL TRAINING
SESSIONS: to
work with you and your horse on groundwork and trust building. This helps overcome many problems that owners experience with
their horses both on the ground and in ridden work. All the exercises done on the ground can be transfered to ridden
work, however many ridden problems can be overcome by improving the partnership with your horse on the ground
MANNERS: Training for bargy/difficult to lead horses
DIFFICULT TO MOUNT: This can be a frustrating problem, especially if you like to ride out and about as you will always be worried about
getting off and being unable to get back on! Very often a horses reluctance to let you on is his way of telling you something
hurts, but once this has been ruled out there is a very simple exercise to get you horses standing like a rock for you - every
time!
SPOOK BUSTING: is your horse terrified of plastic bags, umberella's, hose-pipes, clippers, injections
from your vet etc? I can help overcome these fears
FARRIER: Help for horses that are reluctant to have their feet picked up, or are difficult with the farrier
NON-LOADERS:
I have a 100% success rate in dealing with non-loaders! I work with horse and owner to overcome difficulties with loading
into trailers or lorries
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LONG-LINING SESSIONS: This
is a great way to help your horse get fit. It is also very useful for young or inexperienced horses as
it builds confidence and balance before you even get on
ROUND PEN TRAINING: Learn how to create a better bond and understanding with horses through a
language that they understand. Our new on-site covered pen gives you the opportunity to learn this ancient and
inspiring technique.
EARLY EDUCATION: I specialise
in handling
untouched foals and young un-backed horses - starting them in a non-traumatic way. This includes first touch all over, first
leg handling (in prep for farrier - YOU SHOULD NOT EXPECT YOUR FARRIER TO TRAIN YOUR HORSE!), first head collar and lead work,
tie up and loading if necessary to give you a go anywhere do anything well mannered youngster.
BACKING / STARTING: I take horses in for starting in a non-stressful manner. In the past I have
started horses in a "traditional" way and I am not saying this is wrong, but since learning this system I have found
that the process is a lot less stressful for the horse and they understand and learn quicker as I work with the horse and
their instincts and not against them. I spend the first few weeks desensitising, groundwork, loose-schooling and long-lining
so that the horse builds confidence and strength to carry a rider. When the day comes for a rider to get on board there
are no surprises and it becomes just another learning day! The backing process usually takes around 6 weeks but there
is no strict "programme" - each horse is treated as an individual and I do not move on to the next stage until the
horse is happy and understanding.
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