FREESTYLE ACADEMY
The Freestyle training system was developed by Emiel Voest, and arose from the need to deal with horses 'differently' than he saw happening around him in the 1990s. He travelled all over the world to meet well-known trainers and gained a lot of knowledge about natural behaviour, learning principles and training methods. These experiences led to the Freestyle system in the late 1990s, a training method that is so logical and accessible that everyone can learn to deal with their horse in an understanding manner.
Scientific research (2003) has shown that the Freestyle method reduces stress by 70% when teaching young horses, than traditional training methods.
I completed my Niveau 1 diploma in 2022. This course was invaluable in improving working with and training horses from the ground. With Loswerk, Grondwerk, and Dubbele lange-lijnen every aspect of this highly effective horse training metho was covered. When working with horses for remedial work it is vital to have good ground skills and this course has really helped support the work I was already doing.
