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What do I offer?
Whether you are at the start of your training, or just trying to keep your horse in good condition, the best starting point is to work with your horse on the ground. It is also the best way of forging a deeper, more positive collaboration with your horse, one based on trust and respect rather than power and subservience.
The main methods I use are 'liberty training', 'groundwork' and 'double lunging' from the Freestyle Academy. I prefer these techniques because they are the least stressful methods of horse training (for the horse).
The sessions I offer last for one hour and comprise of a 'grounding' routine at the beginning and an 'unwinding' routine at the end. The reason I add these exercises either side of the teaching of the techniques is because they offer a substantial benefit, for person and horse, with regard to the connection you create together. Working with horses is not just about robotically applying techniques. Of equal importance is your own state of being, in relation to the horse. The deeper the connection you build together, the more insight you will gain and thus the quality of your learning experience will increase.
You will learn:
to use natural aids (body, voice, energy/intention) and artificial aids (lead rope) wisely and effectively and read and understand the horse’s behavior.
to lead your horse, send it to the circle, request transitions and stop it by disengagement or on the circle
double lunging on the circle (work on the horse's vertical balance) and riding position (horizontal balance) prior to riding.
I teach all levels, from beginners to the more experienced. Teenagers are also welcome. Lessons are tailor-made according to your needs and those of the horse.
If you come to us, we provide a safe learning environment for you and your horse in two and a half hectares of land with a training arena and a round pen. Alternatively I can come to you.
Cost: € 40 an hour
Travel reimbursement of 30 cent per km - The first 20 km will not be charged
It is possible to combine appointments, the travel costs will then be divided
Prices include VAT
Please cancel appointments 24 hours in advance, otherwise costs will be charged.
“I believe it is possible to create a more compassionate horse industry. It begins with better understanding how horses thrive.”
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