Starting a youngster
Training a young horse can be a highly rewarding process. The benefits of training your young horse by yourself, rather than sending him away for backing, is that you build a strong bond and a clear understanding of each other. Even if you intend to send your horse away for intensive work, you can still make a massive difference by doing some of the ground work yourself.
Training sessions are suitable for any level of horse, whether 6 months or 6 years. Also, a variety of training methods will be used depending on what you are comfortable with, but the training process will always be positive and kind.
Training sessions will cover different aspects of raising a youngster into a confident ridden horse. There is no time limit, the speed at which you work will be determind by the time you can invest and what your horse is comfortable with. Depending on age and experience, sessions may cover:
Catching, leading
Handling, grooming, bathing, picking feet out, clipping
Preparing for vet, dentist and farrier visits
Loading and travelling
Responding to pressure and verbal cues
Despooking and overcoming fears
Saddling and bridling, mounting and riding
Physical exercises to improve core strength, proprioception and balance prior to ridden work.
You may wish to have one lesson to get tips and ideas on what and how to teach your youngster, or you may want regular lessons to guide you through the whole process. Sessions will include practical and theory work plus handouts.
Training sessions are suitable for any level of horse, whether 6 months or 6 years. Also, a variety of training methods will be used depending on what you are comfortable with, but the training process will always be positive and kind.
Training sessions will cover different aspects of raising a youngster into a confident ridden horse. There is no time limit, the speed at which you work will be determind by the time you can invest and what your horse is comfortable with. Depending on age and experience, sessions may cover:
Catching, leading
Handling, grooming, bathing, picking feet out, clipping
Preparing for vet, dentist and farrier visits
Loading and travelling
Responding to pressure and verbal cues
Despooking and overcoming fears
Saddling and bridling, mounting and riding
Physical exercises to improve core strength, proprioception and balance prior to ridden work.
You may wish to have one lesson to get tips and ideas on what and how to teach your youngster, or you may want regular lessons to guide you through the whole process. Sessions will include practical and theory work plus handouts.
