Covering foundation groundwork and horsemanship, these courses are with my horses, at my premisses near Nantwich and all equipment is provided. Suitable for every horse person and handler, these are all practical courses. Get good at the basics, then it becomes natural instinct with the horse.
Our methods improve partnerships, performance and reliability using clear communication to release deep tension for horse and owner. Mastering the foundation programme gives us leadership, respect and trust.
Our programme is broken down into 3 levels, with each level consisting of a number of 3-hour stages. Each stage is a 3-hour course that includes classroom based theory and a practical session in our all weather, outdoor arena using my own horses. My horses are fully trained and give our clients a chance to understand what we mean by softness and lightness as well as the opportunity to practice new techniques in a safe, controlled environment.
Level 1: The Foundation Principal
Level 1 is an introduction to the principles of horse training and handling; how the horse learns, thinks and communicates.
The foundation is the basis of my training programme and gives handlers the tools to communicate effectively & control the horse establishing leadership, respect and trust.
After completing level 1 you will understand:
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Why groundwork is important and how this can benefit horse and handler
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The basics of herd behaviour
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How to read and respond to the horses body language from the ground
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The components of the foundation programme
Level 1: Course information
Level 1 comprises 3x 3-hour courses (stages 1, 2 & 3) at my yard, near Nantwich. The cost for level 1 is £300. Payment in full is due at point of booking and is non-refundable. In the unlikely event that we need to cancel any of our courses or events, an alternative date will be provided. To book on the course, please contact Kay on WhatsApp on 07411 046795.
Eligibility
Level 1 is open to all horse people and handlers who want to understand more about natural horsemanship and horse behaviour. Children under the age of 16 must be appointed by an adult and children under 14 years of age will need to be assessed before they can book on the course, please message Kay for more information.
Level 2: A Holistic Approach
In level 2, we build on the principles of level 1 and start to look at the horse holistically, introducing training equipment and health assessment to ensure we are working in harmony with the horse.
After completing level 2 you will understand:
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The components of the foundation programme, how to use them and why there are important
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The principles of contact, pressure and release and their practical application
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How to use your equipment properly including rope skills and training sticks
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The fundamentals of horse health assessment
Level 2: Course information
Level 2 comprises 3x 3-hour courses (stages 4, 5 & 6) at my yard, near Nantwich. The cost for level 2 is £300. Payment in full is due at point of booking and is non-refundable. In the unlikely event that we need to cancel any of our courses or events, an alternative date will be provided. To book on the course, please contact Kay on WhatsApp on 07411 046795.
Eligibility
Level 2 is opened to all that have graduated level 1.
Level 3: Foundation in Practice
In level 3 we take all our learning and apply it to horses at different stages of training. Although horses will be provided, there is an option to bring your own horse to the level 3 courses. In level 3, we bring together footwork, timing, pressure/release and introduce sensitise/desensitising.
After completing level 3 you will:
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Be competent in the practical application of the foundation moves with a trained horses
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Understand how to train your own horse in the foundation principles
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Understand how sensitisation and desensitising works as a tool in training.
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Understand the importance of footwork, timing and horse health in creating a balanced, happy horse.
Level 3: Course information
Level 3 comprises 4x 3-hour courses (stages 7, 8, 9 &10) at my yard, near Nantwich. The cost for level 3 is £400. Payment in full is due at point of booking and is non-refundable. Following a consultation, there is an option to bring your own horse to level 3 for a cost of £25 per course - stabling will be provided. In the unlikely event that we need to cancel any of our courses or events, an alternative date will be provided. To book on the course, please contact Kay on WhatsApp on 07411 046795.
Eligibility
Level 3 is opened to all students that have graduated level 2.