Basic Training As Well As Behavioral Correction
Our Basic Training service focuses on foundational skills for both horse and rider. We cover essential techniques such as ground manners, leading, and basic riding commands. This service is perfect for new horse owners or those looking to establish a solid foundation for their horse. Our experienced trainers use positive reinforcement methods to ensure a trusting and respectful relationship between horse and rider.
Our Basic Training service is essential for new horse owners or those looking to establish a solid foundation. Using positive reinforcement, we build trust and respect between horse and rider. This foundational training sets the stage for a lifelong, enjoyable partnership with your horse.
Our Behavioural Correction service addresses common behavioural issues such as biting, kicking, and rearing. We conduct a thorough assessment to identify the root cause of the problem and develop a customized plan to address it. Using gentle and effective techniques, we work to correct these behaviours and improve the overall temperament of your horse. Our goal is to create a safer and more enjoyable experience for both horse and rider.
Behavioural issues can be challenging and dangerous. Our Behavioural Correction service provides a thorough assessment and customized plan to address problems like biting, kicking, and rearing. Using gentle and effective techniques, we improve the temperament of your horse, ensuring a safer, more enjoyable riding experience.
- Essential techniques
- Positive reinforcement
- Trust-building
Hunter/Jumper Training
Our Hunter Jumper program helps with techniques in flat work for hunter under saddle, jumping, dressage, and competitive training tailored to individual goals. We offer structured programs tailored to different skill levels. We provide regular lessons and training in both hunters and jumpers, focusing on technique, style, and course navigation.
Hunter-Jumper Training:
1. Understanding Hunter-Jumper Competitions:
- Hunters: Focus on the horse’s style, movement, and form over fences. The goal is a smooth, consistent, and aesthetically pleasing round.
- Jumpers: Emphasize speed and precision. The objective is to clear all jumps in the fastest time possible with minimal penalties.
2. Training Objectives:
- Balance and Rhythm: Develop your horse’s balance and rhythm to navigate courses smoothly and efficiently.
- Technique and Form: Ensure your horse jumps with proper form and technique to avoid faults and enhance performance.
- Confidence and Relaxation: Build your horse’s confidence over jumps and in various environments to improve performance and reduce stress.
3. Horse Preparation:
- Conditioning: Incorporate a fitness regime that includes strength training, flexibility exercises, and cardiovascular work to improve overall performance.
- Desensitization: Expose your horse to different types of jumps and environments to build trust and adaptability.
4. Rider Techniques:
- Positioning: Maintain correct riding posture, including a balanced seat and proper use of legs and reins to guide the horse effectively.
- Jumping Aids: Use appropriate aids to encourage correct jumping technique, including proper timing of release and adjustment of pace.
- Course Strategy: Develop a plan for navigating courses, including determining the best lines and pace for each jump.
5. Drills and Exercises:
- Grid Work: Practice grid exercises to improve your horse’s jumping technique and adjustability. Grids help with timing and coordination.
- Gymnastic Jumps: Use gymnastic exercises to enhance your horse’s jumping ability and develop strength and flexibility.
- Course Walking: Practice walking and visualizing the course to develop a clear strategy and understanding of the layout.
6. Mental and Emotional Training:
- Positive Reinforcement: Use rewards and encouragement to build your horse’s confidence and willingness.
- Desensitization: Gradually introduce your horse to various stimuli and different types of jumps to build mental resilience.
- Flat Work
- Jumping with control
- Safety and enjoyment
Western/Barrel Training
Our Western Pleasure and barrel Training has lessons catered to everyone's individual goals.
We strive to teach the best way to stay calm and enjoy your horse as much as possible as well as speed and agility.
1. Training Objectives:
- Speed and Agility: Develop the horse’s speed and agility to handle tight turns and quick acceleration.
- Accuracy: Focus on precise movements around the barrels to avoid penalties.
- Consistency: Aim for consistent performances in both practice and competition settings.
3. Horse Preparation:
- Conditioning: Ensure your horse is in peak physical condition with a balanced fitness regime that includes cardio, strength training, and flexibility exercises.
- Desensitization: Expose your horse to various stimuli to prevent spooking and to build confidence in the arena.
4. Drills and Exercises:
- Barrel Pattern Work: Practice running the barrel pattern at various speeds to build muscle memory and improve precision.
- Figure Eights and Circles: Incorporate these exercises to enhance your horse’s ability to make tight turns and transitions.
- Speed Work: Include sprints and fast-paced drills to build your horse’s speed and responsiveness.