Equi Balancefor better performance and happier, healthier horses |
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(re)Training & Behaviour "issues"
We call them dumb animals, and so they are, for they cannot tell us how they feel,
but they do not suffer less because they have no words." (Black Beauty) Inspired by horseman like Klaus Hempfling, Mark Rashid, Monty Roberts, Pat Parelli, Sally Swift, Alexander Nevzorov, Bill Dorance and many more, I developed my own way of working and communicating with horses. I can help you and your horse to build a better relationship through feel and communication. My visionHorses are not born to have riders on their backs, so if we do ride them it is my opinion we should do it in such a way that it is comfortable for both horse and rider.Making sure the horse uses his body in such a way that it limits physical and mental injuries should be priority. I found that combining my knowledge and experience as a Bowen therapist & Bodyworker with Classical and Natural Horsemanship gives you a very good foundation and can improve performance. "Horses should be trained in such as way that they not only love their riders,
but look forward to the time they are with them." ~Xenonophon 400 B.C.
Body Awareness & Balance The use of body awareness for both rider and horse in my training sessions, helps to improve communication with your horse. Through better and more clear communiation you will build a better relationship with your horse resulting in a horse that uses his body the right way and is happy to work and will perform better. I'd like it to be the horse's decision to work for you me and to work together with me instead of fighting. "If your horse says no, you either asked the wrong question, or asked the question wrong.: ~Pat Parelli Classical Horsemanship “Classical Horsemanship” is a term used to describe the art of riding. Classical denotes a practice that is pure, tested by time, beautiful and harmonious. It is art based on science and principles. A Greek philosopher and general named Xenophon (430-354 B.C.) wrote two works called Peri hippikes (On the Art of Horsemanship) and Hipparchikos (On the Cavalry Commander). He is considered the founder of Hippology, the science of horses and riding. He wrote that a horse needed to be treated with kindness and respect to get his best efforts, that the application of pressure and the immediate release when a horse cooperated was the best training method, and that a horse needs to be rewarded for small efforts and rewarded often. Xenophon also recognized the value of lateral and suppling work to teach his. A classically-trained horse shifts the center of balance more to the haunches, to better carry a rider and perform different movements. The head is carried vertical, with the bend at the poll, the jaw is soft, the back is raised, the haunches are lowered, and the feet step under the horse. The term most often associated with this type of posture is collection or self-carriage. A collected horse has fluid transitions, suppleness in figures, and grace. The horse and rider become partners much like figure skaters, with the same degree of finesse, balance, strength, and beauty. It is art, not mechanics. "Preserve his natural gaits. Preserve his personality. Preserve his instinct to go forward. Do this and you must be successful because you are respecting nature's wisdom." ~Franz Mairinger Every horse will get a body check before we start working with him. This way we can make sure there are no physical issues limiting the horse's performance. We treat every horse as an individual, as every horse is different (just like humans). Every horse needs a different approach and not every system will work for every horse. "A good horseman assumes responsibility for his horse’s condition and behavior
and does not blame the horse. He considers the nature of the horse - psychology,
physiology, and sociology. He treats his horse with respect and consideration." What I can offer- (re) training- starting your horse - get your horse going bitless - help with behaviour problems - help with other "problems" RatesI don't travel for training.We offer spelling/agistment and the best possible care for your horse while it is in training at our place. Spelling $ 50-75 per week Training sessions (45 -60 minutes) $ 75 Training sessions, weekly package incl. spelling, 5 training sessions $ 350 "There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man." ~Winston Churchill | ||
