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We all know that a relationship with a horse is far more than just a pet. A relationship with a horse, whether it’s a horse we use in competition or one we enjoy for recreational pleasure, is much different from any other partnership. The art of riding is about being in balance with the horse. The same can be said of the relationship with our horse. When we experience challenges with our equine partner, they tend to be complex, emotionally charged and can easily feel overwhelming. Whether it’s on an Emotional, Mental, Physical or Spiritual level, determining where we are out of balance and understanding how to remedy it is usually something we all need help with.
I’m happy to be able to offer support to riders of all disciplines in the areas of: Equine Relationships, Equine Education and Horsemanship (rider education)
Partnership questions…Are things feeling a bit off lately? Did you have an accident that you’re having a hard time moving past? Are you feeling a little lost and find yourself questioning which way to go with your riding? Perhaps you’re wondering if you should sell your horse because you feel its just not working? But then feel guilty about thinking that?
When we untangle the multifaceted nature of the relationship it helps us to clearly see the cause of the imbalance you both are experiencing. With this clarity, we can begin to remedy the roadblocks at their source and move forward. I’m here to help!
It’s so important that the education level of your equine partner matches the expectations of them. It starts with proper training on the ground; leading, lunging, ground manners. Then moves to training undersadddle in the basic aids. From there the education increases as the horse learns their specific job or discipline.
Horsemanship is really about Rider Education. There are so many facets to being a “horseman” including theoretical knowledge, practical experience, compassion, respect, patience with yourself and the horse, an understanding of horse behavior, health and proper care, and of course training so that the horse and human are both speaking the same language and can clearly communicate with each other. You can be a horseman and not ride, but ideally we do not create riders who are not also horseman.