If you missed out on our June clinic OR you attended and are ready to move forward with the skills learned - come along to our 2nd Winter Horsemanship clinic at stunning Wairoa Lodge in Clevedon.
Would you benefit from a clinic designed to help you build connection with your horse and hone your skills?
I am a big believer in the power of good horsemanship techniques to support riders of all levels - whether you are a keen trail rider or someone who wants to compete and target performance.
I use groundwork regularly in my own training regime with my 2 Eventing horses to :
-Improve connection through clear communication and well conditioned responses
-Supple my horses & build topline
-Support my horses biomechanics
-Ensure my horses have variety in their work
-Build "play" into training and liberty keeping my horses inquisitive & engaged
-Ensure my horses can follow a "feel" on the ground making handling a joy
Come along to our August Winter Horsemanship Clinic at the stunning Wairoa Lodge in Clevedon - designed to help you build or refresh your horsemanship, riding skills, confidence and connection with your horse so you can enjoy your equestrian pursuits - whatever they may be!
The day is organized into 3 sessions :
Session 1 - This session focusses on groundwork skills-building for safety & connection. It is an opportunity to hone existing skills or learn groundwork skills for the first time. The preliminary groundwork skills inform all relational work with your horse on the ground and also build connection and understanding of ridden elements for safety. They also help to supple horses and build good biomechanics on the ground which supports work under saddle for safety and connection.
Session 2 - Wairoa Lodge boasts a large round pen. Session 2 offers guidance around using the round pen. The round pen can be a fantastic tool to introduce liberty ideas to the horse however - there are some essential steps that need to be taught in order for the horse to feel comfortable in this smaller space and to ensure the horse does not feel "chased". The goal in using the round pen is to allow the horse to explore a step into working at liberty and to draw on their natural curiosity.
Alternatively - for those newer to groundwork techniques we introduce some optional obstacles in session 2 including the pedestal or "box", a small jump and some bending activities around markers. This allows riders to test the ground work techniques they have learned in session 1 around obstacles and builds tools to support safe practices in day to day situations including trailer loading.
Session 3 - A ridden arena session focusing on safe riding principles, using bending techniques to keep the horse soft, supple and relaxed. The ridden session then progresses to exploring some ridden "working equitation" style obstacles and activities where riders can 'test & explore' suppling techniques further in a low pressure and coach-supported situation.
Optional follow up lesson on Sunday. An opportunity to work with Ashra in a one on one lesson to solidify skills learned during the clinic. Participants will be allocated a one hour lesson at a specified time on Sunday 3rd August at Wairoa Lodge.
Clinic cost -
$215 - Saturday clinic
$315 - Saturday clinic plus Sunday 1 hour individual follow up lesson.
Ground fee payable to Wairoa Lodge - $30 per horse
Participants need to have basic handling skills and the ability to keep control of their horse in a group teaching situation. If you are unsure, or would like to be more prepared, we recommend a one on one horsemanship lesson prior to a clinic.
Maximum of 8 riders. As a qualified teacher I am excellent at ensuring fair and equal attention is provided to all participants during group teaching.
