Welcome to Black Hill Horse Training
John Jones is a natural horseman who aims for lightness and clear communication between horse and rider.
Helping both horse & owner together with patience and understanding.
John uses methods gained by searching for the lightest and kindest
possible way of training our noble friend the horse.
Working with youngsters and problem horses, helping both horse and owner overcome problems together
Enhance that special relationship between you and your horse. Come on our courses with or without your horse and reach another level with gentle horsemanship. Situated in the magical Black Mountains our courses are tailored to suit you.
"I believe that a gentle calm approach and consistent clear communication is vital to form a lasting partnership with your horse".John is an Intelligent Horsemanship Recommended Associate and has been around horses for 40 years. Look around the website or phone 01981 510 269 to find out how we can help you; home visits, horsemanship courses, help with a specific problem, your youngster started under saddle in a gentle, kind & understanding way.
Enhance Your Horsemanship
We look forward to being part of your horsemanship journey in 2012
You are welcome to phone 01981 510 269 to talk to John in more detail about how we can help you.
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France Horsemanship Courses 2011
John had a fantastic time yet again in France lots of keen students and lovely horses. We would like to say a big thank you to Susannah Pook for organising everything so well. Along with all the participants human & equine.
See you next year
Merci Beaucoup
John & Daisy
Here is some recent feedback:
Dear John,
I just got back from my week on the France course having safely unloaded “my big boy” after your (much appreciated) Master Class in loading him. We then walked politely together to his field and as I tipped his face towards me to take his head collar off – he looked at me with his big brown eyes and I swear I heard him say “Thank You” . . . .
I am sure I can speak for all of us on the France 2011 course that we had a blast, we laughed lots, and we learned even more. I too would like to say a heartfelt Thank You.
A la prochaine…
Listen To Your Horses
Listen to your horse, pay attention to detail, even something as simple as the way you catch and lead your horse can make a big difference to the way he sees you. There is always a reason for your horses’ behaviour; there is no such thing as a naughty/bad horse just a misunderstood one. For example a horse that starts to refuse fences could have a bad back or a horse that bites when you tack him up could have a badly fitting saddle it is up to us to find out the cause and help resolve it rather than seeing it as so called “Naughty Behaviour”
A bargy horse is often seen as rude but it is down to us to explain to the horse in a kind and consistent way how we would like the horse to be around us.
Horses are continually trying to communicate with us and it is up to us to notice and take care of the little things so the big things don’t happen. You couldn’t do anything with a horse without his willingness to try; it is vital you reward even the smallest try.
Adding pressure to a situation can confuse the horse, aim for lightness and clear communication when handling and riding your horse.
You need to look after both the physical and emotional well being of your horse and yourself. Ensuring your horse is physically capable of doing what you are asking him to do and is happy in the environment you keep him in. Your horse knows what mood you are in from the moment he sees you, it is your duty to listen and understand how he is feeling.
We are all on a journey with our horses, they have so much to teach us.
Don’t forget we love hearing your updates.
Daisy, John & all the Horses at Old Shawls
Ways With Horses~In Aid of Equine Market Watch
“John working with EMW ‘Beanie’ was a
huge highlight to a wonderful day full
of lovely people both demo-ing
and spectating.
The day raised a phenomenal £743.33
Our most sincere and grateful thanks
go to all concerned and especially to
Terry Reader for such superb Photo’s”
we are now looking forward to the 2012 Ways With Horses
WAYS WITH HORSES
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You wont want to miss this event 3/4 SEPTEMBER 2011 WE ARE BACK AT EMW HEREFORDSHIRE AND ARE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE WE HAVE THE FABULOUS JOHN JONES ‘THE HORSE LISTENER’DEMO-ING FOR YOU ON SEPT 4TH
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Feedback about our Horsemanship Courses
Here are the latest comments on our facebook page about our courses:
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“Thanks to John @ Daisy for a fabulous weekend, your both an inspriation to believe that if we just take our time and listen to our horses, then the world could be a better place, for both horse and rider. Thank u,,, see u soon. Rose xx”
“Thankyou John & Daisy for such a lovely weekend (horse & owner weekend) brilliant 
xxx”
“Amazing weekend thanks to John and Daisy. Can’t believe the difference in Rosie absolutely brilliant. Thank you for everything. Katy and Rosie xx”
New July & August dates added below:)
Horsemanship Course Dates 2012
For the latest dates of our Horsemanship Courses for 2012 please go to the contact page, the booking form and dates are on the drop down bar.
Horsemanship courses that will help you achieve your aims and goals:
Horsemanship Course Dates:
We have had a fantastic time with the courses at Old Shawls Farm, we look forward to more fun with you and your horses in 2012
*31st March & 1st April ~ Handling Untouched Horse Course- Places Available
*2nd & 3rd of April ~ One To One Horsemanship Course- Fully Booked
*7th & 8th April ~ Listening Skills Course- Places Available
*14th & 15th April ~ Listening Skills Course- 3 Places Left
*21st & 22nd April ~ Horse & Owner Course- Fully Booked
*26th – 29th April~ 4 Day Starting The Young Horse Course- Places Available
*5th & 6th May ~ Horse & Owner Course- Places Available
*12th & 13th May~ Horse & Owner Course – Places Available
*19th & 20th May~ Listening Skills Course – Places Available
*26th &27th May~ Starting The Young Horse Course -Places Available
Book now to save your place Tel;01981 510 269
Feel free to phone 01981 510 269 to talk to John about the courses in more detail and how we can help you and your horse together.
See you soon:)
John’s September 2010 Trip to France
Another fun set of private courses run in France. John taught Adults and Children working on lightness both on the ground and ridden work. Here is some feedback from last weeks course:
Last night as we were leaving your place I said to Kennedy in the car, did you enjoy today? and she replied “Mom today was the best day of my life, EVER”. . I thought John would be interested to know. I too thought that my 2 days were some of the more enlightening moments of my life – so as far as the Timms are concerned we more than got our money’s worth and couldn’t be happier. We both would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Jonh and to You Susannah for all your enormous effort and thought and planning that went into this event. We now have a dedicated piggy bank at home to save up for for next time.
joc xxx
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Horsemanship Courses at Old Shawls Farm
We are having a fantastic time at Old Shawls Farm on the horsemanship courses. Meeting wonderful people and horses, helping horses and people together and having fun too.
Don’t miss out, bring your friends and family and have a unique experience
No problem if the dates listed are not suitable we can arrange one to suit you.
We look forward to seeing you at Old Shawls farm for fun and total immersion in horses.
