Horse listening skills
Unlock your potential with gentle horsemanship, learn to listen to horses
“If I want the horse to listen to me… then I must listen to the horse”
On this 2 or 4-day course you will predominantly communicate with horses on the ground. We move on to explaining the connection between ridden and groundwork (either Western or English). No horse no problem!
You are welcome to work with John’s wide variety of horses at Old Shawls Farm who are all great teachers. You will:
- get hands on experience with the horses and also watch John work with different horses
- learn how your body language and emotions affect your horse
- learn important ground skills and how to work through the horses mind
- gain important safety tips when working with your horse and maintaining his attention
- improve your skills, learning how to work through the horses mind
- understand the importance of feel-timing and balance
Using these techniques and concepts, you can apply them to your ridden work towards the end of the course.
GENTLE ~ CALM ~ CONSISTENT ~ FEEL-TIMING ~ REWARD
The aim is to be more at one with your horse and learn to achieve your goals without force. You will work as light as possible with the horses in a relaxed environment. We encourage discussions and questions throughout the course.
By the end of your time at Old Shawls Farm you will have seen several horses, you will be well on your way to communicating with horses in a kind and gentle way.
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