Horse & Rider Communication
75% of conflict between horse and rider is miscommunication, or lack there of. A horse that understands what is asked of him will almost always oblige if it is something he is physically and mentally prepared to do. The other 25% is created by cross a horse physical or mental threshold. It is through clear and concise communication and realistic expectations that a horse can develop confidence in his partner and learn to trust.
Learning Horsemanship Skills
I like to think of horsemanship as teaching a child a new language. One would do their best to keep the child curious and engaged so as not to dull their interest or ruin their “try”. You cannot be harsh or chastise them for their mistakes nor ask them to speak sentences before they learn words. You certainly would never punish a child for not learning fast enough, a good teacher will alter the curriculum to the fit child’s learning needs and patterns.
Laying the Foundation
Foundation training is all about laying down a solid base of communication and self awareness. It is upon those bricks that we can create a beautiful language, a language that opens the heart and the mind and creates bonds that last a lifetime.
The pillars of the Hoof to Heart method are based on developing the mind, and the horses desire to communicate and engage in a dialect. Through this open two way chanel we can help guide the horse to find an awareness of his own body and movement, and provide guidance and feedback as they begin to develop their own self carriage.
Stephanie can create a custom program to facilitate the needs of both horse and rider. We offer Colt starting, Tunes ups, English and Western, specializing in general Horsemanhip, Dressage and Jumping.
Training includes Board and feed. Facility offers onsite overnight accomodations and camping, large outdoor arena, access to indoor, x-country course and endless trails.