2 day - Starting Right clinic

This clinic is designed for young or green horses preparing to begin their journey under saddle — and for owners who want to do it with clarity, softness and purpose.

We focus on building control of the horse’s body from the ground, creating understanding before pressure, and developing a calm, thinking partner ready for their first rides.

Rather than “breaking” horses, we concentrate on educating them.

What We Cover

Foundational Ground Skills

^{• Catching with willingness and respect}

^{• Confident leading and body control}

^{• Control of individual body parts}

^{• Foot handling and preparation for the farrier}

^{• Teaching focus and mental engagement}

Preparing for Tack & Rider

^{• Introducing bridle, girth and saddle correctly}

^{• Mouthing and preparing for contact}

^{• Understanding voice cues}

^{• Relaxation exercises to reduce tension}

^{• Sensitising and desensitising appropriately}

Movement & Education from the Ground

^{• Walk, trot, back up and canter transitions from the ground}

^{• Smooth execution of cues before mounting}

^{• Understanding educational consequences and timing}

^{• Developing softness and feel}

Real-World Preparation

^{• Obstacles for confidence building}

^{• Float training}

^{• Pony horseing to build experience and exposure}

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By the end of this clinic, participants will have a clear framework for starting a horse with confidence — building a solid mental foundation so the first ride is not an event, but simply the next logical step.

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Details to be confirmed !

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