Philosophy: Our philosophy for training and working with horses is based on a foundation of kindness and respect. We believe it to be true that horses have consciousness in a BIG way. Consciousness as listed in the Webster dictionary is “awareness or perception of an inward psychological or spiritual fact; intuitively perceived knowledge of something in one’s inner self.”
Horses force us to function from a space of complete presence free of the egoistic mind and drive us to practice the essentials in horse and human communication: feeling intuitively.
So often we are dominated by our minds through incessant thoughts that influence our experience of this moment and reality. Interactions and communication with horses requires that we be completely focused to notice subtle cues from the horse that if unnoticed can result in disunity, ineffective communication and discord.
We believe it is essential to focus on our self-development to truly adopt the qualities of a leader that the horse requires to participate in a harmonious and rewarding relationship.
I am not referring to a position of dominance, rather awareness, self-confidence, kindness, feel and openness to assert an atmosphere of safety for the horse while recognising and perceiving what they are communicating to respond appropriately.
Focusing on our own self-development and awareness is really the first step to creating a harmonious partnership with horses. We offer interactive courses and programs to learn and practice self-confidence and horse handling and leadership skills, and identify any limiting beliefs, fears or insecurities surrounding working with horses.
Horsemanship to us means listening to the horse to create a mutually beneficial partnership where the horse WANTS to be with us. We believe every horse has their own path that we can be aware of and help to facilitate a rewarding career where the horse feels they are fulfilling their purpose and reaching their full potential with the best suited rider and owner.
When pairing our horses with their new riders, we are very careful to consider what the horse wants. Ultimately, they choose their family, and it is up to us to be sensitive enough to recognise who that will be and what they require. Happy horses mean happy riders.
Our aim is to open the lines of genuine connection and communication with horses, and help others achieve the same for themselves and horses’ benefit. We offer the step-by-step process through coaching, clinics and online programs that start from the ground up. To see our full range of services are and what programs we offer, please visit the ‘Services’ and ‘Programs’ page.