Our Philosophy of Natural Horsemanship
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A Common Language
We teach more than riding. We focus on teaching the horse and rider a common language to enable communication through leadership and mutual respect using appropriate tools and techniques.
This common language of Natural Horsemanship allows both horse and rider to develop a mutual trust that eliminates fears and frustrations for both. This opens an entirely new world offering horses and their people the ability to experience a new level of respect, love, and enjoyment with one another.
Partnership
Natural horsemanship involves developing a partnership between horse and rider where the person is the herd leader and the horse feels safe in their presence. We equip the rider with the skills needed to overcome their fears so that they are able to provide the leadership the horse needs.
Natural Horsemanship Instruction is for Adults and Children
Riding Lessons Emphasizing Safety and Skill
We offer riding lessons that focus on training techniques and above all, safety for the horse and rider. Even our youngest students are taught that they are training their horse every minute they spend together. The lessons are designed for the student not only to be able to ride a horse, but to know what to do when problems occur. We like to make sure that our students have a solid foundation of natural horsemanship techniques to be able to handle a horse on the ground before they get into the saddle.
Ground Skills with Horses
Overcoming Fear
Many students come to our farm because they have become afraid of their horse, either on the ground or in the saddle. Fear is often caused by the apprehension of losing control of the horse. Learning natural horsemanship skills will give the student the confidence to handle their horse safely. We have several school horses that are ideal for teaching people who are afraid. By using these safe, gentle horses to learn natural horsemanship techniques, the student is able to transfer what they have learned to their own horse.
Horses also can become fearful for numerous reasons. The trust that natural horsemanship builds through progressive exercises eliminates these fears. Once fear is eliminated in both the person and the horse, the relationship can once again be an enjoyable experience.