Horsemanship Camps
HORSEMANSHIP CAMPS
Our horsemanship camp are a really special experience. The concentrated time gives us the opportunity to really get to know you and your horses and help you work on the key factors that will take you both to the next level. People find that the time is a great way to make big changes in a short space of time.
Some people come on camps to solve a specific problem, some come to reach a new goal and others come just to develop their skills as a rider and horseman.Â
Each camp is different as it really depends on the group that arrive. But the central theme running through the experience is how to better connect, understand and communicate with your horse, so that you can both feel confident and playful together!
During the camp we work with our horses on the ground, under saddle and at liberty.
Each camp includes training from 10-4pm daily and full livery for your horse to stay on site. So that you can maximise your time with your partner without worrying about anything else.Â
We have the option to stay onsite in one of our self-catering apartments for an additional cost. This makes the camp even more special as you get to wake up with your horses each day.Â
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“I cannot tell you how much this has changed my relationship with my horse and in 4 days! I cannot recommend this experience enough, so much to learn and explore!“
Work through your goals in a supported Confident way
We are not interested in forcing anyone to do anything that they or their horse isn’t ready to do. Your goals for your camp are your own. Each camp is different and focuses on each individual and their goals.
It is not unusual to find a camp with a baby who has never been ridden alongside an advanced competition horse working on relaxation whilst a more advanced horsemanship student is working on liberty and bridleless.Â
The goal is that you work on your own path and we all support eachother doing that. If you aren’t sure what your goal is, that’s ok too – we have a lot of structure to support your development and we can assess and suggest what you need to work on next.
How the CAMPS ARE STRUCTURED
The camps run 10-4 daily and you spend all day with your horse. In the evenings there are various activities as well, including a meal together, a movie night and a demo with our horses. The 4 day camp is designed to immerse you in everything we do in with horses who train with us and level you up as horseman and riders.
Each day begins with a theory session.
There are also demonstrations on how we feed, halter, lead and interact with horses on the yard at certain points throughout the day. Â
DAY 1
AM SessionÂ
We work on ways to better connect with your horse and read horses. Assessing what your horse needs, how it holds tension and the best ways to find relaxation.
PM SessionÂ
We build on the mornings session and look at how you can develop this same relaxation under saddle, at distance on the ground or at liberty
DAY 2
AM SessionÂ
We begin to introduce play and responsiveness working with horses to develop their desire to not only connect but become confident partners
PM SessionÂ
Each participant as an individual session to help work on their specific goals and horses needs. This is sometimes a session where Hanna or Matt work the horse for you – dependant on the individual.
EVENING
Movie night
DAY 3
AM SessionÂ
Participants build their own warm up and routine with their horse to help them both connect, release and start finding some responsiveness. We then take our horse out in to the playground and start to play.Â
PM SessionÂ
We explore liberty and where desired bridless riding. Continue working with obstacles and the playground.Â
EVENING
Demo with horses from our barn
DAY 4
AM SessionÂ
Riders begin to work independantly on their individual goals, this could be a liberty, bridless, flatwork, jumping, behavioural issues or confidence focussed work.Â
PM SessionÂ
Each rider finishes with an individual session, which gives them strategies and plans for when they go home.Â
Followed by a collective wrap up