Schooling the horse in conjunction with lessons is a successful and very useful route for many owners, and I provide a ridden schooling services on a weekly basis for my clients. Also by schooling a client’s horses at the start of a lesson I can show what we are working towards, help iron out problems and progress the horse’s training. Many riders never get the chance to see their own horse ridden and this method of working can really assist them by seeing how making a few simple adjustments can make a huge difference. I also hack out with clients or for clients if that is what is needed.
For other owners I offer periodic schooling, as and when they feel the need for help , or whilst they are away on holiday.
I also really enjoy working with clients to help them start or back their horse, one of my strengths is lunging and long reining which I use both for starting and continued training. I lunge riders for important confidence building, balance and position work.
Work on the lunge is a useful tool for many parents with a 'recalcitrant' pony, or for a pony which is sometimes a little too much of a handful and I am more than happy to teach parents safe and effective lunging skills.