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Foundation Training
Lauren is passionate about her training philosophy - a blending of the fine art of what the old horsemanship masters called “feel” with the science of modern, humane training techniques. Well-versed in equine behavior, cognition and learning theory, she respects each horse as an individual - from first assessment through to their final lesson. Lauren’s philosophy allows the horse choice, which in turn creates a thinking, willing partner that is both respectful of his rider and confident to try whatever is asked of him.
Foundation training incorporates groundwork, riding in the arena on the trails. To set horse and owner up for success, owners are an integral part of the training process and receive lessons too. Lauren also particularly enjoys working with “problem” horses to resolve unwanted behavioral issues that may trouble both horse and owner.
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What can Good Horsemanship's foundation training offer your horse?:
Coltergarten - Where your youngster gains valuable skills that will last a lifetime
- Learn how to lead well, tie well
- Willingly stand still, untied, for grooming
- Accept being blanketed, fly sprayed, clipped and bathed
- Trailer load easily, and with confidence
- Accept being touched all over, without any fear or objection
- Be comfortable yielding to pressure on his head and body
- Accept deworming and injections
- Lower his head for haltering and bridling
- Accept pads and saddles
- Easily move his hindquarters, forequarters, back up, and go sideways on the ground
- Come sideways up to a fence or mounting block - getting comfortable with the human above him
- Offer his feet for cleaning
- Lead at the speed you are moving, with slack in the rope and stop when you stop, respecting your space
- Follow a feel that you offer up, wherever it may go - into the trailer, through the creek, into the wash rack, over a jump etc.
- And more...
Arena Basics - Solid building blocks upon which to build any discipline
- Ride calmly on a loose rein at the walk, trot and canter, maintaining gait and direction until asked
to change
- Ride round circles, and straight lines
- Simple or flying lead changes
- Notice your change in energy and focus, and respond by changing his gait or direction
- Stand still on a loose rein for mounting, and not walk off when you get in the saddle
- Be able to confidently think his way through new challenges
- Be mentally and emotionally fit and healthy, and trust the rider to lead the way
Trail Horse Supreme - For a steady partner to share the miles with
- Load up in the trailer to hit the trails
- Ride out alone and with other horses
- Be comfortable being passed on the trail
- Cross creeks and puddles, go over bridges and up and down hills
- Walk, trot and canter on a loose rein, and in control
- Jump small logs
- Be confident with bikes, strollers, joggers and dogs
- Sidepass up to rocks and logs for easy re-mounting
- Tie to the trailer and relax, before and after the ride
Foundation training is tailored to you and your horse's particular needs. Horses are accepted in for training on a limited basis. In fairness to the horse, owners are required to participate in
lessons so that they may fully understand their horse and his training.