4 participant limit per cohort
Module 1 OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
Weeks: Nov. 10 until week of Dec. 15th. Common time to be determined by the group!
For anyone who enjoys being with horses but doesn’t align with the approach or methods of most riding schools. For those who have been in connection with horses in the past, as a child or adult, and want to reconnect and learn in a supportive, natural environment where you are an active partner in building your awareness and confidence with horses.
In these small group cohorts you will work with horses through the lens of trust and connection, not control or dominance.
The arc of learning consists of 3 Modules; each module consists of 6 weekly sessions (2 hours each). Participants start with Module 1 and upon completion can opt to continue to the next modules.
Module 1: Safety, Agency, and Choice
In the first module you will learn how to safely be with the herd in freedom; hold ground and embody a clear “yes” and “no”; practice making requests and honoring consent; learn how to be a sturdy and trustworthy leader; and care for the horses in a way that honors their dignity and agency.
Module 2: Trust and Communication
In the second module you will build upon the skills of Module 1, moving into the realm of trust and clear, consistent communication. We will practice leading outside of the farm, learn beginning groundwork skills, and, if horse and human are ready, supported bareback riding on the lead.
Module 3: Partnership and Attunement
When both horse and human are grounded, present, and actively listening to each other, a real partnership forms. Module 3 reinforces and deepens the practices of module 2, expanding into more advanced groundwork, supported and independent riding–all with consent and attunement to the horses’s desires.
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