In order to understand the equine psyche one must first believe that each horse has its OWN personality and emotional and behavioral characteristics. Similar to humans, horses react differently to situations; they have different tolerances to pain and pleasure; they have different tastes in foods. This simple understanding provides the foundation for our programs in equine development.
Our goal is to assess and understand each horse as an individual. No two are exactly alike therefore no one solution will work every time. Once an initial evaluation of the horse and owner is conducted our affiliate practitioners are available for consultation and application.
Building the Foundation - Colt & Filly Beginnings-weanlings to 18 months
If you are fortunate enough to start your partnership with your horse at the beginning you are blessed. There is little in the world of horses that matches the satisfaction of knowing your horses history and starting them out right.
Our New Beginnings class will help you with your youngster……
• Establish a strong bond
• Develop firm but loving and fair boundaries
• Create a foundation for life long learning & cooperation
6-8 hours limited to 6 participants; no auditors $250.00 Offered two times per year
Troublesome Two’s-18 months to 3 yrs.
This is typically the age that, not much different than children, the horses psyche begins to shift. Training and foundation work takes on different challenges as you move to introducing tack and firmer discipline. Incorporating our core philosophy of “Mind Over Matter; Heart & Spirit Overall” TM provides the platform for this course.
Developing a healthy balance of mind, matter and spirit will……
• Allow for integration of a genuine partnership
• Establish you as a servant leader
• Develop willing cooperation without fear
Gentle Mind Stallion Spirit Mastery-any age
Unlike any other partnership in life the stallion offers challenge and joy that is unsurpassable. At Gentle Gaits we offer the opportunity to learn the intricacies of these magnificent and often misunderstood psyches.
Taught by Robin Stinson, whose first horse ever was a stallion, you will….
• Understand & appreciate the spirit of the stallion
• Learn to recognize the language of the stallion
• Develop skills enabling improved handling
• Establish a foundation for a lifelong partnership
This is a comprehensive training program that requires the horse to remain at the facility for a minimum of 30 days for work prior to us working with the owner and horse team.
