The Equine Encounter

       Learn and practice the following horsemanship activities in a safe, supportive environment:   

• catching, haltering, holding
• leading, directing                                                                                                          
• grooming, caring for                                                                                                      
• lungeing, cooperating with
• tacking, beginning riding, if you choose

During Your Equine Encounter, you will:

•    Discover the importance of trust and boundaries
• Learn the benefits of staying in the present moment and focusing your attention
• Understand how clear, honest, direct communication builds trust and cooperation
• Understand a horse's natural instincts and methods of communication
• Realize that body language can be the most effective form of communication
• Learn how releasing tension in your body helps horses relax and trust
• Experience the difference between control and cooperation
• Have plenty of opportunities to change your behavior until trust and cooperation is established
• Challenge yourself to progress to the next level

After Your Equine Encounter, you will come away with: Basic competency in mounting, balancing and riding skills, if you choose Increased awareness of your strengths and challenges in building trust and cooperation with your horse Basic competency in ground skills of handling, interacting and communication with horses Increased confidence and sense of accomplishment Ability to set realistic goals and take steps to achieve those goals in horse interaction A sense of accomplishment in communication and problem solving skills Appreciate of how partnering with horses, rather than controlling them, facilitates building the relationship and accomplishing goals Methods to help relieve stress and tension

Call and schedule Your Equine Encounter today! Come see what all the Horsein Around is all about!