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We have moved yards
which has great facilities for taking in horses, our loose boxes are
14x14 and are in a large airy barn with windows to the outside, we have
a large flood lit arena and a round-pen. There are five and half miles
of tracks around the farm and plenty of turnout for those that need it.
Backing youngsters
I have really enjoyed backing youngsters this last year, I had forgotten
how much I missed it. It was interesting for me as I have taken on a
Joey a good, competent rider to help me ride my own horses when I am not
there and to also help back the youngsters. Joey was surprised that it
wasn’t just warmbloods and competition horses that came into be backed
but a real mixture of cobs, children’s pony’s and the odd warmblood.
Preparing your youngster for backing is probably the most important part
their life as a domesticated horse. Getting it wrong and making mistakes
although not intentional will make things very difficult for your
relationship.
My aim when backing your youngster is to give them and you the best
possible start in life that is stress free. I will use a process that
will allow your horse to be happy relaxed and forward going in his job
whatever that maybe.
My aim for you is to have a forward going horse that responds to all the
basic aides of go forward backwards and to be-able to move sideways both
left and right, this is important to enable you to hack out in a forward
and safe manner.
Don’t forget we take any horse or pony for backing, you don’t have to be
an Olympic hopeful.
Your horse will probably stay anywhere between 4 - 6 weeks, every
youngster will be treated as an individual.
Re-backing youngster
Re-backs can be difficult and with this in mind I will take re-backs in
on a two week assessment, after that two weeks I will know how things
are going to go, and I will be completely honest with you. Most horses
need re-backing for a significant reason which is why it is so difficult
to say how things will go without an assessment.
However that said we have had a few in this year and they have gone
really well, I take them back to basics and literally start again.
Ridden problems & Schooling issues
My main aim with these issues is to give you back a horse that is
forward going and happy and relaxed in his work, however you as the
rider play a huge part in this and again will be taught all the tools
need to implement once you go home. All of the processes I use fit in
with normal methods used so anybody can still ride your horse and he
will understand the aids given etc, the only difference (hopefully) is
that your horse will become much more responsive to the aids
Your horse will stay for between 2 - 4 weeks
Early education
This is for un-backed youngsters and is what I would put in place to
give you a nice respectful youngster that you can take anywhere and do
anything with. It will improve all areas of horsemanship from standing
when asked to performing in the show ring. Good early education makes
the backing process so easy and just becomes another day in their life
rather than a big event.
Your horse will stay for between 2 - 4 weeks
For more information and details on pricing (as it will vary according
to the problem please call) Nikki on 01440 702327 or contact us from the
contact page.
IMPORTANT NOTE
I will do my best to train your horse to the best of my ability, I
also promise that you will go home with the knowledge and the tools
needed to progress in your relationship.
HOWEVER, this will only be of use to you if you put in the work and
continue to build on your horses education. If you go home and think
what I have done in a few short weeks will last a life time then you
will be VERY disappointed.
The length of your horses stay will vary according to how quickly they
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