BECOME THE RIDER
YOUR HORSE DESIRES!

LESSONS AND TRAINING

Confidence and time - these are the two most important components of a good training of reliable riding horses. Far too many horses - which sooner or later become so-called problem horses - have enjoyed a much too fast and only profit-oriented "training" with the aim of being able to celebrate great success as quickly as possible. This may work for a short time, but not permanently. Illness, bad habits, frustration and even unrideability are the consequences.

I am smiled at by many "competitive riders" for my work with the horses. "This playing is just a waste of time", "Sporthorses don't need this, this is for circus horses", "You'll never be successful this way" these are just some of the examples. But THAT is exactly what our horses need. A strong trust to its rider and that is not strengthened by riding, but by trust work on the ground.

That's why I start with every horse from the ground. I get to know the horse and the horse gets to know me. With horses that have a healthy trust in people, this happens very quickly, usually within the first session. With the horses mentioned above, which have enjoyed the profit-oriented training, the trust is often not established within 30 minutes. Sometimes it takes 2 or 3 sessions.But without trust in me, the horse will not be able to work under me in a relaxed way. There will be a constant tension in the horse's body, which is counterproductive for my work. My goal is a relaxed horse with correctly working muscles and not a tense horse that puts its head down before it even starts to pull in order to escape the pressure.

Also, no horse that has been improperly trained (for years) will turn 180 degrees after the third training and all problems will be eliminated. It takes weeks to months of constant training, depending on the horse's condition, to solve the problems and restore the horse's correct posture and movement.

This also involves the owner. I look at the "complete package" - Husbandry, training condition, training and skill of the owner, and harmony between owner and horse.

My solution is that you can get along with your horse without me. Even if this makes me superfluous. Because only if you don't need me anymore (permanently), my work was successful.

A little bit of what I've done...

Start riding at the age of 8

1.5 years of seat training on the lunge

schooled the first pony in showjumping at the age of 12

dressage training on a Grand Prix horse

at the age of 14, numerous placings in dressage, show jumping and eventing up to medium level. (in Germany dressage class L, show jumping class L (1,20m) and eventing class A)

Rider in the "support group"

First own horse at the age of 15; this was followed in one year by 26 competitions in class A and L with 25 placings (dressage, show jumping and eventing)

3rd in the state youth tournament

Second own horse at the age of 17; young horse slightly backed

Placings from young horse show jumping competitions and eventing up to M** level show jumping (1.35m)

third own horse at the age of 20, young horse slightly backed

Placings from young horse show jumping competitions up to S* (1.40m) level show jumping.

Fourth and fifth own horse at the age of 21, young horse and foal

Young horse Lottie (trained up to young horse competition class (1.20m))

Offspring of Lottie born in 2019; backed in 2022 and unfortunately had to leave in Germany.

In addition to my own horses, I have backed, schooled and trained (mostly "difficult") several other horses during this time. As well as teaching some riding students.

Years of experience in managing a livery yard.

Good training and experience in horse feeding through own feed business.

Lots of experience in the field of therapy. (not certified, but learnt from experts) Physio, Cranio, Massage and Bodywork

Emigrated to South Africa in 2022

The Crags and surrounding area (further areas can be discussed:) )

One on One lesson +- 30 min R400

Grouplesson +- 50 min R300 per Rider (min 2 Rider)

Lessons at my yard (incl. Groundlevy)

One on One +- 30 min. R350

Grouplesson +- 50 min. R300 per Rider (min 2 Rider)

Online Live Lesson +- 30 min R250

(All you need is a good Internet connection at the arena, a device which follows you automatically or someone who's recording you)