This course is appropriate for all levels and ages of riders.  Parents would also find this course fun and informative and a great way to gain confidence around horses.  Gloves are required and foot ware that enables you to move around freely.  Junior handlers must wear a hard hat.

Understanding a horse's body language is a key factor in developing mutual trust and respect between the horse and rider, both on the ground and under saddle.  In this course you will gain more in depth knowledge on how to control your horse from the ground by performing various in hand exercises, beginning with the basics and working up to more advanced movements.  As you improve your horse handling skills, you will also observe and learn to interpret the horse's body language, thereby enabling you to respond appropriately to the horse's behaviour.  The miniature horses are available for younger handlers.

How Horses Think
A talk on how horses think will also be included.  Horses communicate with us all the time.  By learning their language we can become more confident and skilful, both on the ground while leading, grooming and tacking up and also when riding.