Training
& Philosophy
"Most issues tend to come from a lack of understanding of what humans want. Once a horse understands our requests, they are more than happy to comply." -Julie
Training Basics
No matter where each horse is in their training, Julie has learned to start from the beginning with each one. Some of those basics include making sure the horse understands:
•to back softly on request
•to lead safely and quietly
•to yield to its handler forward, backwards, sideways, up and down
•to allow its feet, head, ears and all other parts to be handled safely
•to pay attention to its handler rather than other horses or activities
•to follow the requests of its handler softly and consistently
Training Issues
Many horses that have been ridden for years, often have issues that cause problems for their riders. Others have never been "started" and just need to be introduced to the world of human's riding them.
Julie has spent years learning to read how each horse
is feeling about each request. She simply works with them to improve their
understanding of our requests. When necessary, she breaks down each request
to "baby steps" that the horse can perform successfully. When
they are successful, they feel better about what they are being asked
to do. Julie builds on that foundation to help the horse feel good about
progressively complex requests.
Julie's Four Rules of Training
1. It must be SAFE for both horse and handler.
2. The handler must be CLEAR and FAIR in their requests.
3. The horse must FEEL BETTER after training, than before they started.
4. Don’t be GREEDY!
Julie works with all types of horses, no matter where they are at in their training. She starts where they are and builds their understanding from there. Her "Horsemanship from the Heart" approach is extremely successful in helping horses work through issues and become happier partners**.
** While Julie's "Horsemanship from the Heart" approach produces great results for both horse and rider, it is not always quick, and it is never finished. Those owners who want a perfect push-button horse in 30, 60 or 90 days, without learning anything themselves, should not expect to be successful.
Your Role
Many horse owners have Julie work with their horses to help them get to a certain point in their training. But eventually owners need to understand and be able to carry on the communication Julie teaches each horse. This is why Julie highly encourages each owner to come and watch her work with their horses.
Owners may sit in on and ask questions during any training session with their horse. They also often opt to have a private lesson with Julie or participate in a clinic with their horse to make sure they understand and can perform the skills needed to continue building a solid partnership with their horse.
Owners who truly want what is best for their horse, understand that they play the biggest role in their horse-human partnership. They also realize that this partnership is a never-ending progression. Both horse and human levels of understanding are continually evolving. That's part of the fun of horsemanship!
Check out what students and others say about Julie's "Horsemanship From the Heart"
Training Options
In addition to personal instruction for you and your horse, Julie offers full and part time training for your horse, emphasizing communicative and stress-free methods of working naturally with the horse.
Whether you have a young horse that needs to be started, a horse showing behavioral problems or a horse that just needs a tune-up, Julie can help your horse through the learning process in a safe and understanding way.
Full TimeHorse Training:includes four 1+ hour training sessions with your horse per week*
Part Time Horse Training: includes two 1+ hour training sessions with your horse per week*
* If you are interested in bringing your horse in for training, please call Julie to discuss prices and what plan would work best for you and your horse.
