Post by lynda on Apr 13, 2007 12:07:16 GMT
Hi Everyone
Vanessa Bee of www.positivehorsemanship.com will be here again at the beginning of May. Her courses are very popular (some say 'life changing'
) but there are still some spaces left.
Thursday, 3rd and Friday, 4th May
Basic Skills to Positive Horsemanship 1
This course covers horsemanship from the very start but is suitable for both beginner and experienced horsemen/women. We focus on interacting with the horse on the ground (no ridden work). You will learn the messages that you give to your horse using your body language and how to interact with your horse in a positive way. The course looks at:
• The Positive attitude of the handler.
• Approaching, catching the horse in field or stable.
• Leading
• Being in control of the horse’s feet.
• Preparation for the farrier.
• Identifying and releasing ‘braces and blocks’ in horse and handler.
Saturday, 5th and Sunday, 6th May
'Ready to Ride'
A popular course that we first ran in Ireland last July. This course looks at how to approach starting a youngster or bringing an older horse back into work after a long break. We will learn methods to help the horse feel better about carrying a rider and also identify the signs that a horse might give to indicate his willingness to be ridden. Basic saddle-fitting will also be covered. We will have an unbacked youngster or two to use as a
demonstration. Let me know if you have one you would like to bring.
*!*!* STOP PRESS *!*!*
Natural Horse "Discovery Day" - Monday, 7th May
Put this date in your diary! We are opening our doors to the public again. Vanessa will be giving demos throughout the day and will also be taking individuals for one-to-one Clinic sessions. Heather McReynolds of Equine Touch Ireland will also be here giving demos and treatments. By that time, I hope to be qualified in Equine Sports Massage and will give a demonstration and explanation of the benefits.
The ISPCA in Longford is being represented by Cathy Wilde and their well-known ex-racehorse, Buck Rogers. Part of the proceeds from the day will be donated to the ISPCA to help them continue their brilliant work.
Tuesday, 8th and Wednesday, 9th May
Basic Skills to Positive Horsemanship 2 (ridden work)
This course can only be taken when Basic Skills to Positive Horsemanship 1has been completed. In this module you will learn how to relate the groundwork course to ridden work. This is not a course that will teach you to ride from scratch but it will help you become a better more sensitive rider with tips and skills to help you and your horse to travel smoothly along together.
About the trainer: Vanessa Bee, Devon, UK
Vanessa approaches horsemanship from the heart. She specializes in building relationships between the horse and the handler from the ground up.
A qualified teacher she understands the frustrations of the pupils, both human and equine, and builds a Positive Partnership that enhances all aspects of the lives of the individual.
Vanessa Bee has been around horses for most of her life working in racing stables throughout her teens then driving competitively into her early twenties when she was given an ‘unrideable' racehorse as a wedding present. Very soon Vanessa realised that there had to be a better way than the ‘bigger stick, bigger bit method' of riding teaching being offered. It was in 1997 that the journey truly began to develop a style of teaching and riding that Vanessa has called Positive Horsemanship. Vanessa began to read, study and work with some of the greatest horseman of the age: Monty Roberts, Kelly Marks, Jayne Lavender, Ken Faulkner, Pat Parelli, and has used as her guides and mentors Henry Blake, Maurice Wright, Buck Brannaman, the Dorrances, Ray Hunt and Mark Rashid. She soon discovered that there as many ways of teaching horsemanship as there are horse/handlers in the world. A programme simply couldn't work all the time for everyone. With a degree in Education, and a qualified teacher, Vanessa has used her skills to develop a series of courses that teach people of all abilities and experience to achieve a positive relationship with their horses. Vanessa also holds a Monty Roberts Preliminary Certificate and is a developing Progressive Counsellor and constantly trains and studies to improve her method of guidance and teaching.
These courses are designed to help the everyday horse owner to deal with everyday handling of horses. All course participants are provided with bound notes to record and store information. The aim of the courses is to bring fun back into being around horses and people. To feel safe and able to deal with any challenges that face us.
To be held at Barrettstown Hill Stud Farm, Sallins, Co Kildare
Contact: Lynda Croft lyndacroft@eircom.net
Vanessa Bee of www.positivehorsemanship.com will be here again at the beginning of May. Her courses are very popular (some say 'life changing'
) but there are still some spaces left.Thursday, 3rd and Friday, 4th May
Basic Skills to Positive Horsemanship 1
This course covers horsemanship from the very start but is suitable for both beginner and experienced horsemen/women. We focus on interacting with the horse on the ground (no ridden work). You will learn the messages that you give to your horse using your body language and how to interact with your horse in a positive way. The course looks at:
• The Positive attitude of the handler.
• Approaching, catching the horse in field or stable.
• Leading
• Being in control of the horse’s feet.
• Preparation for the farrier.
• Identifying and releasing ‘braces and blocks’ in horse and handler.
Saturday, 5th and Sunday, 6th May
'Ready to Ride'
A popular course that we first ran in Ireland last July. This course looks at how to approach starting a youngster or bringing an older horse back into work after a long break. We will learn methods to help the horse feel better about carrying a rider and also identify the signs that a horse might give to indicate his willingness to be ridden. Basic saddle-fitting will also be covered. We will have an unbacked youngster or two to use as a
demonstration. Let me know if you have one you would like to bring.
*!*!* STOP PRESS *!*!*
Natural Horse "Discovery Day" - Monday, 7th May
Put this date in your diary! We are opening our doors to the public again. Vanessa will be giving demos throughout the day and will also be taking individuals for one-to-one Clinic sessions. Heather McReynolds of Equine Touch Ireland will also be here giving demos and treatments. By that time, I hope to be qualified in Equine Sports Massage and will give a demonstration and explanation of the benefits.
The ISPCA in Longford is being represented by Cathy Wilde and their well-known ex-racehorse, Buck Rogers. Part of the proceeds from the day will be donated to the ISPCA to help them continue their brilliant work.
Tuesday, 8th and Wednesday, 9th May
Basic Skills to Positive Horsemanship 2 (ridden work)
This course can only be taken when Basic Skills to Positive Horsemanship 1has been completed. In this module you will learn how to relate the groundwork course to ridden work. This is not a course that will teach you to ride from scratch but it will help you become a better more sensitive rider with tips and skills to help you and your horse to travel smoothly along together.
About the trainer: Vanessa Bee, Devon, UK
Vanessa approaches horsemanship from the heart. She specializes in building relationships between the horse and the handler from the ground up.
A qualified teacher she understands the frustrations of the pupils, both human and equine, and builds a Positive Partnership that enhances all aspects of the lives of the individual.
Vanessa Bee has been around horses for most of her life working in racing stables throughout her teens then driving competitively into her early twenties when she was given an ‘unrideable' racehorse as a wedding present. Very soon Vanessa realised that there had to be a better way than the ‘bigger stick, bigger bit method' of riding teaching being offered. It was in 1997 that the journey truly began to develop a style of teaching and riding that Vanessa has called Positive Horsemanship. Vanessa began to read, study and work with some of the greatest horseman of the age: Monty Roberts, Kelly Marks, Jayne Lavender, Ken Faulkner, Pat Parelli, and has used as her guides and mentors Henry Blake, Maurice Wright, Buck Brannaman, the Dorrances, Ray Hunt and Mark Rashid. She soon discovered that there as many ways of teaching horsemanship as there are horse/handlers in the world. A programme simply couldn't work all the time for everyone. With a degree in Education, and a qualified teacher, Vanessa has used her skills to develop a series of courses that teach people of all abilities and experience to achieve a positive relationship with their horses. Vanessa also holds a Monty Roberts Preliminary Certificate and is a developing Progressive Counsellor and constantly trains and studies to improve her method of guidance and teaching.
These courses are designed to help the everyday horse owner to deal with everyday handling of horses. All course participants are provided with bound notes to record and store information. The aim of the courses is to bring fun back into being around horses and people. To feel safe and able to deal with any challenges that face us.
To be held at Barrettstown Hill Stud Farm, Sallins, Co Kildare
Contact: Lynda Croft lyndacroft@eircom.net