How the saddle, bridle and rider is presented to a horse for the first time will embed his perception of these experiences for the rest of his life.  Offering these experiences to him in a way he can understand helps build self-confidence and trust.

We start your horse over a 4 week period introducing the saddle, bridle and rider in stages.  We also cover the following to help prepare your horse for a variety of things that may be asked of him during his time with you;

• Work from the ground
• Helping your horse become polite during handling
• Catching
• Shoeing preperation
• Dental work preperation
• Vet preperation
• Trailer loading
• Saddling
• Introduction to the snaffle
• Riding at all gaits
• Riding outside / hacking out
  
• Riding over obstacles

At the end of the 4 weeks we invite you on a 3 day clinic covering what we will have introduced to your horse to ensure when you both go home you have the confidence to continue with your progression and the start of a successful future together.  You'll be able to come and see how your horse is getting on any time during his/her time with us.

The cost of a Young Horse Start is £225 per week and includes all of the above, full livery, 4 weeks training and a 3 day clinic on completion of the module.  For more information please contact us and we'll be happy to help with any queries you may have.