Online Coaching
Investing in tailored coaching from an experienced trainer & coach is the best way to progress with your equine.
I will be able to help you determine obstacles, share my knowledge and experience to guide you on a smoother journey through your training and interactions with your horse, and assist you to set achievable goals to help you progress. I’ll help you create a happy and contented partnership with your equine.
Online coaching provides the benefits of flexibility as well as making coaching possible no matter where you are based.*
*good quality, stable internet connection required.
Video Reviews
I review your training video (up to 10 minutes), then we meet via live voice or video call to discuss your goals and the training session.
Additional support may include copy of the session notes, a personalised training plan, video guidance or annotated video feedback; whichever is required.
Please click here for further details or to book a session.
Live Virtual Coaching
Live virtual instruction while you are out with your horse. Get real-time feedback and instruction from an experienced professional, no matter where you are* in the world (I offer worldwide virtual coaching worldwide).
*stable, quality internet required. Please click here for further details or to book a session.
Connection Training Certified Coach
Alongside the video courses, online or in-person coaching is a highly effective way to get direct tailored support from an expert to take your training to the next level.
I provide tailored coaching to guide you through the following Connection Training Home Study Courses:
- The Complete Training Foundation
- Daily Handling
- Healthcare Procedures
- Cool, Calm and Connected – Despooking for Life
- Loading and Travelling
- Lunging, Long-reining and Freejumping
- Gymnastic Groundwork
- Starting or Re-Starting Your Horse Under Saddle
- Riding with Connection
Coaching
(Please Note COVID-19 Travel & Social Distancing Restrictions may apply)
Private Lessons
I offer 1-2-1 practical lessons at your yard.
Please provide your Eircode when you contact me to book a lesson so that I may quote you accurately for the travel expenses if you are not local.
It must be possible to safely practice social distancing at the venue.
Connection Training Clinics
One or two day events on your yard/ location.
Discussing relevant theory, putting it into practice, demonstrations following by coaching session(s) with your own equine(s).
Suitable for small groups familiar with equine learning/ positive reinforcement/ Connection Training and wishing to focus on a specific topic eg. preparing for trailer loading, incorporating targeting in groundwork or effectively splitting training to effectively work on de spooking.
Depending on the topic being covered, homework/preparatory work may be provided for you to work on a week or so before the clinic, to make the most of it on the day.
Please contact me to discuss your requirements and for a quotation.
Suitable warm indoor venue with electrical points, audio-visual equipment, kitchen and toilet facilities required. It must be possible to safely practice social distancing at the venue.
Introduction to Connection Training: Theory & Practice
One, two or three day events on your yard/ location.
Theory revision, demonstrations, clicker games and coaching sessions with your equines.
Suitable for those completely new to positive reinforcement/ clicker/ Connection Training
For participants completely new to utilizing food in training, or with reservations about using food in training, homework/preparatory work may be provided along with online coaching support during the week before the clinic so you may make the most of the day.
Suitable warm indoor venue with electrical points, audio-visual equipment, kitchen and toilet facilities required. It must be possible to safely practice social distancing at the venue.
Theory Lessons
(Please Note COVID-19 Travel & Social Distancing Restrictions may apply)
Equine Behaviour & Learning
Covering Learning Theory and equine emotions, an in-depth look at how equines learn, their ethology and behaviour and how we can apply this understanding in practical situations to best meet our equine’s needs and create clear behaviour modification plans that ensure relaxed, happy and engaged partners.
- Work out what is driving your equine’s behaviour
- Improve your management through understanding how living environments impact the equine
- Improve your handling and riding through understanding the motivation of behaviour: how to create the behaviour you want, how to avoid unwanted behaviours
- Gain better insight into the subtleties of equine facial expression and body language in context
Suitable for Riding Schools or Clubs, small groups.
Suitable warm indoor venue with electrical points, audio-visual equipment, kitchen and toilet facilities required. It must be possible to safely practice social distancing at the venue.
Training
(Please Note COVID-19 Travel & Social Distancing Restrictions may apply)
I come out to work with your equine to address problem behaviour, help them overcome a fear or to start them off with their training. I like the owner/ handler to be involved in the training as much as possible, so a prerequisite to any training is that you will be available for coaching sessions (charged separately) during and after the training for a complete handover so you to have the skills to takeover and continue.
I offer continued check-in’s and training support through in-person or online coaching once your equine has gone home.
Private Training
Tailored training for your horse at your yard/ on location. The owner/ handler is always encouraged to attend and observe if possible. You are welcome to invite a friend to watch, but please note additional auditors are chargeable and payable at the start of the session.
It must be possible to safely practice social distancing at the venue.
Training Livery
Limited places available for positive reinforcement/ clicker training focused training livery at my yard. Suitable for equines that need daily handling in a force free horsemanship, pro-positive reinforcement environment with the equine’s emotional and physical welfare put first. With previous experience in managing a yard of 27 rescued equines, your equine’s health and welfare will be my top priority.
As I aim to work at the equine’s pace towards your goal rather than follow a set #day training period, there is a minimum stay of one month, after which your equine’s progress will be assessed on a weekly basis and you and I will then decide if further stay is required. Throughout the training, weekly goals will be determined and I shall update on your equine’s progress.
Please note that some horses take time to settle into a new herd and environment.
Suitable for unhandled horses, equines which need remedial training to resolve a longstanding issue* or those who have acquired a fear which will benefit from daily handing from a professional. Preparation for the farrier/ veterinary procedures included.
*all equines need to have first been checked by a suitably qualified equine vet or relevant specialist to rule out possible underlying medical/physical issues or pain.
Livery includes:
- 365/24/7 turnout with my own company in a force free environment
- Twice daily checks
- Summer: grass track, shade and hedge shelter
- Winter: 3.8acre strip grazed or open field as required, including hay
- Access to a stable* on the yard when needed
- Secure storage space available for tack and feed
- Small sand arena
- Quiet lane for walking out
- Experienced livery yard owner
- Join our worming program (FEC and wormer costs covered by the owner)
*occasional use at no additional charge
Training includes:
- Bespoke behaviour modification plan, updated weekly
- Tailored handling/ training session 5 days a week
- Catching & holding for vet/ farrier/ your equine professional
- Daily updates and pictures or video
As with private training on site, I ask that there is a prerequisite for you, the owner/handler, to be available for coaching during your equine’s stay, plus coaching through a full handover at the end of your equine’s stay.
Please contact me for further details and a bespoke quotation.
