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Creating Partnerships between Horse and Rider
The lessons we give are not about how to ride a horse, but how to become the leader your horse needs, and still be as kind and respectful as possible. You will go away feeling that you have the capability to grow, and the tools to do it. All you have to do is apply it. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
The ability to establish rapid rapport with both horse and rider are Stevi Weissbach’s horse training trademarks. Using consistent positive thinking and a kind, gentle approach and aids, Peppy’s Brentina, my 5 year old Appendix Quarter Horse, developed more confidence to constructively confront new trail challenges and increase her ability to canter correctly in the ring. Meanwhile, I learned additional skills to enhance Brentina’s self assurance to work in harmony with the rider.
Dr. Trudi McFarland, VA, USA
I have worked with Stevi for four years and am consistently amazed at her gentle rapport with horses. In her presence they not only trust and become more curious, but with Stevi's humorous and kind approach, they also start to bloom. She makes learning fun! What a great way to teach- and one I try to remember as my horses are exposed to new situations.
Ainsley Beauchamp
Some of the things we will cover are:
Leadership.
The importance of leadership for a horse
The difference between a teacher or guide and a dictator
Problems that may occur when the leadership roles changes and why
How to go about guiding your horse when its fight or flight instincts kick in
Respect.
How we should go about gaining respect from the horse
Winning the battle may mean both parties losing the war, and other myths demystified.
Personal boundaries of horses and humans.
What your “word” really means to the horse.
Emotions and sensitive horses.
Understanding emotions
Why you shouldn’t leave your problems at the gate
Energy resonance
Power of Intention.
The power of your thoughts
How you can influence their decision to make choices
How they influence your decisions
Putting yourself in their…hooves and channeling the flow
Body language.
What you and your horse are REALLY saying to one another.
Training: Pressure and the timing of your release
The importance of fun.
Spending time with your horse
Massage and or energy work
Creating fun out of work
If you would like to book a session with your horse, have any questions, or concerns, feel free to contact us.
We also do email and phone consultations regarding behavioral issues. Please read our terms of use page.
Thank you for all your help. I
started asking her to do things out in the field and in the yard and she is
doing real good. Not even acting like she might kick. I think that when she is
under saddle I do not give her enough confidence and so she feels like the other
horse will get her. She is not like that if you have her by other horses and
everyone is on the ground. I have enough confidence when I am on the ground for
the two of us. I have this problem with my gelding. But it is only if it is
horses we have never ridden with. I am very thankful for your wisdom on
how to help me.
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