Videos

We aim to ensure the fundamental requirements of calmness and acceptance are clearly evident in both pony and driver. Vicky the driver sits in line with the required direction and offers Jack the school master pony, a light consistent connection. Rhythm is maintained and turns are determined by drivers inclination of shoulder direction.

Here we see Jack the schoolmaster pony being made aware of commands. Consistency is a vital requirement through which confidence is developed by gentle communication within the Jack and his driver. Jack expects to be asked clearly and gently in the manner of his training.

A social evening with a quiz post a wonderful evening meal.

Deb Daniel the driver and Houdini the schoolmaster pony demonstrate how the uplift in energy in the trot starts to develop further qualities required in the paces. Controlled energy leads to impulsion opening the door for more working qualities through the paces. Deb’s position is central and still, allowing the activity and connection to develop balanced impulsion.

Ranger the schoolmaster pony and Amanda the driver gently exercising in the obstacle phase. They maintain clear rhythm which allow the balance and shapes to remain precise. Suppleness in Ranger means he can bend smoothly in all directions whilst keeping even strides. Once the energy is upped , the smooth pathway will be clearly in evidence, allowing swiftness to be seen and controlled.

Sara helping one of our drivers and backsteppers navigate an obstacle, choosing the best and smoothest routes allowing the pony to work efficiently and effectively.