This course, which covers the basics of horse training, is a must
for horse owners or would be owners and for anyone intersted in
training horses for driving, draft work, or pack work. It will also be
of interest to horse breeders, and to anyone interested in
training young horses, as there will be an option to work with young
stock on the last two days.
The following topics will be covered:
* Day 1 Horse behaviour
* Day 2 The Psychology of Training
* Day 3 Ground work and Safe Handling
* Day 4 Positive Pony Power (training your horse for
draft work and driving). Modern horses drawn equipement used for market
gardening will be on display.
The course start in the in the evening of the 18th and finishes at
4.30 pm on the 22nd, in times for you to get back with the evening boat
(5 pm). If you prefer, it is possible to stay on until the Sunday
morning.
Cost of the course is 660 euros (food, accommodation, morning yoga
class and tuition in horsemanship). Non residential option 480
euros (includes vegetarian lnches).
It is possible to bring your own horse (no stallion or horses under 3) but please contact us in advance to arrange this.
It will be possible to work with some of the farm's horses, and with
some of the farm's modern horse drawn equipment (tool carrier,
forecart, etc.)
If you are interested in this course, we recommend you book early, as number is limited to 8 participants.
Booking
To book, please contact:
Christophe Mouze
Ballytoughey
Clare Island
Co Mayo
Ireland
Phone / Fax (353) 98 25412, Mobile (353) 87.2621832, Email Christophe(at)ecofarm.ie
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