Perdido and I had a lovely time the other day trying out our Spanish tack and costume at home.
A dress rehearsal is really useful. It can take a few goes to get used to wearing something new, so familiarising ourselves felt great!
Author: claire ballardie
Warminster Saddle Club Groundwork with Claire Lilley
Claire Lilley Unmounted Workshop
Warminster Saddle Club
11-1pm Sunday 24th October 2021
A great opportunity to learn more about Lungeing and In-hand Training in Wiltshire at Warminster Saddle Club
Including:
- How to school your horse from the ground, starting with basic techniques in a fun and informative ‘hands on’ session (no horses required!).
- Working with volunteer ponies and some willing participants, an opportunity to ‘have a go’ at lungeing with Claire’s help.
- A mini-demo with Claire and one of her horses to show how ground work benefits the relationship between horse and rider.
There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions about this fascinating subject!
Price £15 per person. Please let us know if you would like to be on the list of ‘lungeing with a horse’ participants*.
Please contact Claire Lilley directly to book your place.
Email: claire@wiltshire-wellbeing.co.uk
Mobile: 07710 420357
You can purchase your ticket(s) here:
* Any one participating with a horse needs to be over 16 years of age and will be required to wear protective foot and head wear, and gloves and will be required to sign a disclaimer.
Claire Lilley Clinics
I am taking bookings again for clinics in the UK, so do contact me if you would like me to come to your yard or venue of your choice.
I teach all levels, including ridden, lungeing and in-hand work, specialising on the relationship between horse and rider, building trust and confidence.
Just drop me an email with your requirements, and I can work out the details with you.
Classical Dressage Training
As a classical dressage trainer, for many years, my philosophy is to fix things before taking them into the saddle.
I work with riders to help with body function and mental process, unblocking negative thought patterns, which can help so much with being stuck.
A partnership with a horse is very special. Taking time to really notice what is going on for you in relation to the horse develops self-awareness and helps you to understand how you function.
Developing your relationship with your horse influences how you cope under pressure at competitions, hacking out, and knowing that your horse understands you and your aids is crucial to developing trust between you and for quick reactions when needed.
Individual lessons and clinics available on a freelance basis. Lessons start from £45 plus travel. Please contact me for details.
On-line training options are also available if you are too far away to travel to.
Free-schooling with Norman
Here is a short video of Norman schooling himself. Undulating ground adds to fitness and balance, so if you do not have a sand school, good old-fashioned grass is fine. Just check the footing is not slippery first. Working without a lunge line, in a secure place, helps you to develop communication with your body language and voice.