Training Sessions With Chris
Chris travels to you and your horse, to your home or stable. Each session or clinic is specifically tailored to horse and owner and the level they are at. The design of the session is for Chris, the owner and the horse to work together in the groundwork and riding that will establish a solid foundation of safety and trust. The purpose of the visit is to leave horse and owner with ideas and techniques that will make an immediate difference in their relationship, training and riding.
Chris wants every training session for the
horse and rider to be a positive experience.
Styles & Methods
For The Owner
Chris’ horsemanship is based on many different styles and methods. First and foremost, he works with the owner to help them find their way in their own horsemanship. There can be many ups and downs when we work with a horse and finding the right balance of attitude and knowledge will create a foundation we can rely on. This understanding of ourselves leads to an understanding of the horse, and this leads to the most important part in the training – connection.
For The Horse
As to work with the horse, the groundwork program consists of round pen work/liberty work, on-line control (Circle Moving), body control, helping the horse to control its’ flight instinct, the Jeffery Method and more. In the riding Chris blends both English and Western riding styles, with the riding following the foundation of trust and willingness of the horse that is created on the ground. With confidence and fun in riding being the priority, Chris works a lot on the rider’s seat and basic control of the horse. Then he helps the horse and rider move toward their desired direction such as trail riding, reining, jumping, dressage, etc.
The Goal
Chris wants every training session for the horse and rider to be a positive experience. It is very important to him to create a positive and relaxed environment where people and their horses can be themselves and learn in a way that is natural to them. He has a lot of fun in his work and this fun can be very contagious.