Paul Defresne will hold a clinic at Evergreen Acres Riding Centre from
March 23 to 25. Paul entitles his clinic Training for Courage as this is what we need to learn in order to safely handle horses that are having difficulties accepting our authority or who are "spooked" and freaking out because of some real or perceived threat. Much as we all love our horses and sometimes treat them as large furry pets who we want to love us in return, this is not the way of the horse world and failing to understand what makes horses feel comfortable being handled and trained often lands us in trouble and in potentially dangerous situations. On Friday evening, Paul will work with a young untrained horse that he has never met before to show how his techniques both calm a worried horse and help it to feel safe and willing to work with its handler. He will also demonstrate what can be achieved by his training with a horse that he has been working with over the winter months.
On Saturday and Sunday we will try out his techniques and apply his "courageous" philosophy as we work with our own horses under his guidance. We have a wonderful mix of large and small horses, young and older, experienced and green to say nothing of their handlers ! it should be an interesting weekend. Auditors are welcome for the Saturday and Sunday sessions, please contact us for details of payment and catering requirements. The Friday evening demo should be interesting to all horse owners, riders and students as well as their parents, and we would encourage you to attend and enjoy the privilege of watching a master at work and play. Payment can be made at the gate, children under 15 are free but must be accompanied by an adult. Info 947-2982.
