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Focus On More than Riding

We do so much more with our horse than just riding, therefore horsemanship skills can offer so much to the relationship you have with your horse. RD Horne Training Stables offer horsemanship clinics that give you the skills in other areas from float loading to first aid to farriery

Horse Training School *New Course*

Imagine where you and your horse would be if you spent 3 hours learning to train with Rob on an ongoing basis. This intensive weekly course will focus on both theory and practice, giving you the tools and the mentoring you need to take your horse's education to new levels. This is suitable for riding horses of all breeds and disciplines. The course is conducted Sunday morning with your horse from 10am -1pm in 3 x 8 week blocks across the year. Each block is designed to increase you and your horse's skill level.
Course Blocks: March 30 - May 18th, June 1 - 20 July, 7 September - 26 October
Course occurs weekly rain, hail or shine.

Your First Horse Course Clinic (3 Weekends)

The Course is taught in 3 modules over a 6 month period, allowing you to apply what you have learnt with your horse in between each module. Have you got your first horse and feel like you are really learning on the job, maybe flying a bit blind? There is no need to feel that way. Your First Horse Course will give you all the basics you need to get going. You will get hands on experience and understanding on all the things that matter outside of your riding.

First Aid Workshop (1 Day Workshop)

Many of us have done a First Aid course for humans, and now you can do a First Aid Course for horses too. Be prepared for those moments we all dread, with a practical first aid course that covers everything you need to know. With this knowledge you will be able to manage all types of situations from coughs, to cuts, to colic and choke. Rob is joined by an equine vet in teaching this course.

Float Loading Clinics (1 Day Clinic)

One of the most common problems we see is difficulty loading a horse onto a float.
One of things Rob has taught for many years is teaching riders how to school their horse onto a float. Held on a weekend day, Rob will teach you the fundamentals about getting your horse to float stress free. Across the day you will gain the knowledge through both theory and hands on experience in floating a horse.

The course covers

  • The psychology of the horse
  • Why do we have problems floating our horses?
  • Different styles of floating (ie shot gun, angle, truck) and the pros and cons of each
  • Float safety – what are the safety aspects of your float?
  • The importance of leading your horse and what is true leading
  • The fundamentals of float training
  • Training a young horse
  • Training a remedial horse


Farriery Clinics (1 Day Clinic)

As a Farrier for over 40 years Rob can give you the basics of farriery to ensure you have a good understanding of hoof care and health. Our day clinic in farriery is designed to give you an introduction into the critical elements of good hoof health and care and enable you to understand your farrier and vet better. Throughout the day you will gain knowledge via theory sessions and practical hands on sessions

The course covers the following;

  • The hoof and its structure
  • Symptoms of problems in the hoof
  • Common problems that occur in the hoof
  • Options for hoof care
  • The role of the farrier
  • Understanding shoeing and trimming and what makes a good job v a bad job
  • Preparing your horse for the farrier

Young Horse Handling Clinics (1 Day Clinic) - TBA