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Teaching Kids how to develop a partnership with horses is
essential here at HORSE CRAZY NATURALLY. We teach
children to work with their own horse rather than turning it
over to a "trainer". Kids need to learn to become
leaders to their own horses.
Safety is our number one priority! We teach kids to read
horse behavior. When we are in tune with our horses we are
better able to feel when something is wrong.
Developing a solid seat at an early age helps you stay
centered and balanced on your horse when things go a little
lopsided ...........when your horse spooks or zigs when
you thought he would zag!!! We teach kids what horses like
and dislike. For instance, horses would much rather be
stroked softly than patted hard like a dog. They do not
prefer a 12 by 12 stall. They are herd animals and would
much rather be in pasture with other horses.
Horses don't believe you love them more because you groom
them daily. We groom them for our own benefit. Don't
misunderstand me .....brushing your horse is wonderful but
your horse loves the massage; he does not care whether he is
clean or dirty.
They know we love them when we learn to communicate with
them, when we respect them, when we treat them fairly, and
when we are leaders.
Once you have a solid foundation in true horsemanship you
branch out into other disciplines naturally, without needing
all the 'normal' gear such as tie-downs, severe bits,
spurs, etc.
I want kids to achieve above and beyond with their horses. I
want them to feel what it is like to ride with lightness in
their hands with a fluid and balanced seat, with or without
a saddle, with or without a bit, achieving unity with their
horses.
Come learn what horses are all about!
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