JD Horsemanship

26/07/2023

After a busy summer we are pleased to say we now have some spaces avaliable for backing. Please contact us for a chat if you are interested in what we can offer.

08/09/2021

When we're backing horses we spend time teaching them about learning how to stand at the mounting block and also getting used to seeing us above them. Here Duncan is working with a young horse we have in for training where she is learning to accept people above her like they would be on a mounting block. It's important they are confident with this. It's important to let them see and accept.

19/08/2021

We are able to take horses for both backing and schooling. It doesn't have to be with issues we can also do sessions to help with confidence or competition goals. From a happy hacker to competition horse.

15/08/2021

07/08/2021

We are currently on the look out for a Shetland pony size saddle to fit our smallest pony Tigger. Please drop us a message if anyone has anything suitable

28/07/2021

Yesterday Diamond had her first taste of out side the arena and went off to explore with her ears pricked forward quite happily.

26/07/2021

Everyone meet Diamond 💎....she has come to us for backing and yesterday we gave her first rider and she was very laid back about the whole thing, living up to her name. She is just at the start of her journey and we will share photos/videos as her journey progresses.

22/07/2021

With things starting back up again, Loading your horse doesn't have to be an everyday stressful experience. This is something we can help with.

If you and your horse are struggling with loading issues please give us a message or speak to either Duncan or Leanne and we would be more than happy to discuss how we can help you and your horse.

Duncan 07885684654
Leanne 07881370963

12/05/2021

We love hearing about previous clients...everyone meet the gorgeous Star. Star came to us for help with the farrier and has gone from strength to strength since her training.

Her owner Sarah says: "Very proud of how far this pony has come ⭐️

Star had SEVERE issues with the farrier making her too dangerous to shoe without sedation. The sedation in itself was a battle as she also didn’t like the vet!!

A couple of years on after a lot of help and patience from Duncan Tait, Nick Thorne & Niall Davie, we are at the point of not even needing to be held!

What a difference!"

If farrier day is enough to fill you with dread please give us a message as this is something we are able to help with.

10/05/2021

Little bit of wisdom for a Monday night!

To us ground work isn't just doing circles in the arena and we don't just do ground work but it is a great tool to prepare young horses giving them the foundations for their future, giving a young horse the right foundations is something we feel very strongly about.

As Clinton Anderson says "the more you pick yourself off the floor, the better your groundwork gets!"

29/04/2021

Lets have a positive Thursday:

To all our lovely clients, we have missed you over lock down(!) And we thought why not have a bit of a fun catch up...if your horse has been to us (or we've been and helped at your home) please comment with a picture of your horse how we helped and what your both up to now. We will then put something together featuring our lovely clients.

We look forward to seeing you all in person for clinics etc as soon as we can.

Duncan & Leanne

08/04/2021

Tonight Leanne was working with an ex-race horse at the start of their retraining over trotting poles, its so important to have the foundations in ground work established before ridden work to give your horse the best chance of success. And we had a fun night too 🙂 working with such a willing horse and owner. We are now taking bookings for spring and summer with things getting quite busy so please get in contact if we can help you.