Talent Of The Horse

17/04/2025

I’m still excited from yesterday’s Classical Workshop!
Thank you all for coming, I thoroughly enjoyed teaching you!
Well done, a lovely start to your in hand program. I was really pleased with our practical session. 👏
Awesone group of students and horses 🙌☺️ Thank you 🙏
Now it’s the same stuff at home please guys, practice and perfect your flexions. Play with the homework set. Find your ‘feel’ and I look forward to seeing you soon.
Enjoy your journey 🤠
My apologies, there are not many pics this time.
Feel free to send me any feedback. 🤗
Was the theory first helpful? 👩‍🎓

15/04/2025

Perry, Jake & I had a lovely afternoon, teaching groundwork foundations to these ladies.
Well done to you all 👏
We look forward to seeing you for the next stage soon 🤠🙏

12/04/2025

Classical dressage workshops for you & your horse 🐴🧘‍♀️💚

Saturday 19th April 1pm - 3.30pm
Saturday 10th May 9.30am- 12pm

Come to learn & start Classical Dressage

Theory explained & demonstrated.
Then the clinic (stable available separately)

These workshops are progressive.
In small groups we cover the theory (chapters below) I will demonstrate and guide you and your horse through the practical sessions, starting the process and we will then summarise the work, to be continued at home.

We will cover the principles of classical dressage.
The foundations of classical dressage for the horse.
The lateral movements - names and definitions.
Flexions, contact and the half halt
The aids and timing of aids from the rider

Starting with in hand bridle work and how to start.

strengthening, suppling and softening flexions and steps for the horse.

This incredibly beneficial way of training is not just for ‘dressage’ horses….
We use lateral exercises to supple and mobilise the horse throughout his body.

Having a soft, strong, well balanced horse means he’s fit for riding and will find his work easier as well as understanding it.

This is very good for ALL horses.

Instructions and assistance given for you and your horse.

To book your place on the workshop please WhatsApp Kay on 07411046795 or pm 🤠

£80 payable on booking 🙏

12/04/2025

Stage ONE- Groundwork Course

I have spaces available on next Wednesdays (16th April) stage one 11am start and 2pm finish.

Groundwork, halter and rope based, This is a practical and theory based course.

The skills being taught will be as follows:

Herd language and communication
Why we do Groundwork
Learning to fit and tie the halter correctly

Your positioning and body language on the ground.
The the foundation program and and the start of it in practical lessons with my willing boys.

In our small group we shall go through what ‘respect’ training is and what it is to the horse.

We will work with my horses covering the foundation program.
Lunging for respect, how and why I lead the horse the way I do.

Back up and why it’s important.

Controlling the hind quarters, the engine and why.

We will cover how to use the equipment effectively such as the halter and long rope.

You will go home with a good introduction to groundwork and where it starts.

You are then open to participate in the follow on stage course. I recommend getting onto a ‘skills and drills’ clinic to further your equipment techniques and they’re great fun.

To book your place on this course please WhatsApp Kay on 07411046795 or pm 🤠

£90 payable on booking.

07/04/2025

Obstacle Clinic Saturday 19th April
With Talent of the Horse
(Just outside Nantwich)

2 Spaces available

🐴 In hand and ridden welcome

🐴 Saturday 19th April 10.30-11.30am *Spaces

☀️Thursday 8th May 6pm-7pm
Thursday 5th June 6pm-7pm
Thursday 3rd July 6pm-7pm

Arena based, (until summer) 1 hour, small groups,,
I will be on the ground to support you and your horse through the course of obstacles.
Assisting if you wish, helping you and your horse learn new things with confidence.

In hand, ridden or both welcome. Helpful for young horses, exposing them to different obstacles raises an opportunity for you to teach your horse how to deal with new or strange things they haven’t seen before.

This is also a very good way to get into some groundwork with your horse. Handling your horse from the ground to negotiate the course. As well as ridden for some of you.

Limited spaces so booking is essential,
£40 payable on booking.
Please get in touch 07411046795 to book your space or with any enquiries 🤠🐎🐴

06/04/2025

Lovely afternoon with these ladies. Well done all of you 👏 see you soon 🤠

02/04/2025

Well done ladies 👏 Loading season has begun ☀️

21/03/2025

Young Horse Groundwork Clinics this Spring…

Talent of the Horse
£45 1 hour long

Saturday 5th April 11am-12pm
Tuesday 13th May 5pm-6pm
Tuesday 24th June 5pm-6pm

This clinic is with your horse at my facility just outside Nantwich

It’s great experience for any horse, giving you the opportunity to take your horse out and train. In an environment he can ask questions and learn with his experiences.

Finding relaxation for the horse and for next time. Not ‘surviving’ the event, but enjoying the experience 😉

Manners and good behaviour at shows and gatherings are taught, when the horse understands the situations it will relax and grow in confidence with each good experience.

In our small group we shall work on foundation topics.
Covering foundation topics relevant to the participants.
These may include…

Controlling the hind quarters, the engine and why.

Standing still quietly in a group

Leading politely and reliably

Back up, from pressure and without pressure and why this is important.

Lateral flexions and start some lateral steps if relevant.

Gaining clear communication between you and your horse.
Learning to soften the horse and work with them from the ground effectively and progressively.

This is fantastic for young horses starting their education and journeys out. This is good for all partnerships, learn and grow confidence together with a strong foundation of communication.

To move onto working around one another softly, having the ‘tools’ to enable your horse to ‘focus’ and learn. Applying your ‘Ground rules’ when out in a positive, structured way when away from home.

This one is for everyone wanting to learn groundwork.

Please get in touch with any enquiries, for more info or to book on here or Kay on 07411046795
Horse £45 payable on booking 🙏
Spectators welcome £10

15/03/2025

Obstacle clinic this morning with a lovely group who all aced the course.
Lots of progress seen today.

Proud trainer I have to say 🙌 Well done, fantastic to see Claire on Luna round the course today! 👌

Groundwork came on nicely with some new tasks being done.
Horses are getting trained and humans are growing confidence! 💪👏
Lovely to see some new faces today.
Well done guys. I hope you enjoyed it.

Next obstacle clinic is
Saturday 19th April 10.30-11.30am

15/03/2025

Stage 2 Horsemanship Course

Sunday 23rd March 1pm-4pm
Wednesday 26th March 10am-1pm
Wednesday 23rd April 11am-2pm
Sunday 1st June 11am-2pm

Groundwork, Theory (classroom) & Practical (arena)

The skills being taught will be following on in the foundation.

Furthering your understanding of the program, so you are confident identifying and practicing each movement.
As well as knowing the benefit each one leaves with the horse

We will cover… Feel, and the system of consistency… Ask/Tell/Make

Bringing our body language and positioning into focus, when instructing the horse.
Use of the stick

Lateral movements

Some tricks with Perry, showing you how ‘aids/cues/buttons’ how to ‘move on’ with lightness

This course is open to clients who have attended the stage one course already.

Stage one dates:
Monday 24th March 11am-2pm
Wednesday 16th April 11am-2pm
Saturday 31st May 1pm-4pm

All equipment and horses will be provided.
Cw5 7la £90 payable on booking - To book, please contact Kay - 07411046795

15/03/2025

💥🧑‍🎓👩‍🎓 Theory Evening 🐴🚛⛑️

Travelling Your Horse & Trailer Safety

Tuesday 18th March 6.30pm £10 or seat.

Classroom based with help from the power point showing some examples of…

*Loading and unloading tips.
*Preventing accidents when teaching a horse.
*Travel protection and preventions for the horse
*Partitions and tie up set ups- Trailer & lorry
*Trailer points and safety must knows

This is mainly focused on trailers although boxes will be covered in loading, travelling and horse safety.

Please message or WhatsApp Kay to book your seat. Cash on the night or Bank in advance. Cw5 7la
07411046795 Kay

13/03/2025

Last weekend it was the first Young Horse Clinic for this year!
Beautiful weather (thank goodness) and a lovely start to this years training events.
Well done girls, I was very pleased with your mares and methods being learned.
I’m looking forward to seeing you again next time. Thank you very much Lily fryer for your help. A lovely job helping and with little Boris. 🙏

The next clinics are
Saturday 5th April 11am-12pm
Tuesday 13th May 5pm-6pm

04/03/2025

Two spaces available on this Fridays (7th March 11am - 2pm)
Stage One Groundwork Course
Full details on the post or drop me a message
This is for the humans only 🐴🤠🐴
With my horses 🐴 ❤️

24/02/2025

24/02/2025

Couple of spaces available for the Young Horse Clinic…

21/02/2025

Talent of the Horse Theory Evening ——
The scales (the requirements/outcomes) of the horses training at each level of a program.
From the foundation groundwork to a soft riding horse, willing to reason & work!

Tuesday 25th February - 6.30pm start. Approximately an hour, hot drinks available £10 pp

The scales of Training at each level of a program (journey of training a horse) from start, middle and end (the end of the basics, that we want to be able to now take for granted, manners, security & obedience) ‘End’ being a healthy, Strong, (enough to ride) Content, Safe, Versatile, Reliable yet Willing horse.
Then (it never really ends! 😉 now it becomes more effortless & cool) it’s a case of ‘management’ we all have to ‘manage’ but let’s manage the topics and goals we want to participate in and enjoy them.

With a horse prepped adequately for the expectations being asked 🤠

Leading me onto…
Routine and associations, how problems start before you realise by ‘routine’ or the ‘wrong routine’

Same process as usual. Please WhatsApp me to reserve a seat. Payment on the door is fine, cash or transfer. If you haven’t been before… drop pin is sent on reservation.
We are based just up from The Boars Head pub near the Walgherton crossroads.
Kay 07411046795

18/02/2025

Stage ONE- GroundworkI have spaces available on this Groundwork CourseOpen to new students - this is the introduction course…. Stage One - Sunday 2nd March 1-4pm, CW5Groundwork, halter and rope based, This is a practical courseThe skills being taught will be as follows:Herd language and communicationWhy we do Groundwork Learning to fit and tie the halter correctlyPressure, what is it and how to use it. When to release pressure The ‘drive’ and yield areas from the ground. The movements in the foundation and practical lessons in how to use them with my willing boys.In our small group we shall go through what ‘respect’ training is and what it is to the horse. We will work with my horses covering the foundation program. Lunging for respect, how and why we turn the way we do and require the control over the body. Controlling the hind quarters, the engine and why. Learning to soften the horse and work with them from the ground effectively and progressively in a way they understand.We will cover how to use the equipment effectively such as the halter and long rope. You will go home with a good introduction to groundwork and where it starts. You are then open to participate in the follow on stage course. I recommend getting onto a ‘skills and drills’ clinic to further your equipment techniques and they’re great fun. To book your place on this course please WhatsApp Kay on 07411046795 or pm 🤠£90 payable on booking groundwork