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As the landmark 10th Certified Monty Roberts Instructor in the UK and one of a select few certified Enlightened Equitation teachers, Tessa offers a wide variety of horse-training services; ranging from certification courses to riding lessons and personal one-to-one coaching. These courses include the Introductory Certificate of horsemanship and exam, Join-Up, Long-Lining, Horse Psychology and Ground Manners clinics and the Horsemanship 101 introduction to horses course. In addition to these Tessa offers private and group riding lessons, ridden demonstrations and both ridden and dismounted workshops covering the seat and aids used in classical equitation. Tessa is also available on a call-out for equine behaviourist services and horse training. Please contact Tessa for information.

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13th August 2016(1 event)

10:00 am: Ground Manners


13th August 2016 14th August 2016

Ground Manners      Two Days - Part of our Modular Options:

The Introductory Course is also offered in a modular format, with each short course counting towards completion of the training programme. These can be completed at your own pace, in order to fit in with your work/lifestyle requirements and, in certain cases, arranged privately (please contact to discuss details).

Modules include:

  • Join-Up
  • Long-Lining
  • Horse Psychology
  • Ground manners
Keeper's Cottage
Ranmore Common Road
Westhumble
Dorking, Surrey RH5 6AZ
United Kingdom
+447725817659
14th August 2016(1 event)

10:00 am: Ground Manners


13th August 2016 14th August 2016

Ground Manners      Two Days - Part of our Modular Options:

The Introductory Course is also offered in a modular format, with each short course counting towards completion of the training programme. These can be completed at your own pace, in order to fit in with your work/lifestyle requirements and, in certain cases, arranged privately (please contact to discuss details).

Modules include:

  • Join-Up
  • Long-Lining
  • Horse Psychology
  • Ground manners
Keeper's Cottage
Ranmore Common Road
Westhumble
Dorking, Surrey RH5 6AZ
United Kingdom
+447725817659
15th August 2016(1 event)

10:00 am: Join-Up


15th August 2016 18th August 2016

Join-up      Four days

Join-Up is pivotal to your relationship with horses. This four-day clinic will offer a solid understanding of what Monty calls ‘Equus,’ the language of the horse. One will learn the body language necessary to achieve Join-Up with a horse, the trust-based foundation for all equine disciplines, as well as discover the importance of posture, breathing, spatial awareness and the power of intention in the presence of horses. The opportunity to gain the understanding of gestures and subtle movements that can be very significant in the relationship with the horse will be offered. One will also become more proficient with Monty’s Dually™ halter, learning Monty’s concepts through demonstrations, discussions, practical hands-on exercises and round pen work. Certified Instructors will demonstrate and teach these concepts with a variety of horses to illustrate the effectiveness of Monty’s work in this important foundation of non-violent training. This clinic teaches groundwork with horses and does not include any ridden work or exercises. The double long lining clinic usually takes place the two days following this clinic and is a great addition to the experience.

 

Key Learning Points:

  • Non-violent approach to working with the horse
  • The language of ‘Equus’
  • Building a trust-based partnership
  • How horses learn
  • Join-Up and Follow Up™
  • Dually halter work
  • Round pen work

 
All  horses and equipment supplied

 

Keeper's Cottage
Ranmore Common Road
Westhumble
Dorking, Surrey RH5 6AZ
United Kingdom
+447725817659
16th August 2016(1 event)

10:00 am: Join-Up


15th August 2016 18th August 2016

Join-up      Four days

Join-Up is pivotal to your relationship with horses. This four-day clinic will offer a solid understanding of what Monty calls ‘Equus,’ the language of the horse. One will learn the body language necessary to achieve Join-Up with a horse, the trust-based foundation for all equine disciplines, as well as discover the importance of posture, breathing, spatial awareness and the power of intention in the presence of horses. The opportunity to gain the understanding of gestures and subtle movements that can be very significant in the relationship with the horse will be offered. One will also become more proficient with Monty’s Dually™ halter, learning Monty’s concepts through demonstrations, discussions, practical hands-on exercises and round pen work. Certified Instructors will demonstrate and teach these concepts with a variety of horses to illustrate the effectiveness of Monty’s work in this important foundation of non-violent training. This clinic teaches groundwork with horses and does not include any ridden work or exercises. The double long lining clinic usually takes place the two days following this clinic and is a great addition to the experience.

 

Key Learning Points:

  • Non-violent approach to working with the horse
  • The language of ‘Equus’
  • Building a trust-based partnership
  • How horses learn
  • Join-Up and Follow Up™
  • Dually halter work
  • Round pen work

 
All  horses and equipment supplied

 

Keeper's Cottage
Ranmore Common Road
Westhumble
Dorking, Surrey RH5 6AZ
United Kingdom
+447725817659
17th August 2016(1 event)

10:00 am: Join-Up


15th August 2016 18th August 2016

Join-up      Four days

Join-Up is pivotal to your relationship with horses. This four-day clinic will offer a solid understanding of what Monty calls ‘Equus,’ the language of the horse. One will learn the body language necessary to achieve Join-Up with a horse, the trust-based foundation for all equine disciplines, as well as discover the importance of posture, breathing, spatial awareness and the power of intention in the presence of horses. The opportunity to gain the understanding of gestures and subtle movements that can be very significant in the relationship with the horse will be offered. One will also become more proficient with Monty’s Dually™ halter, learning Monty’s concepts through demonstrations, discussions, practical hands-on exercises and round pen work. Certified Instructors will demonstrate and teach these concepts with a variety of horses to illustrate the effectiveness of Monty’s work in this important foundation of non-violent training. This clinic teaches groundwork with horses and does not include any ridden work or exercises. The double long lining clinic usually takes place the two days following this clinic and is a great addition to the experience.

 

Key Learning Points:

  • Non-violent approach to working with the horse
  • The language of ‘Equus’
  • Building a trust-based partnership
  • How horses learn
  • Join-Up and Follow Up™
  • Dually halter work
  • Round pen work

 
All  horses and equipment supplied

 

Keeper's Cottage
Ranmore Common Road
Westhumble
Dorking, Surrey RH5 6AZ
United Kingdom
+447725817659
18th August 2016(1 event)

10:00 am: Join-Up


15th August 2016 18th August 2016

Join-up      Four days

Join-Up is pivotal to your relationship with horses. This four-day clinic will offer a solid understanding of what Monty calls ‘Equus,’ the language of the horse. One will learn the body language necessary to achieve Join-Up with a horse, the trust-based foundation for all equine disciplines, as well as discover the importance of posture, breathing, spatial awareness and the power of intention in the presence of horses. The opportunity to gain the understanding of gestures and subtle movements that can be very significant in the relationship with the horse will be offered. One will also become more proficient with Monty’s Dually™ halter, learning Monty’s concepts through demonstrations, discussions, practical hands-on exercises and round pen work. Certified Instructors will demonstrate and teach these concepts with a variety of horses to illustrate the effectiveness of Monty’s work in this important foundation of non-violent training. This clinic teaches groundwork with horses and does not include any ridden work or exercises. The double long lining clinic usually takes place the two days following this clinic and is a great addition to the experience.

 

Key Learning Points:

  • Non-violent approach to working with the horse
  • The language of ‘Equus’
  • Building a trust-based partnership
  • How horses learn
  • Join-Up and Follow Up™
  • Dually halter work
  • Round pen work

 
All  horses and equipment supplied

 

Keeper's Cottage
Ranmore Common Road
Westhumble
Dorking, Surrey RH5 6AZ
United Kingdom
+447725817659
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27th August 2016(1 event)

10:00 am: Long-Lining


27th August 2016 28th August 2016

Long Lining         Two days

Discover and learn how effective double long lining can be to bring the horse into balance, enhance their outline and prepare them both physically and psychologically for further learning. Double line longing increases one’s control of the horse through rein pressure, even when you ride. This unique, easy-to-learn technique combines Monty’s Join-Up® communication concepts with the effectiveness of double long lining. Single line lunging can cause disadvantages to the horse’s ligaments, tendons and muscles causing them to work against one another. Horse advocates and owners will learn the difference and take home valuable training to apply this knowledge. Join-Up® clinic must be attended prior to enrolling in the double long line clinic.

Key Learning Points:

  • Non-violent approach to working with a horse
  • The language of ‘EQUUS’
  • Benefits of long lining with two lines
  • Disadvantages of single line lunging
  • Tacking up and attaching double long lines
  • Working the horse on double long lines
  • Different speeds and directions
  • Different locations
  • Ongoing double long line training
Keeper's Cottage
Ranmore Common Road
Westhumble
Dorking, Surrey RH5 6AZ
United Kingdom
+447725817659
28th August 2016(1 event)

10:00 am: Long-Lining


27th August 2016 28th August 2016

Long Lining         Two days

Discover and learn how effective double long lining can be to bring the horse into balance, enhance their outline and prepare them both physically and psychologically for further learning. Double line longing increases one’s control of the horse through rein pressure, even when you ride. This unique, easy-to-learn technique combines Monty’s Join-Up® communication concepts with the effectiveness of double long lining. Single line lunging can cause disadvantages to the horse’s ligaments, tendons and muscles causing them to work against one another. Horse advocates and owners will learn the difference and take home valuable training to apply this knowledge. Join-Up® clinic must be attended prior to enrolling in the double long line clinic.

Key Learning Points:

  • Non-violent approach to working with a horse
  • The language of ‘EQUUS’
  • Benefits of long lining with two lines
  • Disadvantages of single line lunging
  • Tacking up and attaching double long lines
  • Working the horse on double long lines
  • Different speeds and directions
  • Different locations
  • Ongoing double long line training
Keeper's Cottage
Ranmore Common Road
Westhumble
Dorking, Surrey RH5 6AZ
United Kingdom
+447725817659
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