Email: info@dunelakeslodge.co.nz
Telephone: +64 9 420 2040
Rosemary WyndhamJones: 09 420 2040

NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP

A new paradigm in horsemanship.

A journey of self discovery and empowerment.

Herd language - where relationship, communication, trust and leadership abound.

A true reflection of self - horses change lives.

Understanding a horse from the horses' perspective creates partnership and harmony

Using feel, focus and energy both on the ground and riding builds trust, confidence and respect making bridleless riding effortless - creating harmonious interaction between horse and rider.  Accelerate your riding skills through balance instead of what we call "white knuckle" riding with grip, tension and a sense of "staying on" using the reins for balance.
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Riding without reins develops excellent riding and communication skills and the level of trust deepens between horse and rider.  Riding without tack is something we dream about but often think is not possible.  Come and experience in the safety of our round pen.  Our bitless bridle training enables you to enjoy safe, confident riding - whatever the discipline.                        

Most behavioural issues with horses - are overcome the natural way.  

Learn how to work, train and ride consciously and safely - in a manner which works WITH the horse's behaviour, instincts and personality in a responsive, easy and effective way. Looking at problems people have with horses from a horse's point of view. Problems such as barging, kicking, bucking, rearing, catching, floating etc are addressed giving the handler/rider confidence and new skills in dealing with them.

When a solid foundation of understanding is in place, confidence flourishes in both horse and rider.  Every riding discipline and interest is suddenly accessible as the union truly becomes a partnership.

In our experience being with horses speaks to our need to connect with the earth, with animals, and ourselves.

Looking into their eyes connects us to our souls. Being with horses can be immensely therapeutic, helping us reawaken long forgotten abilities for healing and intuition.

Horses live totally in the “now” and like dolphins; they have an amazing capacity for healing, energising and mirroring what is “happening” to those in their presence.

Being in a round pen with a horse connects us totally to the here and now. With coaching - comes an understanding of horses and the humans body language. Participants are able to interact with horses using feel and timing usually resulting in the horse following the human around the round pen with trust and respect.

Horses assist participants to confront their feelings, develop emotional fitness and enable a deep connection with them.

We are dedicated to the welfare of horses and our aim is to give them a better deal. Our holistic horse centre recommends bitless bridles and/or rope halters; treeless saddles, no covers and all our horses are barefoot.

We believe this to be of psychological and of physiological benefit to the ridden horse being humane and effective.

It produces sound communication, harmony and a conscious approach to being with and riding horses.

We offer excellent facilities and committed professionals - both horse and human! 

We host Natural Horsemanship Workshops and Holistic Horse Management Seminars which cover all aspects of natural horse care and training to assist horse owners understand the positive effects of keeping and riding horses naturally.

For the rider;  the non rider;  the horse owner and the horseless horse lover

  

Individual Lessons @ $75 per hour

Workshop First Sunday of Month (usually) @ $100

Two Day Workshops @ $250 including overnight stay (min 5 participants)

 

gst not included