SUMMARY of LEVEL ONE –(Fresh Start)

  More than a traditional or clinical technique.

The first 3 Classes are bareback!  A GREAT Beginning, or Re-Fresher Program

COMMUNICATION

Discover body instincts, instincts, and the power of the mind.  Information is given 'mentally' and 'visually', while learning about our human body, and behavior. What are ‘natural’ horses really about anyway?  Develop compassion and a deeper understanding of the horse, the necessary information to slow down the ‘giddy-up go’ desires, at the same time stimulating self-study, thinking about everything you do!  Notice your mind-body, actions, in-actions, and the ‘inner’ horse, to feel the horse, learn from its body, to understand and respect the horse, and their mouth! Experience the total confusion of mind/body/emotions & feelings you experience.  You must learn to depend on another creature, for your own safety! You learn your own natural instincts are wrong, when riding the horse

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COORDINATION OF-MIND & BODY

Learn to get the horse to go where you want him to go.

 The relationship between horse & rider becomes gentle, and often amusing. You learn to question or check yourself before questioning your horse.  A real Eye Opener!  You will know there is nothing to save you as a rider --except your own ability, common sense, and understanding.  You discover MIND over BODY CONTROL. Improper handling is now understood.   Perception skills intensify.  You realize a intensity to this relaxing pastime.  Your own personal `study' of riding begins.  `Feel' your total body coordinating, beginning to come together.  Exercises and teaching techniques now become `proven'.

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DEFENSIVE RIDING 

Riding alone or in groups, at home, on the trails, or in the ring.  You'll understand, just how ‘quickly’ things can go wrong.

SAFETY &  SURVIVAL  -Getting to the `risk'.   Get ready for going out, through the woods, with different obstacles.  This AWESOME Session, is one that will build personal character for the rider, who by NOW have great respect for terrain, balance, stamina, and Common Sense!

Confidence & Control.  How to avoid potentially dangerous situations.  Sessions are vital.   We think you will agree!

Heard many times, "I don't know how ANYONE can ride a horse without this education"

Closeness, is not always a `good' thing.  KNOW your horse, your riding friends (?) and 'their' companions!  DO NOT ASSUME everything will be fine!  Think ahead!  Obstacles &/or behaviors, can get you hurt.  Take NO person, horse, or thing for-granted!  Rider ‘Safety Zone'.  Cross-Country riding can be a gift or a tragedy!  Where do ‘you’ need to be riding?  KNOW your competency level!  Recognize the cause of many riding problems or tragedies. Self defense tactics.  The key to safe riding is EDUCATION!  SANITY BY CHOICE.  Select your riding companions carefully.

 80% Awareness of your surroundings + 20% Readiness

= 100% Riding Pleasure & Safety

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STRESS BUSTER    –Well-deserved.

De-Stress.  Relax.  ABSORB it all in. Become aware of the entire process, of both mind and body.  Become more confident, -more in control.  DO NOTHING new!  Just ride leisurely, -and become aware --of ALL you have accomplished.   IF, you continue to take it easy, for 2-3 more times when riding, these sessions will implant themselves firmly into your riding, and your entire being!  You learn to tack-up, adjust your own equipment. Check equipment for safety.  'Feel' the horse through the saddle.   Ride the HORSE, not the equipment.  'Feel' the real beauty of riding feeling the increased power and momentum. Recognize your horse's excitement warnings.  Enjoy the horse as they begin feeling playful, getting into the 'fun' of it all.  Outsmart a possible 'energy explosion'.  HORSE SENSE –Realize there is more to riding a horse, than giddy-up-go!

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 ALL of this information is within our STQH LEVEL #1.

The next Levels explain even deeper, how to do more with your riding. 

The extended education for ‘riders’ and the therapeutic work --is profound and exhilarating.

  Level One is sufficient for a ‘grand’ clientele, who can then ride cross-country with ease, comfort, and confidence, and you can trust riders will use common Horse Sense!

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