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Horses in training
If you think your horse will benefit from one to one with Joe then you can book your horse in for training at our facility. You may be looking for the best start for your young horse, re training of your racehorse or perhaps your horse has developed some behaviour you'd like to see the back of. Take a look at the training packages we offer to see what we can give your horse in training.
Groundwork
The JMH Groundwork programme builds a solid foundation on which to build your advanced horse. The foundation covers our seven part body control programme, while developing a horses respect, trust and confidence in day to day activities. This package includes:
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Following a feel on the halter.
Feet handling and farrier preparation.
Willingness in giving to lateral and vertical flexion.
Understanding energy.
Suppleness through the ribcage
Backing up, straight lines and circles
Understanding weight transference
Mounting block
Saddling (optional)
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Advised time - 4 weeks
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£325 per week
Starting
Starting a horse is much more than just climbing on their backs. We believe that every horse should be given the chance to reach their full potential. Our starting package takes the groundwork into the saddle, developing a soft, supple and confident ridden partner. This package includes:
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Groundwork foundations
Saddling and girthing confidence.
Mounting block tune up.
Mounting from the block and ground.
Riding in the halter.
Bit assessment.
Bridling with confidence.
Flexion in the snaffle bit (vertical and lateral)
Seven part body control programme.
Confidence in walk, trot and canter.
Understanding a contact.
Stopping.
Backing up.
Basic lateral work.
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Recommended time 6 - 12 weeks
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£325 per week
Behavioural problems
Sometimes horses develop some behaviours that can be difficult or even dangerous. This can come from a number of places such as abuse, lack of foundation or pain. It is important not to use aggressive methods. Joe's programme allows your horse to get back on the right track, in a kind and empathetic way.
Behaviours include; Bucking, rearing, bolting, barging, kicking and much more.
This package includes:
Identifying the origin of the behaviour.
Work through the behaviour.
Build foundations to prevent the behaviour returning.
Work with the owner to prevent the behaviour returning.
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Time frame to be discussed dependent on the issue. Minimum of 4 weeks.
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Groundwork - £340 Per week
Ridden - £380 Per week
Ridden Advancement
The JMH programme takes the foundation and uses it to advance into high level performance. If your horse is riding safely but you would like to advance their skills, this is the package for you. Every horse deserves to be a champion. English or Western
The ridden package is tailored specifically to your horse, but can include:
Seven part body control programme
Understanding the four seat positions
Softness through the head, neck and back
Basic lateral work such as leg yield, shoulder and haunches in.
Collection
Rope and Garrocha work
Advanced manoeuvres
Showing and competition can be discussed
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£325 per week
Joe Midgley Horsemanship and Sophie Wells OBE Dressage have begun working together. This means that Dressage lessons will also be available. You can find out more about Sophie here https://sophiewells.com/
