Foundational Training
The NWNHC faculty has helped scores of new and experienced horse owners create a horse that is respectful, safer, smarter and more athletic. Whether the horse is young or old, they are taught to yield lightly to pressure, respect space, remain calm around movement and noise, stand quietly for grooming and hoof care, understand common gaits, transitions and basic riding “signals,” and much, much more.
Foundational training provides a jump start for the horse owner’s life-long journey with their horse. Breeders look to the Center’s training to prepare “green broke” horses for sale.
The human owner is an integral part of the process and is required to join in at least once per week to observe and learn the techniques that will be required to maintain and advance the training once they are back at home.
Following an evaluation session, a customized program is outlined for the horse and human. Realistic goals are set and a plan of action is established. The minimum time frame for training is 30 days. The number of training sessions per week will vary based on budget and need. Horses are given regular days off during the training to allow them to process their learning and rest from particularly challenging sessions.
Colt Starting & Restarting
The Center provides colt starting and restarting. All horses are started with respectful, gentle techniques.They are taught to be respectful of space, accept the saddle and rider, yield to basic leg and rein commands and move softly off direct and indirect pressure. They will also be introduced to controlled walk, trot and canter and taught to accept the halter and hackamore in preparation for introduction of a bit and bridle.
The human owner is an integral part of the process and is required to join in at least once per week to observe and learn the techniques that will be required to maintain and advance the training once they are back at home.
What customers are saying:
“I am so pleased with Zorro and his progress. I will need to bring my other ponies over for their training when the time arises.”
Elise Miller
Snohomish, Wash
www.moonlitfellponies.comI would highly recommend NWNHC for anyone interested in high quality natural horsemanship training and instruction.”
S. Dodd
Snohomish, Wash.“NWNHC is a great place to bring your horse. Marc and I enjoyed the colt start this summer. After working with each horse he was able to help us set up a training program to continue when we got home.
W. Dinnerstein
Contact us for more information and available training dates.