How to Train Your Dragon: Youngsters, Starters & General Practice & CAMPING includes BBQ & LIGHT BREAKFAST
How to Train Your Dragon: Youngsters, Starters & General Practice & CAMPING includes BBQ & LIGHT BREAKFAST
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Struggling with a “Problem Horse”? Is your young horse being "tricky"?
This two-Day Clinic is for You, it is suitable for all and for repeat attendance. We now have more instructors so can split the groups to offer more hands-on time if you have already covered the theory previously.
Reset & Rebuild: Understanding & Working With Challenging Horse Behaviours
Does your young horse show stress, refuse to do simple things for you, push your boundaries and your buttons, explode out of nowhere? Worse - do they rear, bolt, buck, nap, leaving you feeling unsafe, unsure and overwhelmed? If you’ve ever asked yourself: “Am I making it worse?”, “Is it me or the horse?”, “Where do I even start?” then this practical, compassionate clinic is designed for you. Drawing on the proven principles of Monty Roberts, Warwick Schiller, Gabi Neurohr, and Conscious Leadership, you’ll learn how to rebuild trust, confidence, and communication - without blame, force, or frustration.
You’ll Learn To:
Understand what your horse’s behaviour is really telling you
Recognise the emotional patterns behind reactivity
Use groundwork to develop calmness, responsiveness, and safety
Avoid common mistakes that reinforce the problem
Lead with clarity, confidence, and consistency - even when things get tough
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Morning Session: Foundations & Understanding the Problem
Clinic Welcome & Safety Briefing: Mental, emotional, and physical safety for horse and human
Mindset Matters: Why “feel the fear and do it anyway” is a fast track to A&E
Reading the Horse: Understand body language, tension signals, thresholds, and emotional triggers
Groundwork with Purpose: Desensitisation and sensitisation techniques to build clarity, trust, and responsiveness
Handler Reflection: Learn how our own emotions, habits, and unspoken signals can accidentally reinforce unwanted behaviours
Meta-Patterns & Mistakes: Spot hidden loops like over-repetition, unclear boundaries, or inconsistent leadership that keep both you and your horse stuck
1:00 - 1:45 PM | Lunch Break: we'll provide soup and rolls for lunch whilst we all reflect, connect and reset
1:45 - 4:30 PM | Afternoon Session: Practical Solutions & Rebuilding Trust
De-Spooking with Confidence: Exposure to flags, ropes, obstacles, and more - without force or fear
Emotional Recovery in Real Time: Learn how to support your horse through stress, regain connection, and avoid overwhelm
Behaviour Change in Action: Safe, structured ways to reshape habits like napping, resistance, or explosive reactions
Wrap-Up & Action Planning: Reflect, ask questions, and leave with a clear, achievable next step tailored to your unique situation
This clinic is your chance to stop managing symptoms and start solving the root cause - ethically, safely, and effectively
Whether your horse is “too much,” “shut down,” or simply misunderstood - there’s another way forward
No prior experience needed - just a willingness to learn, connect, and grow.
Practical Info Summary:
🕙 Time: Saturday 10:00am – Sunday 4:30pm (arrival from 9.30am for coffee and support)
🍸Saturday Evening: 4:30pm onwards - Social evening with drinks - BBQ 6:00/6:30 till late
📍 Location: Coetir Bach Farm, Maesybont, Carmarthenshire, SA14 7ST
💷 Cost: £250 with your own horse | £160 without a horse
🍲 Lunch: Soup, rolls, homemade cake, teas, and coffees included
🪑 Bring: A camping chair, notebook, and weather-appropriate clothes. Bring a haynet if your equine friend is coming too!
🚛 If you are bringing your horse and require transport, Coetir Bach's Joey AKA JJ's EquiTaxi can be booked in advance 🚛
Please note that only those with tickets can be admitted, unless given express permission in advance. Please also note that a 'with horse' ticket secures a space for ONE horse, additional equines must be agreed in advance via joanna.lowes.horse.training@gmail.com
Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the course are non-refundable. You are welcome to resell or transfer your ticket to another participant at any time. This is often the simplest way to free up your place. We may occasionally maintain a waitlist and, where possible, help swap places. However, we cannot guarantee a replacement. Your spot is confirmed when payment is received. We aim to be fair and flexible while keeping the course sustainable for all participants.
Location
Coetir Bach Farm, SA14 7ST