Easter Retreat – “Alchemy Place” Moonbi, NSW – April 3-7

Come along with or without your horse.

Of course if you can bring your horse along your learning will be maximized as nothing beats hands on experience and having direct feedback from a supportive instructor to accelerate your learning. However the other option for attending these courses is to come and participate without a horse, in which case you would actively participate in all of the theory sessions, Q & A sessions, most  simulations as well as watch the demonstrations and observe those with horses practice the techniques. People coming without their horses are not just fence sitters. All of these “non-hands on” with horses sessions actually make up a big percentage of this course so the fee is priced appropriately.

Investment

Early Bird (EB)  price with a horse $1475 if paid in full before March 10th
After that price is $1575
Morning tea, lunch, camping and horse stay included.

****** We can cater for most dietary requirements, vegetarian and gluten free but if anyone doesn’t want to join us for the group lunch and morning tea we can give you a reduced course fee less the catering costs.

A 50% deposit will secure your spot.
Horse spots are limited to 8 – so book early to secure your spot.

The cost to come without your horse is $130/day EB price – if paid in full before March 10. Total of $650 for 5 days –
After that prices are $140/day. Total $700 for 5 days.
Includes morning tea, lunch, camping

PLEASE NOTE: No stallions without prior permission. For questions regarding the course content, horsemanship or eligibility for the course contact Mel 0428 385 745 mel@melfleming.com
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Details about the venue and human accomodation...

“Alchemy Place”

Moonbi, NSW

You can check out “Alchemy Place” here.A beautiful, location for these intimate retreats.

“Alchemy Place” Horsemanship Retreat

There are safe, secure yards for the horses.

If you want to camp with power you can – there is an extra $10/day for power.

Contact me to find out all the details about the venue and overnight stay for horse and human.

mel@melfleming.com

0428 385 745

 

 

Start & Finish Times 9:00-5:00  March 14-16

‘Functional Saddling’ consultations, THV/ BALANCE saddles, Private lessons & Bodywork sessions –

 

These sessions are available the day before or after the course or in the mornings or evenings of the course.

Find out more details about these sessions

COMPREHENSIVE saddling consultations where you test ride several BALANCE saddles or saddles of your choice take 1.5 to 2 hrs. and cost $220.  They involve riding in your own current saddle and experimenting with padding arrangements and or adjusting gullets (if possible) to see if  we can improve things with your current saddle. You can ride in several saddles of your choosing (that you bring along) and that you wish to get feedback on. We then test ride a BALANCE saddle to use as a comparison to determine how well your horse moves in its own saddle/s compared to a saddle that is known to be ergonomically designed for horses and riders to maximise comfort and performance.
 
Riding in the saddles is the best way to get direct feedback from the horse – this way we listen to the horse’s opinion (and yours) rather than someone else’s. Having a few saddles to feel as comparisons is important (BALANCE saddles or other) in this process.
 
If your horse did prefer the BALANCE saddle and you were potentially interested in purchasing one (second hand or new), we would then test ride several different models of the BALANCE saddles to see exactly which one is the best for both the horse and yourself. Interlaced into this session is advice on riding and biomechanics for horse and rider as required and as appropriate to the level of experience of the horse and rider.
 
MINI saddle consultations – It is possible to do shorter saddling consults where we do not test ride many or any saddles and I can just give you my opinion and recommendations based on my experience. This is priced according to the time taken. eg. $65 for 30 mins. Get in touch in you want advice on whether you need a Comprehensive saddle consult or if a Mini consult will suffice.
 
Private Lessons/ Training sessions  are $125/45mins or $160/hr (Coaching in groundwork, riding, trailer loading, problem solving, healthcare and management).
 
Bodywork   Energetic Bodywork $145 ( 1-1.5 hr session) 

 

 
To get more details or book a saddling consultation, private lesson or bodywork session email Mel or call 0428 385 745.  
Letting me know as soon as you can if you are interested in one of these sessions will help me schedule things to make sure I can fit you in. These sessions are available the day before or after the course or in the mornings or evenings of the course.

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You can make your payment by direct deposit, PayPal (if paying in full) or via credit card. A surcharge of 2.6% , applies for cc and paypal payments.

Fill out the registration form below.
In there you will find the details of how to pay via PayPal or direct deposit.

If you want to pay via Credit Card – write that in the comments section on the registration form and I will be in touch. 

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