Create the Partnership of your Dreams through
LEADERSHIP with LOVE

Develop an amazing bond  through connection and feel.
Set your horse up for success by developing his or her posture - optimal biomechanics, alignment, balance, strength and athleticism.

COURSE 1 - THE FOUNDATION APRIL  - 6-8
CONNECTING, FUNDAMENTAL FEEL & INTRODUCTION TO POSTURAL DEVELOPMENT (groundskills only)

Where and When:

"Banyandah" Howlong NSW
www.banyandahnaturally.com.au

APRIL  6-8    9:00 - 5:00/5:30

This course lays the foundation for beautiful partnerships with horses - mind, heart and soul connection, combined with understanding the physical body and optimal biomechanics. It is a groundwork only course.

Learn how to connect, communicate and understand your horses - why do they do what they do, how do they learn, and what needs do they need met?

Develop your Intuitive Sensing and Energetic Awareness
Learn the ever elusive quality of feel that horses love.
Learn Practical Horse Handling Techniques
Start developing your horse's posture for optimal biomechanics

Set up a foundation in groundwork for your horse to develop good posture and optimal biomechanics for a happy, healthy, sound and athletic horse. In future courses learn riding techniques that support healthy biomechanics and where you can ride as one, in total synchronicity with your horse.
Be nurtured and guided to develop yourself, mentally, emotionally and physically to become the person you need to be to be a great partner for your horse.

This course teaches the philosophy, core principles and foundational techniques of "Connecting with Horses and Riding with Synchronicity" - the art of creating beautiful partnerships with horses. Inspiring and supporting horses and people to become confident and empowered, to be together in harmony, and move with freedom, balance and athleticism. With softness, gentleness, kindness and love, you can have leadership and develop a magical bond with your horse, a true friendship. Connect to your horse's mind, heart, body and soul.

How good would it be:-
To feel safe and to feel that you and your horse could communicate clearly and understand each other.
To have a horse that is a willing partner and wants to participate.
To have a calm horse who at the same time is magnificent, expressive, energetic, graceful and a physically strong, powerful athlete who could safely carry you down the trail or be a performance horse.

This is my dream horse. A partnership like this is created not bought, it is also not directly transferable from one person to another.  Even if you bought a horse that seemed to fit the bill, unless you learn the skills, that horse won't maintain those qualities. They can't. They will fall to the level of skill and be affected by the mindset and the energy of the person they are with. We have to develop ourselves. This teaching addresses all areas of mind, body and spirit to help horses and people reach their highest and most magnificent potential and achieve these goals.

Learn more about the course content...

 

This is  FEEL GOOD HORSEMANSHIP  - it causes horses and humans to FEEL GOOD !!! 

 

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 Come with your horse for 3 days
EB (early bird) Price 1 - $615 if paid in full before Feb 22nd.
EB Price 2 - if paid in full before March 6th $665
After that FULL PRICE is $715.
A 50% deposit will secure your spot but full price will apply if total amount is not paid before the EB cut off dates. Horse spots are limited to 8 so get in quick.

The cost to come without your horse for the 3 days is $225 ($75/day) EB price - if paid before Feb 22nd. After that the price will be $255 ($85/day).

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
Please scroll down for booking forms.

'Functional Saddling' consultations, BALANCE saddles, Private lessons & Bodywork sessions -

PRIVATE SESSIONS are usually available the day after the course or sometimes in the morning or late afternoon of the course days. Make sure you book these in advance, especially if you are interested in the saddle fitting so I am sure to have the saddles/pads with me that may be required and I allow enough time to fit you in.

Find out more details about these sessions

Register on line

To register scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page to find the booking form button. If you wish to book for more than one course you can just fill out one registration form and put all the courses on that one form.  

COURSE 2 - April 9-11

LIBERATING WITH LIBERTY
POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT & MARKER TRAINING
POSTURAL DEVELOPMENT & BIOMECHANICS

Mel and Helium

Where and When:

"Banyandah" Howlong NSW
www.banyandahnaturally.com.au

APRIL  9-11

9:00 - 5:00/5:30

 

 LIBERATING with LIBERTY

Prerequisites for this course...

Developing skills to work with horses on the ground at LIBERTY, that is with no ropes attached, is a great thing to do. When we are catching a horse, before we get the halter on we are at liberty, some people might exercise their horses at liberty, others play with their horse at liberty just for fun, and others do tricks or exhibitions at liberty.  For me what is important about liberty is that it truly gives horses choice. That means that the horses are not pressured when they leave or coerced into staying because of the consequences that occur if they do leave. This also extends to no “pressure” when they don’t look at you or don’t “face up” as it is often termed, when teaching horses to be caught. I might do something small to get their attention – gently wave a flag, scuff my boot or tap my leg, but this is not strong pressure. I do it in a fun way – so it’s a mind game.

A lot of liberty that I see demonstrated or taught does not fit my criteria for liberty. Much liberty is trained with a lot of pressure, coercion and consequences for the horse. When we look at the horse’s body or look into their eye, if we see tension or a resigned, shutdown or otherwise unhappy look on their face that will indicate a horse that is not a joyful and willing participant.

So, if we are not going to use pressure or coercion how will we inspire the horse to be with us ?
Why would they want to be with us ?

Find the answers here...

 

WHY MIGHT WE NEED OR WANT TO WORK WITH HORSES AT LIBERTY...be sure to read this as you might be surprised just how important and powerful it can be to include liberty in your training program

 

So if you are ready to liberate your horse and yourself with liberty this course will get you started or help you advance and get more joyful enthusiasm from your horse.

POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT AND MARKER TRAINING.

Maybe you know it as clicker training - and it is often associated with just doing tricks with your horse but this is not about just doing tricks.

When used well, and to honest this requires a very high level of skill to be used well, because you really have to use psychology, you really have to think and you really have to be aware. You have to be a lot smarter.  To be honest, in my past, I scoffed at clicker trainers with horses - thinking that is what people with no real horsemanship skills do. I was later enlightened when I explored it and started to really understand. It is something that I have been playing with for probably around 8 years now maybe even more, so I have had lots of time to experiment with different horses and explore how to implement and integrate it and where and when it best fits.  It is an extremely powerful teacher, motivator and uses SO much psychology. I look forward to sharing this great subject with you.

POSTURAL DEVELOPMENT

It is an ongoing thing that we want to keep improving. Working on our horse's physical body and balance (and our own) is just as important as the mental and emotional aspects.
I have made a lot of evolvements in this area - making BIG changes in the horses and it is doing simpler things. You can't get better than that !!! Liberty and Positive Reinforcement and Marker Training can be used to really accelerate their physical development so we are adding that into this course.

Can't wait to share it all with you !!!

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 Come with your horse for 3 days

EB (early bird) Price 1 - $615 if paid in full before Feb 22nd.
EB Price 2 - if paid in full before March 6th $665
After that FULL PRICE is $715.
A 50% deposit will secure your spot but full price will apply if total amount is not paid before the EB cut off dates. Horse spots are limited to 8 so get in quick.

The cost to come without your horse for the 3 days is $225 ($75/day) EB price - if paid before Feb 22nd. After that the price will be $255 ($85/day).

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
Please scroll down for booking forms.

 

'Functional Saddling' consultations, BALANCE saddles, Private lessons & Bodywork sessions -

PRIVATE SESSIONS are usually available the day after the course or sometimes in the morning or late afternoon of the course days. Make sure you book these in advance, especially if you are interested in the saddle fitting so I am sure to have the saddles/pads with me that may be required and I allow enough time to fit you in.

Find out more details about these sessions

Register on line

To register scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page to find the booking form button. If you wish to book for more than one course you can just fill out one registration form and put all the courses on that one form.

COURSE 3 - April 12-14
RIDING WITH SYNCHRONICITY - multi - level

Prerequisites for this course...

The Postural Development and Biomechanics Groundwork Course and the Advancing Groundskills Courses are beneficial to have done first but not essential if you already have a calm, connected horse with no extreme postural issues.All horses must already be started under saddle. No stallions without permission.If the rider is very inexperienced or very unconfident please check with me before booking so we can make sure this course is right for you and we can make sure we can accomodate your needs.

'Riding with Synchronicity’ means to ride in perfect synchronicity and harmony, becoming like a centaur where you become part of the horse and the horse becomes part of you. To achieve this we need to understand the horse’s physical body and the biomechanics of how their body works. It is vitally important for horses to be ridden in correct posture and biomechanical balance if they are to enjoy the experience, stay sound, be healthy and reach their highest athletic potential.

Learn more about the course content...

When and where:
"BANYANDAH" HOWLONG, NSW
www.banyandahnaturally.com.au

April  12-14
9:00 - 5:00/5:30

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 Come with your horse for 3 days

EB (early bird) Price 1 - $615 if paid in full before Feb 22nd.
EB Price 2 - if paid in full before March 6th $665
After that FULL PRICE is $715.
A 50% deposit will secure your spot but full price will apply if total amount is not paid before the EB cut off dates. Horse spots are limited to 8 so get in quick.

The cost to come without your horse for the 3 days is $225 ($75/day) EB price - if paid before Feb 22nd. After that the price will be $255 ($85/day).

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
Please scroll down for booking forms.

 

'Functional Saddling' consultations, BALANCE saddles, Private lessons & Bodywork sessions -

PRIVATE SESSIONS are usually available the day after the course or sometimes in the morning or late afternoon of the course days. Make sure you book these in advance, especially if you are interested in the saddle fitting so I am sure to have the saddles/pads with me that may be required and I allow enough time to fit you in.

Find out more details about these sessions

 

Register on line

To register scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page to find the booking form button. If you wish to book for more than one course you can just fill out one registration form and put all the courses on that one form.

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