Horsemanship Clinics

A more gentle approach to Horsemanship in general is a growing trend with trainers and riders alike. The philosophy behind the Harris Perfect Ride Clinics, as opposed to older methods of horse breaking, training and horse riding, is that by understanding the needs and fears of your horse, you are able to build a better relationship.

It also recognises that each person and each horse is an individual with individual issues. The Perfect Ride clinics in gentle horsemanship are based on the belief that through communication, understanding and psychology, versus mechanics, fear and intimidation, not only will you become a better rider, but you will be safer and gain more from your horse. The objective is to customize our horsemanship clinics to achieve this.

While it is impossible learn how to be a natural horseman “overnight” simply by attending a short 2 or 3 day clinic, the guidance and training will be a start to feeling safe, confident and understanding your horse and yourself better. The 6 day clinic is designed to build on those skills and teach you how to safely and easily break in a new horse, with no bucking, biting or kicking.

A more gentle approach to Horsemanship in general is a growing trend with trainers and riders alike. The philosophy behind the Harris Perfect Ride Clinics, as opposed to older methods of horse breaking, training and horse riding, is that by understanding the needs and fears of your horse, you are able to build a better relationship.

It also recognises that each person and each horse is an individual with individual issues. The Perfect Ride clinics in gentle horsemanship are based on the belief that through communication, understanding and psychology, versus mechanics, fear and intimidation, not only will you become a better rider, but you will be safer and gain more from your horse. The objective is to customize our horsemanship clinics to achieve this.

While it is impossible learn how to be a natural horseman “overnight” simply by attending a short 2 or 3 day clinic, the guidance and training will be a start to feeling safe, confident and understanding your horse and yourself better. The 6 day clinic is designed to build on those skills and teach you how to safely and easily break in a new horse, with no bucking, biting or kicking.