Upcoming Clinics

Winter Handling Workshop

Introduction

The idea behind this workshop is to increase knowledge and confidence for handlers working with green or younger horses. This workshop will start with outlining the training principles and potential pitfalls handlers come across. This will allow us to take the time to talk through problems and solutions before we stumble across them. I wanted to encourage a social aspect for the workshop, as owning horses can be intimidating and at times isolating, hopefully as you all learn together it should help support one another.

Horse Requirement

In order to attend this workshop your horse must be able to be lead safely and float load to new locations. If you are unsure if your horse is ready, let me know and we can book individual sessions so we can prepare for the second session which requires your horse onsite at the barn. Horses will not be ridden in this workshop, they do not require to be mouthed or be broken in.

Information covered

leading, backing up and park
turn hindquarters, shoulders and poll pressure
tying up and avoiding pulling back
handling feet for farrier
worming and injections
preparations for clipping
lungeing basics, trot ups for vet etc.
socialising your horse
desentising your horse with obstacles
prep for in hand trips and competitions
introduction to Learning Theory
understanding conflict behaviour and how it can escalate in your horse
learn more about Equine Welfare and what you can do to keep your horse happy

Ph : 022 5844976

Email : equitrainnz@gmail.com

Any further questions please let me know!

2. Date and Location

Dates will be

Sunday - 29/06/2025 - Introduction Lesson 1hr (582 selwyn road, Rolleston)

Sunday - 13/07/2025 - Handling Sesssion 1# - Equitrain barn (Rolleston)

Sunday- 27/07/2025 - Handling Session 2# - EquiTrain barn (Rolleston)

Sunday - 10/08/2025 - Handling Session 3# Offsite

Total Cost : $340

Deposit : $170

3. Register Your Information

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Emergency Person

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Horse/Pony Name

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Horse Details

Details on your horse; name, age, breeding, dressage experience.

What are you hoping to gain from this clinic?

Gain more confidence, any particular issues you want covered

Any other relevant information?

Any injuries or important info we might need to know?

How did you hear about this Clinic?

Payment Policy

Total Cost of this Clinic is $340 (incl gst). This covers 4x sessions . A 50 % deposit is required. If you are unable to attend clinic, please contact EquiTrain directly to cancel.

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4. Payment Details

Payment Policy

Total Cost = $340

50% non refundable deposit is required to confirm your place.

Deposit required = $170

Please note that if you need to cancel private lessons, I will try to reschedule and provide catch up lessons during the week. The group lessons, protocol day and comp is not able to be rescheduled.

Thanks for registering your details! Now to confirm your spot payment is required in full to the bank acc below.

06-0949-0405493-00

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A confirmation email will be sent to confirm payment and update you on details of the clinic. Any further questions or queries feel free to email equitrainnz@gmail.com or 0225844976.

Additional Entry fees

For both Protocol Day and NEG require further entry fees as they are a separate competition. These are able to be entered with Casual rider registration for ESNZ and unregistered horses (for both Introductory and Prelim classes). For more information on how to enter, feel free to have a chat with me!