Foundations of Connection

Focus: Awareness, safety, and sensory connection
Goal: Develop foundational horsemanship, emotional regulation, and safe handling skills

Core Learning:

• Understanding equine body language and basic care

• Groundwork for focus and confidence

• Building rider body awareness through sensory and balance exercises both mounted and unmounted

• Safe leading, grooming, and tacking

• Introduction to stable management

• Introduction to equine bodywork techniques for relaxation and connection

Riding Skills:

• Correct position at the walk and halt

• Learning rein aids and their use

• Seat, center of balance, and understanding horse and rider self-carriage

• Developing rhythm, relaxation, and connection