Horsemanship
and Riding Lessons with Kim Woods are held in a safe and friendly
environment, either as one on one lessons or in small groups, suitable
for both children and adults. Our facilities include post and rail
yards with tie-up area, a lovely sheltered 20 x 40 metre dressage
arena suitable for riding in all weather, including an obstacle course
and show jumps. We also have good access to country road riding.
As
well as regular lessons our school holiday programmes include Junior
Riders day, Advanced Riders courses, Mother & Daughter days, Jumping
Fun days, Gymkhana Games, Treasure Hunts, First Aid courses and, during
the summer, an overnight Horse Whispering camp. An annual Christmas
Show is held in late December, giving family and friends the opportunity
to come and watch the students participate in a group riding demonstration.
These days are all very popular with both children and adults - you
can bring your own horse or use one of ours.
ABOUT
THE LESSONS
Early
lessons begin by establishing confidence with a horse, balance in
the saddle at walk and trot, moving on to rising trot, stopping and
turning.
Advancing
riders progress on to cantering, planning rides and negotiating obstacle
courses including jumps, with emphasis on being in control, safety
and fun.
As
we specialise in natural horsemanship, the lessons include connecting
with a horse on the ground before progressing through to under saddle.
A feature of natural horsemanship is learning how to interpret a horses'
body language. This enables us to know what the horse is thinking
and feeling about something.
All
of our horses at Behaving Naturally are trained using natural horsemanship
and some of them can be ridden without a bridle! Once you have enough
balance to ride without holding on with both hands, you can learn
how to turn a horse using your legs and body, or by guiding the horses'
head around with a long stick. You can slow the horse down and stop
him by lowering the life in your body, yawning, using the stick or
by a string around the horses neck. It really is alot of fun and you
will be amazed by the amount of trust and communication you can create
with a horse... it's something to aspire to.
Our
horses and ponies range in height from 12hh to 16hh and they are all
very friendly, safe and loving - one of them will soon become your
favourite!
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LESSON FEES as of July 2010
Group
Lessons
Duration: 45 minutes:
5 lessons = $175 (payable in advance)
10 lessons = $350 (payable in advance)
or $40 per 45 minute group lesson on a casual basis (pay as you come)
Private Lessons
5 x 45 minutes = $250 (payable in advance)
5 x 1 hour = $300 (payable in advance)
or $70 per hour on a casual basis (pay as you come)
All enquiries are welcome.
To
make a lesson enquiry or booking, please contact Kim on 021 215 2265,
or email: info@ridinglessons.co.nz
