Welcome to Holistic Equitation
For people who care what their horses think about life
Holistic Equitation co-founders Derek and Jo Clark and horses, Charlie and Perry, would like to wish you a warm welcome.
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The Holistic Equitation Centre
If you are you having trouble with your horse on the ground or under saddle and struggling to find a solution... If you've tried the obvious sources of help but are still not getting anywhere... Or even if you don't have any particular problems but would like to learn how to take your horse and your riding to a higher level - without having to resort to gadgets or strong-arm tactics...
... then read on - because you've come to the right place!
Horse-centric livery, education and training for the 21st century
At Holistic Equitation, we believe there’s always a good reason when a horse isn't behaving the way his or her owner would like. We offer a range of cost-effective services to help owners and riders get to the bottom of even long-standing issues and create the horse of their dreams:
Herd-based livery: We offer full, part or assisted DIY livery with year round turn out at our peaceful yard near Daventry, on the Oxfordshire/Northamptonshire border. Facilities include 50 acres of year-round grazing, modern stables, off-grass group turnout, a superb indoor school with lighting, an outdoor canter track with cross-country jumps and a heated common room with kitchen and toilet facilities. We also have easy access to miles of hacking on quiet lanes and bridleways with no busy roads to negotiate. Hoof rehabilitation: With Jo, a fully qualified Applied Equine Podiatrist, resident at the centre, we have the facilities, friendly on-site staff and first-hand experience to help your horse recover from even very serious diagnoses such as navicular syndrome or disease, or make the transition from shod to barefoot in comfort. Clinics, lessons and intensives: Our driving principle is Horses First! As the UK home of Philippe Karl’s School of Légèreté (lightness), we host regular courses and clinics taught by Philippe Karl himself or one of his qualified teachers. As one of a hand-picked group of instructors currently training with Philippe in person, Derek teaches clinics and private lessons in problem solving, riding, lunging and work in-hand or on long reins both at the yard and throughout the UK.
Holistic Horse and Rider Assessments
In our experience, when someone is having real, long-term trouble with their horse, there's rarely just one factor that's causing the problem. We know that many people spend literally years chasing symptoms rather than getting to the root causes. So, if you're stuck in a rut, why not ask for a Holistic Assessment to consider every aspect of your horse’s lifetsyle as well as your tack and how you ride and train - all from your horse’s point of view?
Horse and human-friendly help and instruction
We strive to maintain a relaxed and friendly atmosphere on the yard at all times and we welcome open-minded people of any standard. Jo and Derek are both extremely sympathetic classically-trained instructors. Derek, a former Olympic team coach and sports psychology expert, is incredibly effective when helping nervous riders or people with confidence issues. Jo, herself a former Olympic athlete, is particularly keen on jumping and eventing. So, whatever your area of interest, level of skills or degree of experience, we will help you solve your problems, improve performance AND develop a great relationship with your horse.
So now, we'd like to invite you to browse our site where you can learn more about who we help, what we do and how we do it. Why not begin by signing up for our free newsletter that will keep you up to date with all the news on forthcoming clinics and developments here at the centre?
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