Post by Joanna O'Neill on Feb 3, 2010 12:59:56 GMT 1
Just as I like an image to go with a name, I also like to have some idea of what the water will be like before I jump off the side. (I would say "dive off the high-board" but I'm far too chicken ever to have tried that.)
So here is how I work and what you can expect if you ask me to visit.
First off, while I shall handle your horse myself, my aim will always be to empower you to continue working in the same way, so that you can progress together as a partnership.
I shall always explain in advance how I intend to handle your horse and why; you can stop me at any time. When you handle your horse, I shall never ask you to do something with which you are not comfortable, and again, you can stop at any time.
I shall ask you to complete a registration form which includes information on your horse’s management. If this can be done by email in advance, it will save time at the first visit.
For an initial visit, it is best if the horse is already in the stable or yard. This also saves time.
We shall need access to a safe, enclosed area with good footing to work in. An enclosed manege or indoor school, although not essential, is ideal.
In most cases I shall ask to see you handle your horse for a few minutes so that I can assess you together. This need only be bringing him out of the stable, leading him across the yard and standing with him while we talk. I shall then give you an idea of what I can do and how I would set about doing it. This 10-15 minute assessment is free and without obligation. If you then decide to proceed, I shall start work immediately.
Sometimes only one session is needed, sometimes more; and sometimes you might find it helpful for me to return at a later date to see how you have progressed and to take you further.
I hope this is helpful!
So here is how I work and what you can expect if you ask me to visit.
First off, while I shall handle your horse myself, my aim will always be to empower you to continue working in the same way, so that you can progress together as a partnership.
I shall always explain in advance how I intend to handle your horse and why; you can stop me at any time. When you handle your horse, I shall never ask you to do something with which you are not comfortable, and again, you can stop at any time.
I shall ask you to complete a registration form which includes information on your horse’s management. If this can be done by email in advance, it will save time at the first visit.
For an initial visit, it is best if the horse is already in the stable or yard. This also saves time.
We shall need access to a safe, enclosed area with good footing to work in. An enclosed manege or indoor school, although not essential, is ideal.
In most cases I shall ask to see you handle your horse for a few minutes so that I can assess you together. This need only be bringing him out of the stable, leading him across the yard and standing with him while we talk. I shall then give you an idea of what I can do and how I would set about doing it. This 10-15 minute assessment is free and without obligation. If you then decide to proceed, I shall start work immediately.
Sometimes only one session is needed, sometimes more; and sometimes you might find it helpful for me to return at a later date to see how you have progressed and to take you further.
I hope this is helpful!