2010 Horse Listening Courses

[John Jones]

Hi Everyone, as requested here are some dates and info about the courses I run at Old Shawls Farm. I look forward to seeing you in 2010
Happy Trails
John

Living The Dream
2 & 4 day living the dream courses in the magical Black Mountains surrounded by horses, soaking in lessons from our noble friend the horse.
Maximum 6 people
Reach another level with horses; unlock your potential with gentle horsemanship. Learn to listen to horses.
These courses are predominantly communicating with horses on the ground which then moves on to explaining the connection between ridden & groundwork (horses are ridden Western & English).
We look forward to meeting you at Black Hill Horse Training, Old Shawls Farm, Craswall.

Gain Lightness & Consistent Clear Communication:
2010 Course Dates **Book NOW**:
2 Day Living the Dream Courses:
*3rd –4th April
*10th – 11th April
*17th–18th April
*8th –9th May
4 Day Living the Dream Courses:
*20th –23rd May
*10th–13th May

Our courses run throughout the year please contact us for further dates
***NEW SPECIAL OFFER***BOOK 4 PLACES AND SAVE £25.00 EACH***

Prices:
2 Day Living the Dream Courses; £250
4 Day Living the Dream Courses; £500
We also offer 2&4 day 1-1 courses which are a fantastic learning experience with or without your own horse
*Prices include lodging for you and your horse*
Please phone [phone] or e-mail [e-mail]
for more information/availability and a booking form.

"It really helped me and my horse" SF
"The weekend was terrific and I have a head full of positive vibes"
"Power of positive thinking weekend has been a real boost, thank you both for all the time and energy you gave us" KV

To enhance that special relationship between you and your horse.
As you know John is committed to finding quiet effective ways to resolve even the most difficult problems with horses. Working with patience & understanding, he always looks from the horses point of view.
You are welcome to bring your own horse and work on what you feel you need help with. If you have a youngster who needs starting, need help with your ground, ridden work, any problems you are having or you just want to gain knowledge these courses are tailored to suit you. No horse no problem! You are welcome to work with John's wide variety of horses at Old Shawls Farm who are all great teachers.
Unlock the secrets of gentle horsemanship

Courses at Old Shawls Farm
First of all we look forward to meeting you at Old Shawls Farm, Craswall and to an enjoyable time discussing and learning about our most noble friend the horse. During the course we will be looking into horse psychology and learning to listen to the horse.
· You will get hands on experience with the horses and also watch John work with different horses.
· Learning how to feel of the horse and gain a deeper understanding of how he thinks.
· Important safety tips when working with your horse and maintaining his attention etc
· The aim is to be more at one with your horse and learn to achieve your goals without force.
These unique courses are predominately using ground skills with the horses, using techniques and concepts that you can then take into your ridden work towards the end of the course.
Our aim is to work as light as possible with the horses in a relaxed environment; we encourage discussions and questions throughout the course.
“If I want the horse to listen to me then I must listen to the horse”
By the end of your time at Old Shawls Farm you will have seen several horses, you will be well on your way to communicating with horses in a kind and gentle way.
GENTLE – CALM – CONSISTENT – FEEL – TIMING– BALANCE
Your welcome to phone [phone] for more information on how we can help you and what we offer.
John is also available for lecture demos e-mail [e-mail]
Visit:
www.horselistener.co.uk
to find out how we can help you

[John Jones]

Living The Dream Course Review taken from the main IH DG:
I recently attended a course at John Jones (RA) yard in Hereford. I took my three ponies, Deer, Silver and Feather with me as the two boys Silver and Feather were ready to be started very gently. This course was fantastic. John and Daisy both communicate with the horse with the lightest feel possible.. The ponies obviously enjoyed it, and we learnt so much together. I have now learnt of lots of things to do over the summer months with them. Beautiful location, great accomodation and a fantastic way to spend a week with your horses! John and Daisy are both very welcoming and great teachers. I recommend this course to anyone


John is unbelieveable, isn't he? He was teaching on the untouched course I did in Jan and I felt so lucky he taught the group I was in. He spent so much time showing us how to watch the horses and how to be so light and ask so nicely, even after it went dark!
You are really lucky to have gone, and taken 3 ponies with you.

[John Jones]

Living The Dream 2 Day course review
I have just been on the 2 day course and have to post that it has lived up to my expectations and I would thoroughly recommend it. There is a lovely welcome, lots of tea!! and a nice log fire to warm you up between sessions.
There is lots of groundwork aided by John explaining how your horse thinks and what they need from you. Things that are hard to understand from books like the pace you need to work at and the smoothness you need, the time you need to allow for your horse to think about things and how to give that opportunity.
John spotted a stiffness in my pony and kindly contacted and equine physio who was able to come on the Sunday as luck would have it and found a problem which must have been there before we had her - amazingly she is sweet and willing and had not complained. She had therapy and we have exercises and Hannah will visit us again at home in a few weeks to do some more.
In the riding session the groundwork lessons have laid the foundation for riding with more clarity and being the support your horse needs. My lovely girl proved to be an absolute star and I have never been so relaxed riding her. I had suspected she was very smart and always had my best interests at heart but worried my nerves were too much as they made her nervous too. I have gone away with a much better understanding of her and how I need to be for her. I am so glad we found out she was coping with discomfort and I can help her with that. I feel so lucky to have her and to know John and Daisy are at the end of the phone if I have a question. Planning to ride smiling off into the sunset!!!......... if only it would stop raining!