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Post by bethspring on Nov 18, 2013 11:21:45 GMT 1
Hi,
I'm looking to go on some of the courses held by Kelly and her team.
Could anyone recommend the best place to start for someone with limited confidence both in herself and her capabilities with horses?
Also, would anyone be able to tell me the difference between the regular courses and the "travel saving" courses?
Many thanks,
Beth
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Post by portiabuzz on Nov 18, 2013 13:44:48 GMT 1
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Post by portiabuzz on Nov 18, 2013 13:45:28 GMT 1
PS good luck xx
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Post by bethspring on Nov 18, 2013 13:53:26 GMT 1
I've actually just seen the Perfect Confidence course. I might start there, and work my way up! Or maybe just "feel the fear and do it anyway" with the 5 day course!
xx
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2013 14:36:09 GMT 1
'Feel the fear and do it anyway'! To be honest, your confidence will be both tested and boosted with both courses alike. The content is quite similiar in some respects. On both courses you'll have some of my fantastic co-RAs teaching, and we all have experience of working with confidence wobbles. I'd say that one advantage of the 5 day course is that you will have more time to consolidate your new found confidence and newly learned skills. If you can, I'd go for it!
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Post by bethspring on Nov 18, 2013 15:06:13 GMT 1
Thank You Liz, i'll definitely be keeping that advice in mind.
I have to admit (somewhat shamed-facedly) one of the things i am most concerned about is the initial meeting new people! I'm sure that everyone is the same!!
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Post by kizi on Nov 18, 2013 16:29:10 GMT 1
Hi
Yes your right! everyone is the same, especially on the courses, everyone has lots to learn, everyone, everyone has different specific targets but then you get there and realise you were wrong actually and you didn't lack confidence, just knowledge, or you did know how to do such a thing but didn't trust yourself.
On the 5 day course the transformation in people day by day is fantastic. Each day is different but similar, and as each day goes by (much too quickly) all the pieces slot together and honestly, by the end of the week, you'll think you can tell Monty how to do join up and will be wishing it was a 5 week course not 5 days!
I've not done the confidence one so can't comment on that but on my 5 day foundation course there were people who were practically sick on the first day with nerves, people who later admitted they very very nearly didn't turn up on the day, who were very nervous, or very shy, or very lacking in confidence of their ability etc etc but by the end of the week, honestly, it was life changing and not just in their ability to do join up! But to chat, argue, defend their opinions, ask advice, everything and everyone came away with new friends! Everyone is incredibly supportive and I cannot recommend it enough, even if you just wanted to go and meet new people through a love of horses, it really is well worth it.. Book it now!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by bethspring on Nov 18, 2013 16:36:50 GMT 1
Thanks Kizi, i'm definitely swayed by that recommendation!!
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Post by portiabuzz on Nov 18, 2013 17:10:22 GMT 1
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Post by bethspring on Nov 18, 2013 17:41:41 GMT 1
So am i, it's great to have a first hand account of what the course is like!
I'm grateful to everyone for their opinions and advice, really - it means a lot!
Thank you all x
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Post by kizi on Nov 18, 2013 19:09:44 GMT 1
Enjoy!!
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Post by bethspring on Nov 18, 2013 21:12:01 GMT 1
I'm genuinely not sure which to do first!
I've always known i want to work with animals in some way, and lately, working with horses has completely captivated me... i'm totally considering working towards being an RA... just don't have the confidence in myself right now x
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Post by kizi on Nov 18, 2013 21:58:30 GMT 1
I haven't don't the confidence one, but really, you could start anywhere..
If you think you'd like to some day be an RA then I guess the foundation course is a very good starting place. Plus while on that you can ask questions of the different people, including those that do the confidence course!
Only other thing I can suggest is to contact the office or one of the RA's involved directly and ask them! LizP has good advice (as always!!) above, and knows better than me!
Maybe one has dates or location that suits better than the other, decide that way haha! Not very helpful, sorry! But any start point is a good place to start ;-)
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Post by portiabuzz on Nov 19, 2013 10:11:03 GMT 1
agreed ! xx
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Post by MegJazz on Nov 19, 2013 18:03:26 GMT 1
I am going on the 5 day foundation course for my first (Other than groundwork skills with IHRA's Liz Pitman and Bridget Hughes). I'm planning on going to the 11th-15th August 2014 one so may meet you sometime next year if you decide to go on one Good luck on choosing and gaining the confidence you need x |
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