Liberty training is designed to bring a horse a sense of freedom and safety unrestrained without using any tack, including halters or ropes. Working with a horse in this way will increase the horse's desire to interact and will create a deeper bond and a dependable performance under saddle. Liberty is a great way to develop our horsemanship skills regardless of disipline.
Through steps that build on each other we work to develop a horse who chooses us because he wants to, not because he has to. Dana teaches exercises that help the handler influences the horse's body and mind in a way that makes sense to the horse. By becoming aware and understanding, not only how our physical position effects our horse but how our energetic projection effects them, we can strengthen our "feel" and timing.
We can help our horse learn to respond instead of react by being consistent, predictable and reliable with our direction and boundaries. Develop a stronger connection with your horse through more precise communication, by better understanding the how, why and when. Whether you are working with a younger horse or refining an older horse, our time together will help you better understand the fundamentals that will achieve a more supple, willing and responsive horse mentally and physically.
Liberty Clinic is scheduled for
March 9th at 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm
and
March 10th at 4:00-5:00 pm
Riding without a bridle is so much more than just an opportunity to say you did it. When you prepare in way that sets you up for success, it offers feedback through freedom. Bridless is an opportunity to reflect on if we are more reliant on one aide or another, it allows for a two way conversation and challenges the strength of the horse/human communication. Join me to learn what steps I take to prepare and how bridless can be a valuable tool, not just a trick.
Dana Lovell is an accomplished horsewoman with a diverse background in English and Western horsemanship. She understands the success and joy that exists between horse and handler when the partnership is based on clear communication, understanding and mutual trust. Her passion is to help others achieve a deeper level of connection with their horse by teaching effective methods with an understanding of bio-mechanics and the horses perspective. Dana strives to continue her own education through different avenues and recognizes that horsemanship is a never-ending odyssey. With her unique style and authentic exuberance, she enjoys passing her knowledge and experience onto others. Dana’s clinics and lessons provide an engaging environment to further your horsemanship and gain the knowledge and confidence you need to continue your progress AFTER your time together.
We are seeking one or two individuals (one for Saturday and Sunday) who want to learn more about liberty and how it can enhance what you already do with your horse.
Your lesson time will include but will not be limited to introducing the physical and mental exercises and benefits of liberty work. Influencing the shoulders, hip, rib cage and neck in a way that maintains biomechanical balance. We will introduce creating mental and physical "draw".
We will start "marker training" and talk about the many ways it can be used and why it has become my "secret weapon", and how it can become yours. We will discuss the psychology and physiological responses of the horse and how this information can help us to better communicate to our horses and solidify what we teach.
Learn what I call "the power of pause" and why it is so important.
Regardless of your future goals with work at liberty, this foundation will enrich your relationship with your horse and benefit the partnership in many ways on the ground and under saddle.
If you are interested and have a horse that meets the qualifications listed above.
Please fill out the form and submit a couple of videos ( of your and your horse working together and yielding to pressure) either thru this form or to tetonhorseexperience@gmail.com
Clinicians will be picking participants that they feel would best suited for this kind of clinic.
Clinic Fee is $175
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