Pen-Y-Bryn Obstacle Nights
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By creating a
situation that causes the horse to look to the rider or handler for advice and direction, we can build
confidence and trust. By supporting our horses we can change the way that they
perceive and react to their environment while building on that trust and
rewarding a good try. A horse that unexpectedly shies at things can be
unnerving and dangerous. We believe that horses that are highly stressed may
not be in a frame of mind to think their way through trouble and that this
characteristic presents a problem when a horse is startled or put
into a difficult situation. When a horse experiences a new stress, he
instinctively retreats, and when he recovers his composure at a safe
distance from that stimulus he can then process it. This survival
behavior has served horses well and reinforces itself each time the horse reacts.
Our strategy is to
build confidence in our horses and for our horses to build confidence in our leadership by challenging the partnership and by rewarding the horse for checking in with the rider before giving in to the instinctive flight
response.
The obstacles that we present to our horses are designed and presented in a
way that keep these and the following thoughts in mind;
Obstacles must be safe and fun while creating a noncompetitive, supportive
atmosphere that encourages problem solving and communication between
riders.
The obstacles must create an environment that stimulates the horses natural
curiosity and challenges them mentally and physically.
The goals set out to be undertaken at each obstacle must be progressive and
achievable and afford the horses frequent victories.
Obstacles should be difficult enough to create a situation that requires
the horse to seek direction and support from the rider to achieve success.
The event will be inclusive to all ages, disciplines and levels of ability.
For more information, please contact Terry by email.
build confidence in our horses and for our horses to build confidence in our leadership by challenging the partnership and by rewarding the horse for checking in with the rider before giving in to the instinctive flight
response.
The obstacles that we present to our horses are designed and presented in a
way that keep these and the following thoughts in mind;
Obstacles must be safe and fun while creating a noncompetitive, supportive
atmosphere that encourages problem solving and communication between
riders.
The obstacles must create an environment that stimulates the horses natural
curiosity and challenges them mentally and physically.
The goals set out to be undertaken at each obstacle must be progressive and
achievable and afford the horses frequent victories.
Obstacles should be difficult enough to create a situation that requires
the horse to seek direction and support from the rider to achieve success.
The event will be inclusive to all ages, disciplines and levels of ability.
For more information, please contact Terry by email.
