2 or 3 Day International Training Clinic / Course Back
With Paul Fielder
Run in UK & Abroad
See calendar for dates.
The Goal:
Run in UK & Abroad
See calendar for dates.
The Goal:
To develop a learning situation in a friendly relaxed atmosphere, understanding all aspects of training.
Training the horse with an International way of going through a system of progressive exercises which the rider can follow.
To see Paul's students go to Picture Gallery
Due to the changing times and limited time constraints put on riders & training clinics I have come up with a new formula which I hope will be off interest to you all.
Today there is very little time for the rider to learn about the theory of riding in a lesson, and many times in a clinic the rider & trainer are unable to put aside their competitive instincts, too much time is spent on developing control of the horse and riding obedient tests, not enough time and understanding is spent on making the horse move with real impulsive power and suppleness. These courses have proved very popular both abroad & in the UK.
See below the list of subjects covered.
Training the horse with an International way of going through a system of progressive exercises which the rider can follow.
To see Paul's students go to Picture Gallery
Due to the changing times and limited time constraints put on riders & training clinics I have come up with a new formula which I hope will be off interest to you all.
Today there is very little time for the rider to learn about the theory of riding in a lesson, and many times in a clinic the rider & trainer are unable to put aside their competitive instincts, too much time is spent on developing control of the horse and riding obedient tests, not enough time and understanding is spent on making the horse move with real impulsive power and suppleness. These courses have proved very popular both abroad & in the UK.
See below the list of subjects covered.
What I call the International way of going
This is what is needed if we are to achieve results at the top of the sport.
For the greater good and understanding of education time must be spent on explanation and discussion on the theory side.
Riders must have at least a minimum knowledge of horsemanship and theory not just the competitive commitment.
To be a serious contender in any sport today you have to be well versed in all aspects of the sport.
With this new formula I hope to be able to address some of these points which I hope will be of interest to you all and of great value.
The course is open to all riders and non riders alike it will involve working in groups sometimes with 2 trainers.
For the greater good and understanding of education time must be spent on explanation and discussion on the theory side.
Riders must have at least a minimum knowledge of horsemanship and theory not just the competitive commitment.
To be a serious contender in any sport today you have to be well versed in all aspects of the sport.
With this new formula I hope to be able to address some of these points which I hope will be of interest to you all and of great value.
The course is open to all riders and non riders alike it will involve working in groups sometimes with 2 trainers.
How the days will run
Approximate time table.
Approximate time table.
It would be preferable for as many riders as possible to bring their horses the afternoon before the course, and start to settle them in.
All riders will be responsible for their own horses. We cannot offer any livery service but we will provide stable bedding and hay if available and mucking out tools.
Electric hook up for those who are staying in their horse box and a list of local B&B or Hotels will be available.
Yard duties must be finished by 8.30am each day as we need to start the first riding by 9 am each day.
All riders will be responsible for their own horses. We cannot offer any livery service but we will provide stable bedding and hay if available and mucking out tools.
Electric hook up for those who are staying in their horse box and a list of local B&B or Hotels will be available.
Yard duties must be finished by 8.30am each day as we need to start the first riding by 9 am each day.
First Day
8.30am Welcome Meeting, Course introduction, Any questions?
To make the most of the course it is important that all riders or non riders take part in the discussion when watching others ride. Also the training sessions of Paul & Tessa's horses.
At the first session we will put the riders into groups of similar level.
Subjects to be covered over a series of courses.
At the first session we will put the riders into groups of similar level.
Subjects to be covered over a series of courses.
Working through rider position faults / test work and video.
Riding school code and basic movements up to elementary level. Linking the movements together and understanding why the movements are so important to the training of the horse.
Understanding the basic aids their use and application.
Training methods with the young or green horse in mind.
The training scales and the way of going.
Demonstration Lunge work and the fitting of tack.
Practical lunge work.
Double rein lunge work.
Introducing long rein work.
Advanced work in long reins.
Introducing work in hand.
Training towards advanced work.
Training for flying changes. Problem solving.
Understanding how to develop the horse in a good balance with expression and power with a supple way of going.
Advanced work introducing & solving piaffe & passage problems.
Cross training techniques.
Understanding the correct management of the horse and problems.
Stable management.
Common problems: all will be encouraged to air their views on any training problems.
Video if time permits.
Second Day
Riding school code and basic movements up to elementary level. Linking the movements together and understanding why the movements are so important to the training of the horse.
Understanding the basic aids their use and application.
Training methods with the young or green horse in mind.
The training scales and the way of going.
Demonstration Lunge work and the fitting of tack.
Practical lunge work.
Double rein lunge work.
Introducing long rein work.
Advanced work in long reins.
Introducing work in hand.
Training towards advanced work.
Training for flying changes. Problem solving.
Understanding how to develop the horse in a good balance with expression and power with a supple way of going.
Advanced work introducing & solving piaffe & passage problems.
Cross training techniques.
Understanding the correct management of the horse and problems.
Stable management.
Common problems: all will be encouraged to air their views on any training problems.
Video if time permits.
Second Day
Training in groups & individual work
Watching and discussing training.
Working lunch and discussion. This will be provided in a relaxed atmosphere to talk about the training.
In the afternoon groups will ride again and there will be a theory session.
The course is designed to work up the levels in both the riding and theory.
In the evening we plan to have a social all will be welcome.
The 2day course will finish about 4pm.
Third Day
Watching and discussing training.
Working lunch and discussion. This will be provided in a relaxed atmosphere to talk about the training.
In the afternoon groups will ride again and there will be a theory session.
The course is designed to work up the levels in both the riding and theory.
In the evening we plan to have a social all will be welcome.
The 2day course will finish about 4pm.
Third Day
Training more towards test riding plus video. (Individual work)
Working lunch:
Talking through problems and giving guidance for future training.
Course to finish by 4pm.
Working lunch:
Talking through problems and giving guidance for future training.
Course to finish by 4pm.
COSTS: (in pounds sterling)
2 Day Course. Individual