Ride to a High Level Whilst Connecting with a Horse with EquiTune

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Posted 2024-10-10 by Vanessa ⇒ follow

EquiTune supports our community to be their best self with their herd of schoolmasters using techniques such as liberty, bitless, tackless, biomechanics, psychology, natural horsemanship, breathwork, somatic therapy and so much more.

Horses mirror their handler and we use this to support you on your journey whether it be to compete, own your own horse, enter the equine industry or just put your well-being first. "A horse confronts you with you."

Playing with horses provides benefits that last long after you leave them. Being around horses lowers blood pressure and stress hormones, while physical activity offers a fresh-air alternative to the gym.

Horses respond to body movements, emotional states and energy supporting self-awareness. Our Wellness through Horsemanship programs focus more on somatic experience (body awareness approach to healing) and behaviour change with horses as they act as a biofeedback sentient team member with their natural ability to mirror their handlers. Heal yourself and then your world.

What better way to bring joy to your world than by connecting with an equine partner and learning how to work with them without pulling, kicking or making.

Uncover how understanding and learning how horses behave in their world and how to 'dance' and speak their language whilst adjusting your own perceptions, ideas and actions to positively impact your overall wellbeing - find your inner peace. We offer a safe and supportive approach to help you on your journey. With our comprehensive success-focused programs that are horsemanship-focused, you'll unearth renewed confidence and tools to thrive. Experience the profound wisdom and teachings of our herd of horses.

Discover who you really are and where you want to go; honour your body and emotions and cultivate your soul through reconnecting to your true self. Our horses are expert teachers helping us to become authentic role models for harmonious connections based on respect, not ego. With our horses as your guides in a safe and reflective space, you will be guided by your expert facilitator to explore issues and blocks that keep you stuck from achieving your goals.

Step forward with confidence.

Feel connection.

Join us on a journey of wellness self-discovery through positive reinforcement techniques for both equine and clients. EquiTune is for those who truly LOVE horses.

Discover unity
EquiTune will support you to put your health and wellness first through interactions with our horses. We believe that every living being should be offered a chance at their best life.

Experience acceptance
Our horses leave no stone unturned. Find support with emotional awareness, social skills, impulse control, confidence, problem-solving, trust, empathy and much more.

Horsemanship skills
Our horses and experts are here to support you on your journey. Break the cycle and support your wellness journey by developing new sustainable skills. Learn the ways of horse whisperers.

Bitless/ Tackless riding
Experience everything from catching the horse, leading, grooming, tacking up, horsemanship games, calming signals, connection, riding, aftercare and so much more. This is not just about riding but about how to connect with an extremely powerful animal without force and by using intelligence and asking them to be your partner. We will work towards being able to ride effectively and safely to an extremely high level. Please note that we earn the saddle, stirrups and reins - building our seat before so as to have an independent seat and using tack as aids and not balance support.

These opportunities are highly sought after as our horses are ultra-sensitive, soft and work off breathwork - pulling, kicking or making is not something they understand as they love to play with their regulars and the relationships are built on trust, consent and mutual understanding. We build the relationship on the ground and then move to the saddle if and when both are ready and then support the rider with biomechanics, horse psychology, mindfulness and empathy. Our horses love their job and like our facilitators are constantly improving and adding to their skill sets.

Once you have completed our intro to horsemanship course successfully, then we can start exploring our ridden options. We will then move through our ridden levels: intro to riding, prep, prelim, novice, elementary, medium, advance and more if you build the skillsets.

Our horses specialise in their preferred disciplines so we will match you with a horse that has the same passion as you be it jumping, dressage, working equitation, trail rides, tackless riding and so much more.

Once you have the skill sets we may invite you to compete and perform with us.

Driving with minis
Bond each week with the same miniature horse that chose to support you in your intro to driving course after you have successfully completed your intro to horsemanship course. The parallels between riding and driving are numerous. However, you don't have a weight limit as a mini can pull three times their weight where as they can only carry 20% of their body weight including their tack. You still need to work on biomechanics to drive successfully - it is quite the skill You still need to bend your elbows, wiggling around is not helpful as it affects the weight distrubution in the cart, leaning is a no-no and encouraging the horse to move forward and straight is important. As is clear communication. Each week we will work towards your goals with "your horse," we will catch the horse in the paddocks, lead with energy, groom, tack up, do our groundwork, long rein and when ready drive, feed, do the aftercare for the horse and the tack. We will support you to become a responsible highly skilled horse person.

Skill building
This is an extremely skilled sport and is very achievable for all. From supporting the horse to exhibit responsiveness, suppleness and obedience as well as speed, endurance and manoeuvrability.

It celebrates the tradition of horse-drawn vehicles while incorporating athleticism, skill and teamwork. It requires a deep understanding of equine behaviour, exceptional driving finess and a dedication to teamwork between the driver and the horse.

Prices from $150 per session for groups and $190 for 1 on 1.