Horsemanship Clinics

• Self Regulation and Co-Regulation
• Rope Handling Skills
• Timing - Pressure and Release
• Reading your Horse
• Desensitising or Re-sensitising
• Leading, Halting & Backing
• Moving your horse's Feet and Body
• Leading past / Sending
• Lunging for Purpose
• Float loading simulation

• Leading on
• Sending on
• Self Loading
• Backing out
• Leading out
• Tying up in the float
• Feeding while travelling
• The use of treats
• Which bays to use
• Loading on Angle Load and Straight Load floats

• DTMR Regulations
• Understanding trailer weights
• Safety Checklist
• Basic Servicing
• Vehicle Braking
• Changing a float tyre while loaded with horses
• What to do when a horse goes down in the float
• Float ventilation
• Storage of equipment
• Tying up to float

To instil a strong sense of safety consciousness when handling horses, ensuring the well-

being of both horses and handlers throughout the loading process.

To equip participants with essential groundwork skills that enable them to better manage and

control their horses during loading, as well as in many other situations.

To prepare participants to identify and address common issues and challenges that may arise

during the loading process, ensuring a smoother experience for both horses and handlers.

To promote a positive and comfortable experience for the horses, reducing stress and fear

associated with trailer loading, and ensuring their physical and emotional well-being.

To educate participants on effective communication techniques that promote understanding

and trust between the horse and handler, making the loading process more cooperative and

less stressful

To boost participants' confidence and competence in handling horses, fostering a positive and

stress-free loading experience for both the horse and the handler.