CRACKERJACK
INTUITIVE HORSEMANSHIP
"Wisdom is the power to perceive the best ends to aim at and the best means for reaching those ends."
welcome to CrackerJack Intuitive Horsemanship
Horses are always seeking relief, comfort, a point of no pressure - Harmony.
At Crackerjack Intuitive Horsemanship, through instinctive knowledge and loving guidance, are seeking that same harmony and peace in our partnership with the horse. Whenever they are troubled, my question is "How can I help?" - How can I help you feel better? How can I help you to understand? It is my responsibility to first understand the horse before I can hope that it understands me, we need to adapt our methods to it's nature and intelligence. Awareness and observation are the keys. Know what your horse is thinking, know how it is feeling, at any given time. The horse is always "talking," telling us how it feels and what it's needs are but most people are oblivious! This is where I want to help you. We owe it to them.
WHAT'S ON OFFER AT CRACKERJACK INTUITIVE HORSEMANSHIP
*STARTING UNDER SADDLE
*SCHOOLING/TRAINING
*PROBLEM SOLVING
*RE-EDUCATING
*GROUNDWORK
*FOAL HANDLING
*WEANLING/YEARLING PREPARATION
*TRAILER LOADING
*HOOFCARE
*NUTRITION/GENERAL
WELFARE ADVICE
STARTING UNDER SADDLE
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"As they are started, as they will go"
A horse's first experiences set the stage for the rest of their lives. Therefore it is imperative that we teach them to be mindful and willing from the start. A horse can do and will do anything with the right inspiration. We need to inspire them from the start, to take a hold of the thought we are presenting to them.
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WANT TO HOST A WORKSHOP?
Would you be interested in hosting either a Willing Communication workshop, trail workshop or arrange for a group of friends to get together for a group lesson in your area?
Contact us for details.
SCHOOLING/TRAINING
"We are constantly teaching our horses something" It is so important that the first time you teach them something new, anything new for the first time, that you make it as good as you would want it to be.
FOAL/WEANLING & YEARLINGS
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Horses are experience learners. A foal is full of natural curiosity which assists in it's learning, with clarity and focus we can make the experiences positive and worth remembering. Every little thing you teach your youngster is a building block of the riding horse it will be in the future. Foals can be reactive so it is imperative that you do not intentionally scare them. Feel of them and help them to understand.
GROUNDWORK
Groundwork is a excellent means of establishing a line of communication. The horse will learn the concept of feel, self carriage and a willingness to allow their thoughts to be directed.
PROBLEM SOLVING
An obedient horse 'thinks' it is doing good, it 'assumes' it is doing the right thing but they are not SURE, there is no clarity! A horse that willingly gives itself 'knows' it is doing good and what is expected. With sureness comes readiness.
TRAILER LOADING
When it comes to loading a horse onto a trailer, it is not about just getting it on. Before ever putting a horse on, it should know how to lead up and back willingly. In order for the horse to go in, it first must have the thought to do so. To force it will do nothing more than create ill-feeling.