Our training method is a mixture of the classical German riding school
and North American techniques.
                                                                                                                                                                    
Training

Our youngsters’ education starts as weanlings, when they are brought into the barn and handled daily for one month (tie, pick up feet, brush and bath & lead). They are then returned to the herd where they experience the most natural way of growing up, learning to interact with each other through play with other young horses and how to find their place within the herd's hierarchy. This experience has proven to be highly beneficial to build the right foundation, preparing our foals minds and attitudes for their future training.

We generally start our youngsters as three year olds, depending on their maturity level.

Great emphasis is spent on ground work though lunging and gradually exposing
the horse to an array of new situations.

Riding starts after approximately three weeks and usually lasts one month. The horse
is then returned to the herd until the age of four, when more serious Dressage or
Jumping training begins, according to the horse‘s natural ability.

                Young horses out on a trail-ride to Kalamalka Lake

               Outside Horses

A combination of round pen and arena work, trail-riding,   loading, hauling…etc, is used in order to expose each horse to an array of situations, thus increasing it’s knowledge base, comfort level, and, most importantly, maximizing the safety of his future riders. The owner will also have the option to spend a few sessions with Michael to ensure a smoother transition from trainer to future rider.

     This program is beneficial to all types and breeds of horses, regardless of the discipline chosen as their future path, since its emphasis is on giving each horse a stronger foundation based on building trust and fostering a willing attitude.