Courses
The following courses are offered at Goldhill Farm in Cornwall by Dan Wilson and his team. Some courses are part of the Practical Horsemanship Certification process.
PRACTICAL HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC
Description: Dealing with your everyday equine problems such as standing to mount/farrier problems/pushy bargy/head/bridle shy/longlining/standing for a vet, and much more. 5 one hour session. Held at various locations on request.
Price: £tbc
Duration: 1 day
How to book: call Tracey 07887552142
PRACTICAL HORSEMANSHIP 3 DAY COURSE
Description: A basic introduction to Practical Horsemanship including leading, body language, communication, basic long lining, desensitisation and basic ground handling skills. Theory and hands-on mix. Suitable for all ranges: from the complete novice up to the most experienced. Learn the basic skills that Dan & Grant use in their every day work.
Price: £250
Duration: 3 days
How to book: Email Dan or call Tracey 07887552142
GROUND SKILLS, LEADING AND LOADING
Description: Learn ground skills and exercises to help you deal with the tricky loader and correct any ground handling issues you have with your horse.
Price: £180
Duration: 2 days
How to book: Email Dan or call Tracey 07887552142
HANDLING THE UNTOUCHED HORSE
Description: : Learn body language and skills to handle the untouched horse including first halter, early leading, safety procedures, and general handling of both the foal and the wild horse.
Price: £250
Duration: 3 days
How to book: Email Dan or call Tracey 07887552142
PREPARATION FOR THE FARRIER AND VET
Description: Preparing your horse for the visit of the vet, farrier, dentist and therapist including halter work, feet handling skills etc.
Price: £180
Duration: 2 days
How to book: Email Dan or call Tracey 07887552142
Why choose Practical Horsemanship Courses?
Dan & Grants’ experience comes from doing the job on a daily basis. They not only teach or perform public demonstrations, but have busy yards taking in problem and young horses or are out performing regular callouts up and down the country and across Europe.
As each horse is an individual this gives the boys a vast array of ideas and experience as to how to train each horse and help each owner. These ideas and experiences can then be passed on to their students.
The courses are designed to cover every level of experience and cater for every need, from the single horse owner looking for day to day ideas, to build a better understanding and relationship with their horse, to individuals looking for a career working with these methods and all those in between.
The courses are taught in a fun and relaxed manner. Remember we have horses for pleasure. Our intention through education is to make every moment spent with your horse exactly that. We aim on Practical Horsemanship courses to not only provide excellent theory-based tuition but also to give each student extensive hands on practical time with a wide variety of horses.
To bring out the best in each student we strongly encourage a team atmosphere amongst our students, as teamwork is so important when training horses. Our courses are not only a place of study but are also social events bringing together likeminded people and ideas.
The courses can be booked individually and taken in any order, however, students that have completed the three day introduction to Practical Horsemanship course will get priority for places when booking further courses.
Practical Horsemanship courses are open to all aged over 18 years. Applicants aged 16 or over are welcome to apply, but must be accompanied by a responsible adult at additional cost as a spectator (£20 a day). Students can bring their own horses if they wish for a fee of ₤10 per stable per night by prior arrangement. Local accommodation is available at varying rates to suit all pockets from camping to nice hotels (list provided on application). Hot and cold drinks provided throughout the day. Spectators can view the courses at a charge of ₤20 per day. Please apply in advance to ensure space.
Practical Horsemanship Courses provide sound practical advice incorporating various methods of equine training. The courses are taught in a fun and relaxed manner and cater for all levels of experience. Classes are limited to a maximum of 12 students so you can have as much attention from the tutors as required. There are plenty of opportunities for hands on learning, each course being a mixture of theory and practical work.
Each course is backed up with complementary notes, Practical Horsemanship information packs and merchandise. Whilst attending a course there will be ample opportunity as a group to continue topical discussions after hours in a relaxed social atmosphere.
On application for a course a student will receive an acceptance letter, accommodation list and a more detailed course content booklet.
So don’t hesitate, book your place today!