Lunge lesson
Merlin and his prospective owner, Daisy
Fly enjoying a Gilfach "gymkhana"
The Nervous Rider Package
Is this the right holiday for me?
This is an intensive package that aims to offer the self-proclaimed nervous rider an opportunity to identify, understand and work through horse related nerves.
Available to two riders per time only.
Our definition of a 'Nervous rider' is- one who is nervous of horses on the ground and/or when riding, regardless of apparent experience or skill.
What to expect...
"Thought provoking" tuition - available 'on-tap'...
None of the Gilfach human team is a trained *"Life Coach", counselor or therapist - whose skills may be very helpful in dealing with nervousness in general. We are, however, rather good at teaching people good interaction techniques when working with horses, if allowed to! (* We do however, have access to the skills of a very experienced "Life Coach" whose services may be called upon if desired/required for this package).
We offer no guarantees that after attending our course that clients will miraculously be free of any anxiety when around/riding horses, but we may be able offer an insight as to how to "rein in" (excuse the pun!) fear through correct horsemanship techniques on well trained horses.
Our aim is to allow the client to explore the possible reasons for nervousness when around horses in a safe and encouraging atmopshere.
Lectures, practicals and ridden instruction will work through the all important basics of horsemanship and understanding why horses do what they do and when.
Both mounted and unmounted tuition will be tailored to what the client feels, and what we see, is needed. A major part of the couse will be to develop balance and harmony with the horse when mounted.
Participants will receive two hours, per night/day booked with us, of instruction, both mounted and unmounted, shared and individual.
We have a range of "amazing" horses to work with ...
With our small team of horses, clients have the ideal opportunity up to gently explore human and horse behaviour, and how we/they need to interact, under a variety of circumstances.
We are able offer attention to detail second to none - to both our guests and our horses. Accommodated in our charming self-catering cottage for four, there is the opportunity to indulge in horsemanship during the day and retreat to the truly relaxing and comforting cottage at the end of it. Bliss!
Duration of Package
The package duration is three days/nights.