Horse training and restarting.

BUILD ON THE BASICS

A plan for the horse in front of us.

Every horse arrives with a different story. Training and restarting bring the focus back to understanding, consistent handling and achievable steps.

Tell Brad about your horse’s previous ridden work, time out of work, handling experience and what you want to achieve. Be open about behaviours that could affect handling or training so the right next step can be assessed.

The program and its duration are agreed after discussing your horse’s history, fitness and goals. Workload and rest are adjusted to readiness, with space to revisit a step when the horse needs it.

STAY CONNECTED

Understand the work as it develops.

The training and restarting package includes a weekly photo or video update and an owner handover session. The aim is to build clear foundations and a practical plan to carry forward.

Progress is individual. It may mean a more settled approach, clearer handling or a better understanding of the ridden basics. The next step should make sense for your horse and your goals.

BEFORE YOU COMMIT

Discuss suitability and the full price.

Include your horse’s height in hands, age, build, handling and ridden history, and your goals in the first conversation. Acceptance depends on horse and rider suitability, the facilities, the work required and availability.

Your written quote confirms inclusions, location, any applicable tax and the total payable before you commit. Standard hay is agreed for each horse; owner-supplied hard feed and supplements and separately agreed extras are explained before booking.

For a horse that has not yet begun ridden work, see starting under saddle and breaking-in. For your own balance, control or confidence, see individual riding lessons.