Starting Out and Foundation Training

Welcome to our Horse Connection Clinics, designed to deepen the bond between you and your horse while enhancing communication, trust, and performance.

 

These clinics offer a tailored approach to developing softness, confidence, and responsiveness in your horse through a variety of groundwork and ridden exercises. From addressing specific behavioural challenges to refining riding techniques, our clinics provide the tools and strategies you need to build a stronger, more harmonious partnership. Each clinic includes group discussions, hands-on sessions with Simon, and plenty of opportunities to observe and learn.

 

All levels of experience are welcome - clinics are designed to meet the unique needs of every horse and rider. 

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Foundations of Connection

Perfect for riders and handlers looking to establish a strong relationship with their horse based on trust, feel, and clarity. This clinic focuses on groundwork and ridden exercises that develop softness, responsiveness, and confidence.

Ideal for: All levels, from young horses to experienced riders wanting a better connection.

 

Problem-Solving & Confidence Building​

Does your horse struggle with specific challenges such as spooking, separation anxiety, trailer loading, or resistance under saddle? This clinic provides tailored strategies to help your horse overcome fears and build trust in you as a leader.

Ideal for: Horses with behavioral issues or riders wanting to improve their problem-solving skills.

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Advancing the Riding Partnership​

Designed for riders looking to improve their horse’s balance, softness, and responsiveness under saddle, this clinic includes exercises to refine steering, transitions, and overall communication.

Ideal for: Riders aiming to improve their ridden work, whether for competition or pleasure.

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​Groundwork Mastery

Improve your horse’s responsiveness by learning the principles of ground-work. Strengthen your bond and refine your horse’s body control through subtle cues, energy, and timing.
Ideal for: Those interested in liberty training, groundwork refinement, and deepening communication.

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What’s Included in Each Clinic?

• Group discussion – an introduction to the principles of the clinic’s focus

• Individual one-hour sessions – hands-on coaching with Simon

• Observation opportunities – learn by watching others and seeing different approaches

• Q&A and discussion throughout the day

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Who Can Attend?

• Participants: open to all levels of experience, with tailored guidance to suit each horse and rider.

• Fence-Sitters: observers are welcome. Watching Simon work with different horses provides valuable learning opportunities for handlers and riders alike.