KISS
Horsemanship
Keep It Safe & Simple
An important part of training at Kalimbah includes making sure new owners have all the skills they need to enjoy their new horse. This has led to the development of the principals of KISS Horsemanship and the decision to offer these training sessions to any interested riders wanting to improve their skills, learn more about the Standardbred and enjoy some quaility riding time.
After spending most of her life involved with horses Pieta has been training and breaking for the past 15 years. Her involvement with the Standardbred began in 2005 and these horses continue to amaze her with their calmness and trainability to this day.
Through the process of retraining and selling Standardardbreds, Pieta realised there was a huge interest in pleasure riding by people who had ridden when they were younger but had a long break or who had always wanted to ride but not had the opportunity before. She also realised that the traditional "riding lessons" offered to these people were not fulfilling their needs or giving them the skills they needed to persue their horse riding interest safely and enjoyably.
Along with her experience in breaking, training, teaching, stock work and trail riding Pieta is also an Accredited Trail Boss with the Australian Trail Horse Riders Association and is currently completing the government approved Certificate III in Sport Coaching Equestrian SRS30306. All these experiences (plus being a mother of 4 horse mad children) has given Pieta a keen eye for risk management and an emphisis on safety and simplicity in her teaching methods. Hence...
KISS
In 2010 these training sessions will be held the 2nd weekend of every month.
Please contact us regarding their availability at other times and any special needs you may have.
Returning to Riding? Late Starter?
No matter your age or experience, you can learn confident horse handling and riding skills with an emphisis on safety, balance and control. Help your horse to be more balanced and to react confidently and safely in a variety of situations.
This session includes basic handling & groundwork, mounting and dismounting safely, one rein stop and working towards a balanced, independant seat. There is also a short trail ride to put the skills into practice.
A solid foundation for you to build your horseriding dreams on.
3 hour session
$120 - individual
$75 - group (max. 4 people)
Includes suitable horse or BYO by arrangement.
Next Sessions :
Sun Feb 14th 10.00am/2.30pm
Practical Trail Skills
Not interested in Dressage, Show Jumping or Hacking?
Do you just want to enjoy our great outdoors in the best way possible - on horseback!
There are many skills that can make the trailriding experience safer and more enjoyable for you and your horse.
After a session in the arena to establish some basics we set out on a 3 hour trailride to put them into practice. The ride covers a variety to terrains and obstacles eg. villiage streets, gates, river crossings, hills and gullies. We also look at how to cope with unexpected situations and maintain good control and communication with your horse.
An enjoyable, educational day in the bush!
4 hour session
$150 - individual
$95 - group (max. 4 people)
Includes a suitable horse or BYO by arrangement.
Next Session: Sat Feb 13th 11am
Starting the Standie - From the ground up
This is a hands on session concentrating on the process of starting the Standardbred and the best methods to make the transition from harness horse to saddle horse as easy as possible. Starting from basic groundwork to the first ride, you will have the opportunity to handle an Off The Track Standie and see the progression through various exercises. Includes groundwork, liberty work, riding techniques, arena and trail work.
This session can also be tailored to help improve the skills of you and your Standardbred, no matter where you are up to with your training.
Full Day - 6 hour session
$200 - individual
$135 - group (max. 3 people)
Includes a suitable horse or BYO by arrangement.
Next Session : Sat 27th Feb
To take part in these training sessions you will need
- to be over 18 or accompanied by a legal guardian
- an approved horseriding safety helmet (we do have a limited number available)
- appropriate horseriding footwear.
- water bottle and snacks
- to sign a Kalimbah waiver form, available for viewing here
