Horse Training
About the training sessions
I think of horse training as building bridges between the horse and rider. Both you and your horse will most likely start at different places in your training. Sometimes the gap is large, sometimes it’s rather small.
An inexperienced rider will need lessons, a green horse will need training and miles under saddle. I can help you to bridge this gap by offering per week training at our facilities in Mt George in the Adelaide Hills.
The most effective training occurs when you are able to be involved in what I do with your horse, so I invite you to spend as much time with me as I work your horse as you possibly can. Of course you may send your horse to me to work without you being there. I will keep you updated with photos and videos as much as I possibly can. However if the option for you to attend these sessions is also a possibility then I highly recommend it.
A combination of lessons and training will give you a fantastic start together.
Most horses start with groundwork and work up to ridden work. Please contact me to discuss a personalised training plan for you and your horse.
- groundwork & manners
- slow work after injury, muscle building, rehab
- work your horse while you’re on holiday
- float training, loading and unloading
- long reining
- desensitisation and sensitisation (responsiveness)
- OTT re-education
- starting or restarting young horses
- problem solving
- working through anxiety issues
- steering, bending and softness
- indoor round yard, outdoor arena
Training Style
You do not have to do anything you don’t want to do and you will be made to feel safe and relaxed in an encouraging yet gently critiquing manner.
Kellie’s background is in hunting (jumping horses in a non competitive club environment) along with extensive trail riding and flatwork.
Kellie aims to create partnerships between horse and rider and is looking for kind and gentle riders and handlers to start their horse journey with her.
Approach
Kellie’s logical and commonsense approach to horsemanship is clear and easy to understand.
Riders will leave feeling refreshed and happy as Kellie understands that everyone is on a different journey and looking for personalised horse experiences.
Pricing
Training Horses
Weekly Basis- Horses in training come to me at Mt George Equestrian Centre on a weekly basis
- I work them 5x a week
- Price includes full care agistment. Feed and meadow hay needs to be provided.
Training Horses
4 Week Bundle- Horses in training come to me at Mt George Equestrian Centre on a 4 weekly basis
- I work them 5x a week.
- Price includes full care agistment. Feed and meadow hay needs to be provided.
Training Horses
6 Week Bundle- Horses in training come to me at Mt George Equestrian Centre on a 6 weekly basis
- I work them 5x a week.
- Price includes full care agistment. Feed and meadow hay needs to be provided.
Feed
If your horse requires hard feeds, please send to me made in bags/buckets ready to feed out. If required, I can arrange hard feed at your cost if required.
Meadow hay can be sourced at your expense or you can bring your own hay.
Discounts
Training bundles need to be paid upfront on booking to receive the discounted price.
Refunds
If your horse goes home mid training for any reason, medical or otherwise you will be refunded the difference based on the weekly rate of $585 per week charged for weeks used.
Cancellation & Reschedule Policy
Non refundable booking payment of $220 for the first week of training is required to secure your booking date. This is transferable if you need to change your dates (within 6 month period of original training commencement date)
If you cancel within 48 hours of training commencing then the $220 is forfeited and not transferable.
Balance is payable Friday prior to your horse coming in on a Monday.
Training bundles need to be paid in full prior to the first week of training commencing to receive the discounted price. If you need to cancel or postpone your booking prior to the commencement of training your refund will be minus $220 non refundable booking fee, which is still transferable if used within 6 months of original booking date, unless less than 48 hours notice of cancelation or postponement is given, then the amount is forfeited.
If your horse goes home mid training for a medical reason, you will be refunded the difference. The weeks your horse has stayed are priced at $585 per week or part thereof.
Book a weekly training package
Make a difference to you and your horse with the right start to your training