Starting and training
Guy has started, trained and worked with horses and students across the world, winning International colt-starting competitions, as well as riding and starting horses with some of the worlds greatest horsemen. Over a 20 year period he has developed, refined and continues to improve his GRH horse training program. The GRH program focuses on developing 3 key elements in each horse that he believes are vital in creating a confident and willing partner:
Confidence – Having a horse with high levels of confidence is an integral part of the GRH program. Guy wants his horses to be comfortable with what they are doing and with the environment in which they find themselves. Time is taken to ensure the each horses understanding of what is being asked of them and what is expected and they are confortable with each step of the process.
Body Control – Being able to direct and control your horses body and influence his energy levels are going to be what keeps us and our horses safe but ultimately ensure a high level of performance later on. No matter what the ultimate goal is for each horse ensuring that they have a good understanding of basic aids and that we have an ability to move and direct their bodies is going to be of the utmost importance.
Purpose – Horses learn best when we give purpose to their training. Whether it be working in our obstacle field, herding our cattle or utilizing cones and poles in the arena Guy makes sure that each horse is given a purpose to make their training relevant and ensure that the lessons they learn live with them throughout their lives.
Each starting program lasts an average of 6 weeks and will broadly follow the below format although each one will be unique to the individual horse and rider’s situation. Guy likes to work with the owners extensively to make sure that they are clear about the exercises, techniques and philosophies that make up their horses training and that they are happy moving forward with what they must do to ensure their horses continued development.
GRH Starting/foundation training program:
Foundation Groundwork –
Foundation ridden
To ensure that each horse and rider gains the maximum benefit from the experience we only take on a maximum of 4 horses at any one time. Please see schedule for available intake days.
Starting prices start from £225 per week (including training, hay and bedding).
Next Available Date:
4th March 2019 - 2 Spaces
At the end of your horses stay with us we have a handover period. This is your opportunity to saddle up and ride with Guy.
Contact us on 07876 033028 or email: info@guyrobertsonhorsemanship.co.uk for available dates and to arrange a visit to the yard.
Confidence – Having a horse with high levels of confidence is an integral part of the GRH program. Guy wants his horses to be comfortable with what they are doing and with the environment in which they find themselves. Time is taken to ensure the each horses understanding of what is being asked of them and what is expected and they are confortable with each step of the process.
Body Control – Being able to direct and control your horses body and influence his energy levels are going to be what keeps us and our horses safe but ultimately ensure a high level of performance later on. No matter what the ultimate goal is for each horse ensuring that they have a good understanding of basic aids and that we have an ability to move and direct their bodies is going to be of the utmost importance.
Purpose – Horses learn best when we give purpose to their training. Whether it be working in our obstacle field, herding our cattle or utilizing cones and poles in the arena Guy makes sure that each horse is given a purpose to make their training relevant and ensure that the lessons they learn live with them throughout their lives.
Each starting program lasts an average of 6 weeks and will broadly follow the below format although each one will be unique to the individual horse and rider’s situation. Guy likes to work with the owners extensively to make sure that they are clear about the exercises, techniques and philosophies that make up their horses training and that they are happy moving forward with what they must do to ensure their horses continued development.
GRH Starting/foundation training program:
Foundation Groundwork –
- Feet handling
- Parking
- Leading
- Lunging/driving
- Lateral flexion and head lowering
- Backing
- Preparation for saddle
- Preparation for snaffle
- Preparation for rider
- Unwinding
Foundation ridden
- Developing forward
- Riding in halter
- Riding in snaffle
- Riding at all 3 gaits
- Obstacles
- Point to Point
- Circles
- Transitions
- Riding out of the arena.
To ensure that each horse and rider gains the maximum benefit from the experience we only take on a maximum of 4 horses at any one time. Please see schedule for available intake days.
Starting prices start from £225 per week (including training, hay and bedding).
Next Available Date:
4th March 2019 - 2 Spaces
At the end of your horses stay with us we have a handover period. This is your opportunity to saddle up and ride with Guy.
Contact us on 07876 033028 or email: info@guyrobertsonhorsemanship.co.uk for available dates and to arrange a visit to the yard.
Next Available Date:
4th March 2019 - 2 Spaces
At the end of your horses stay with us we have a handover period. This is your opportunity to work with Guy and your horse before taking them home. We also recommend follow on lessons for you and your horse to continue to develop and build on your relationship, knowledge and their education.
Contact us on 07876 033028 or email: info@guyrobertsonhorsemanship.co.uk for more details.
4th March 2019 - 2 Spaces
At the end of your horses stay with us we have a handover period. This is your opportunity to work with Guy and your horse before taking them home. We also recommend follow on lessons for you and your horse to continue to develop and build on your relationship, knowledge and their education.
Contact us on 07876 033028 or email: info@guyrobertsonhorsemanship.co.uk for more details.
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Visiting
We encourage you to make weekly visits where possible to view the progress of your horse, these will be pre-booked private training sessions with Guy. We understand that you may not be able to make it and we will do our best to keep in regular contact with progress updates via phone, text or email.