Training clinic with Michael Alway
2/19/2022
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What is a foundation on a horse? To Michael, it is a solid foundation for your horse through finding the perfect balance of relationship and respect, teaching the horse the appropriate response to pressure without fear, whether that be the rider, whip, leg, rein, or even an obstacle, object, or the perceived environmental pressure of a place or situation.
For a horse to respect it's owner, it must trust the owner and for that to happen, their must be respect. Many people don't take the time teach the horse in a way that he is able to learn and gain confidence as a learner.
Come learn from Michael in a private lesson setting or semi-private (2) session. Topics for lessons in past have included: round pen work, respecting the rider and handler space, how to handle spooking, auto-loading onto the trailer, and many more. Please note the topic you would like to cover with Michael- he does mostly work on the ground and for special requests can do mounted work.
As humans, we are directly lined in our approach and typically goal oriented, that is why so many horses aren't given a proper start and never gain the confidence to try, experiment and learn new things. It all starts from the ground up. For a horse to perform, he must be fit, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally as well, and that requires a solid foundation.
Performance is not being a good show horse, it is having the partnership, confidence and willingness from your horse at all times whether you are showing consistently or simply enjoying the trail.
Understanding the horse's individual nature, learning style, confidence level and ability to set him up for success using communication, understanding and psychology is what I specialize in. Horsemanship is way more than riding, it is understanding the horse at a deeper level. There is a psychology to horses and horse training.
Michael specializes in starting horses, giving troubled horses a new start, trailer loading, behavior issues, developing solid foundations and teaching horsemanship to any level of equestrian including international riders, Grand Prix dressage horses and riders, 4* Eventers, Jumpers, and amateur horse lovers alike.
He studied natural horsemanship directly under Pat and Linda Parelli, spent time in Europe starting performance horses and learning from great horsemen, competed in Extreme Mustang Makeover events, started and restarted countless horses of different breeds and disciplines, and much more.
His mission is to help educate and empower horse people and horses to become partners for performance.
For more information check out Michael's website- https://www.michaelalway.com
Organizer Notes
Please indicate what topic you would like to work on with Michael during your session. Focus on ground work related activities.
Private Lesson
$155.00
Semi-Private Lesson
$80.00
Day Audit
$10.00
- Change fee$5.00
- Refund fee$10.00
Administrative Information
Ride Time: Schedule of slots will be sent out 2 weeks prior to event. Note change fee and refund fee. Please plan to print and sign your liability waiver to bring with you on day of event.
Trailer Direction: Easy driveway parking at main barn, near indoor arena. Option to turn around at second barn.
Change Policy: Changes are permitted up to 20 day(s) before registration closes.
Refund Policy: Refunds are permitted up to 20 day(s) before activity begins.-
Entry Option(s)
Secure Spot: Pay in full via STRIDER Pay Deposit via STRIDER and the remainder by check
