Lessons, Training, Re-Training and Clinics

    FDHorsemanship: Liberty, Line, Mounted Method is available for private
    instruction at barns which have an "open trainer" policy and or your personal
    facility provided you have an adequate working area.  Instruction (and show
    coaching for some disciplines) is available in Hunters/Jumpers, Dressage,
    Eventing, Western/Reining, Pleasure, Natural Horsemanship, and General
    Horsemanship.
    At this time lesson and training session availability is limited. Please
    Contact, Email or refer to calendar to find out what may be available and
    for current fees. Shipping into a regularly attended barn is also an option.
    Barns currently accepting ship-ins and or boarding are Shoemaker Stables in
    Winsted, CT and Back Acres farm in Plainfield, MA. I am available for Clinics
    on a variety of topic related to horses from Natural care to Common Issues.

    Here is a breakdown of the services FDTH offers:

  • Clinics: I am available to travel worldwide for clinics on many areas of
    Horsemanship.
  • Virtual Coach: FDTH Is leading the way to online interactive learning. Phone
    coaching, MP3, video, NEW Conference classes and Live streaming clinics
    and Lectures. Click here for pricing
  • Multi Discipline Instruction: Supportive and dedicated teaching and
    coaching. Rebuilding confidence in the timid rider. Building Connection,
    Heart and Desire in Performance Horse/Rider Partnerships.
  • Multi Discipline Training: Progressive and Effective "Horse friendly" training.
  • Natural Horsemanship Specialty: Liberty Training, to Line Work, to Mounted.
  • Liberty Specialty: FDTH is one of the few in the New England area that
    teaches and worls with Carolyn Resnick and Klaus Hempfling Inspired Liberty
    work.
  • Problem Horses and Behavioral Issues: FDTH is equipped to handle Problem
    horses, behaviors, re-schooling and performance issues without force.
    Gentle Rehabilitation techniques.
  • Young Horse Starting: FDTH specializes in starting and finding suitable young
    horses and or assisting you with learning how to
    do it.
  • Trailer loading: FDTH specializes in dealing with trailering issues.
  • OTTB Purchasing and re-schooling: FDTH specializes in working with
    thoroughbreds.

    Policies
  • I require a commitment to a minimum of one training/lesson session per
    week. I can not hold a recurring place in the
    schedule for less than that. If you cannot commit to a regular spot. Please
    inquire about being put on the cancellation list.
  • I strongly recommend ASTM approved helmets, paddock boots (or similar)
    and breeches or some type of leggings.
  • I have a 24-hour cancellation policy: you will be charged for the full cost of
    services if you wait until the last minute
  • to cancel or do not show up. Foul weather and unforeseen emergencies are
    exceptions. Excessive lateness will be
  • taken off lesson time. So please make sure you give yourself plenty of time
    to get ready beforehand.
  • Please feel free to email with questions between lessons or for more
    information or training support.

    Cancellation List
    If you would like to be on the Cancellation list (provided you are in my
    travelling area) please contact FDT and you will be informed when there
    may be an opening. If possible, you will be notified in advance but
    sometimes it can be short notice. Feel free to check in on the calender as
    well.

    Consulting

    I am available to consult on a variety of areas including horse purchase,
    farm construction, Equine business marketing and more for a fee. I also
    have access to other sale horses that may not be listed on the Site. Contact
    FDT for more information.
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