

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Russell Higgins Foundation Horsemanship
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 May, 2025 at 08:00 am – Sun, 25 May, 2025 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: This is where it all starts - on the ground.

In our Stage 1 clinic you learn about horse psychology, how horses learn, how to build confidence and how to create responsiveness in order to stay safe and have fun on the ground. 

This clinic is the pre-requisite to most of our other clinics, both ridden and liberty and ideally should be paired with our Stage 2 - Control &amp; Confidence in the Saddle course

The Foundation series starts here.

Learn how to prepare your horse for riding before you get on. Many experienced riders consider this the missing link. 

If you want to learn how to develop a Calm, Connected and Responsive horse than this is where to start. 

Cost: $440

Contact our organiser Heather on heatherfirth24@gmail.com to 
book or direct message on Facebook 

Your instructors, yes you get two, are Russell Higgins and Ruth Carlyle.

Russell started his first horse under saddle 39 years ago and since then has worked with thousands of horses in 19 different countries of various breeds and disciplines. A truely international instructor, over the passed 26 years he has taught in 18 different countries. His experience consists of driving heavy teams, starting young horses, foundation training, farm and ranch work, dressage, jumping, cow working, trail riding, Safari riding in Africa, polo, working equitation, garrocha, liberty performance. As well as competitions, clinics and performances at Equitana, Equidays and Equifest.

Russell continues his own education both in New Zealand and international. His goal is to be better so he can better help his students achieve their goals.


Ruth started her working life as a scientist so it is no surprise that she has an interest in the science behind how horses learning. She teams that with her studies of biomechanics and Horsemanship experience to be an advocate for the horse and has the ability to see why a lot of the physical elements that can be so easy for an owner to miss. Ruth has started to become well know for her “Ride less Crap” courses.

Find out more about us at https://www.russellhiggins.co.nz
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rangiora/russell-higgins-foundation-horsemanship/200027839151717
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, workshops, sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 12

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Rangiora
- **state**: CA
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Mount Grey Downs Equestrian
- **lat**: -43.365910825007
- **long**: 172.50968933105
- **full address**: Mount Grey Downs Equestrian, 536 No 10 Road,Swannanoa, New Zealand, Rangiora

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 24 May, 2025 at 08:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mount Grey Downs Equestrian, 536 No 10 Road,Swannanoa, New Zealand, Rangiora
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** trips-adventures, workshops, sports
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Russell Higgins Foundation Horsemanship ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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