Success with Horses, Stage 1, Christchurch

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025 at 11:00 pm

Success with Horses, Stage 1, Christchurch

Russell Higgins Foundation Horsemanship

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Fri, 29 Aug, 2025 at 11:00 pm

Selwyn Equestrian Centre

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Date & Location

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025 at 11:00 pm - Sun, 31 Aug, 2025 at 06:30 am (NZST)

Selwyn Equestrian Centre

126 Kivers Rd, Burnham 7677, New Zealand, Rolleston

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Success with Horses, Stage 1, Christchurch
If you want to develop your horse into a calm, connected and responsive partner this will jump start your progress.

The first two clinics in our Foundation Series will give you the tools to achieve the relationship you want with your horse.

STAGE 1 - Essential ground skills (30&31 August).
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This has been referred to as the missing link by experienced riders and it where it starts for the horse - on the ground. What we do here creates his perceptions of us and forms his behaviours which will be referred to when under saddle.

We will cover: Horse psychology, how horses learn, how to build confidence and how to create responsiveness in order to stay safe, have fun and achieve results.

We emphasise teaching the understanding of the concepts as well as showing you exercises that lead to a horse that spooks less and yet is more responsive to your requests. Everything we do has a practical application. By understanding not only the "how" but also the "why" you will be able to prepare your horse for any task as well as preparing him for riding before you even get on.

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 & Confidence in the Saddle clinic.

If you want to learn how to develop a calm, connected and responsive horse this is where to start.
We will set “homework” after Stage 1 to keep you on track and prepare for Stage 2.

STAGE 2 - Control & confidence in the Saddle. (13&14 September).

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Cost for each Stage is: $460

Your instructors: Russell Higgins

Russell started his first horse under saddle 39 years ago and since then has worked with thousands of horses of various breeds and disciplines in 19 different countries . A truly international instructor, over the past 26 years he has taught in 19 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.

Visit our website www.russellhiggins.co.nz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RussellHigginsHorseman/
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Cost for each Stage is: $460


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Selwyn Equestrian Centre, 126 Kivers Rd, Burnham 7677, New Zealand, Rolleston

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Success with Horses, Stage 1, Christchurch
Fri, 29 Aug, 2025 at 11:00 pm