.jpg)
About Me
My name is Matt Rutland and I’ve been training horses since 1993. I believe in developing a mutual understanding between you and your horse, because caring for them is as much about responsibility as it is about love. Get the most out of your relationship with your horse by calling me today.
"Horsemanship is about knowing:
Where to be, when to be, why to be, what to do when you get there, and when to quit doing what you are doing.
Training Strategies
Understanding Your Horse & Planning For a Happy Future
General Considerations -
-
Assessing your horses natural ability
-
Your ambitions as the owner
-
What your horse enjoys
Preparing For Training - ​
-
Ensure a vet check is completed to ensure your horse is sound and healthy.
-
Ensure up to date hoof and shoe care is in place.
-
Professional saddle fitting has taken place.
Progressive Fitness - ​
-
Each horse is unique and will need to be managed as such.
-
Little and often positive training, progressing training levels as and when your horse is ready and fit to do so.
Ground Work - ​
-
Establish boundaries
-
Intensive relationship building
-
Handling and trailer loading if required.
Lunging - ​
-
Beneficial for teaching balance, suppleness and responsiveness
Long Reining​
-
Develop balance
-
encourage confidence and obedience
Ridden Training​
-
For backing young horses
-
Re-training to develop good rider/horse relationship