Masterclass - Become a Confident Connected rider
A 5 Hr Immersion Program from Ground to Riding using natural principles
Service Description
Who is the Masterclass for? - Existing rider looking to improve skill set both on ground and on horse - Rider interested in a more connected way to ride their horse - Ex rider looking to get back on a horse -Own a horse and looking for exercises to advance or correct your horse -Looking at owning a horse in the future -Interested in the benefits of a kinder approach in riding and owning -Curious about Natural Horsemanship -Looking to do multi day treks on horseback and would like to refine your riding -Transitioning from Bit to Bit-less -Bareback and on saddle -Riders of all levels What you can expect on the day: - Taught by Peter Bland -Using our (patent pending) multi tack. -Small groups -Work with multiple horses -You can bring your queries to the masterclass -A beautiful Farm lunch -Take home your own 'Rope Whisperer' to the value of $165. Some topics we will cover: How to use the Rope Whisperer & transitioning from bit - bitless riding & why? How to catch & work your horse in an enclosed area and open paddock How to check & clean their hooves How to correct your horse's behaviour on ground and on horse How to become a better rider without a bit - Walk, Trot & Canter bareback How to safely load and unload a horse How to saddle up and put the horse away How to come off a horse safely Details: 10-3pm including lunch, morning and afternoon tea Conversations will be had during the day: - Why is the world waking up en masse now to 'bitless' - The benefits of Natural Horsemanship to the horse and the rider - Good ethical principles - replacing force with time - How to have your horse softer and softer (any horse) Upon booking, we will send a questionnaire to better understand your participation and goals. This masterclass is being run with our horses. If you have your own horse, we can discuss at a later stage on how to educate the horse. Camping facilities are available for the previous night at an additional cost. This will owever provide extra time to meet and be with the horses.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
We understand that sometimes cancellations or rescheduling need to happen due to unforeseen circumstances. Horse Experiences We require a minimum of 48hr notice for all cancellations and rescheduling to manage schedules of instructors and horses at the farm. If Wattle Bank Farm cancels or reschedules in the event of a force majeure, no charges will be incurred, and credit vouchers, valid for three years, will be issued as required valid from date of booking. If you cannot make your booking date, you can reschedule either with your next specific next date (if available) or be provided with a credit voucher to redeem at a later date (usable within 3 years of Date of Purchase). The first rescheduling will not incur any admin fees. More than 1 rescheduling appointment will incur a $20 fee per reschedule. For cancellations, as per the T&C's form issued on booking, a 25% cancellation fee is applicable if cancelling more than 48 hours before your booking. If you cancel within the 48 hrs, your booked service will incur a charge of 100% of the total booking amount. However you are able to transfer your booking to another person of your nomination or a credit voucher for your booked service can be issued towards a future booking (if applicable). Multi Day adventure camps and gift cards are non refundable. Failure to arrive for a booked and confirmed booking will incur a charge of 100% of the total booking. Cancellation due to weather - if there are severe thunderstorms or heat, we may need to reschedule for your own safety and that of the horses. We will contact you and offer an alternative date for the same service. If you cannot fit in new dates, we will issue you a credit voucher to the value of your booking valid for 3 years from date of original booking. Applicable for outdoor bookings. NDIS Bookings- Please refer to NDIS guidelines 2 clear business days (weekends and public holidays excluded). Farm stay Bookings: We require a minimum of 1 week's notice for a full refund. Note that no refund will be given for cancellations within 1 week of the booking start date. You will be provided with the option of rebooking a later date to the same value of your stay. If your new dates have higher rates, the extra fee will be required to be paid prior to arrival. You can also nominate another party to take over your existing booking. This nomination or swap can only take place once. Workshops & Events: Refer to Horse Experiences.
Contact Details
85 Desmond Rd, Wattle Bank VIC, Australia
0408 566 071
hello@wattlebankfarm.com.au