"Where a horse's future is shaped, not broken"
Angela and Archie
I have had my horse Archie for a couple of years now and I really owe Jason for how far we have come. It was Jason's initial training with Archie that paved the way for Archie to continue to learn and be receptive to what I was asking. In a way Jason showed Archie not just what to learn but how to learn.
I got Archie off the track as a four year old in 2005. He was quiet for an ex-race horse and not overly reactive. However, he was extremely one sided and would push through the bridle. He did not understand the connection between the bridle and his feet nor have any concept of flexion or bending.
At first I thought that it would take ages to get Archie soft and supple and to stop pushing through the bridle. Jason took Archie initially for two weeks and I noticed a huge difference in his acceptance of the bridle and all my aids. I wanted to compete him in Dressage and with Jason's help I was well on the way. Archie spent another couple of weeks with Jason about three months later and this really cemented the learning for him.
Currently, Archie is a couple of points off HRCAV level 2 dressage after pointing up from level 4. We have won three dressage jackpots and numerous placings. In fact, if it wasn't for competitions being cancelled last year we would be happily competing in level 2. I plan to continue my dressage and start to compete EFA next year.
Thanks you Jason for all your help and patience, you are an amazing horsemen.
I have had my horse Archie for a couple of years now and I really owe Jason for how far we have come. It was Jason's initial training with Archie that paved the way for Archie to continue to learn and be receptive to what I was asking. In a way Jason showed Archie not just what to learn but how to learn.
I got Archie off the track as a four year old in 2005. He was quiet for an ex-race horse and not overly reactive. However, he was extremely one sided and would push through the bridle. He did not understand the connection between the bridle and his feet nor have any concept of flexion or bending.
At first I thought that it would take ages to get Archie soft and supple and to stop pushing through the bridle. Jason took Archie initially for two weeks and I noticed a huge difference in his acceptance of the bridle and all my aids. I wanted to compete him in Dressage and with Jason's help I was well on the way. Archie spent another couple of weeks with Jason about three months later and this really cemented the learning for him.
Currently, Archie is a couple of points off HRCAV level 2 dressage after pointing up from level 4. We have won three dressage jackpots and numerous placings. In fact, if it wasn't for competitions being cancelled last year we would be happily competing in level 2. I plan to continue my dressage and start to compete EFA next year.
Thanks you Jason for all your help and patience, you are an amazing horsemen.
