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All our programs include 1 on 1s or group sessions with peers of your similar skill set so that your goals and needs are met. Select from the following to be supported this Summer. We work with clients on a weekly basis. Join us for an unforgettable bonding whilst putting your wellness and well-being first with one of our herd members who will choose you.

Intro to Horsemanship in east wardell

Everyone starts here in a group or 1 on 1 (well there will be 3 of us including the horse). Learn how your brain and a horse’s brain work and how we use this to understand them, us and how we move forwards meshing both worlds whilst having empathy for both partners. Learn how to set yourself and a horse up for success. A horse will choose to play with you. At your first session we will meet the horses that have availability on the day/time that works best for your schedule, we will learn safety around horses, will groom the horse, demonstrate a few of the games that we play each time to build connection and trust. We go at your speed. If what we do resonates with you then we will book in for weekly sessions by term (we do not support fortnightly or support reschedules or refunds as we reserve the horse for you exclusively on your day and that spot is yours for the term). We build connection through mindfulness, horsemanship games, breathwork, body language and so much more. Having a bad day? We can sit with you and hold space, do farm chores, show you how to plait up an horse, pamper the horses with a bath and much more to support you and give your mind a break. We work with you on what you need that day. We will NOT force you to do anything but we have rules that have to be followed for your safety. We prioritise connection with our horses.

Choose from a completely private 1 on 1 or join peers with similar skill sets in a group session with your horse, friends, going through our levels certification program, participation in show days (after level 1) and so much more. As you move through the levels specialise in liberty, driven or ridden with your equine partner. We do go out competing and should you work and build the skill sets we will support you on this journey as well as your weekly intensives. ALL new students/participants will need to do our level 1 intro to horsemanship in order to understand and build a connection with our herd on the ground - this usually takes 1 term to complete.

Horsemanship and liberty are exceedingly useful skillsets to learn and at EquiTune it isn’t about what you do with the horse but the connection that you are building and the self improvement that you achieve whilst supporting and being supported by a talented equine.

Ridden Programs (Bitless or tackless) just half an hour from byron bay

Experience everything from catching the horse, leading, grooming, tacking up, horsemanship games, calming signals, connection, riding, after care and so much more. This is not just about riding but about how to connect with an extremely powerful animal without force and by using intelligence and asking them to be your partner. We will work towards being able to ride effectively and safely to an extremely high level. Please note that we earn the saddle, stirrups and reins - building our seat before so as to have an independent seat and using tack as aids and not balance support.

Everyone does our intro to riding course so that you understand our basic aids and how to have kind soft hands, a seat that is balanced and legs that are still and supportive. Choose to do this 1 on 1 (3 of us with the horse) or in one of our groups.

These opportunities are highly sought after as our horses are ultra sensitive, soft and work off breathwork - pulling, kicking or making is not something they understand as they love to play with their regulars and the relationships are built on trust, consent and mutual understandings. They often neigh excitedly and gallop up from the back of the paddocks when they spot their regulars - it is so heart warming to see. There is no chasing horses around the paddocks here - we have to ask them to wait as they always want to come in and play because we help you to make it fun for both of you. We build the relationship on the ground and then move to the saddle if and when both are ready and then support the rider with biomechanics, horse psychology, mindfulness and empathy. Our horses love their job and like our facilitators are constantly improving and adding to their skill sets.

Once you have completed our intro to horsemanship course successfully, then we can start exploring our ridden options. We will then move through our ridden levels: intro to riding, prep, prelim, novice, elementary, medium, advanced and more if you build the skillsets.

Our horses specialise in their preferred disciplines so we will match you with a horse that has the same passion as you be it jumping, dressage, working equitation, trail rides, tackless riding and so much more.

Once you have the skill sets we may invite you to compete and perform with us.

GROUps for regulars or visitors to northern rivers

We run group sessions for you with peers of similar skillsets in order to support, nurture as well as improve skills. This means more time with ‘your’ horse, like minded peers and expert tuition. We run group from 1.5 to 3 hours allowing for growth and immersion into the horse world Win win. We also participate in challenges together as well as plan forest rides out and so much more. We have liberty, ground and ridden groups.

In order to participate in group sessions, you must have completed successfully our intro to horsemanship course. For ridden our intro to ridden course as well.

Then we move through the levels from prep all the way through to advanced in riding, liberty or groundwork. Our horses train at a high level and enjoy bitless dressage, tackless riding or with a neckrope using breathwork, jumping, forest rides, long reining, liberty, tricks and so much more.

We want you to experience the joy of connecting with another sentient being and achieving successful goals together.

Horsemanship is a skill that is transferrable to all aspects of your life, whether you see this as a path for your career, a long term hobby or a chapter in your journey to who you want to be. As the horse reflects you, you get to see who you are and who you want to be.

Sessions include everything from catching the horse, leading through energy (no whips here), grooming, tacking up (if riding), groundwork/liberty (and riding), after care of the horse, feeding the horses, cleaning and putting all tack away, rugging horse and taking back to paddock. Experience everything that revolves around having a horse in your life, setting you and the horse up for success every step of the way as well as working towards your personal goals.