Starting under saddle
First ridden work, introduced quietly and progressively.
Pre-Training & Breaking In
Young horses started right, one horse at a time
Starting under saddle and pre-training for thoroughbreds and purpose-bred sport horses.
Starting young horses
A quiet, progressive start under saddle
Sim specialises in starting and producing young horses, including thoroughbreds and purpose-bred sport horses.
Young horses are introduced to ridden work progressively, with an emphasis on confidence, correct foundations and positive experiences. Each programme is built around the horse's temperament, physical maturity and what it is going on to do.
Pre-training may include
- Starting under saddle (breaking in)
- Young horse pre-training
- Foundation flatwork
- Introduction to poles and jumping
- Hill work and beach conditioning
- Fitness and physical development
- Nutrition and general condition
- Preparation and presentation for sale
Suited to thoroughbreds heading to the track or a new career, and to young sport horses on their way to eventing, dressage, show jumping or pleasure riding.
After the start
Carried through to the next stage
Training can continue past the first rides, through the early stages of development, so a horse goes on to the track, competition, sale or its next rider with a sound foundation.
Young horse progression
How a young horse moves forward
Each horse moves through these stages at its own pace. Some arrive part way along, and some stop where their job asks them to.
Young horse pre-training
Building the basic routine, balance and willingness to work.
Foundation flatwork
Correct, systematic flatwork that everything later depends on.
Introduction to poles and jumping
Gymnastic work that develops technique and confidence over a fence.
Exposure to different training environments
Hills, the beach and away from home, so new places stop being an event.
Ready for the next stage
Prepared and presented honestly for the track, competition, sale or a new rider.
Enquire
Talk to Sim about your horse
Get in touch to discuss your young horse, where it is at, and what a pre-training programme might look like.
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Phone+64 21 127 1997
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Emailbalmoral05@gmail.com
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Address840 Linwood Road
Karaka, Auckland