Lessons, Training, Re-Training and Clinics
I am a Travelling Freelance Trainer which means I go to barns which have an "open trainer" policy and or your personal facility provided you have an adequate working area. Instruction (and show coaching for some disciplines) is available in Hunters/Jumpers, Dressage, Eventing, Western/Reining, Pleasure, Natural Horsemanship, and Basic Horsemanship. At this time lesson and training session availability is limited. Please Contact, Email or refer to calender to find out what may be available at the time and for current fees. Shipping into a regularly attended barn is also an option. Barns currently accepting ship-ins and or boarding are Shoemaker Stables in Winsted, CT. All other facilities are private. I am available for Clinics on virtually any topic related to horses. Please try to schedule them for the spring, fall and winter when I am more available.
Here is a breakdown of the services FDT offer:
- Virtual Coach: FDT Is leading the way to online interactive learning. Phone
coaching, MP3, video, NEW Conference classes and Live streaming clinics and Lectures. Click here for pricing
- Multi Discipline Instruction: Supportive and dedicated "No Nonsense"
teaching and coaching. Rebuilding confidence in the timid rider. Building Horse/Rider Partnerships.
- Multi Discipline Training: Progressive and Effective "Horse friendly" training.
- Natural Horsemanship Specialty: I can help you learn and apply virtually any
system or program including: Parelli, Carolyn Resnick, Chris Cox, Dennis Reis, Monty Roberts, John Lyons, Mark Rashid, Clinton Anderson, and more.
- Liberty Specialty: FDT is one of the few in the New England area that
teaches and worls with Carolyn Resnick Inspired Liberty work.
- Problem Horses and Behavioral Issues: FDT is equipped to handle Problem
horses, behaviors, re-schooling and performance issues. Email for more information or with questions.
- Young Horse Starting: FDT specializes in starting and finding suitable young
horses and or assisting you with learning how to
- Trailer loading: FDT specializes in dealing with trailering issues.
- OTTB Purchasing and re-schooling: FDT specializes in working with
thoroughbreds.
- I require a commitment to a minimum of one training/lesson session per
week. I can not hold a recurring place in the
schedule for less than that. If you cannot commit to a regular spot. Please inquire about being put on the cancellation list.
- I strongly recommend ASTM approved helmets, paddock boots (or similar)
and breeches or some type of leggings.
- I have a 24-hour cancellation policy: you will be charged for the full cost of
services if you wait until the last minute
- to cancel or do not show up. Foul weather and unforeseen emergencies are
exceptions. Excessive lateness will be
- taken off lesson time. So please make sure you give yourself plenty of time
to get ready beforehand.
- Please feel free to email with questions between lessons or for more
information or training support.
*NOTE: Those of you who have been with me for awhile are already aware of the fact that there is a Fall/Winter schedule and a Spring/Summer schedule. This change occurs right around School letting out for the Summer and School starting up again in the Fall. At these times I do my best to not change the schedule too much but it inevitable that it will change somewhat. As always, I try to accommodate everyone as best I can.
Cancellation List If you would like to be on the Cancellation list (provided you are in my travelling area) please contact FDT and you will be informed when there may be an opening. If possible, you will be notified in advance but sometimes it can be short notice. Feel free to check in on the calender as well.
Consulting
I am available to consult on horse purchases for a fee. I also have access to other sale horses that may not be listed on the Site. Contact FDT for more information.
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