Training Options
If you and your horse are looking for additional training or handling we can help! We recommend to allow for at least two weeks for each stay to allow for the horse to settle and adjust to new environment. Each package accounts for agistment, mucking out, daily feeding and handling/schooling 5 sessions a week. We have an all weather arena available alongside a large barn to handle and train inside. These packages can be adjusted to suit each individual horse and rider for either riding, handling and float loading. The following packages offered are
Schooling Package
Weekly Training Sessions : $300 (excluding GST)
Schooling package is designed for horses in work that need to be exercised for rider. Perfect for holidays or winter training if you are running out of time. Can improve horses flatwork and pole work and send new exercises for rider to try. For more information use button below.
Float Loading Package
Onsite Weekly Training Sessions : $300 (excluding GST)
Designed for horses to be dropped off to EquiTrain Barn and handled and trained onsite. Horses need to be able to be transported here. Ideally float is to be provided so horse is able to train on same type. 5 sessions per week working on horse loading, unloading and travelling confidently.
Offsite Float Loading Consultation Session : $350 (excluding GST) + Travel Fee
The consultation session is to assess the severity of the re training required for horse. This package is designed for horses unable to travel to the barn for Onsite training, therefore the handler would travel to you. Once the training plan is created and discussed the basic ground work will be installed to help the beginning of retraining. Please note this is at least 1.5hr
Follow up Float Loading Sessions : $80 (excluding GST) + Travel Fee
Follow up sessions are also offsite to consolidate the training for the horse and handler until they are able to continue their training on their own. Approximately need one float loading consultation and three follow ups depending on the horse and handlers experience.
Foundation Package (Handling)
Foundation Package - $300 (excluding GST)
5 sessions per week
This package is designed for horses that need further training in hand. This could be increasing confidence with basic handling work (i.e. lungeing, clipping, worming, leading) or general exposure to new environment. Ideal for younger unbroken horses preparing for ridden work.
“Erika had my horse for two weeks training at her property and she worked on her in all aspects of training. My horse has required a variety of experiences due to her greenness and Erika exposed her to situations in her training that increased confidence.
I highly recommend Erika for any aspects of horsemanship, both on and off the horse. I will continue to use Erika’s expertise for many months to come!””
Schooling Package
This service is designed for equestrians that are looking for regular schooling sessions for their horse, either for increasing fitness, bringing back into work, schooling up a level or holiday agistment. Please note the horse must be in work and not showing any conflict behaviours. Schooling is offered in all weather arena for dressage and poles. On pick up there will be a handover so rider can have a feel of new exercises.
Ideal stay is 1-3 weeks. Full agistment includes..
5 sessions per week and 2 days off
All weather arena and light hacking available
Safe and sheltered paddocks
Follow up lessons available to help rider
Spaces are available and feed will need to be provided. For more information for availability please enquire below.
Price List (excluding GST)
Weekly Training Sessions : $300
Float Loading Training
Floating can be a stressful experience for both horse and rider. EquiTrain offers a float loading training package to train the horse to load correctly and teach the rider how to administer the techniques.
This package includes a float loading consultation session to assess what ground work is required for horse to load correctly. The horse will then be trained over the necessary amount of sessions. Once the horse has successfully consolidated the training, the rider or handler is then taught how to continue training with the horse.
“Erika has helped me with floating a young nervous horse. She is well educated, patient and kind. Highly recommend!”
Price List
Float Loading Consultation : $350 + Travel Fee
*Please allow for 1- 1.5hrs for first session
Follow up Float Loading Sessions : $80 + Travel Fee
Foundation Training
This training is tailored for any horse at any age or discipline. This could suit a young horse that is being prepared for sale, competition or is ready to start basic training or a mature horse that needs a tune up for a specific issue. Handling is training follows Equitation Science Principles which include installing sound Go, Park, Turn front legs or back legs and Stop aids which is then used to remedy issues in hand.
Tiny is demonstrating Park in a simple exercise where he stands still and doesn’t react to movement around him.
Signs your horse may suit our Foundation Package
Issues in basic groundwork - learning step forward, backward and turning aids, difficult to lead, trot up or move around from paddock to paddock
Head shy handling - Bridling, worming or issues pulling back
Farrier preparation - for horses that have difficulty standing quietly for farrier (holding feet, noise and hammering etc.) Kick out with back legs.
Rug training - for horse’s that have never had a rug on
Difficulty Lungeing - training horse to lunge (walk, trot and canter)
We will create a plan for what you are wanting to achieve with your horse, focusing on your horse’s welfare and your safety.