“I have learned to see the importance of training the whole horse,” says Joan Sladek, a certified Lyons Instructor who was taught by John and Josh Lyons the art of horsemanship. Joan is the founder of JS Horsemanship which trains out of Sand Hill Stable in Mantua and will begin offering private classes in January for both children and adults. Her instruction will center around four building blocks:
1. The horse must understand what is being asked.
2. The horse needs to be able to do what is asked.
3. The horse should be confident and relaxed doing what is asked.
4. The horse needs to do what is asked, when asked, using all the energy required.
“A horse is physical, mental, and emotional. A horse is a unique individual with a unique skill set, a unique history, and an individual personality. All this must be considered as we train each individual horse,” explains Joan.
Sand Hill Stables is where she is offering classes and clinics using her methods to improve the understanding of and the relationship with your horse. “The exercises I teach bring about positive changes in both the horse and the rider.”
Building Balance Horsemanship Classes
Balanced Horsemanship for Kids (8 and up)
- Learn horsemanship skills from a certified proven instructor
- Individual attention
- Build a relationship with your horse
- Grow, learn and have fun
Children will learn not just how to ride a horse, but how to effectively communicate with their horse by learning fun interactive methods which will lead to a lifetime of positive riding experiences. Each student will receive private instruction and be paired with a hand-picked horse best suited for their level. The first class will be a complete evaluation.
Balanced Horsemanship for Adults
Every horse is an individual that needs physical and emotional preparation to ensure a positive and successful working relationship with people. This class will equip both horse and rider, giving them a solid foundation for any discipline for building that relationship. One hour of private, focused instruction.
Building Confidence Through Balanced Horsemanship
Being with horses should be fun and safe! This class will build confidence using horses that are both safe and comfortable, building confidence and empowering the rider as they learn communication skills that will lead to a lifetime of pleasurable riding.
Classes begin in January and continue through March. If you want to be growing in your horsemanship skills and be around some great horses this winter at a beautiful facility, consider signing up!
All classes are private. “I work with your schedule,” says Joan. “Openings start as early as 9:00 am and are available as late as 6:30 pm. You can also bring your own horse if you want to trailer in.”
If you want to know more, call or email Cindy at 440-227-8834 cindyintu7@gmail.com
Follow Joan on FACEBOOK for some fabulous horse pictures and read some of her past posts on the classes and demonstrations she has taught.
Sand Hill Stable
4311 State Route 303
Mantua, Ohio 44255