Training

Training Clinics, Demonstrations and Team Building Workshops

Amanda has many years’ experience in training both 4 and 2 legged pupils. Having been lucky enough to study with high calibre professionals in all the disciplines including a dressage Rietmaster in Germany, she is keen to pass on her expertise. By applying simple principles she is able to draw out the best in both horse and rider/driver to enable them to fulfil their potential in their chosen discipline. For Amanda's full cv click here.

The Chariots of Fire Driving Centre is developing an excellent reputation for introducing carriage driving through their Try Driving Days, bringing the sport to those who might otherwise not have the chance. The fun and adrenaline rush that can be experienced is addictive encouraging many to take up the sport! If you get hooked you can carry on learning through individual tuition and competition opportunities at the Centre. The Chariots Team are also able to travel to your venue and deliver the Try Driving experience to groups and clubs.

Long rein schooling

Natural Horsemanship Clinics

From January we will be holding a Natural Horsemanship Clinic every month. Bring your horse to us and we will help you both to solve riding or driving issues. Learn to read what your horse is telling you and adapt your skills accordingly. It is easy to misjudge a situation when the horse is misbehaving, making the assumption that it is being naughty whereas, in fact, it is their way of explaining that there is an issue. Amanda’s intuition and experience can help you to rectify this to save you just getting frustrated! The charge will be £60 per client with one horse and it is anticipated that sessions will be up to an hour and a half depending on the situation. Within each session the objective is to get a picture of the issues that prevent a natural join up between horse and rider/driver. Then having read the situation and seen the existing communication, Amanda can channel both your energies towards the same goal and understanding. This will be done through simplifying aids and ensuring they are clear, with no misinterpretation. During the day there may also be the opportunity to sit in on other sessions by arrangement.

Corporate Team Building Workshops - with a difference!! Does your team feel stagnant? Is there conflict in the workplace? It might help to get them out of the work situation and challenge them with an activity that is probably totally alien to them!! This involves using ponies and carriages in a controlled situation and has proved very successful in seeing individual characteristics, which might not be exhibited within the comfort zone of their knowledge and expertise.

It is hoped that within our safe but different environment those who would not normally come to the fore will be able to flourish, demonstrate their ability and improve their confidence. Much will be learned about how the team functions and the roles of its members. After the event they will have new knowledge that they can take back to the workplace and use to improve the team’s functionality. To see a sample programme for one of our Team Building Workshops, click here.

Amanda is a member of the British Horse Driving Trials Association Training Committee with special responsibility for juniors. She holds regular training clinics and demonstrations both at her own centre near Lockerbie and around the country. If you have a riding/driving club and would like to organise a demo, please do get in contact.

Training Clinics, Demonstrations and Team Building Workshops

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