The HorseNatured School
Welcome to The HorseNatured School, our core curriculum designed for anyone seeking to master practical horse handling skills while simultaneously renew essential life competencies and gain new perspectives.
This is a structured, non-riding program where you'll experience clear, measurable progress with every session whilst having fun and getting to know yourself so much better.
Our unique Tracks Methodology guides you through a sequential learning journey, building your confidence and skill set step-by-step. You'll work directly with our gentle, experienced horses, gaining unparalleled, hands-on understanding of equine behavior and the powerful lessons they offer.
How do you join the HorseNatured School?
Simply book a HN Discovery Session and you will be on your way!
Progressive Track Levels
1
Foundation Level
This level is your essential starting point for becoming competent and confident around horses on the ground. You'll learn fundamental safety, handling, and communication techniques.
Skills gained: Personal safety, foundational communication, basic leadership, self-awareness.
2
Intermediate Level
Building on your Foundation skills, this level introduces more dynamic groundwork and complex handling scenarios. You'll deepen your understanding of horse behavior and refine your ability to guide them through varied challenges.
Skills gained: Adaptability, practical problem-solving, refined communication, patience, dynamic leadership.
3
Advanced Level
This level focuses on nuanced communication, subtle influence, and deeper partnership, preparing you for more complex interactions and scenarios. You'll work towards a truly collaborative relationship with the horse, applying advanced leadership and emotional intelligence.
Skills gained: Intuitive leadership, advanced emotional intelligence, strategic problem-solving, unshakeable resilience, refined influence.
How You Will Learn and Progress
Structured Curriculum
Each level consists of specifically designed practical sessions (typically 6 per level), ensuring a systematic build-up of skills.
Specific horse-handling tracks
Every session focuses on a unique "Track"—a predefined physical task or activity you and your assigned horse companion will complete together. These are tangible challenges designed to teach distinct skills, from basic leading to nuanced communication and problem-solving.
Clear Progress Markers
As you successfully complete a Track, you unlock the next, creating a clear pathway to mastery. We'll visually chart your journey, and you'll receive a certificate upon successful completion of each level, recognising your achievements.