Horses respond to the world around them in two ways: through their instincts shaped by nature, or through learned behaviors influenced by interactions with us and our environment. Many of their behaviours don't serve them well in a domesticated environment so it's our responsibility to help them stay safe and thrive in our world. Through working with their nature and not against it we can help horses build the mental, emotional, and physical resilience necessary for a happy and fulfilling life with us.
What's new
Liberty Academy 2027 is open for registration
If you really want to progress your liberty and have completed a Stage 1 Essential Ground Skills clinic with us then Liberty Academy is for you. Over four weekends you will learn about functional liberty in a round pen, performance liberty, group liberty and obstacles as well as have a lot of fun.
Dr Steve Peters Horse Brain Science Clinic
We are very pleased to be hosting international neuroscientist, Dr Steve Peters on November 27th - 29th. Many of you will know Dr Peters through his collaborations with horsemen such as Martin Black and Mark Rashid as well as numerous horse behaviour podcasts that he has guested on to share his unique knowledge of both horse and human neuroscience. His new book, Horse Brain Science - the neuroscience of ethical horsemanship is a must for any horsemanship library. The weekend will include theory, horse observation and a horse brain dissection.
We only have a few tickets left for this one-off event so get in touch to book a place.
Location - Tauranga RDA indoor arena, Welcome Bay, Bay of Plenty
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Cost $750 for Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday
New for 2027
Cattle & Trail camp, Taranaki 4th - 8th February
What better way to spend the Waitangi Weekend than riding on a beautiful working cattle station? This venue is owned by a student of ours and they are opening their doors to us plus eight riders to ride for five days. There are safe tracks, a cool swimming dam, lots of cattle to play with and even a Cowboy Challenge course. Lunches and dinners wil be provided and we'll even be heading into town for a country music night at the local pub. This is still a horsemanship camp so there will be lots of tuition along the trail. You must already by trail riding the horse that you bring and it is not for green horses or unconfident riders.
$1290 (including camping, horse board, lunches and dinners)
The RH Coaching Club
Try it for free now
Whatever your experience of natural horsemanship our aim through our on-line coaching club is to educate, challenge and support you to help your horse become a fun and functional partner. With virtual member lessons, online training videos, live Q&As and fun challenges you can access a wealth of guidance to keep you progressing whatever your horsemanship goals. Whether you are interested in just keeping safe on the ground and in the saddle, or want to learn how to play at liberty, or start lateral moves with precision there is something for you in the RH Coaching Club.
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Featured on Country Calender
Contributor to New Zealand Horse and Pony Magazine
Regular clinician at Equifest
Tranzliquid Logistics Limited is a Kiwi family business owned by Greg, Gareth and Jackie. Greg and Jackie have been regulars at our liberty clinics with their horses, Stella and A'Pachee and have very generously sponsored us a Waitomo fuel card. Anyone who works with and transports horses knows how the fuel bills can quickly add up.
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Keeping and training horses in the "dairy belt" of New Zealand is a challenge. The soil has been over fertilized for years and all the wrong types of grasses and clover love it. Without the mineral products from Calm, Healthy Horses we would struggle to have horses that were mentally and physically balanced. Not only are the products great quality, Jenny Paterson's website is a great source of advice.
