Courses
(see also Events Calendar for scheduled dates)
EASE and EASE(L) for horsepeople -
(Equine Assisted Self Exploration and Learning)
Experiential opportunities for personal growth, learning and development exist whenever we are with horses. EASE is facilitated by the human-animal interaction, connectivity and relationship between you the person and either your own horse or one of the Dun Daraich Herd.
Aims
- to enhance peoples lives through their experiences with horses
- to offer opportunity for growth and learning
- to educate and promote the welfare of equines
- to offer the opportunity for fulfilment, achievement and success
- to provide an environment where it is safe to do all of the above
EASE sessions are tailored to the individual person or horse for example to increase confidence or overcome fears.
For more information or to discuss arranging a session please use contact page to send details of your enquiry.
Horse & Stable Management Courses
Stable Management section of BHS Progressive Riding Tests (PRTs) and Junior Progressive Riding Tests (JPRTs age 6-12)
Opportunity to study at your own pace to improve your knowledge and skills or if you are interested in a career in the equine industry , working towards BHS Stages you could be eligible to sit the relevant tests and on successful completion receive a BHS Certificate and gain direct entry into further BHS examinations.
Preparation for Owning a Horse or Pony Courses
This course is tailored to the individual and along with some useful additions covers the main areas of the syllabus of the Stable Management section of BHS Progressive Riding Tests (PRTs) or Junior Progressive Riding Tests (JPRTs age 6-12)
This course is highly recommended as a preresquite to purchasing or loaning an equine for the first time and helps you make an informed choice, answer the following questions and lots more! :
- what do you need to know, learn and consider?
- why buy? – options to consider
- how much will it all cost?
Days of Reflection with Elaine Allan
Began in July 2008 and are still popular! – *NEXT WORKSHOP SCHEDULED 10th July 2009*
The idea for this workshop came whilst discussing with a friend our most recent experiences with our horses, I was reminded of my time as a student social worker, working with people, when I was required to reflect on my experiences by describing them, along with my thoughts and feelings, in a reflective diary in order to develop and improve my practice.
It struck me that whilst we were not keeping reflective diaries we were infact using the same techniques to reflect upon our interaction with horses to evaluate and improve ourselves as horsepeople.
The reflective diary is such an effective tool in other fields so why not in horsemanship? As a means of developing and improving our horsemanship but also to record our achievements and successes.
The Day of Reflection focused on how best each individual could use their own reflective diary to develop knowledge and skills and to gain insights into themselves, which could then be put into practical use in their horsemanship.
One participant wrote afterwards:
“the thing that most fitted me on the Day of Reflection with Elaine was really to take the quiet honest time to look over the day’s going on amid myself. If we don’t do this often how can we tell what is really going on inside our horse’s. The diary is another great tool to help us and our horses“
*Workshop*
The Day of Reflection Workshop will focus on how best we can use a reflective diary to develop our knowledge and skills and to gain insights into ourselves, which we can then put to practical use in our horsemanship.
10am – 4pm at Dun Daraich Stables
(please bring your own diary and packed lunch) ( tea & coffee provided)
£35 per person
For more information or to book your place please contact: Elaine Tel: 01369810255 or email: click here
Dun Daraich Trainers/Instructors
Lynda Addis, *Carrie Daly and Mary McLarty joined Morag Higgins as favourite trainers and instructors visiting Dun Daraich.
Lynda’s extensive experience and knowledge across the disciplines as a BHS Accredited Riding and Pony Club Instructor instils confidence and vibrancy in both horse and rider that really brings sparkle to her lessons.
Mary visits on a monthly basis and uses Dun Daraich facilities as a base for sessions with riders and their own horses on ridden or ground work issues. Mary will also visit you and your horse at home if preferred.
Morag Higgins – Equido One Day Courses, Lectures and Assessments leading to Certificated Lantra Customised Award.
(See Morag’s website for full details along with her articles featured in Equi-Ads)
Morag has been a constant and regular visiting trainer, instructor and source of much inspiration and hilarity! She is great with children and adults alike and we continue to have her visit on a regular basis to give lessons and advise on any horse related problems or should that be human related problems our horse’s were encountering – she really is a mine of information, knowledge and good sound practical solutions.
*Carrie who has always been based in Fife (and yes did travel nearly every weekend and during holidays to work with her own horse during the 2 years she was at livery at Dun Daraich!) has since taken her horse nearer home so is not so readily available for lessons but watch this space for her next visit!
Use link below to contact for more information.
Clinics of the Past:
Peter Laidley – Barefoot Trimming Workshops
2005 & 2006
Perry Wood Clinic
May 2005
Marthe Kiley – Worthington Workshop
April 2005
Perry Wood – Equine Assisted Learning and Personal Development Workshop
August 2004
Perry Wood Clinic
May 2004
PLEASE USE CONTACTS PAGE TO ENQUIRE, BOOK OR TO LET US KNOW ABOUT EVENTS YOU WOULD BE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING AT DUN DARAICH. IF WE HAVE ENOUGH INTEREST WE ARE HAPPY TO CONSIDER HOSTING CLINICS/ WORKSHOPS/DEMOS Etc BY OTHER CLINICIANS AND INSTRUCTORS