In-Person Horseless Clinic  
Understanding Aids: Meaning, Timing & Application  
Sunday 8th February | 9:30am – 1:00pm

This is a horseless, indoor clinic, focused entirely on developing a deeper understanding of aids — what they are, what they mean to the horse, and how correct timing and application change everything.

Many training problems don’t come from a lack of effort or knowledge, but from unclear, mistimed, or conflicting aids. This clinic is designed to strip things back and create clarity, refinement, and consistency in how you communicate with your horse.

We will explore:
- What the different aids actually are and what they communicate
- How timing influences effectiveness and understanding
- Why how and when an aid is applied matters more than how strong it is

Aids covered include:
- Rein aids  
- Leg aids  
- Seat aids  
- Weight aids  
- Groundwork aids  

We will also explore the concept of “aids before aids” — using:
- Body language  
- Energy  
- Breath  

before any manual aid is applied. This level of communication creates a more refined conversation, reduces the need for stronger aids, and allows true connection and understanding to develop over time.

This clinic forms part of Quarter One of the Sound Happy Horse Pathway, which focuses on aids, understanding, timing, and application.  
However, you do not need to be enrolled on the Pathway to attend — this clinic is open to anyone who wants to improve their communication, clarity, and effectiveness with their horse.

Details:
- 📍 Indoor venue
- 📅 Sunday 8th February
- ⏰ 9:30am – 1:00pm
- 🪑 Horseless clinic
- 💷 Price: £70

How to Read Your Horse’s Body – Part Two

Date: Thursday 26th February

Time: 7:30pm (UK time)

Format: Live Zoom Webinar (14 day replay included)

Price: £15

Part 1 of How to Read Your Horse’s Body focused on balance, alignment, and taking a zoomed-out view of the horse — particularly through the front end. The feedback from that session was overwhelmingly positive, with many people saying it completely changed how they look at their horses.

In Part 2, we take the next step.

This webinar focuses on the hind end of the horse — how it develops, how it contributes to movement, and how compensatory patterns show up when things aren’t working optimally.

Rather than teaching you how to “fix” problems, this session will help you understand what you’re actually looking at, so you can make more informed, horse-centred decisions.

In this session, we’ll explore:

• What healthy hind end muscle development really looks like

• Common compensatory patterns in the pelvis and hind limbs

• How imbalance behind often links to issues in front

• Signs that the hind end is pushing rather than carrying

• What to look for in movement to spot avoidance, restriction, or uneven loading

• How posture, balance, and strength behind influence the whole horse

This is about observation, awareness, and understanding — not diagnosing, not prescribing exercises, and not forcing change.

Who this webinar is for:

• Horse owners who want to understand their horse’s movement more deeply

• Anyone who attended Part One and wants to build on that foundation

• Riders and handlers noticing inconsistencies, crookedness, or loss of power behind

• Those interested in holistic, functional approaches to training and soundness

What happens after booking:

• You’ll receive a confirmation email after purchase

• A few days before the webinar, you’ll be emailed the Zoom link

• If you can’t attend live, replay details will be sent afterwards

Saturday 25th April 2026 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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