Our yards are spaces in which Horses and People can relax and fully be themselves, appreciating and understanding what has guided them to each other
We value peace and quiet and we welcome livery Horses in Stilbaai and George. We offer them to be as close as possible to the reality of Horses in the Wild: out and about in Herds, all the time. Why do we do this? Because Horses are happy, and they are a pleasure to work with
We help Horses to speak their language again, which is what we use in our training programs. A lot of domesticated or highly trained Horses are not using with Humans that way of interacting any longer. They become unpredictable and their responses to pressure over emphasised, which can then be dangerous for both Horse and Human. Our model of work stimulates trust and empowered relationship
All the Horses are kept barefoot and are never forced to do something that they don't want to. We don't use Horses and they work as Teachers. They are the wisest Mentors one could ever encounter
What will you gain when you come to us with your Horse? You will gain yourself! We will help your Horse to teach you all the lessons that s/he is ready to and we will help both of you to achieve the most empowered expression of yourself! The skills you will learn from your Horse you will be able to apply in any sector of your life reality
Horses are creating the most empowered and wise leaders the world has ever seen: be One of them!
Do we support competition? Sure we do! but not the old model created by alpha leadership! We support Authentic Competition with is created by empowered being meeting wise decisions inspired by their Heart. This new competing reality has only winners! Losers are only part of an obsolete and barbaric system which has brought Humanity almost to complete destruction. We are agents of positive change and we teach competing skills which are going to change the Human specie into a better one
Our offer is one of a kind and our Clients, hearing from the feedback we receive, are at peace and wise and this is all that counts. So if you want to become a better person: get a Horse and come to us! It is an investment you will be glad you have done!
(Please note: where necessary, the following can be changed without prior notice)
Vanessa manages the yards herself following horse ethology principles. The yards are peaceful and she helps Horses to find themselves again. Each Horse coming to Gratitude is monitored by her. *The first 3 months are a period of integration in which the Horse and her/his needs, character and ability in herd setting are checked. This period can be extended as needed in case of very lost/confused Horses. After the period of adjustment standard livery fees are going to be implemented.
All the Life Coaching, Riding Lessons and Horse Training are done by Vanessa and her Team of colleagues and can be group lessons as well. These lessons cannot be cancelled and they will be forfeited if missed. On the contrary private lessons, as per the Program list, can be moved and cancelled 24hours in advance. Horse Training and Fitness times are decided by Vanessa and/or her Team according to the Horse's needs and done accordingly as well.
*The first 3 months are a period of integration in which the Horse and her/his needs, character and ability in herd setting are checked. This period can be extended as needed in case of very lost/confused Horses. After the period of adjustment standard livery fees are going to be implemented
**Horse Hotel: for Horses in transit, in training, attending a clinic, in holiday
Livery includes: Grass -Lucerne, Teff, Oat hay- (not concentrates); Pasture -all the Horses live out all the time, without blankets-; Feeding & Grooming -in stables-.
Livery excludes: all extra costs like concentrates, supplements, vet, dentist, trimmer -no shoes are allowed-
These packages are not suitable for people wishing or requiring PRIVATE lessons/sessions. The reduced pricing of these packages is taking into account that several people working on the same skills might be booked in the same time slot.
Time slots will be chosen/allocated/confirmed upon choosing a package. Changes to time slots can only be requested for the following month. Missed lessons/sessions are forfeited.
Please note that we have an indoor arena, lessons will not be cancelled due to rain.
Sessions/training, as in these packages, are: one hour, twice a week. They can be booked in the morning or in the afternoon.
Extra time: if available, will be billed separately at reduced tariffs for livery Clients. This includes overtime of regular sessions:
T&C -Terms and Conditions: