ForTheHorse Services

1.  Path to Lightness Education for Horse and Rider - lessons, intensives, clinics

2.  Equine Education - for the young horse or a re-start

3.  Equine Rehabilitation - transitioning from iron shoes to barefoot, nutrition, equine bodywork and movement education, and, horse psychology, sociology and herd dynamics.

4.  Barefoot Hoofcare - trimming service for the pleasure horse to the sport horse

5.  Horse Board - full board to self board at our state of the art facility

6.  Apprenticeship - the best way to become a horse person

7.  Equine Bodywork - physical therapy for our equine partners and athletes

1.  ForTheHorse Path to Lightness Education for Horse and Rider

"For me, I did buy a rebounder and am enjoying exercising on it, focusing on balance and independent upper body and relaxing biceps. As for my horse, I am getting a more forward softer trot and canter, and for that matter the walk is more relaxed too. The different contact is really helping me stay soft with my inside hand and stops me from being too busy with my hands.  My horse is so grateful!

Thanks again for a really interesting and fun weekend."

Seona from BC

Riding Clinic

These clinics are an ideal blend of french classical dressage principles from the School of Legerete, Spine-Based Riding, rider and equine movement education, and natural horsemanship.  Attendance in these clinics will teach you how both horse and rider can ride in lightness and self-carriage, with ease, functionality and confidence.

2012 Dates for Riding Clinics

April 16 - 17

June 9 - 10

September 8 - 9

Ground work and In hand Clinic

These clinics are specific to work on the ground, in hand.  From the many horses who have come our way in need of rehabilitaion and therapy, we will present our key methods which may help any horse.  In Hand contact wil be a focus to help horse and rider to establish the education of the hand, and mouth, with very clear and effective techniques. Each clinic covers the essential theory behind the methods as well as the practical instruction you will need to put these methods into practice safely and effectively with your own horse.

2012 Dates for In Hand Clinics

June 2 - 3

August 25 - 26

Liberty and Lightness Clinic

These super fun clinics focus on the skill and art of liberty!!  Movement of the 'rider' is essential to clear communication with our horses and is studied in depth during these clinics.  You will learn where to be, when to be and how to be!  You and your horse will build a stronger bond as you take this essential infomation and create your dance.  Emphasis is on the subtlties that are so appreciated by our equine partners.

2012 Dates for Liberty Clinics

May 5 - 6

May 26 - 27

August 11 - 12

Fees for Clinics

Registration                $340 for two day clinic

Lodging for your horse is always FREE at ForTheHorse, when doing a clinic.  No board, arena or horse lease fees.

Auditors welcome       $ 25 per day

All clinics limited to 6 riders unless otherwise specified.

$340.00 per clinic

Dates : April 16 - 17 Riding June 9 - 10 Riding September 8 - 9 Riding June 2 - 3 In Hand August 25 - 26 In Hand May 5 - 6 Liberty May 26 - 27 Liberty August 11 - 12 Liberty

Riders are entitled to spectate during all other lessons over the course of the clinic.

Lessons and Intensives:

Lessons are offered in several formats; private, semi-private, group or clinic.  Whatever your choice, all lessons involve attention to both horse and rider.  The balance, coordination and control of the rider is of utmost importance to enable you to get the most from your horse as an athlete and as a partner.  You may choose to bring your own horse or work with one of our horses at ForTheHorse.  

The immersion week is an excellent and popular option for folks coming from far away.  For five days you receive two (2) riding lessons per day and one (1) rider movement education session per day. In this intensive you will study all of the ForTheHorse education themes; riding, in hand and ground work, and liberty - three clinics in one amazing week!!  Horse board or lease of one of our horses is FREE.

immersion week (5 days)                                                                     $1000.00

Accommodation for horses and humans

Your choice of either a large bright stall, or paddock with shelter, for your horses.  For yourself, there are a good variety of local hotels and B&B to choose from.  Scroll down to the bottom of this page to find a list of accommodations.  

ForTheHorse also has some on-site accommodations (please enquire).

To host a clinic at your location, please contact us.

ForTheHorse provides a complete education for your horse from starting a horse under saddle to jumping to high school dressage.  Our system encompasses many natural horsemanship techniques for the young horse which are layered upon by bodywork techniques to keep horses happy and pain free during the initial stages of their education.

Time proven concepts and techniques from the Philippe Karl School of Legerete are used to educate your horses mouth to the riders hand and to teach aids for the first time or to fill in the holes that are present with your horses previous education.

Liberty and Ground Work (In Hand) is a large component of your horses education and movement education to ensure a very clear path of communication and an education that is full proof from one rider to another.

All aspects of our system are effective, time proven and horse considerate.

Equine Education Basic Fee                                                                        $1000.00/month plus horse board

Optional massage/bodywork                                                                       $80/session

3.  Equine Rehabilitation

Over the many years of operating our horse rescue we have rescued, rehabilitated and re-trained numerous horses and ponies of all descriptions, some of which were to be euthenized because of serious hoof problems and are now happy, healthy and merged successfully in with our herd, or have new homes.  We are in the forefront of barefoot trimming and have practiced barefoot trims for the past 15 years.

Our equine rehabilitation program may involve transitioning from iron shoes to barefoot, nutrition, equine bodywork and movement education, homeopathy, and, horse psychology, sociology and herd dynamics.

All aspects of our rehabilitation program are approached from the natural and holistic point of view addressing your horses mind, body and spirit, and are customized to meet the needs of the horse.  We work closely with other professionals such as holistic and conventional veterinarians, equine dentists, and alternative healers.

Equine Rehabilitation Basic Fee                                                                $1000.00/month plus horse board

Optional Massage/Bodywork                                                                      $80.00/session

Shamanic healing/energy session                                                            $120.00/session

4.  Barefoot Hoofcare

A trimming service for pleasure horses to sport horses                               $35.00/trim (includes HST)

5.  Horse Board (limited spaces available)

Equine Assessment                                                                                       $150.00/horse

This initial assessment fee includes an evaluation of your horse with a holistic approach to nutrition, body condition, soundness, rehabilitation and equine education.  All boarders at ForTheHorse must have an assessment done on their horse upon arrival at our facility.

Self Board                                                                                                         $250.00/month (day rate $20.00)

This option includes one paddock with shelter or a stall and access to manure removal tools.  You are to provide all feed and water bucket, clean your paddock/stall daily and are responsible for daily feeding, maintenance and care of your horse.  Indoor arena use is not included.

Indoor Arena Use with Self Board                                                              $100.00/month

Full Board                                                                                                          $585.00/month  (day rate $45.00)

We feed your horse with high quality hay, we clean the paddock/stall, we do blanket and fly mask changes daily and give your horse grain feedings daily (you provide the grains).  Use of the indoor arena and your tack storage is included.

Day Self Board - does not include indoor arena use                                    $30.00/day (includes HST)

Day Care – well care check, blanket (feed your hay, manure + $10)           $10.00/day (includes HST)

Please note:

Riders committing to 3 or more lessons per week may audit other ForTheHorse lessons free of charge. 

Add $35.00 for the use of our horse in your lesson. 

All fees are HST/GST applicable except where otherwise noted.

All horses boarding at ForTheHorse must have a lesson schedule or be in rehabilitation or training with us.     

6.  Apprenticeship

This total immersion is truly the best way to become a horseman or woman.  Please visit here for complete information about our Apprentice Program.

7.  Equine Bodywork

We combine massage therapy with other forms of equine bodywork including Orthobionomy, Integrated Body Therapy, Equine Touch and Vertebral Realignment, to create a whole body balancing program.

Certified Equine Massage Therapist                                                           $80.00/session