Journey to Freedom
Enjoy riding your horse with Confidence, Trust and Partnership
Anything is possible when you trust each other
Trust develops when you have a deep understanding of each other. As we all know the test of a relationship is how that relationship stands up when things are going wrong when the pressure is on – when things get stressful. And that is what most of us are worried about with our horses – the “what if…..”
But what if you knew how to handle a stressful situation and get your horse relaxed and attentive when he starts to get worried and tense? What a relief that would be right? To know that you had a plan to get you and your horse out of trouble – anywhere, anytime.
A plan that works for those worrying times but also causes connection and trust to develop and gave you a solid foundation for performance.
So how do our riders achieve amazing FREEDOM riding their horses?
At the Clinic we teach our riders, (from beginners to pros), to take the time to observe and understand how their horse thinks, moves and communicates. We show them how to observe his expression so they can “see what happens before what happens, happens” This is how you keep out of trouble and in the FUN ZONE with your best friend.
We will show you how to watch for those changes in expression that the horse uses to communicate his thoughts, feelings and intent. At the Journey to Freedom Clinic, you will learn the exercises that get you in time with his movement, create softness and suppleness and have him feeling good. Influence his mind by influencing his body – influence his body by influencing his mind.
As well as having a great ride, there is another massive benefit from being able to do this – your horse will enjoy being around you and will like and trust you. If you can get him to a place where he is calm and relaxed when he feels worried or tense than he will look to you for guidance, his number one, his safe place. When this happens you have a horse you can trust, a horse you can rely on – and he can rely on YOU. Something ALL equestrians want.
What's included in your Journey to Freedom clinic Package
Please Note All Prices Are In New Zealand Dollars and includes Good and Services Tax
January 2021
Sat 23 Jan 2021 - Mon 25 Jan 2021
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM (3 days)
Journey to Freedom 3 day Clinic
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09:00 AM - 04:00 PM (3 days)
Journey to Freedom 3 day Clinic
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Sat 6 Feb 2021 - Mon 8 Feb 2021
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM (3 days)
Journey to Freedom 3 day Clinic
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09:00 AM - 04:00 PM (3 days)
Journey to Freedom 3 day Clinic
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09:00 AM - 04:00 PM (3 days)
Journey to Freedom 3 day Clinic
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09:00 AM - 04:00 PM (3 days)
Journey to Freedom 3 day Clinic
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Fri 26 Mar 2021 - Sun 28 Mar 2021
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM (3 days)
Journey to Freedom 3 day Clinic
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Sat 10 Apr 2021 - Mon 12 Apr 2021
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM (3 days)
Journey to Freedom 3 day Clinic
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09:00 AM - 04:00 PM (3 days)
Journey to Freedom 3 day Clinic
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Sat 1 May 2021 - Mon 3 May 2021
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM (3 days)
Journey to Freedom 3 day Clinic
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09:00 AM - 04:00 PM (3 days)
Journey to Freedom 3 day Clinic
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09:00 AM - 04:00 PM (3 days)
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Sat 21 Aug 2021 - Mon 23 Aug 2021
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM (3 days)
Journey to Freedom 3 day Clinic
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Mon 4 Oct 2021 - Wed 6 Oct 2021
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM (3 days)
Journey to Freedom 3 day Clinic
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09:00 AM - 04:00 PM (3 days)
Journey to Freedom 3 day Clinic
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Sat 20 Nov 2021 - Mon 22 Nov 2021
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM (3 days)
Journey to Freedom 3 day Clinic
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Got questions? We have the answers
Ken will take up to 8 people – if there are more Jane will be there as well with 2 teachers there is a maximum of 15 people. We also have our Interns assisting us at most Clinics so there can be up to 4 people teaching – you will get plenty of individual attention.
Yes – you get to do ground work in the morning and during the ridden session in the afternoon you can either watch or we can give you some exercises to do while the ridden work is going on.
Yes – we often help people get their horses to the clinic as people have floating issues and that is the reason they want to do the clinic and it is also the reason they don’t get to the clinic! So give us a call well beforehand to organise this – we are happy to help you out.
Yes – we keep this Workshop small and personal so you and your horse get plenty of one on one attention. When Jane and Ken are both there you have 2 dedicated highly experienced teachers as well as our highly trained Interns.
Definitely – working your horses is one of the things that we really enjoy it helps get you and your horse to a place where you can really start to get connected. If you don’t want us to work your horse that is perfectly OK too – just let us know.
Yes absolutely! We do groundwork in the mornings and we ride after lunch transferring the skills you learnt in the morning to the ridden work.
This Workshop – being a graduate Workshop is suited to an established horse that you really want to do some advanced work with.
For young people 16 years of age and younger we require their guardian to be present – and you are free of charge if you are not participating with a horse. Please contact us to discuss your child’s potential participation in this Workshop.
This is only suitable at some venues, so you need to contact us to arrange this.
No. Our clinics are designed as a program and 2 days is the minimum you can do. Our Journey to Mastery
Package gives you a 3rd day as a gift so you can have 3 consecutive days at the clinic to really polish your skills and start to develop the mastery you are looking for.
This is only suitable at some venues so you need to contact us to arrange this.
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Customer Testimonials
Thank you both so much for an amazing 3 days. My head is spinning with the information you so generously gave and I feel I have so many more techniques to work on my partnership with my horse.
I wanted to say how lovely it was to be with a couple who are so perfectly matched and complement each other. Together you cover everything.
I can see how you fell in love – the respect you get from horses you also get from each other.
I loved watching you work and the dressage yesterday Jane – it was so smooth and you made it look so effortless. It was divine.
I look forward to doing another course in the future.
–Christine Andrews
After taking on a new project horse I quickly doubted my abilities after things went pear shape one day. I highly recommend this three-day clinic. I’m back in the saddle, feeling good and the wee project horse is going to be amazing. Couldn’t have done it without the help and guidance from Dromgool Horsemanship.
–Natasha Holland
Was really cool to put some of Jed and my new skills to use today out in the real world of a trek. 1. Self load in float to get there✔ 2. Quick ground school to check attention and softness✔ 3. Park up so I can mount off float mudguard ✔ 4. Cruise along calm and soft with no spookies✔ 5. Open a couple of gates without getting off✔ 6. Stand nicely for me to remount when required ✔ 3 hours of up hill down dale and not a hoof out of place! Love this horse more all the time! Things have certainly changed for the better since starting the Dromgool journey, and it’s cool how my friends are also noticing and commenting on the huge changes they can see in us both 😀 thanks Dromgools xx
–D.Rogers
Hi all. Omg i had the most amazing time doing this clinic! I observed for a day about 6 months ago an truly loved Ken an Jane!!! They are just super fantastic and fun but serious! It was a huge huge step outside my comfort zone but they made it so easy! I never felt embrassed or scared an was even speaking up!! Amazing people. This has not only helped my confidence in my horsemanship but reflected in2 my every day life as well! Im so in for a few more clinics yet!! Thank you so much!@@
–N.Key
I want to say a HUGE thank you to Jane and Ken, for the life changing experience Dante and I have just had on their riding holiday. Being able to put everything that we have learnt on the clinics into practice, was incredible for us. So many light bulb moments and seeing the small pieces of the puzzle come together and make such hugely profound changes with my horse, have just blown me away. I have now got a very happy and safe horse and am enjoying every minute.
–K.Grabham
Just wanted to say thank you for an amazing weekend. My green QH is so lucky to have done her 10th, 11th and 12th rides at your Auckland clinic. I know this has fast-tracked her learning fantastically and given her a massive boost so early in her ridden life. It was great to both Jane and Ken understand her immediately and teach her so much. I’m very grateful for the guidance and direction you both gave us!!
–Aoteroa.H
