Talent Of The Horse

20/08/2024

Well done to you all last night at the obstacles clinic. It was lovely to get out in the paddock and have more space.
It so refreshing to see each of your progress around the course. Going from strength to strength in each clinic. 🙌🐴👏
For October we will be moving back to Saturday mornings, the next one being Saturday 5th October 11-12pm

18/08/2024

Stage 2 Horsemanship Course

Saturday 24th August 10am - 1pm
Saturday 7th September 1pm-4pm
Thursday 19th September 6pm - 9pm
Saturday 5th October 1pm-4pm

Groundwork, halter and rope based

The skills being taught will be as follows:

Furthering your understanding of the foundation program, so you are confident identifying and practicing each movement.
Also knowing the benefit each one leaves with the horse

We will cover… Feel, and the system of consistency… Ask/Tell/Make

The half halt/hold when working with the horse on the halter

How and when to use lateral flexions for training purposes

Some tricks with Perry, showing you how ‘aids/cues/buttons’ with the horse start and end.

Bringing our body language and the influence this has, into focus when instructing the horse.

This course is open to clients who have attended the stage one course or have covered the foundation program already In lessons.

17/08/2024

Today’s course was a stage one with 3 lovely students. Great weather and lots of laughs whilst learning all about groundwork 🤠
Well done 👏 it was a pleasure to work with you all. I hope you enjoyed your intro today… Thank you all for attending 🙏

💥The next stage one course is Thursday 5th September 6pm-9pm (please see separate post or message me for details or booking)

This afternoon was the ‘Pre school’/Groundwork Clinic. A fab group of 4, we had a productive session learning timing with the pressure and release, leading manners in the walk and trot, obedient stops as well as upward transitions when leading. Finishing of the in hand control with some sideways. I was very pleased with all of your progress today! Keep it up at home, getting strong basics 🤠👍👏

💥The next one of these clinics is Saturday 14th September 2pm-3.15pm

Private sessions also available on these subjects

Have a great weekend 🙌🐴☀️

14/08/2024

Kay Maclachlan Stage One Groundwork Course for the humans….💥This Saturday has space available 🐴 Do you want to know more about ‘groundwork’ and ‘horsemanship’ training? 🤠Come and learn with me and my horses The Theory and the practical work covered Next Stage one … Saturday 17th August 10am-1pm Just outside Nantwich In our small group we shall go through what ‘respect’ training is and where the movements have come from. We will work with my horses in the morning. Covering all that’s included in the foundation program. Lunging for respect, how and why we turn the way we do and require the control over the body etc. Controlling the hind quarters, the engine and why. Back up, from pressure and without pressure. Lateral steps in hand Learning to soften the horse and work with them from the ground effectively and progressively. We will cover how to use the equipment effectively such as the halter and long rope. Halter tying and correct application will also be covered You will go home with a good introduction to groundwork and how to get started. You are then open to participate in the follow on stage course. I recommend getting onto a ‘skills and drills’ clinic to further your equipment techniques. All equipment and horses will be provided. £90 payable on booking - To book, please contact Kay - 07411046795

09/08/2024

Taking outside the round pen

09/08/2024

Taking outside of the pen… Great work guys 👏🐴❤️

09/08/2024

Laura and Jemz, their first time in the round pen 🙌 ❤️🐴 Well done guys

09/08/2024

Lily and Foxy learnt some join up at this years camp

09/08/2024

Join up training from camp

09/08/2024

Two spaces left on this clinic guys.
To book please see details below 👇🐴 🤠

Young Horse Clinic
‘pre school’

By popular demand and lots of suggestions for such clinic, I bring you….

Saturday 17th August 2pm -3.15pm

‘Pre School ringcraft’
These sessions are small groups of green inexperienced horses and ponies that are starting out (not necessarily youngsters but green)

Each of you will have different things to get from the clinic so we will introduce each pair at the start and what you’d like to build on as handlers.

We can start with each horse individually, discussing as a group so we can all learn what is being taught and knowing where to start with each horse. I will demonstrate and start of each method as we go.

This gives also gives the horses an introduction to settling into new environments without feeding off others energy.

As it becomes productive to introduce more than one horse to the arena we can do so confidently and relaxed.

I will be covering a bit of everything to do with preparing horses for ‘yard/work life’
Good Horses are Made 🐴

Obviously the participants will determine where we start. We start where is needed with each horse… until they’re soft and content with everyday tasks and needs in new environments and eventually distractions.

Some starter ones,
touching, handling, pressure from head collar, leading well, feet and legs, farrier prep, washing, bandages, standing, socialising in hand, poling, equipment introductions, desensitisation to the basics like: sprays, scissors, trimmers, wormers, creams and ground hazards.
Body control Bringing us into foundation training and groundwork.

Saturday 17th August 2pm-3.15pm

Pre book only, £40 each, contact me to book or enquire.
[email protected] 07411046795

Nantwich, CW5 7LA

04/08/2024

And here’s to the end of a fantastic weekend!
This weekend was Talent of the Horse Camp.
Toth camp was a pleasure to host.
Thank you all for coming and making awesome memories 🏕️🤪 I loved working with you!
I’m so proud of you all, we covered so many topics, in practical, theory, on the ground and in the saddle or ba****ck for some! In the arena, round pen, classroom and by the camp fire 🔥
You all smashed your goals and demonstrated some brilliant work with your horses, and mine 🤔🙌
Well done everyone 🤠🐴 👏
Here’s just a few of the many pics ❤️🔥🏕️

01/08/2024

Young Horse Clinic
‘pre school’

By popular demand and lots of suggestions for such clinic, I bring you….

Saturday 17th August 2pm -3.15pm

‘Pre School ringcraft’
These sessions are small groups of green inexperienced horses and ponies that are starting out (not necessarily youngsters but green)

Each of you will have different things to get from the clinic so we will introduce each pair at the start and what you’d like to build on as handlers.

We can start with each horse individually, discussing as a group so we can all learn what is being taught and knowing where to start with each horse. I will demonstrate and start of each method as we go.

This gives also gives the horses an introduction to settling into new environments without feeding off others energy.

As it becomes productive to introduce more than one horse to the arena we can do so confidently and relaxed.

I will be covering a bit of everything to do with preparing horses for ‘yard/work life’
Good Horses are Made 🐴

Obviously the participants will determine where we start. We start where is needed with each horse… until they’re soft and content with everyday tasks and needs in new environments and eventually distractions.

Some starter ones,
touching, handling, pressure from head collar, leading well, feet and legs, farrier prep, washing, bandages, standing, socialising in hand, poling, equipment introductions, desensitisation to the basics like: sprays, scissors, trimmers, wormers, creams and ground hazards.
Body control Bringing us into foundation training and groundwork.

Saturday 17th August 2pm-3.15pm

Pre book only, £40 each, contact me to book or enquire.
[email protected] 07411046795

Nantwich, CW5 7LA

29/07/2024

Ringcraft Clinic Wednesday Evenings

Just outside Nantwich

Ringcraft- show ring prep - in hand
Intro offer price at £30

Wednesday 14th August 6-7pm

Every month throughout the summer.

This clinic will be about preparing a horse for a group meeting or class.
Any age welcome

Basic obedience, Equine Ringcraft 😜

We will practice things like standing still In a line.
Leading politely and then when following and being followed.
Turning and trotting up.
Stopping and standing again

Obviously this is a training clinic so I will be supporting you through the exercises and showing you the methods first. Explaining any handling suggestions given, needed to help your horse understand these requirements.

We will start in a bit less head collar/ or halter (ideally a halter) and when understanding and reliability in the horse is there, we will add in the bit, leads as required.

*We will not rely on a bridle to control the horse….
That’s what the training is for 🤠

07411046795. Call or WhatsApp to book your space or enquire

27/07/2024

Evening Obstacle Clinic -
Just outside Nantwich

💥 💥 Monday 19th August 6pm-7pm

🐴🐴 In hand and ridden welcome

Arena based, 1 hour, small group,
I will be on the ground to support you and your horse through the course of obstacles.
Assisting if you wish, helping you and your horse learn new things with confidence.

In hand, ridden or both welcome. Helpful for young horses, exposing them to different obstacles raises an opportunity for you to teach your horse how to deal with new or strange things they haven’t seen before.

This is also a very good way to get into some groundwork with your horse. Handling your horse from the ground to negotiate the course. As well as ridden for some of you.

Limited spaces so booking is essential, £40 payable on booking, please get in touch 07411046795 to book your space or with any enquiries 🤠🐎🐴

14/07/2024

*Groundwork Clinic

This clinic is with your horse at my facility just outside Nantwich

Saturday 20th July 2pm - 3.15pm

It’s great experience for any horse, giving you the opportunity to take your horse out and train. In an environment he can ask questions and learn with his experiences.

Making him better next time not ‘managing’ what you have.

Manners and good behaviour at shows and gatherings are taught, when the horse understands the situations it will relax and grow in confidence with each good experience.
No
In our small group we shall work on foundation topics.
Covering foundation topics relevant to the participants.
These may include…

Lunging for respect, how and why we work the horse this way.

Controlling the hind quarters, the engine and why.

Standing still quietly in a group

In hand bridle work

Back up, from pressure and without pressure and why this is important.

Lateral flexions and start some lateral steps.

Gaining clear communication between you and your horse.
Learning to soften the horse and work with them from the ground effectively and progressively.

This is fantastic for young horses starting their education and journeys out. This is good for all partnerships, learn and grow confidence together with a strong foundation of communication.

To move onto working around one another softly, having the ‘tools’ to enable your horse to ‘focus’ and learn. Applying your ‘Ground rules’ when out in a positive, structured way when away from home.

This one is for everyone wanting to learn groundwork and improve their partnership.
These clinics can be progressive.

Please get in touch with any enquiries, for more info or to book. Payment on booking by bacs £40
Kay 07411046795 🤠

09/07/2024

Thank you to everyone who came to tonight’s demo, despite the unreliable weather today!
Luckily we didn’t get rained on 🙌

I hope you all had a good time and learnt something. I enjoyed showing you some of our work. Tel does like to please 🥰
I will let you know when the next one will be very soon 🤗 if anyone has any questions about anything covered or would like to book a session, please feel free to inbox me or WhatsApp.

Thank you all so much, it inspires me to show and share the enjoyment in training when there is softness and lightness 🙌🤠🐴❤️

The next groundwork clinic is Saturday 20th July 2pm-3.15pm

08/07/2024

This coming Wednesday 6pm-7pm

‘Ringcraft’ clinic and there are 2 spaces available.

Full details below ⬇️ ⬇️ 🤠

Ringcraft Clinic Wednesday Evenings
Just outside Nantwich

Ringcraft- show ring prep - in hand
Intro offer price at £30

Wednesday 19th June 6-7pm
Wednesday 10th July 6pm-7pm
Every month throughout the summer.

This clinic will be about preparing a horse for a group meeting or class.
Any age welcome

Basic obedience, Equine Ringcraft 😜

We will practice things like standing still In a line.
Leading politely and then when following and being followed.
Turning and trotting up.
Stopping and standing again

Obviously this is a training clinic so I will be supporting you through the exercises and showing you the methods first. Explaining any handling suggestions given, needed to help your horse understand these requirements.

We will start in a bit less head collar/ or halter (ideally a halter) and when understanding and reliability in the horse is there, we will add in the bit, leads as required.

*We will not rely on a bridle to control the horse….
That’s what the training is for 🤠

07411046795. Call or WhatsApp to book your space or enquire

02/07/2024

It’s Demo Day…. Unfortunately I am going to have to postpone tonight’s demonstration to next

Tuesday the 9th July
6.30 pm start, if you’d like be added to the list please drop me a WhatsApp 07411046795

If you are on the list and can still make next Tues that’s great. No need to get In touch. If you are on the list and cannot make next Tues please let me know so I can take you off.

I will WhatsApp everyone who booked also. I’m gutted guys, my apologies again. See you next week 🙏🙌🤠

26/06/2024

🔥Talent of the Horse🔥

Classical Dressage -
in hand bridle work Demonstration

Tuesday 2nd July 6.30pm

At Howbeck Stables, just outside Nantwich on Tuesday 2nd July @ 6.30pm
£10 per person

I welcome you to come along and see the foundations of in hand bridle work, classically.
I will be showing you the basics in flexions, rein back and lateral steps, demonstrating with my horses and explaining the fundamental movements and how they benefit all horses, strengthening the mind and body whilst suppling and softening the horse.

* Explaining how a horse learns and how we can improve our communication with them. Bridle work

* How to get started with groundwork and why. Bridle work, starting lateral steps.

* Leadership, body language, contact and timing how and when to use.

* Explaining pressure release and how a horse learns from this. From the rein and stick in hand.

I will also demonstrate some tricks for fun with the horses and the reasons why I train tricks and work at liberty.

These demos will be progressive and held regularly…

Kay has been training horses for almost 20 years now all over the world. Specialising in behaviour, with a soft compliant and happy horse always being the end goal.

For more info about Kay please see the website www.talentofthehorse.co.uk

Please contact Kay to book your seat 07411046795 WhatsApp or [email protected]

This demonstration will be outside. If the rain is going to be bad I will reschedule to, for this reason I am happy to accept payment on the door. Cash or transfer. However I still require you to book your seat and parking in advance. Many thanks 🙏🤠

25/06/2024

🐴 Do you want to know more about ‘groundwork’ and ‘horsemanship’ training? 🤠

Come and learn with me and my horses
Theory and practical work

Next Stage one …
Thursday 4th July 6-9pm
Saturday 20th July 10am-1pm

In our small group we shall go through what ‘respect’ training is and where the movements have come from.
We will work with my horses in the morning. Covering all that’s included in the foundation program.
Lunging for respect, how and why we turn the way we do and require the control over the body etc.
Controlling the hind quarters, the engine and why.
Back up, from pressure and without pressure.
Lateral steps in hand
Learning to soften the horse and work with them from the ground effectively and progressively.

We will cover how to use the equipment effectively such as the halter and long rope.
Halter tying and correct application will also be covered

You will go home with a good introduction to groundwork and how to get started.

You are then open to participate in the follow on stage course. I recommend getting onto a ‘skills and drills’ clinic to further your equipment techniques.

All equipment will be provided. £90 to book Kay - 07411046795

25/06/2024

Lovely example of the one rein stop being taught here. Teaching the process and timing of the take and give in this method is crucial 🤠

24/06/2024

Hats off to Emma and Jeanie with their training last week! No such thing as can’t being shown well.
I’d just like to point out that J is 25 years old. Still in work and in good health, she has learnt the methods as quick if not quicker tbf than id expect from a young horse. 🙌🥰
Emma is new to the ‘groundwork foundation’ and ‘training’ subject but I think she’s loving it. She’s doing a great job. Learning how to transfer her work from the ground and getting ‘at home’ on Jeanie stripping it all back, filling in any grey areas in their communication together. Having fun doing so obviously 😉🤠🦄

23/06/2024

When you can counter act an evasion from the horse (like stepping away from the block) they don’t bother using it as an evasion anymore 😜🤠 well done 👏

23/06/2024

Great work yesterday from these two. The results are shown here nicely 👌👏 young stallion, learning to lead, trot and stop politely and independently. Lovely to work with you x

23/06/2024

What a beautiful day yesterday ☀️
Thank you Sam Sharpe for having me at yours for the clinic. Thanks for the fabulous hospitality and lunch.
What a great group of people and horses. I had the pleasure of working with 11 combinations. We covered all sorts from the start in groundwork and communication, to lateral work, mounting block presenting, 2 year olds, fly spray and lunging for respect. I can’t wait to see your progress soon and hope to see some of you at mine soon for some clinics 🤗
A massive well done to you all 🙌🤗👏

Then I popped off to the beautiful Sommerford for some more lessons.

I’m feeling very proud today… of all my students. You really are great to teach guys 👌 I’ll share some clips of the past few weeks 🥰🐴 you are advancing all the time 🙌🦄

20/06/2024

Thank you and well done to you all at last nights ‘Ringcraft Clinic’

I really enjoyed training with you all 🙌🤗 it went better than I had even planned.

I had great fun working with Harmony and Pal. What a pony! 😍 lovely for a small person to learn from. They were lunge and turning, yielding and backing up with ease together by the end. Oh and learning ‘hoofball’ 👏

I’m very proud of Sarah with Vespas first little event and her travelling training.
This is exactly what these clinics are for, training. It’s not always rainbows and unicorns 😉 we work to get that 🦄 as this pair showed very nicely. It was an ideal session and experience for V. Good work and result girls 👍
The lovely Linda and Jacko combo get stronger each time I see them. 👌 Linda’s leadership is becoming strong and her aids confident and consistent, making it easy for J to comply and relax in work. Lovely to see this pair enjoying learning from each other. Well done! 👏

The next Ringcraft Clinic will be Wednesday 17th July 6pm-7pm
WhatsApp Kay to book a space
07411046795

19/06/2024

Well done to everyone who took part in this months Obstacle Clinic 👏🤠 it was lovely to work with each of you. I think sidepass was the main subject covered.

Fantastic work guys 🤠👌
We are looking forward to Julys clinic on Monday 15th July 6pm-7pm

10/06/2024

🥁🥁 it’s Demo Day 🤠🐴

Juts to confirm it’s going ahead this eve whatever the weather decides to do now… 🙏🙏🙏 (please be kind sky)

We’re excited to see you 🤗 for 6.30pm start.
Seats are benches so if you prefer your own fold up chair, feel free to bring one 🙌

See you later 🥳🐴🤠💪