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24/04/2024

Have you checked out our Basic Horse Care Book? It would make a wonderful gift to a new rider, or for anyone else wanting to brush up on their basics. Don't wait, buy it today!

An introduction to horses and their care. This covers what the new rider or riding school pupil needs to know about the basics of handling and moving their horse, and the equipment that is used during lessons. Including instructional video links.

20/04/2024

Do you know what this is called? Can you identify what all the different parts are?

This is just one example of a saddle and you can see the stirrup irons and stirrup leathers attached to it. What is the purpose of the stirrup irons? Let us know your answers in the comments below!

17/04/2024

WIN with KudaLearn!!!

Don't forget about the incredible competition we have running. Like our page and share our post with four friends, and you will be entered into a draw to receive FREE ACCESS to our online Basic Horse Care course! Get sharing today, the course will make a fantastic gift for someone too!

WIN WIN WIN!!!

Like our page and share this post, and get four friends to do the same, and you will be entered into a lucky draw to receive free access to our Basic Horse Care: Bronze Level Online Course! Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to learn more about caring for your horses.

The competition will only run until 01 May 2024 so don’t delay, get sharing!!!

15/04/2024

Do your horses live out permanently or are they stabled some of their day? Do you know what the horses needs are in both scenarios? Comment below with your answers 🐴.

11/04/2024

WIN WIN WIN!!!

Like our page and share this post, and get four friends to do the same, and you will be entered into a lucky draw to receive free access to our Basic Horse Care: Bronze Level Online Course! Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to learn more about caring for your horses.

The competition will only run until 01 May 2024 so don’t delay, get sharing!!!

09/04/2024

What an incredible experience at The Holistic Horse Symposium this past weekend in Eswatini. So much knowledge was shared by some very talented presenters, including our own Ashleigh Sanderson. Topics included learning theory, proprioception, biomechanics and much more. Thank you to everyone involved for educating us more about our ponies. Who is coming back to play in 2025???

29/03/2024

Do you know how to identify ponies by the colour of their coats? How many different colours can you identify in this photograph?

Bay coloured horses come in a range of different colours. Three of these horses are bay, but you will have noticed that they are all slightly different from each other. The fourth pony has a grey coloured coat (although he looks white, we call this type of pony a grey).

26/03/2024

Do you know what this is? And do you know what it’s used for?

Depending on the country you’re in, this is called a head collar or a halter. It’s used when you need to lead your pony outside of their paddock, or when you need to tie them up securely either at the stable or during traveling.

Do you have a favorite colour? Head collars and halters come in a range of different colours and styles.

24/03/2024

Less than two weeks until this fabulous symposium is live. Are you coming to play???

Its 11 days until our very first The Holistic Horse Symposium in Eswatini! And what an ADVENTURE it will be - meeting new friends, seeing new places and growing our understanding and ethical handling of horses!😍

There is still time to REGISTER! And the best news - we are holding the rate at ZAR3750 pp (excludes accommodation, dinner and breakfast. Does include light lunch).

Please make sure you have registered, and heard back from us - we need to prepare for you :O)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoz4Kwoom2CGiZ0GiEulVjj8akLvLQ0LTwhkwNRNSZAj8vyA/viewform

It seems some entries have disappeared into the ether - if you haven't heard from us, we probably haven't received your registration. Please contact Phayo on +268 7602 1274 if you haven't had a response from us.

If you need accommodation on Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, please contact [email protected] directly (+268 - 7677 6772 for whatsapp)

For those of you already registered, we will be emailing your session booking sheets this week.

WOOOOOHOOOO!! See you on Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary in ESWATINI!



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15/03/2024

How forgiving are you when working with your horse? Read the blog below to find out more.

For every minute you remain angry, you give up sixty seconds of peace of mind. --Ralph Waldo Emerson We’ve all heard all the zen, right?  Don’t let difficult people live rent free in your head – holding anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die…  We’ve a

14/03/2024

Trivia Thursday!

Did you know that horses have the largest eyes out of any land animal? They also have an impressive 350 degree range of vision!

Do you know how many eyelids they have? Comment below with your answers.

11/03/2024

Have you ever wanted to try long lining? Are you wanting to mix up your horses training? Is your horse young or coming back from an injury and you would like to improve their strength and suppleness before getting into the saddle?

Try Ashleigh Sanderson's amazing online course to help guide you through the basics. You won't regret it! Click the link below to get started.

Do you feel that there is a missing element in your work with your horse? Maybe you have done the ground work but it just isn't transitioning into your ridden work? Or you think that you "should" lunge your horse once a week, but finding lunging boring or limited? Or, maybe your horse has been injur...

10/03/2024

Are you coming to play in Eswatini??? Don’t miss out on the wonderful opportunity to learn from Ashleigh Sanderson and a host of other talented presenters.

08/03/2024

Do you know what proprioception is? Read the blog below from Ashleigh Sanderson which explains the difference between proprioception, spatial awareness and kinaesthetic skill in a very easy to understand way!

I went riding today - well, that in itself is something to celebrate - I don’t get that much time to ride. And I was riding a very cool little mare called Nova. Nova is mainly quarter horse, with a dash of TB thrown in.

04/03/2024

Have you seen our Basic Horse Care: Bronze Level book? This book is a must have for any new horse owner or riding school pupil. It covers all the basics of how to handle your horse, what equipment you will use while riding and day to day information about how to look after a horse. There are also instructional videos on the relevant topics to help reinforce your understanding of the foundations of horse care. Go on, give it a try!

21/02/2024

Can you identify the basic points of a horse? Do you know how to tie your horse up with a quick release knot? Do you know how to tack up your own pony? Whether you are a riding school pupil or a new horse owner, it is not always easy learning all of the basic needs that your horse or pony has. With our detailed online course that consists of twenty informative videos, you can work through each aspect at your own pace. You can also rewatch all of the lessons as often you need to, until you’ve mastered each challenge. Let our experienced Head Coach, Ashleigh Sanderson, explain things like how to lead your pony, or how to clean your pony’s hooves in a friendly and professional manner with our specialised online course.

Click on the link below, or get in touch with us for more information.

https://kudaguru1.teachable.com/p/introduction-to-horsemanship-and-stable-management

Ashleigh Sanderson As a British trained and based instructor, I turn traditional coaching on its head, re-examining it and eclectically mixing rider and equine biomechanics, proprioception, classical work in hand and have figured out that there is no secret code that needs to be cracked to elicit pe...

12/02/2024

Are you new to working with horses? Does your child, partner or friend ride and you want to know how to handle their four legged steeds? Or are you an existing rider and just want to learn more about their care and needs? Whether you’re just starting out on your journey, or needing to brush up on some basic skills, Kuda Learn is here to help.

Our first installment in our learning materials is our Basic Horse Care online course and eBook and we are here to guide you through those basic moments of horse care when you don’t have someone on the ground to help. It can be a difficult experience when you’re face to face with a horse and aren’t sure about the next steps to keep you both safe while you are working with them. Let us give you both the knowledge and the confidence to master the first steps in caring for and working with the horse, all while learning from the comfort of your own home and also at your own pace.

See the links below to take the first next step in your horsemanship journey:

Online Course: https://kudaguru1.teachable.com/p/introduction-to-horsemanship-and-stable-management

eBook: https://www.amazon.com/Basic-Horse-Care-Bronze-Level-ebook/dp/B0CTJ1SJ23/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3J6QGL1O7XLD7&keywords=ashleigh+sanderson&qid=1707748369&sprefix=ashleigh+sanderso%2Caps%2C322&sr=8-1

29/01/2024

What is KudaLearn?

Riding a horse is the final icing on the cake, but for many riders, it’s the introduction they get to the whole story of horses. Spending time with horses, getting to know them physically, mentally and emotionally is where the real powerful connection comes in. For many novices in the equine world, getting to know the unmounted horse is more challenging. Especially when living in a country where English is not the native language. These simple lessons offer a backup to the practical learning received in the stable yard itself, no matter the age of the student.

We are here to help you with resources that are easy to access and learn, so you can focus on creating a more powerful bond with your horse.

23/01/2024

There is a once in a lifetime Horse Symposium happening in Eswatini, Africa during April 2024. Our own Ashleigh Sanderson is one of the incredible presenters who will be sharing her vast knowledge with the delegates. Join her and the other experts in learning more about biomechanics, nutrition, saddle fitting, healthy hooves, fascia release and much more! This is not one to be missed!

22/01/2024

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22/01/2024

Welcome to KudaLearn! We will be sharing more about the page in the days to come, but for now, meet the driving force behind this wonderful platform, Ashleigh Sanderson!

"I am a British-based horse trainer and riding coach from Zimbabwe.

Many years ago, I started out like a lot of instructors by training and qualifying through the British Horse Society, the South African National Equestrian Federation and the International Group of Equestrian Qualifications. I competed across the board - eventing, dressage, show jumping, equitation and showing; ran my own riding school and livery yard and taught all ages and all abilities.

I ticked all the boxes, but teaching frustrated me because though I could see the what, and sense how it needed to be fixed...I couldn't find the words.

Through various circumstances, I found my way to Mary Wanless, of Ride With Your Mind fame, and became an accredited RWYM trainer, being exposed to a totally new way of thinking and explaining.

Now, combining my love of travel, exploring physically and mentally, as well as being a perpetual beginner (I'm always trying out a new sport or hobby) I have turned teaching and learning to equitation on it's head."

16/01/2024

Today is "Blue Monday".... Why? It's meant to be the most depressing day of the year... Christmas is over, the weather (in the northern hemisphere) is still miserable... It's still short days and long nights... And January is never ending, even though your bank account is sure it's payday...

So, instead of crying over those already forgotten New Year Resolutions, how about you brighten your Blue Monday by making an action plan... A plan to make 2024 a year about learning and improving your knowledge... Starting with the basics of horse care... Who better to kick it off - a photo of True Blue, to get going on equine ID ... Blue is a "bay". That's a brown body with black mane, tail and legs...

Do you have a baby horse in your life?! Add your photos below!