Dear All,
I'd like to wish you a belated Happy New Year! And fill you in on upcoming events and important news.
Gower Riding Club Auction
Attitude Matters
Gloucestershire Horse Behaviour and Training Group
New Equine Performance Behaviour Services
Changes to Prices and Zone Visits
Cancellation Policy
The Year Ahead
Gower Riding Club Auction
GRC are raising funds to get their show jumping teams to the Championships at Hartpury. I've donated my new Equine Performance Behaviour service to their fund raising auction, a treasure trove of equestrian items and services. It's happening on the evening of the 28th February 2014 at Fairwood Golf Club, Blackhills Lane, Swansea.
Attitude Matters
This is an evening presentation, introducing how our horse's temperament, training and management affects their emotional responses and mood. I also introduce some ideas for our day to day practises that will have a positive influence on our horse's behaviour. This is for everyone who wants a more connected, focused equine partner, for fun or competition.
The event takes place at 7pm on Thursday 13th March 2014 at Canolfan Gorseinon, Gorseinon - just five minutes from J47 of the M4. Tickets are £7.50 Regular, and £5.50 Concessions. Places are limited so advance booking is essential! See http://www.jenninellist.co.uk/index.php/events for more details.
Gloucestershire Horse Behaviour and Training Group
I have some interest from Gloucestershire. If you are in this county or a neighbouring county, would you like to join a small group of like minded people once a month (or thereabouts) to share and progress your training skills? I'm proposing a two hour (approx) mini clinic/workshop format hosted by members of the group who take it in turns. The first forty minutes will be spent looking at a specific training issue the host is having with their horse(s), whether it's a problem or a new venture. I'll lead assessment of the situation, encouraging all participants to put forward their ideas as to why something is working/not working, and suggestions and discussion on future training strategy. The middle forty minutes is a hands on lesson with the host and their horse, derived from our discussion in part one and what the horse actually shows us on the day. The final forty minutes are given over to assessment of the training session, identifying effective training and why it was so, and planning future training aimed at working on the identified points for improvement.
Cost for this is £40 each based on a group of three people, I can reduce this if there are more than three but I suggest that to keep up a high quality workshop that the total number of participants be limited to six. There won't be any additional charge for mileage for this group.
If you are not in Gloucestershire or immediately nearby and want to participate in something similar then please get in touch.
New Equine Performance Behaviour Service
Did you know that horses have a psychological 'zone of optimal performance', just like human athletes? FEI Article 401: Object and General Principles of Dressage, describes dressage training as the … “development of the horse into a happy athlete...”. I think this is possibly the loveliest thing the FEI have ever put in print. Positive emotional states such as happiness tell us that the horse enjoys their performance. This lends to a positive mental attitude for competitive edge - because horses are motivated, focused and cooperative. They are 'in the zone'!
My new service entails assessing the horse's performance at home and at competitions, including reviewing any video footage. I then meet the horse and analyse their current management and training strategies. The aim is to understand the horse's basic temperament traits, their general mood states and emotional reactions. I then devise a new management and training plan with the owner and anyone else involved such as riders and trainers. The behaviour analysis and coaching service is not intended to replace a regular trainer or instructor. It is generally much more beneficial when I work alongside and with the horse and rider's usual team as a complementary service.
The service costs £70 for the initial analysis and behaviour plan, and follow on visits at the usual hourly rate (currently £30/hour). For more information see http://www.jenninellist.co.uk/index.php/performance.
Changes to Prices and
Zone Visits
I've dreaded doing this for a long time, but my current pricing strategy has remained in the same for several years now,and like everyone else, in real terms my actual income has been gradually declining. Therefore I have discussed this with a number of my regular clients, thought long and hard about it, and have taken the decision to review my prices. The new price list will be in effect from the 6th of April 2014 with the new tax year.
The new prices are as follows:
Full behavioural consultation: £120.00
Initial training assessment: £70
Equine performance behaviour analysis: £70
All regular follow on visits: £35 per hour.
Mileage costs will be 45p per mile one-way from Junction 47 on the M4, and Zone Visits will be Tuesday: Cardiff and surrounding areas. Wednesday: Swansea and surrounding areas. Every third Friday: Brecon and surrounding areas. Alternate Saturdays: Cardiff and surrounding areas; Swansea and surrounding areas.
Cancellation Policy
I have never had a cancellation policy save for workshop bookings, however I am now introducing one due to the volume of postponements over the years.
In inclement weather, or for any other reason I am now offering the option of an indoor theory session instead of postponing or cancelling. An opportunity for you to examine behavioural science in relation to your horse(s) more thoroughly, giving you more knowledge and understanding to put into practise when the weather improves.
Cancellations that occur five working days before the scheduled appointment will be subject to a cancellation fee amounting to half the scheduled cost of your appointment e.g. behavioural consultation, £60*, follow on visit, £17.50*.
Cancellations that occur less than five working days before the scheduled appointment will be subject to a cancellation fee amounting to the full scheduled cost of your appointment e.g. behavioural consultation £120*, follow on visit £35*.
*After 6th April 2014
The year ahead
Now onto more positive things! I'm investigating the possibility of inviting Dr Helen Spence over from Northern Ireland to give a demo and clinic on incorporating the Alexander technique and positive reinforcement into riding. Alexander technique is a fantastic way to identify tension in your riding, and to painlessly unlock it while gaining a fabulous classical seat. I highly recommend it! More news on this will be available shortly.
Happy New Year and all the best,
Jenni
I'd like to wish you a belated Happy New Year! And fill you in on upcoming events and important news.
Gower Riding Club Auction
Attitude Matters
Gloucestershire Horse Behaviour and Training Group
New Equine Performance Behaviour Services
Changes to Prices and Zone Visits
Cancellation Policy
The Year Ahead
Gower Riding Club Auction
GRC are raising funds to get their show jumping teams to the Championships at Hartpury. I've donated my new Equine Performance Behaviour service to their fund raising auction, a treasure trove of equestrian items and services. It's happening on the evening of the 28th February 2014 at Fairwood Golf Club, Blackhills Lane, Swansea.
Attitude Matters
This is an evening presentation, introducing how our horse's temperament, training and management affects their emotional responses and mood. I also introduce some ideas for our day to day practises that will have a positive influence on our horse's behaviour. This is for everyone who wants a more connected, focused equine partner, for fun or competition.
The event takes place at 7pm on Thursday 13th March 2014 at Canolfan Gorseinon, Gorseinon - just five minutes from J47 of the M4. Tickets are £7.50 Regular, and £5.50 Concessions. Places are limited so advance booking is essential! See http://www.jenninellist.co.uk/index.php/events for more details.
Gloucestershire Horse Behaviour and Training Group
I have some interest from Gloucestershire. If you are in this county or a neighbouring county, would you like to join a small group of like minded people once a month (or thereabouts) to share and progress your training skills? I'm proposing a two hour (approx) mini clinic/workshop format hosted by members of the group who take it in turns. The first forty minutes will be spent looking at a specific training issue the host is having with their horse(s), whether it's a problem or a new venture. I'll lead assessment of the situation, encouraging all participants to put forward their ideas as to why something is working/not working, and suggestions and discussion on future training strategy. The middle forty minutes is a hands on lesson with the host and their horse, derived from our discussion in part one and what the horse actually shows us on the day. The final forty minutes are given over to assessment of the training session, identifying effective training and why it was so, and planning future training aimed at working on the identified points for improvement.
Cost for this is £40 each based on a group of three people, I can reduce this if there are more than three but I suggest that to keep up a high quality workshop that the total number of participants be limited to six. There won't be any additional charge for mileage for this group.
If you are not in Gloucestershire or immediately nearby and want to participate in something similar then please get in touch.
New Equine Performance Behaviour Service
Did you know that horses have a psychological 'zone of optimal performance', just like human athletes? FEI Article 401: Object and General Principles of Dressage, describes dressage training as the … “development of the horse into a happy athlete...”. I think this is possibly the loveliest thing the FEI have ever put in print. Positive emotional states such as happiness tell us that the horse enjoys their performance. This lends to a positive mental attitude for competitive edge - because horses are motivated, focused and cooperative. They are 'in the zone'!
My new service entails assessing the horse's performance at home and at competitions, including reviewing any video footage. I then meet the horse and analyse their current management and training strategies. The aim is to understand the horse's basic temperament traits, their general mood states and emotional reactions. I then devise a new management and training plan with the owner and anyone else involved such as riders and trainers. The behaviour analysis and coaching service is not intended to replace a regular trainer or instructor. It is generally much more beneficial when I work alongside and with the horse and rider's usual team as a complementary service.
The service costs £70 for the initial analysis and behaviour plan, and follow on visits at the usual hourly rate (currently £30/hour). For more information see http://www.jenninellist.co.uk/index.php/performance.
I've dreaded doing this for a long time, but my current pricing strategy has remained in the same for several years now,and like everyone else, in real terms my actual income has been gradually declining. Therefore I have discussed this with a number of my regular clients, thought long and hard about it, and have taken the decision to review my prices. The new price list will be in effect from the 6th of April 2014 with the new tax year.
The new prices are as follows:
Full behavioural consultation: £120.00
Initial training assessment: £70
Equine performance behaviour analysis: £70
All regular follow on visits: £35 per hour.
Mileage costs will be 45p per mile one-way from Junction 47 on the M4, and Zone Visits will be Tuesday: Cardiff and surrounding areas. Wednesday: Swansea and surrounding areas. Every third Friday: Brecon and surrounding areas. Alternate Saturdays: Cardiff and surrounding areas; Swansea and surrounding areas.
Cancellation Policy
I have never had a cancellation policy save for workshop bookings, however I am now introducing one due to the volume of postponements over the years.
In inclement weather, or for any other reason I am now offering the option of an indoor theory session instead of postponing or cancelling. An opportunity for you to examine behavioural science in relation to your horse(s) more thoroughly, giving you more knowledge and understanding to put into practise when the weather improves.
Cancellations that occur five working days before the scheduled appointment will be subject to a cancellation fee amounting to half the scheduled cost of your appointment e.g. behavioural consultation, £60*, follow on visit, £17.50*.
Cancellations that occur less than five working days before the scheduled appointment will be subject to a cancellation fee amounting to the full scheduled cost of your appointment e.g. behavioural consultation £120*, follow on visit £35*.
*After 6th April 2014
The year ahead
Now onto more positive things! I'm investigating the possibility of inviting Dr Helen Spence over from Northern Ireland to give a demo and clinic on incorporating the Alexander technique and positive reinforcement into riding. Alexander technique is a fantastic way to identify tension in your riding, and to painlessly unlock it while gaining a fabulous classical seat. I highly recommend it! More news on this will be available shortly.
Happy New Year and all the best,
Jenni
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