You - The Human
You are on my website because you are looking for a different situation than you are currently in. Maybe you have just moved to the area or have just acquired a horse. But, probably, you are looking for something new; new for you, for your horse, and for your relationship together as you work towards your goals.
The foundation of everything at A Squared is consideration and flexibility. It could be you are in a program that lacks the customization you seek in lessons, training and collaboration. Perhaps you have years, even decades, of equine experience yet often feel not good enough and marginalized by your trainers or barn mates. Maybe you have taken the same lesson over and over with no significant progress in your horses education or your abilities and you long to be at a place with people that can curate a plan to help you reach your goals. Feasibly you are seeking a facility that allows a tailored schedule for turn-in/turn-out and herd size options.
If you are good fit at A Squared then something here will resonate with you.
You will feel informed and engaged in the training process. The actual skills learned will be a direct by-product of the plan we make together. Because it is bespoke and that means we build it from the ground up for your horse. Maybe you want to develop a new skill such as long lining. I can teach you. If diving into the biomechanics of the horse and rider appeals to you, we can do that. It is not uncommon for horses to develop areas of resistance and the cause goes undefined. We can formulate a strategy to overcome the disconnect. Possibly you are an owner in search of a savvy rider that wants the peace of mind knowing your horse is in a place where his or her needs are being addressed and you can be hands off. I can accommodate you.
When understanding is enhanced and disconnects are resolved then skills can be mastered and entire relationship between horse and human becomes harmonious.
I am the Intermediary. The program is yours.
⁃ I care that you feel connected with the training process and the care of your horse.
⁃ I provide an educated, tailored approach to training, riding, and problem-solving that addresses the whys and hows so that you see measurable, repeatable progress in your horse’s training and in your riding, all in support of your specific goals.
⁃ My facility and staff will support your horses in feeling safe, happy and relaxed.
⁃ I can help you develop a more connected, calm, collaborative relationship with your horse.
In my 35 years’ experience in dozens of riding environments large and small, whether it’s a shed in the middle of a field in Kauai or a multi-million dollar operation with all the bells and whistles, I know with 100% certainty that the path to a connected, energetically supportive environment depends on the team of people facilitating the experience.
You - The Horse
Hay Horse! I’m glad you found us because you are the star of the show. We’ve made a simple contact form for you. Fill it out and we will contact your human.
– Are you feeling increasingly dissatisfied with the communication with your human?
– Do you dislike jumping and long to be micromanaged in the dressage arena?
– Maybe you’d prefer the steady tempo and long frame of the hunters?
– Has your desire to do a different job made training sessions challenging and now you’ve been labeled “difficult”?
– Do you envy the horses that get to cruise in their fields at their leisure?
– Would you prefer to stand under a fan in a fluffy, bedded stall?
At A Squared Equestrian it is understood that you, the horse, are not plotting and planning to be difficult but rather is authentically responding to each and every moment with honesty. If your rider doesn’t like the response, they will be encouraged to look to themselves rather than blame you. Training will never be conducted with frustration or negative emotions but always with calm, quiet, consistent repetition and endless patience.
The humans understand that every moment they are with you, you are being trained and even the slightest try will be rewarded. Because you have no ability to understand the end game of any exercise, teaching will happen in the smallest necessary increments for you to understand and feel successful. Because clarity and consistency are keys to any teaching moments, you can relax and trust your world is predictable.
The humans at A Squared Equestrian know the slow way is the fast way and the long way is the short way.