New Trails Learning Systems
Ending the notion that suffering is necessary for learning
Many of us in the horse world are fascinated and yes, critical of new ideas, strategies, and methods that are out there. Traditional trainers usually observe with their legs at shoulder width, arms crossed, the head a little tilted and the criticism clearly visible in intense looks- especially noticeable on showgrounds.
The beauty of the education I got from Rupert and Iliane though is to have an open mind,
Today is a very exciting day for us. Rupert Isaascon and PhD candidate Marloes Ernst will present the new study into the effects of one of our techniques: Long Lining.
Huge congratulations to Sandra Schmid from Hairy Henry Therapeutic Riding Centre and Care farm in Bantry Ireland. Sandra and Winnie trained very hard and went through the certification process with great result, well done, Sandra!
Sandra and all her animals are providing the community with outstanding services. Read all about her center.
https://ntls.co/community/find-a-mentor-or-practitioner/138-sandra-schmid
Imagine yourself in front of a 17 feet tall white gentle giant, and your mentor asking you to long line to learn fine-tuning and lightness- are you kidding me? I am 5.4, looking up in his soft eyes thinking ‘there is no way’…
We are very happy to announce that Ellen Schuringa from Lommel in Belgium succesfully completed her certification for 2 star Horse Boy Method Practitioner.
Dissertation candidate- I did not even know that was a thing.
After a year of classes, always worrying for the ‘pink slip’ to be delivered, it was finally here: Residency 851 (whatever that meant…)
Flying out, I longed to escape. I am no academic, but to make the change I want to see, this was the route that higher spirits had placed me on. With an uncomfortable feeling, I packed my bag with dresses and high heels- no jeans allowed (yay for the land of the free!). The flight went well, but the Uber driver had to circle the hotel about three times until he realized it was in the gated compound complex, with armed security guards welcoming us to the high fenced in campus. The hotel was lovely, beautiful palm trees bordered pool, inviting heat, and cozy crackling open air fire place. Oh, but little did I know.
Open minds and Perspective Change for 120 fifth Grade Students-
Impossible? We think NOT!