Horsemanship Clinic with Nathan Garlick
Join Nathan Garlick for a 2-day horsemanship clinic focused on building a safe, confident, and respectful partnership between you and your horse. This clinic is designed for riders who want to strengthen their foundational skills while gaining practical tools they can use every day.
Clinic Overview
This clinic is intentionally limited in participant numbers to ensure plenty of one-on-one time. Nathan works closely with each horse-and-rider combination, addressing individual goals, challenges, and concerns in a supportive and encouraging environment.
What You’ll Learn
Over the two days, Nathan will guide you through simple, effective horsemanship strategies that emphasise clarity, confidence, and communication. The clinic will cover:
Back-to-basics foundational horsemanship skills
Starting with groundwork to establish trust, respect, and understanding
Progressive exercises that translate from groundwork into riding
Techniques to help you feel safe and confident with your horse
How to safely pick up and work with your horse’s feet
Developing calm, responsive horses through clear and consistent handling
Building mutual respect between horse and handler
Safety First
A high emphasis on safety is maintained throughout the clinic. Nathan prioritises safe handling practices for both horses and participants, creating a learning environment where riders can grow their skills with confidence.
Clinic Atmosphere
This is a fun, engaging clinic where questions are encouraged and learning is hands-on. Nathan’s practical teaching style helps riders understand not just what to do, but why it works, empowering them to continue progressing after the clinic ends.
Who This Clinic Is For
This clinic is suitable for riders of varying experience levels who want to:
Improve their horsemanship foundations
Gain confidence handling and riding their horse
Develop a safer, more trusting partnership