At Nathan Garlick Genuine Horsemanship, safety is paramount. Nathan prioritises the well-being of both the colts and their future riders throughout the training process. His approach is all about fostering mutual respect and building confidence, creating a solid foundation for each horse's development.

Nathan offers a 4 week colt starting program that includes the following:

• Desensitisation through a process of exposing the horse to as many novel situations as possible to teach them to remain calm in any situation

• Lots of riding in and outside; obstacles; desensitisation while riding; bridle and bit; halter; lead work

• Shoeing all round; picking up all feet daily; generally getting the horse comfortable with working on their feet

• Respect & manners - both on the ground and while riding ensuring the horse respects personal space and is responsive to cues

• General education - whip cracking, loading, rugging, mane clipping, opening and closing gates, hobbling etc