Horses respond to the world around them in two ways: through their instincts shaped by nature, or through learned behaviors influenced by interactions with us and our environment. Many of their behaviours don't serve them well in a domesticated environment so it's our responsibility to help them stay safe and thrive in our world. Through working with their nature and not against it we can help horses build the mental, emotional, and physical resilience necessary for a happy and fulfilling life with us.
Young Horse Starting School
January 4th - 14th 2027 at Brumby Farm
Each year Russell hand picks four students to attend the Young Horse Start School at Brumby Farm where under his guidance they start their own young horses under saddle. Attendance is by application to russellhigginsnz@xtra.co.nz.
If you are fit, have attended at least our Stage 1, 2 and 3 Foundation Clinics (or have other relevant experience) and have a great attitude to learning then please apply.
The cost is $3000 which includes board for your horse, camping and lunches.
Dr Steve Peters Horse Brain Science Clinic
We are very pleased to be hosting international neuroscientist, Dr Steve Peters on November 2oth - 22nd. Many of you will know Dr Peters through his collaborations with horsemen such as Martin Black and Mark Rashid as well as numerous horse behaviour podcasts that he has guested on to share his unique knowledge of both horse and human neuroscience. His new book, Horse Brain Science - the neuroscience of ethical horsemanship is a must for any horsemanship library. The weekend will include theory, horse observation and a horse brain dissection.
We only have a few tickets left for this special event so get in touch to book a place.
Location - Henderson RDA indoor arena, Henderson, Auckland
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Cost $750 for Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday
The RH Coaching Club
Try it for free now
Whatever your experience of natural horsemanship our aim through our on-line coaching club is to educate, challenge and support you to help your horse become a fun and functional partner. With virtual member lessons, online training videos, live Q&As and fun challenges you can access a wealth of guidance to keep you progressing whatever your horsemanship goals. Whether you are interested in just keeping safe on the ground and in the saddle, or want to learn how to play at liberty, or start lateral moves with precision there is something for you in the RH Coaching Club.
As seen in...
Featured on Country Calender
Contributor to New Zealand Horse and Pony Magazine
Regular clinician at Equifest
Tranzliquid Logistics Limited is a Kiwi family business owned by Greg, Gareth and Jackie. Greg and Jackie have been regulars at our liberty clinics with their horses, Stella and A'Pachee and have very generously sponsored us a Waitomo fuel card. Anyone who works with and transports horses knows how the fuel bills can quickly add up.
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Keeping and training horses in the "dairy belt" of New Zealand is a challenge. The soil has been over fertilized for years and all the wrong types of grasses and clover love it. Without the mineral products from Calm, Healthy Horses we would struggle to have horses that were mentally and physically balanced. Not only are the products great quality, Jenny Paterson's website is a great source of advice.
