MEMBERSHIP PATHWAYS
Build a Trust-Based Partnership with Your Horse
Choose a pathway that aligns with your goals as
a horse owner, rider, or student of horsemanship.
All membership pathways run on a monthly basis, with lessons delivered weekly (4 or 8 per month) or at bespoke frequency; in - person, online or as a hybrid coaching option (online and in-person).
Each pathway is designed to support your individual journey and the horse’s unique needs—with the guidance, structure, and support to help you progress.
Choose a pathway that aligns with your goals as a horse owner, rider, or student of horsemanship.
Reset Your Training
Who it’s for:
Anyone who feels overwhelmed by conflicting advice or frustrated by training methods that no longer feel right. Ideal for those wanting a values-based reset.
What’s included:
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Weekly lessons (riding, groundwork, or both)
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Review and refinement of your current approach
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Tools to clarify your training values and goals
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Support to build a lighter, clearer partnership with your horse
Duration & Lessons Schedule:
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Initial 1-month reset (option to continue into other programmes)
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Monthly membership: min 4, max 8 lessons
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One-time joining pack included (digital journal + starter materials)
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AERA Horse & Owner Development Programme
Your consistent, quarterly, structured training programme—with support every step of the way.
Who it’s for:
Committed horse owners and sharers who want a weekly routine, visible progress, and a coach always in their corner.
What’s included:
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4 or 8 in-person or remote coaching sessions/month
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WhatsApp/text support between sessions
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Access to member-only resources
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Homework & Video Feedback at each lesson
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Reviews every 3 months
Duration & Lessons Schedule:
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Ongoing programme with 3-month commitment blocks
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Monthly payment schedule
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One-time joining pack included (digital journal + starter materials)
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Foundation Programme
(beginner/novice)
Build your confidence, know-how, and horsemanship skillset—before you ride.
Who it’s for:
First time horse owners, novice or returning riders looking to gain skills and confidence before owning a horse.
What’s included:
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Weekly off-horse lessons with a focus on understanding horse behaviour and building partnership
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Introduction to groundwork and horse handling
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Access to a horse on a part-loan/share agreement basis
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AERA workbook on sign-up
Duration & Lessons Schedule
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3-month programme, monthly payments
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Min 4 , max 8 sessions a month
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Unridden Companion Pathway
Support your horse’s physical and mental wellbeing—no riding required.
Who it’s for:
Owners of horses who are retired, recovering, too young to ride, or simply better suited to non-ridden work.
What’s included:
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Liberty training, Scentwork for Horses (enrichment)
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Biomechanics-based groundwork
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Weekly in-person sessions or blended online support
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AERA workbook on sign-up
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UNBACKED Horse Foundations
Build confidence, clarity, and communication from the start.
Who it’s for:
Owners of young OR older unbacked horses who want to lay strong groundwork before backing or ridden work begins.
What’s included:
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Handling, groundwork, and enrichment sessions
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Focus on body awareness, leading, liberty and communication
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Training support and video feedback
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AERA workbook on sign-up
Duration & Lessons Schedule:
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Monthly training plans with minimum 3-month commitment
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Min 4, max 8 sessions a month
GROUNDWORK FOR HORSES
Let me work with your horse to build skills and responsiveness on the ground.
Who it’s for:
Owners who’d like support with handling challenges, emotional regulation, or introducing new groundwork concepts.
What’s included:
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Weekly in-person sessions (horse only)
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Progress updates and videos
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Optional owner observation or involvement
Duration & Schedule:
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Flexible bookings or ongoing monthly training
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Pay as you go or monthly
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MINDFUL RIDING AS
A SPORT
Who it’s for:
For riders competing at grassroots levels of Dressage , Show Jumping and/or Eventing and who have become disillusioned with the prevailing methods of sporting and competitive riding but still love the thrill of training and pursuing competitive goals.
This programme is for those ready to shift from training to compete to training to educate the horse—building fitness, understanding, and resilience so the horse is incrementally prepared for the questions asked in sport.
What’s included:
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Weekly lessons focused on physical, mental and emotional aspects of training
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Rider self-awareness
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Progressive schooling plans
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Ongoing coach support.
Duration & Schedule:
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3-months commitment
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Monthly membership payment
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