41 Horse courses

Hand build pottery pumpkins - pinch pot stoneware clays

A three hour slab-building pottery workshop, using stoneware clays to make mess and memories. And Pots! Come play with Clay!

Learn how to use horse behaviour science to enhance your horse's wellbeing. By making simple additions to the horse's environment (enrichment), you can mimic the horse's natural habitat and expand the range of behaviours they can engage in.

A slab-building pottery workshop, using stoneware clay to create your own Frankenstein Monster Pot! Suitable for all ages and ideal for families.

Behavioural Wellbeing Plan includes a private consultation, an individual plan tailored to the needs of your horse and a follow-up phone call.

A three hour slab-building pottery workshop, using stoneware clays to make mess and memories. And Pots! Come play with Clay!

Learn to carve wood starting with this nice little project of a Dala horse. The basic shape has been formed using a bandsaw so you will add detail and learn about carving following the grain of the wood. You will learn safe wood carving techniques using the Mora 120 & 106 wood carving knives, or other Mora knives more suitable for children. Some of these safe carving techniques are the same as those used for carving a range of other treen such as spoons. This is a less strenuous carving project than making a spoon so is also ideal for beginners. We will also cover sharpening knives as this is key to safe carving. Other tools are also available to use and try out. What's included in the price? Tea, coffee and biscuits included. Two Dala horse blanks included, and others available to buy at discount prices. Training in a range of safe carving techniques used for this and other treen. Tools you will need to use during the day. Tools care and sharpening information. Tools available to buy. A PDF of knife grasps to remind you of safe carving techniques.

I am able to travel to you to help you develop your partnership with your horse. I specialise in developing confidence in both horse and rider both on the flat and over fences. As a list 5 BD Dressage judge I can help you with test riding for BD Intro, Prelim and Novice tests. I can help with BE 90, 100 & Novice tests. As I am training for list 4 I can also help you with Elementary BD and Intermediate BE The times listed are a general guide of my availability. If you would prefer a time that is not listed please select the time that is closest to you preference, the message me via Email, WhatsApp or Facebook to see if we can arrange a better time for you. Instructions Make sure we have access to an arena, with a poop scoop and poles if you want them.

A three hour slab-building pottery workshop, using stoneware clays to make mess and memories. And Pots! Come play with Clay!

Alien spoons? Well, only because it is a memorable name and some of the knife grasps feel a bit alien to start with. You will soon get to grips with them and the focus of this workshop is learning to use safe and efficient carving techniques with hand tools - the axe, straight knives and hook knives... maybe also a drawknife on a shave horse. By following good technique you will avoid injuries and with regular stretching this will help you to look after your body as well as the tools. You should leave with the knowledge and confidence to carve safely at home. The tools are relatively cheap and easy to use in a small space. You will have access to a range of tools, but primarily use the Mora wood carving knives (106/120/164s) and be shown traditional designs for optimising strength and utility. Using these traditional tools you will make a spoon from local and sustainable fresh cut green wood - starting with a log and leaving with a spoon. From the initial splitting of the log with a froe or axe, trimming this down with an axe, and on to carving finer details and decorations with knives. Additional skills in building a shave horse and other green wood working can also be taught. This course is run from close to central Edinburgh and is accessible by public transport.  Depending on the weather it can be inside or outdoors in the wildlife garden. Courses can also be arranged to suit your availability! Please get in touch to discuss your requirements, discounts are available for small groups or multiple days. Course numbers are usually limited to five or less; individual training courses can also be arranged. What's included in the price? Tea, coffee, light lunch of bread and soup and snacks - All vegan Professional training in the use of a range of traditional tools. Advice on tool care and sharpening. Fresh cut (green) wood for carving. Some tools available for sale at competitive rates. Summary of course information emailed to you after the workshop.