Equine learning on the go
Learn from the raw experiences that happen on the move.
“You and your horse. His strength and beauty. Your knowledge and patience and determination and understanding and love. That’s what fuses the two of you into this marvellous partnership."
Who it's for
This type of training suits those who enjoy nature, who would like to understand how to prepare their horse for versatility, confidence in trail riding or walking, and embarking on more extensive adventures.
loes van dijk
Loes is an incredible horse trainer from the Netherlands. She has shared her life with horses from childhood, and has studied with various equestrian masters in a wide range of fields.
Her focus is on building authentic connections, bringing focus to bonding rituals, softness training and creating a safe framework where horses can express their authentic selves.
Understand how horses will respond through
a nomadic nature adventure
‘On-the-Go Training’ involves learning in real-world scenarios, turning both expected and unexpected situations into valuable training opportunities. It sets practical goals, ensuring active engagement for both horses and humans. This approach is ideal for practicing horses’ regulation skills and fostering a deep connection.
- Group shopping for essentials required, have lunch at the Pottery and get to know one another.
- Five days of rewilding at Holistic Horse Academy, meeting the herd, opening ritual (guided meditation and intention setting), bonding rituals, basic in hand training and a test walk with picnic on the Holistic Horse Academy property.
- Five to seven days of trekking and on-the-go training – this is where our horsemanship skills come to play, building up communication, expanding the comfort zones while building trust and bonds. Trekking like nomads, back to basic camping with horses and scenic views.
- Five days of integration, bringing the herd back together, having a day to spend with the herd in freedom and then four days of integration, groundwork and ridden work in the arena or around the property.
- All meals
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers to and from George Airport
- Giftbox