Training Plans
A unique presentation of Black SIlk Training is customized Training Plans. Once our expert is able to assess the stage your horse is at, our trainer will create a training plan for you and your horse.
If you ride your horse yourself or have a rider, implementing Classical riding principles will get the best results. We have met many Friesian owners that don't have access to high level trainers because of location or logistics problems, or they may prefer to train them themselves but would like assessments and high-level coaching to develop their Friesian and their own riding. As we mentioned before, they are an extremely sensitive horse, and care must be taken to do it right. No one has bad intentions with their horses, but having an expert review your current interaction and delivery of aides can surface areas you didn't have visibility of. This can make a world of difference and will help you progress more consistently.
Custom Training Plans give you a weekly, monthly, and overall plan and progress measurement so you can develop your horse correctly. The expert trainers will work with you personally though coaching calls, video analysis, and progressive training development so you can realize your goals.*
Training isn't fast. It takes commitment and patience. The term "baby steps" applies here most appropriately. The top riding academies don't have high expectations of their horses until they are at double digit ages. One of the challenges with training is in our age of instant gratification, people want results quickly. But horses aren't in the information age like we are, they are still in the form they have been in for thousands of years. One can use modern communication to assist in training, but all of us need to do it as our horses are able to respond. Eliminating wasted time cycles that result from slightly incorrect aides can help you optimize every step of your training.
* If you don't have a video camera that is easy to upload clips, we are able to enable you to obtain The Flip(TM)camera as part of your Training Plan. It is extremely easy to use and requires no training, just a computer and internet connection.
