HERMAN DETERING
Instructor
713.907.9497

Instruction

HERMAN DETERING
All of Herman’s classes, listed below, will involve a formal presentation, discussion, and demonstrations prior to individual work. Individual and group instruction is available.

REQUIREMENTS: Participants must provide their own horses and a rope halter with a 12 to 14 foot lead line.

Introduction to Natural Horsemanship

History, concepts, methods.

Handling skills needed for safety on the ground.

Approaching a horse with a request rather than a demand.

Changing a horses mind rather than just his behavior.

Establishing a teaching situation that puts the relationship first,

with a “willing partnership” as the goal.

Instructor: Herman Detering

Download the Willing Cooperation article in pdf.

Download the lesson plan in pdf.

Preparation for Riding

Basic “yields” necessary for rider safety and performance.

Saddling & bridling.

On line (halter) work: leading, circling, driving, drawing.

Transitions: direction, gait, and speed.

Instructor: Herman Detering

Download the outline in pdf.

Advanced Groundwork

For more refined communication and responsiveness.

Transitions from 30–60 feet without halter or line: direction, gait, speed.

Drawing and driving without contact.

Individual work tailored to the needs and goals of the student.

Instructor: Herman Detering