Sunday: Meeting at the Mas de Recaute at Lauris from 6:00 PM. Possibility of transfer from the Gare d'Aix-en-Provence centre (train station), Aix TGV, or Marseille airport. Dinner and night at a guesthouse or at the Mas.
Monday: Morning: Introduction to “how to think like a horse”, and learning these little things that can make your relationship with the horse better. How to groom without being shoved around or stepped on, how to pick up the horse's feet with ease. How to hand walk your horse with mutual respect. Notions of mutual respect.Afternoon: Working at liberty and lunging without draw reins, or when working becomes fun. How to recognize signs of relaxation, well-being and trust from your horse. How to position your body in space while working with your horse.
Tuesday: Riding day or how to benefit from “ethological” practices while riding in the outdoor.
Wednesday: How to solve some behavioral problems. How to put a bridle on a head shy horse. How to wash a horse that is hose shy. How to give an injection to a reluctant horse. How to get rid of the halter pulling problem, how to put a bandage on a horse that won’t stand still. How to put a bandage on the hock, on the feet. Guiding your horse in-hand through a natural obstacle course.
Thursday: Working at liberty and lunging training.
Friday: One day trail. How to overcome the challenges of outdoor riding.