All Your Horse Problems Solved + Starting/Breaking
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- Listed: Mon 16 May, 10:19 am
- Listing #: 376832395
| Business name: | Rhymestone Horses |
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| Location: |
Yaldhurst Christchurch City Canterbury |
| About: | Specialist in getting horses Safe, Respectful, Calm, and Quiet, without losing their trust in humans. |
| Services offered: | Horse Breaking/Starting, Problem Solving, Groundwork, Under Saddle, Coaching |
| Areas serviced: | South Island |
| Availability: | All year round |
At Rhymestone Horses there is one thing that drives everything above all else; SAFETY of the horse and its owner.
I firmly believe, having seen it many times that the relationship between a customer and their horse soars when the horse acts safely, calmly and respectfully.
This is my passion, my love, and from the outstanding reviews below you can make up your own mind if a safer, calmer, more respectful horse is what you want from using the services of Rhymestone Horses.
At Rhymestone Horses the main goal is to work with both the customer and their horse, to make 100% sure they know how easy it is to get a horse’s respect, how to get a horse to think instead of react, and how to maintain a horse so that it constantly acts safely, calmly and quietly.
From what previous customers say, the strengths of the horse work done at Rhymestone Horses are:
* Complete and thorough groundwork.
* Humane and super safe way of teaching a horse to tie up.
* Correct and thorough procedure in mouthing a horse properly: 2-3 weeks in long reins to guarantee a super soft mouth. Biggest complaint is that a horse’s mouth is too soft.
* Desensitising a horse so that it constantly thinks instead of reacts.
* Establishing respect in a horse fast and effectively.
* Have a horse move smoothly through the three gaits: walk, trot and canter.
* Coaching horse owners in the simplest and easiest way possible to get and maintain a horse’s respect, and have their horse constantly act calmly and respectfully.
*And a tremendous ability to eliminate all common dangerous problems: bucking, rearing , throwing heads, stubbornness, shying, barging, biting, kicking; running backwards off floats and not loading on floats willingly. This is achieved without losing the horse’s trust in humans.
I firmly believe, having seen it many times that the relationship between a customer and their horse soars when the horse acts safely, calmly and respectfully.
This is my passion, my love, and from the outstanding reviews below you can make up your own mind if a safer, calmer, more respectful horse is what you want from using the services of Rhymestone Horses.
At Rhymestone Horses the main goal is to work with both the customer and their horse, to make 100% sure they know how easy it is to get a horse’s respect, how to get a horse to think instead of react, and how to maintain a horse so that it constantly acts safely, calmly and quietly.
From what previous customers say, the strengths of the horse work done at Rhymestone Horses are:
* Complete and thorough groundwork.
* Humane and super safe way of teaching a horse to tie up.
* Correct and thorough procedure in mouthing a horse properly: 2-3 weeks in long reins to guarantee a super soft mouth. Biggest complaint is that a horse’s mouth is too soft.
* Desensitising a horse so that it constantly thinks instead of reacts.
* Establishing respect in a horse fast and effectively.
* Have a horse move smoothly through the three gaits: walk, trot and canter.
* Coaching horse owners in the simplest and easiest way possible to get and maintain a horse’s respect, and have their horse constantly act calmly and respectfully.
*And a tremendous ability to eliminate all common dangerous problems: bucking, rearing , throwing heads, stubbornness, shying, barging, biting, kicking; running backwards off floats and not loading on floats willingly. This is achieved without losing the horse’s trust in humans.
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Excellent experience from Dan. My 7 yr TB ex-racehorse had a little floating accident and hurt herself on the chains. Why would she want to go back on the float?! Dan started with gaining her respect and trust, then she was more than happy to do what he said. He had her for 1 wk and now she can float, and doesn't pull back, buck, rear, etc. But best of all, I was there for every session and now "I" can deal with her when she wants to challenge me or is scared of something new. Thanks so much!!!
Talking in depth to Dan about methods he used dealing with difficult horses I knew that he was the right person to break my tallented irish filly. Limited handling at the stud so he picked her up and the process begun. Now she has been one of his toughest breaks to date but with persistance and sensitivity he has produced a well rounded filly that is happy undersaddle. Watch out for Rockdon Tralee and Rockdon Rhymeston both broken by Dan and will be SJng and hunting SI wide. Bronwyn Lane
chestermain (84 
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Fri 03 Feb
) Fri 03 Feb
What Daniel does and achieves with horses is like breathing to him, but something that the rest of us can only aspire to. And he is as good with people; his laid back manner and way of working have both horse and owner at ease. Daniel explains and demonstrates techniques in a simple and clear way, enabling an easy growth in confidence and skill. Both horses and people come away improved and happier for their time at Rhymestone Horses. Thank you Daniel.
kowhaisinbloom (51 ) Mon 05 Dec
) Mon 05 Dec
I bought a horse in May and couldn't get it on the float. After trying many other trainers I was at wits end and thought he would never load. I was about to give up when a friend put me on to Dan. With in one week Dan had my horse loading himself and taught me everything I needed to know to get him on. I haven't had any troubles loading since and the horse will now be competing as a senior in SISJ champs. I have recommended Dan to everyone I know and I am very impressed with the work he did :)
took another horse to dan today to ride for us for the first time, had no worries about jumping on her after doing minimal ground work. Had her walk trot and canter on each lead with just the rope halter and lead rope. Was great to watch and explained what he was doing. fully recommended
Dan was AMAZING with my horse Guinness! He let me come out and watch every training session and explained every step. He taught me how to gain respect from my big pushy/ stubborn clydie x. He broke Guinness into saddle and i was very impressed with the finished product- he is really soft in the mouth and walk, trotts, canters and jumps after only 4 weeks of training with Dan. i would HIGHLY recomend Dan to anyone, thank you so much for your time i have learnt a lo! :)
Dan has done a wonderful job educating two of our home bred horses. When you have bred your own and have ensured that all their experiences are positive it is hard to let go and trust a trainer to complete the job. I put my trust in Dan and was rewarded by two safe, happy and willing horses. Dan was great to deal with, honest and very talented.
I sent my freshly broken horse to Dan after he developed a rearing problem, Dan was great with this cocky youngster who needed to be put in his place, he got his respect on the ground and taught him to go forward. Dan encouraged me to go see what he was doing and participate on the ground and riding, he gave me some solutions when things were'nt going to plan which has given me more confidence, thanks Dan will keep in touch.
Oh if only I were single, Dan is the perfect man, easy to talk too and a master at dealing with the horse. My horse was tense, nervy and waiting for things to go wrong, by the end of the day clinic she was beginning to soften and was following Dan around like a little lamb. Now I can catch her in the paddock, and we are both learning to trust each other by using the techniques that Dan showed us, She now treks with her head that low too the ground she almost falls over herself. Fully recommended
Dan helped me with my horse Millie.She was really arrogant, bucked, pushed all over me and wouldnt do anything she didnt want to do. He was kind,patiant & showed me how to gain respect from her on the ground and under saddle.He put alot of hard work into her.He spent alot of time teaching me techniques to get her to do what i wanted.When i got her back she was respectful of my space,didnt buck & just awesome.thanks heaps Dan i ended up with a horse that was kind,safe and willing to go further.
Dan's ability to get results is instant and easily remembered. My horse was not listening, was fidgeting, biting, and just been plan dangerous. Dan first showed me how to gain respect and trust from my horse in under an hour, then over a few lessons coached me how to get my horse soft to ride and handle. Now three weeks after Dan’s coaching. My horse is being ridden by my 10 year old Daughter.
Cont for 0tnat: horse now calmly walks on2 float, stands comfortably at chestbar, allowing me 2 safely load and prepare to drive off, there’s no more avoiding the float, no head tossing or dragging me around, no more wanting to fly back ½ way on the float, breaking lead ropes & feeling stressed and uptight because my horse wont load. Teaching an old horse old tricks I thought it would be challenging, but 2 sessions (40 mins each) job done. OVER the Moon with Dan! Can’t wait for next group Clinic
No Float issues 4 me! After 14 years of owning 16h + XXwide horse I’ve never been able 2 self load by myself without having a 2nd person helping or a quiet pony already on 4 company. Dan importantly showed me how 2 handle the situation and taught me how 2 get my horse’s respect to allow me 2 get the results we both needed. What was a frustrating task is now a walk in the park. The results are INSTANT, & forever remembered…
Continuing review from below (olaf3)- She knew her strength and used it. Dan worked with her and by the end of the first week i was riding her the next week was more for training me then her i needed to get back my confidence. I found Dan to be excellent and worth every cent, I was extremly pleased with how he doesn't just work with the horse but he also works with horse and rider if needed and wanted. Thanks for all your help and patience with me.
*****Dan is a great horseman *****
I had rung around several trainers looking for one for my BIG shire (was goin to be 2nd time at the trainers). Most of them advised me it would take at least 6 weeks. Dan's daily rate was a little higher then the others but he said he would need her for 1-2 weeks so therefore in the long run the total cost worked out better with the shorter time required. I was very optimistic about his 1-2 weeks as she was a very big handful.
Dan thank you so much for giving me a safe horse to ride and joy to have. My boy Jack was the typical TB, High strung, spooky and lacked confidence now he the best horse to have on a trek. I think the best was that you talked to me in common sense language that both Jack and I could understand. You let me watch every training session so I could take it home a practice what you told me to do. You gave me the confidence that i needed and I could never thank you enough.
ampmmcgirr (139 
) Tue 19 Apr
) Tue 19 Apr
Dan has worked a few of our horses now ,
We have 7 children & safety is of our highest concern ! Our horese have come back 100%
We Highly recomend Dan ,
cant speak highly enough of him & his work ,he absolutly works magic !
The last mare he took is now trecking out on roads ,beach,river & happily jumping 1.30 we are extremely happy with all the work Dan has provided our horses with .10/10
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