Lessons at High Horse Malibu
It is often said of horsemanship, you’re not working on your horse, you’re working on yourself. Horsemanship is the art of mastering our own movements, thoughts, emotions and behaviors to gain the respect and cooperation of our horse. When the horse and rider become as one, the true art of horsemanship can begin. Whether you have never ridden, or have years of lessons under your belt, our program gives you the tools, knowledge and abilities to be a confident, capable horse person and rider.
What you will learn
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In the mind...
• Understanding horse behaviour and horse psychology
• Establishing trust between horse and human
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On the ground...
• Communicating with horses through body language
• Grooming and tacking and bathing horse
• Ground work on a lead line and at liberty
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In the saddle
• Walk, trot, canter/lope
• Neck reining & leg cues
• The learning is endless as the rider advances...
Lesson Prices
Private Lessons are sold in packages of four (4) one-hour sessions. The cost of four one-hour lessons is $400.
For information regarding booking and scheduling policies, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Our Instructors
Brian Terkleson is the head trainer and owner of High Horse Malibu. He developed the lesson program that all of our instructors follow, creating a consistent foundation and training philosophy across every lesson we offer.
Brian has spent his entire life with horses—he was riding before he could walk. His roots are in the competitive Western riding world. Growing up on his uncle’s ranch in Weatherford, Texas, Brian had the opportunity to work with, train, and show horses for some of the true legends of the cutting horse industry.
While Brian had the privilege of learning from some of the best horsemen in the world, he believes the greatest teacher is always the horse standing in front of you.
This mindset guides every lesson at High Horse Malibu. Each of our instructors brings their own experience, strengths, and perspective to the program, but all share the same respect for the horse as the ultimate educator.
We encourage our students to ride with a variety of instructors—and a variety of horses—to build the strongest foundation, confidence, and skill set possible.
