Pair Bond Training:

The 7 Mindful Movements

The 7 Mindful Movements were originally developed to help horse owners better understand their horses and thus be able to connect more deeply with them. The result is a next level partnership. The 7 Mindful Movements are still used for that purpose today.

Ways to participate: LESSONS - HALF-DAY EXPERIENCES - FULL-DAY EXPERIENCES - CLINICS 

These movements are, you guessed it, 7 seemingly simple movements that allow you to become acquainted through a kind of courting dance with the horse. This dance opens an amazing channel of communication and movement with the horse, as though you are one of the herd.

Marina noticed a pattern in her lessons while teaching the 7 Mindful Movements. People would usually have experiences with the horses that would mirror something in their own life. This would usually result in beautiful self reflection.

By way of the horses’ nature. Herd. Prey. Size. They can bring out the best in us.

Possibly even more impressive is the horse's ability to create a very zen environment. While at the same time, they have the potential for chaos. They are duality in the flesh.

One of the most inspiring things about horses is their herd life. The way they thrive as a community is quite peaceful and harmonious over all. It’s admirable and we humans could learn a lot from their conduct.

So join Marina and her team of horses as they guide you through The 7 Mindful Movements in a peaceful environment thriving with natural life.

For more information on Pair Bond Training:

https://www.thewrightapproach.ca/pair-bond-training.php 

Note: The Half and Full Day Experiences can be adjusted to suit up to 8 people

Recognized Program by PEI Social Services

No horse experience required

Positive Reinforcement Training:

Cue - Mark - Reinforce

Positive Reinforcement Training is a JOY. Lighten up with a fun focus on what we want in our horses to do instead of fixating on problems and behaviours we want our horses to stop. A small but powerful step forward towards the horse of your dreams. 

Ways to participate: LESSONS - HALF-DAY EXPERIENCES - FULL-DAY EXPERIENCES - CLINICS - THE CLICKER CLUB

The Clicker Club!

One Saturday of every month, starting in May and running to November, we will gather for 3 hours focused on learning and developing skills for clicker training our horses. It will cost only $60/session OR get all 7 sessions for $400 if paid by April 19th, 2025.

This is an opportunity for those with NO knowledge of Positive Reinforcement Training AND those with existing knowledge. We have a variety of horses to work with here but hauling in for the meeting is also welcomed.

Marina will guide you through the basics to more advanced training over the season.

The format will go something like this:

- Gather without horses to disect our plan for the Clicker Club meeting that day. There will be opportunity here to tailor the day (or the next meeting day) to membership needs/wants and answer questions that may already be burning inside of you.

- Practice necessary skills with each other and/or play a learning game without the horses.

- Put our learning and skills to practice with the horses!

- We'll wrap up the day with some reflection and Q and A time

If you're interested in the Clicker Club please contact us with your email to be added to the list of people to contact in the spring. When you contact us if you do have specific interests relating to Clicker Training this would be a great time to let us know!

2025 CLUB DATES AND PLANNED TOPICS:

April 19: Getting started with "Manners", Targets, & Mats

May 10: Shaping, Capturing & Cueing - Teaching the Back up and Head up

June 14: Haltering, Softening Exercises & Reverse Round Pen

July 26: Fly Spray, Bathing, and Hoof Handling

August 9: Reverse Round Pen and Obstacles

September 13: Reverse Round Pen and Trailer Loading

October 11: Club Members Choice!

Each Club Meet runs from 10am-1pm

Riding Lessons:

Pair Bond Training + Positive Reinforcement Training meets Horseback Riding

With the health and welfare of our horses truly a priority at Elemental Acres you will experience a different style of Riding Lesson. We have our Mindful Milestones program that ensures our horses are in the best hands, from beginners to experienced riders. Inspired by the tradition of lunge lessons in the dressage world to establish a secure and fluid seat our riders must earn their reins through demonstrating their ability to safely and kindly handle the horses on the ground first. Until the reins are earned the rider's time on horseback will be on a leadline or lunge line with exercises focused to develop that all important seat.

Ways to participate: LESSONS - HALF-DAY EXPERIENCES - FULL-DAY EXPERIENCES

Marina holds her coaching certifications through Equine Canada and the Canadian Federation of Mounted Archery.

What makes riding lessons at Elemental Acres different:

• our horses are trained and maintained with Positive Reinforcement Training

• no bits, whips, or spurs are used in our riding program

• you will learn the basics of Positive Reinforcement Training

• you will learn the basics of Pair Bond Training