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Training with
Heidi Chote
     
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Training Philosophy
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I am, first and foremost, an advocate of the horse. My wish is
for horses to live happy, healthy lives, achieving their full
potential and enjoying their work. It is my goal as a trainer
to help foster a partnership between horse and rider that is
based on mutual respect, trust, and understanding. I look at
each horse as an individual and tailor the training to suit
his/her particular needs. My emphasis is on relaxation,
elasticity, connection, straightness, and purity of movement
in order to achieve and maintain balance. It is only when this
balance is attained that the horse can show its true beauty
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My goals
for training riders begin with providing a sound theoretical
foundation in dressage. For learning to take place, riders
must feel safe, both physically and emotionally, and I try to
provide such an environment. My teaching style provides riders
with a systematic approach to their training while allowing
exploration off the beaten path. My focus on rider position
and biomechanics enables riders to positively influence the
horse.
In addition
to the training under saddle, I strive to produce well-rounded
horsemen who have knowledge in the areas of horse behavior,
stable management, anatomy, biomechanics, lungeing, nutrition,
and other aspects needed to keep horses in top form.
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At First Chance Farm, great attention is paid to every aspect of our
horses’ needs. We want happy, healthy horses and pride ourselves in the
care we provide. Boarding at First Chance Farm is available for horses
in full training which consists of under saddle training, lessons,
lungeing, long reining/in-hand work or a combination of these five days
per week.
Trailer-in lessons are available as well.
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Coaching at shows is
available to regular students. Heidi’s students have enjoyed success at
local, regional and nationally rated shows with many championships and top
three placings. Fees vary depending on location and number of students.
Heidi Chote is
available for one to three day clinics. Fees based on location and number
of participants.
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