Congratulations to the 5 students (all ASHA helpers) who graduated on the REACH OUT TO HORSES program, pictured here with Helen (ROTH European instructor) and Anna Twinney, ROTH founder. (April 2012)

ASHA Carers' Training Day - February 2012

Training for the carers using Franky and Jolly in the round pen and Megan demonstrating simple massage therapy which the carers will be able to practice on ASHA horses on their care days.

FRANKY - In the slideshow we have Franky an ASHA horse looking to be adopted (Oct 2011). He is helping Joan (ASHA carer) to participate in the 'Reach Out To Horses Foundation Course' (ROTH).

The slides show Joan and Franky long reining and performing 'reach out'.

This is an opportunity for both Joan and ASHA Trainer, Helen Green to assess Franky's soundness, agility, sensitivity and temperament.

It is also an opportunity for Joan to improve her understanding of horse movement and horse language in order to acheive a better relationship with these creatures.

DIDO - the little horse who is responsible for the creation of our charity has commenced his training.

Here we have ASHA carer Megan working with Dido, on the same ROTH Foundation Course. Under Helen's guidance, Megan is using 'clicker training' teaching Dido how to be ground tied and learning to be patient.

Also in training Dido to stand whilst tied to a ring on the wall, Megan is using the long line threaded through the ring. This is a safe method for this training as he will not hurt himself if he does pull away.

FRANKY and JOLLY with the equine dentist.

This is the first time that ASHA horses Franky and Jolly have had their teeth done by our equine dentist.

As part of the training Joan and Marylin are learning the correct methods for working with the dentist.