Activity Instructor: Kate Mobbs-Morgan (Managing Director of Rowan Working Horses)
Activity Duration: One day as frequently as needed. Not possible in torrential rain and high winds
Max Participants: 4
Participant Requirements: Safety boots (steel capped) Close fitting leather gloves
Activity Tasks
- Pre start horse grooming
- Harnessing the horses
- Feeding the horses
- Long rein horse steering and voice commands
- Timber extraction using chains
- Unharnessing at days end
- Grooming and feeding at days end
Objectives
- Competency in horse handling and tacking up
- Competency in timber extraction using horses.
Tools & Materials Used
- Two (2) Ardennes Horses
- Horse Harnesses
- Timber chains and timber cart
Outcomes
- Confidence handling working horses
- Reduced stress working with horses
- Competency in timber extraction using horses
