Aamer Horseman
Discover the art of communication through freedom, respect, and partnership. Together we unleash the true potential of your horse.
Trust & Respect
Trust and respect between horse and rider are fundamental for successful partnership and effective training. Horses are sensitive animals that respond to the emotions and behavior of their rider. Building trust creates a safe and positive environment where the horse feels secure and willing to cooperate. Respect, on the other hand, establishes clear communication and boundaries, helping the horse understand expectations without fear or force.
A rider who listens to the horse’s signals and responds with patience encourages confidence and a stronger bond. In training, this mutual trust and respect lead to better performance, as the horse becomes more responsive and motivated. Without these elements, misunderstandings and stress can hinder progress and even lead to unsafe situations. A balanced relationship built on trust and respect fosters harmony, improves learning, and allows both horse and rider to grow together as a team.
Horsemanship
Horsemanship is the art of understanding, training, and caring for horses with respect and communication. It goes beyond riding skills, focusing on building a trusting relationship between horse and rider. A good horseman studies a horse’s behavior, body language, and instincts to create a partnership based on mutual understanding. This approach requires patience, consistency, and empathy. Groundwork is a key part of horsemanship, teaching horses to respond calmly and respectfully to commands from the ground before being ridden. Proper care, including feeding, grooming, and health management, is equally important. Natural horsemanship emphasizes gentle techniques, avoiding force, and encouraging the horse to willingly cooperate. This connection fosters better performance, safety, and enjoyment for both horse and rider. Ultimately, true horsemanship blends skill, compassion, and knowledge, creating harmony and trust in every interaction.
Liberty Dressage
Liberty Dressage is a harmonious blend of classical dressage and liberty training, focusing on building a deep, trusting connection between horse and rider. Unlike traditional dressage, where reins and saddles are used, Liberty Dressage emphasizes communication through body language, voice cues, and subtle movements. This discipline encourages the horse to move freely and express itself naturally while responding to the rider’s guidance.
The foundation of Liberty Dressage lies in mutual respect and trust. Training begins with groundwork, allowing the horse to understand and mirror the handler’s intentions. Over time, the horse learns complex dressage movements—such as piaffe, passage, and pirouettes—without physical restraints. This creates a more expressive and willing performance.
Liberty Dressage not only enhances a horse’s physical abilities but also strengthens the emotional bond between horse and rider. It showcases the beauty of partnership, where communication and freedom merge to create graceful, fluid movements.
The knowledge of the nature of a horse is one of the first foundations of the art of riding it, and every horseman must make it his principal study.