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Perth
Debbie Dowden October 2011
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The fact that the Perth clinic was booked out within a week of the date being announced is testament to the popularity of Carlos Tabernaberri as a trainer. Twelve riders with different backgrounds and abilities had the opportunity to learn from Carlos over a weekend at Bullsbrook. A number of fence sitters came to watch each day and be inspired by the internationally recognized horseman.
Carlos is known for his kind and understanding approach to horsemanship and his ability to foster a bond between horse and rider using confidence, consistency, kindness and leadership. He uses no tools to train his horses and declares that the only bit a horse needs is a bit of understanding. Most riders were happy to take the bit out of their horses mouths for the weekend under the careful guidance and encouragement of Carlos.
The clinic began with Carlos demonstrating the importance of groundwork as a foundation for riding. "If you don’t get it right on the ground, it won’t happen under saddle" says Carlos. He took the students through exercises that would strengthen the role of the rider as leader and create a mutual understanding between the horse and rider. Desensitising the horses was an important and enjoyable part of the clinic, with horses being introduced to many different and confronting objects first on the ground and later, under saddle.
The range of activities that the riders participated in at the Carlos clinic was inspirational. From tackling water crossings on the trail, jumping and collection to having a go at a quieter version of Sortija, a Gaucho sport that requires a galloping rider to spear a wedding ring with a twig. Carlos believes that the riding improves significantly when the horse and rider have a job to do so he encourages people to step out of their comfort zone and try something new. As we played Sortija, Carlos was quietly saying, "See how their riding improves."
Carlos was very generous with his time and knowledge over the weekend. He happily discussed a wide range of subjects, drawing from his Argentinean horseman ancestry and improving it with his own unique approach to horsemanship. Riders left buoyed by his refreshing philosophy and expert tuition, keen to permanently adopt this kinder approach to riding.
Carlos will return to Western Australia in 2012. For details please contact Debbie Dowden at debandash@bigpond.com
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