Since the start of Wilder Ways we have welcomed opportunities to work with you on your own horses.  Some of you have joined us on our guided adventures, some of you we have come to train on your own soil, and now we have facilities here at Glen Kerran we are able to offer you training here.

So, if you think we can help you and your steed, please get in touch.  In the meantime, we wanted to share a few stories with you from those who have already enjoyed some Wilder Ways support to benefit their experience with their own horse.  While each story has its own ‘challenges’ to be overcome, really this is about seeing the opportunities in all that we do.

If any of these stories strike a chord with you or you want to find out more information about the adventures you can join with your own horse, please do get in touch with us at  adventures@wilderways.scot or 01586 830 682, we would love to hear from you.

Case Studies

Nickie & Bruno,
Argyll’s Secret CoasT

Nickie & Bruno, August 2016
Argyll’s Secret Coast

​Young Bruno is spooky and afraid of water.  See how a simple game of ‘put your nose on it’, the will of the herd and building Nickie’s confidence mean that even gunshot didn’t stop this pair reaching their goals.
 
Today Nickie says “thanks to your techniques in gaining trust, we rode across a metal footbridge over a busy motorway today...we'd never have done that before!  Thanks a million!”
 

Our friendly challenge; stroke your horse instead of patting and let us know if anything changes.

​Check out their progress in this You Tube video.
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Read Nickie & Bruno’s full story here.
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Elizabeth & Pippa, 
Isle of IslaY

​Elizabeth & Pippa, May 2016 
Isle of Islay

A 14 year old rider and 6 year old spotty spooky pony – what could possibly go wrong?  It was a joy to watch the partnership of this pair grow in just a few days.  Well timed, clear and consistent pressure and release allowed these two to talk the same language – the trouble they can get up to now is endless!

Today Elizabeth says “Pippa is noticeably more confident.  Can’t wat to see yous again this year, I would love to continue working on trust”.
Our friendly challenge; ride somewhere new today and share your story.
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Check out their progress in this You Tube video. 
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Read Elizabeth & Pippa’s full story here.
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Emma & Frankie, 
Isle of Islay

​Emma  Frankie, May 2016
Isle of Islay

Frankie thinks he’s boss.  Late weaned, late gelded, a cute baby turned bully – in a loveable rogue sort of way.  Emma rescued Frankie.  She loves him dearly and is a very competent rider, she just couldn’t get her point across.

Read Emma & Frankie’s full story here.
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Rosemary & Nechtan, 
Isle of Islay

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Rosemary, 56, and her stubborn Highland Nechtan, 18, joined us on the Isle of Islay to boost their confidence and came face to face with new challenges. Their previous limited riding along paths and beside glens has now done a massive curve to exploring new fields and finding as many canter opportunities as possible. 

After joining us at Wilder Ways they both found a new realm of confidence and knowledge. The trust between them has came on leaps and bounds meaning nothing can stop this pair now, not even some heather and bog land! 

Read Rosemary and Nechtans full story here. 
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