Equido can now be studied at The Steadings Livery, Roscobie by Dunfermline. For more details please contact:- Julie Irvine Tel: 01383 624 351 Mob: 07786247343
Recent press coverage includes the following:-
“The Courier, 4th August 2009″
Equine centre opening defies downturn
SCOTLAND’S LEADING natural horsemanship yard has opened up a second
Equido centre near Dunfermline. The opening of the Steadings Livery was due to the increased demand from students from as far afield as Dubai.
Industry-accredited Ross Dhu Equestrian, which has its original base in Larkhall, helps horses overcome their emotional and behavioural problems and is not letting the economic downturn affect its success as its waiting list of clients increases and staff recruitment is at an all time high.
Defying the recession, the company has increased from just one member of staff in 2004 to five today, and has worked alongside and trained major organisations such as Scotland’s animal welfare charity the Scottish SPCA on how to handle large animals.
Enjoying a reputation as the leading rehabilitation yard from the home of Super Vets, the veterinary centre in Liphook, Ross Dhu work to provide an environment for horses recovering from severe injuries, as well as training equestrian owners on how to communicate with their animals.
Built five years ago by best-selling author, Morag Higgins and her husband Mark, the centre offers an opportunity for horses to be housed and students to study a comprehensive training method and system that has been tailored by Ross Dhu Equestrian’s 30 years of experience to bridge the language barrier between horse and rider.
Catering for beginner and advanced levels, a fast track level one option has recently been set up due to high demand, which helps eager students qualify in a short space of time, particularly useful if they are in full-time employment and can only study during holiday periods.
The system teaches how to use control and balance to influence a horse’s movements and state of mind. Two of Ross Dhu’s students have recently fully qualified as Equido level fourtrainers. Fifty students are enrolled on the course and two colleges and universities have shown interest in taking on Equido as part of their curriculum.
Morag said, “The opening of the second Equido centre is a response to the long waiting list we currently have and is definitely a good strategic step for the business. “Ross Dhu was built with the sole aim of meeting the needs of the horses and their owners and we have set the standards for natural horsemanship yardswe’re thrilled with the progress we’ve made from being a small business to getting to where we are today and just hope the students keep coming.”
Looking forward to the future, Ross Dhu will be carrying out training clinics around Scotland to demonstrate their methods and techniques. Morag has been recognized as top alternative professional trainer and has been involved in lecturing trainee vets from the Royal Dick Veterinary Hospital.