
NICK PAYNE
Ultimate Horsemanship

Equine Behaviourist

Creating genuine partnerships for every horse and every rider
As a specialist in equine behaviour, Nick has an innate ability to resolve horses behavioural issues and re-build the trust needed to create genuine partnerships for every horse and every rider that he works with. ​
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Nick does not carry or use whips, food-bribes, clickers, whistles, or restrictive training equipment. ​​
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So many horses display behaviours that are concerning or dangerous, with many of the early signals often mistaken for quite the opposite to what the horse is trying to tell us. Without the right professional support, the issues continue to manifest - compounding the problems and forming intrinsic barriers in both the horse and rider.
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​When a horse displays a concerning or dangerous behaviour, the precise way in which we respond plays the most crucial role in whether that behaviour will continue, or not. For that reason, Nicks sessions also provision time for him to coach the rider/handler, imparting key skills and techniques to ensure that you are set up for ongoing success.
ridden, stable and ground issues, such as:
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Box loading
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Kicking, Biting, bucking, rearing, head dropping, barging, dragging.
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Ground pacing, pawing, being caught from the field, bolting, fence refusal,
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standing to mount, being tied up, being groomed / tacked up, napping, spooking.
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Schooling ('breaking in') young horses
It is usual for you to notice positive improvements in your horses behaviour from the first session
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A typical first session comprises:​​
- A comprehensive consultation with the rider/ handler
- Equine assessment
- A behavioural working session with your horse
- Practical rider/handler coaching for ongoing success
- Debrief discussion, review of any next steps/ recommendations
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Nick developed his method and techniques over several decades, working with hundreds of horses - Elite Racehorses, Eventing champions, Polo ponies, Happy Hackers and everything in between. Nick has worked with the equestrian and racing worlds most successful and famous trainers and esteemed horseman.
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Impacts to rider/ handler confidence
Nick is acutely aware of the stress, worry and fear felt by many riders/handlers when faced with equine behavioural issues. Nick will discuss this with you as part of the session and can provide fast track confidence coaching should it be required.
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Elevate your equine training journey today with ultimate horsemanship! Click here to get in touch with Nick and ​overcome the intrinsic barriers that are holding you back.​
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