I have watched it all through and, together with my 9 year old daughter, found it extremely interesting and thought provoking. I think that you have done a great service to the horses and ponies of the future. It is so important that children are encouraged to put themselves into the mind of their pony. This CD can only have a beneficial effect on all those that use it. Leading, I am sure, to better riding and happier ponies! Phil Bennet, author of 'Riding in Harmony - the principals of classical dressage.
Irish Natural Horsemanship has recently released this fantastic CD-Rom, packed full of information and quizzes for riders and owners aged 8 to 13. Intelligent Kids reader Satu Heinonen reviews it for us. 'I think Gentle Horsemanship CD is great. I really like the quizzes because they have some really funny opyions and it makes me laugh a lot. I would recommend it to other, I am going to tell my friends who have horses. I was great fun and easy to use. One of my favourite parts is the 'Lessons for your pony' because my pony wasn't very easy to catch and now I can catch him. Knowing how to do the Emergency Stop is also very useful. I would mark it 8.5 out of 10.'
- The Listening Post (Intelligent Horsemanship UK): September 2006.
'It's really wonderful to to see that I'm not the only one to realise that the place to start is with our young riders.
I really must commend you on a fantastic product. It's good to see that the end product will not only be more sympathatic when riding, but will also be able handle and care for their horses and ponies properly.' Adam, Kerry, Ireland.
'This evening my 12 year old daughter was working with it, she was amazed at the new information that she picked up from it, and was going to do the quiz when she was sent upstairs for a bath and bed! (school starts tomorrow!) I think it will be a great tool for not just our Pony Club but for the Riding Schools in Jamaica.' Tina.
'Just letting you know I received your cdrom, it's absolutely brill :)' Lindsay, West of Ireland.
'I thought this was a fantastic, fun, easy to follow CDROM, excellent for young people who are just starting oot on their journey to understanding their horse's behaviour!. If you have ever thought 'How can I help my horse to understand me?' then this is an excellent way to begin. The useful exercises and tasks, explained with cute and colourful pictures, are a great way to build a more confident and trusting partnership between you and your pony. It's so easy, even adults could learn from it!'
- Natural Horsemanship Magazine (UK): August / September 2006.
'I'm very impressed as I think children will like the
format particularly the quizzes. I'm sure this is more appealing to them
than a book and will lend it to some of my younger pupils for 'homework'! ' Fiona, BHS committee member, U.K.
'I think it is very good, good luck with it. I will be using it at pony club camp. I will tell everyone where it came from!' Helen, Equine University Lecturer & Pony Club instructor, U.K.
'My daughter (8) has it and she loves it. She keeps going back to it to check things out, prints out some instructions and she adores the quizzes.' Marianna, UK
'Our 10 yr old tester thinks it's great!' Laura, UK.
'I think your cd-rom is marvelous!' Andrea, Equestrian retailer, U.K.
'My first impression is its very good. Well done.' Alaistair, University Equine lecturer, Ireland.
‘I think it will be really good when it’s finished – have you done any more quizzes yet?!’ Orla, age 8, Sligo.
“It’s great and the quizzes are cool” !!! Matthew, age 9, Dublin.
‘I think that the language in it is the correct level for the age group (great practice for their reading skills), and the content is excellent – what I have read so far. After this one you could do an upgraded version for adults!!’ Rachel, Ireland.
Just to let you know that we've been through it all (inc most of the quizzes) and are well impressed. I'm sure it'll be invaluable for any parent wanting their child to be taught 'the right way' (the only way in my opinion). I haven't seen anything like this, regarding 'intelligent / natural horsemanship', that's been aimed at children before. I think it's an excellent idea on your part and I'm sure it'll be a huge success.
Emma, U.K.
‘It looks very professional and I was thrilled to see Luna on there.
I think the idea of an upgraded one for grown-ups is good!’ Jane U.K.
It was ever so cute! I enjoyed reading in thoroughly and I think you have done some really fantastic work. Taeho, Equestrian Centre owner, U.K.
It's great, and has some excellent photos.
My nephew Dan is 10 and has been all through, he was hooked. Karen, UK
'The CD rom just arrived this morning - I have just spent ages looking at it and its fab - well done. I am going to go through it with my little niece. She is only 5 but as its in what I call a 'homework type' style, I think she will benefit from learning and then going back and forth to obtain the correct answers from what she might learn. Its a fab idea and I am sure that lots of children will benefit hugely from it.' Lorraine, UK
'It is
absolutely brilliant, very suitable for children' Padraic, Primary school teacher, Jobstown, Tallaght, Dublin.
'Thanks very much for all your help. Aalish is 6 and having a great time playing with the CD.' Paula, UK
'I've just been watching your CD-ROM. It's brilliant ... soooooo cute! Well done!' Triona, Racing & sports horse professional, Kildare.
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'Me and my daughter have just been playing the games on your website. Thanks its great for kids and adults that have never grown up too!!!' Georgia.
'Really good, it's so cute! I love the bit on the leading page where it says 'there should be two smiles, one on your face and one on the lead rope.'
"Love it, very well put together. Must admit my son of six enjoyed the quiz and knew almost every answer" Lilly, Cornwall, UK.
'Fantastic and very professional. I will be doing the quiz's I think and I am a supposedly a "mature" rider! Anon, Essex.
'I'm 17. And I love it!!!' Louise.
'Great! My son will love it too!' Abbie, UK.
'The site is FANTASTIC I'm so impressed. I've actually bothered to read all through it which I wouldn't normally do - I just think this is so good it's worth commenting on! I think this site is absolutely brilliant and I read it from start to finish. Fantasic and looks so professional ' Ria.
'Hey it's a really nice site. Written nicely with good pictures! Have to admit to doing the quizzes - got 100% in each yey!! (ok so I am 24 so what?!?! )' Lisa
'What a great site! I'm sure the kids will love it, and learn a lot from it.' Ann H
'Great, well put together!!' Tess, Norfolk.
'I think my 11yr old daughter will love it.' Ginnie, Warkwickshire.
"Wow! thats cool, will be trying some of the methods myself." Maddy, young rider, U.K.
