Altitude Equestrian Coaching

Equestrian Coach, passion for LTAD/LTPD development from green to elite. A Although a rocky road this love affair became his career. Cert.

Understanding the impact of socio enviromental analysis, strategy, importance, performance analysis, targeted goal setting. Jan de Villiers, Performance Coach, Equi-Therapist, Competitive Rider - his love for horse and passion for equestrian sports have been a love affair since childhood. Himself as a child not always having the means to compete or pursue opportunities presented at the time, has p

rovided Jan with extreme drive for- and deep understanding of the development of likeminded individuals from all backgrounds. Tapping in to 30 years of experience, he aims to create not only a goal orientated learning environment, but with a multi disciplinary approach, help clear the road and guide the individual to self discovery, achieving goals, inner growth and a better understanding/feel for life ahead. Since 2015 Jan acted as club coach for Outjo Reit Club, served as Chair for the Namibian Coaches Association, Coaches Representative for the Namibian Equestrian Federation, produced various competitive riders to their individual best, two 1.30 (A Grade) riders of which one is a individual silver medallist, earned at the 2018 African Youth Games in Algiers. The second rider will represent Namibia in Germany in the coming months. Riders who have matriculated has gone on to ride in Germany in the capacity as working riders as well as Switzerland. Jan has chosen to move his riding school to Walvis Bay, where it all started for him as youngster. Hoping to be of service to his home town where he grew up. Dear Potential Champion,
What are YOUR and YOUR FAMILIES GOALS for 2022?? Is it time to start afresh for you? Did you too realized in the last 2 years how precious time is, how you should live, encourage your nearest, to live their best life, to their full potential?? Do you feel stuck in your riding journey?? Contact me and we can discuss these questions, let me help guide you to some of these answers....and....help you be the best you in the saddle.... I am looking forward to your call. Regards,
Jan de Villiers
Cell 081 730 7612

Certificates and Additional Work Experience:

- 30 years experience
- Producing Beginner to Elite Athlete (140cm)
- National Level 1 Coach (facilitator fei)
- National Level 2 in process for completion
- Various CPD Certificates
- Positive Psychological Approach
- Att. BEA MOD 5
- SASOC Pathway to Coaching 1 & 2 & Road to Olympics NNOC
- Riding with your mind
- Stud Management
- Strategy
- CORE 101
- First Aid Refreshed 2021
- Fire Fighting
- Health & Safety
- Film production - Art Dep/Animal Wrangling
- Food & Beverage Background
- Events

02/01/2023

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30/12/2022

Price Adjustment:
Riding Time 120 - 180min
Lead rein and on foot assistance available for First Timers
Inquiries Welcome
Calll 0816234506

30/12/2022

Is there a difference between exhaustion and enjoyment? What a stupid question - of course there is. Is there a difference between what’s best for the horse and what the rider wants? Often it seems that way, unfortunately. However, if you do what is best for the horse, it will eventuate in what is best for you. Wouldn't you love to not have to lunge your horse to be able to ride it?

Short cuts never help improve systemic issues. Go back, lay better foundations, do more work from the ground, strengthen your communication and trust in each other, just hang out with your horse.

If you are afraid to get on your horse, then don't get on your horse. You don't have to ride today, and definitely not if it frightens you so much you think lunging the excess energy out is the answer. A tired horse might be quieter, but also is more prone to injury. If you want a quiet horse, chose a breed or temperament that is more suitable for you, or spend many hours, days, months, years solidifying the basic training.

I ride without lunging first because:
I trust my preparation
I trust my training
I trust my horse

PS: Yes, yes, I know the original pic is meant to be a joke.
PPS: Yes, yes, lunging is a valuable skill, but not in this context. Unfortunately, many horse people still think lunging a horse to "get the bucks out" is ok, and that's a serious problem.

“Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.” ~ Confucius