The Polkan system was developed by the head trainer of
Mountain Horse Riding Stables Svoge - Antonia Parapanova, as a
training system for horses and riders, based on the experience
and knowledge of great horse and rider trainers such as
Clinton Anderson, Ian Francis, Pat Parelli and others. It
includes a series of steps and a structured easy-to-understand
techniques based on the natural psychology of the horse, body
language, behavior and dynamics in the herd, reactions and
thought processes and many other factors that determine the
horse's understanding of its environment and requirements.
With the accumulated knowledge and tested in practice methods,
any horse, regardless of age, gender or past, can become a
good, faithful and happy partner for the man.
The Polkan System achieves high results, while all
participants in the process are satisfied and receive good
treatment. The deep knowledge underlying this system allows
the trainer/rider to be a leader, to communicate with the
animal in the right way, to convey messages and requirements,
to learn and correct, to guide and build stable relationships.
This makes both the horse a good, calm and happy partner and
the person a confident and capable leader. There are no bad
and untrainable horses. There is only insufficient knowledge
and skills.
Structure
The Polkan System is divided into three main levels of
training. The basic level is necessary for laying the
foundations of a good partnership, in which the horse is a
calm and good partner on which one can rely and the
rider/trainer has the necessary knowledge, skills and tools to
achieve and build the desired behavior in the horse. The
advanced level includes combinations of exercises and
techniques needed to maintain good habits, as well as their
maximum enrichment and improvement. The additional level
includes interesting exercises such as learning tricks,
working with baby horses, working with young horses and
others.