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celebrating 20 years

Young Horse School

Where a young horse isn’t pushed— but allowed to become who they truly are 

Our Young Horse School was born from real stories — and real horses who shaped our philosophy.

Askaja, the half-wild mare who arrived on our ranch and helped me heal during burnout.
Aslan, her son, who survived a severe hock injury just six months ago and recovered against all veterinary predictions.
Bukefal, her older son, a steady presence and natural mentor.
Goldi, once scared of people, now a calm teacher.
Zois, who due to an old injury cannot work in circles but is a master of connection and boundaries.

Every young horse learns from the wisdom of these teachers.

Our Ethical Approach

Ethical, Respectful, Natural

  • No pressure, no force

  • Short, mindful sessions

  • Listening to the horse, not pushing goals

  • Slow development of the nervous system

  • Social learning inside the herd

  • Inspired by the healing journeys of our own horses

What a young horse learns here

  • Calm human contact

  • Leading and spatial awareness

  • Confidence in new environments

  • Safe groundwork basics

  • Hoof handling

  • Natural movement

  • First equipment exposure (age-appropriate)

  • Herd social skills

  • Long-line introduction

  • Foundation for a future ridden partnership

What kind of Horse is this good for

  • young horses 6–48 months,

  • sensitive, spooky horses,

  • horses, who need calm and steady hand

  • owners, who are looking for ethical, natural development of their young horse

  • people, who are not looking for “sport training”, but are looking to build an honest relationship with their horse

  • new horse owners

Ready to make that first step?

Contact:

📧 santonic@me.com

📱 +3864144331

📍 Učni ranč, Bohinj

 

Young Horse School Programs

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The Basics

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The Independent Young Horse

Duration: 4 weeks

Includes:

  • boarding

  • ​gentle handling,

  • touch,

  • grooming,

  • hoof care, leading,

  • herd time

Starting from 450 EUR

Duration: 8 weeks

Includes:

  • boarding

  • environmental exposure,

  • rhythm changes,

  • basic equipment,

  • confidence building.

Starting from:  1.000 EUR

Duration: 12 weeks

Includes:

  • boarding

  • fully customised plan,

  • mentorship from herd teachers, long-line,

  • terrain work,

  • emotional regulation,

  • natural strengthening

End result: a horse that understands himself, his human and his surroundings

Price: Starting from 1.500 EUR

Prices and avail

Each pogram is individualised, therefore prices vary.

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Contact

Contact

Učni ranč, Bohinj

Juno d.o.o.

Bohinjska Češnjica 20

4267 Srednja vas v Bohinju

+386 41 443 318

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