Young Horse School
Where a young horse isn’t pushed— but allowed to become who they truly are
Our Young Horse School grew from real stories and from the horses who shaped our approach.
Askaja arrived almost wild and became an important companion during my burnout. Aslan, her youngest son, recovered after a serious hock operation. Bukefal, her older son, is a steady presence in the herd. Goldi, once fearful of people, has learned to accept calm human contact. Zois cannot work in circles because of an old injury, but teaches us patience and trust.
We bring what we have learned from each of them into our work with the young horses who come to the ranch.
Our Ethical Approach
Ethical, Respectful, Natural
No pressure or force
Short, attentive sessions
Listening to the horse and allowing time
Rest between learning sessions
Social learning within the herd
An approach shaped by our own horses’ experiences
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
Who is the school for?
Young horses aged 6–36 months
Sensitive or easily startled horses
Horses who need a calm, steady approach
Owners seeking ethical development for their young horse
People who want to build a trusting partnership
New horse owners
Young Horse School Programs
Duration: 4 weeks
Includes boarding, an introductory assessment, groundwork twice a week, calm contact, touch, grooming and lifting the feet, socialisation within the herd and an introduction to leading.
The aim is to help the horse understand and feel comfortable with people.
Starting from EUR 450
Duration: 8 weeks
Includes everything in the Foundation of Trust programme, gentle exposure to new objects, sounds and terrain, learning personal-space boundaries, changes in walking rhythm and an introduction to equipment, such as a bridle and an unmounted saddle, when age-appropriate.
The aim is to develop confidence and basic working habits.
Starting from EUR 1,000
Duration: 12 weeks
Includes boarding, everything in the Developing Young Horse programme and a plan tailored to the individual horse.
The horse learns within the herd with suitable companions such as Zois, Bukefal or Goldi. Work includes calm leading on different terrain, an introduction to long-line work, simple relaxation exercises and attention to rhythm, breathing and ease.
We adapt the pace to the horse, as we did for Aslan during his recovery.
The aim is a horse who is comfortable with their human and surroundings.
Starting from EUR 1,500
Prices and availability
Each programme is tailored to the individual horse, so the price depends on their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How does working with horses contribute to better mental health?
Contact
Učni ranč Bohinj
Juno d.o.o.
Bohinjska Češnjica 20
4267 Srednja vas v Bohinju
+386 41 443 318