Hello my name is Tanya Larrigan, l am a self employed professional rider/ trainer and coach in the equestrian world. Though in fact that is just one piece of my life - the pages on the left will tell you more!
l am lucky enough to have a career that has taken me to many different parts of the globe as a trainer and presenter, in turn l have met and worked with some great people from all walks of life as well as gaining some spiecal friendships. l have met some amazing horses and other animals. l had a rather unique start to my life as l was born into the world of the circus and spent my early childhood there, hence my love of entertainment
My dreams and goals during my lifetime have been varied, from reaching the 'top' as an international rider during my career, to extending my coaching and training work, to writing books and creating entertainment productions on a major scale - all of which you will read about further on in the site!
By going through the site you will read about the range of work that l do with and without my horses.
On the equestrian training front you will also read of the variety of help we offer those who want to learn more or learn something different, be it riding or working from the ground, whether you are an experienced rider who wishes to brush up their technique or are a 'happy hacker' who wishes to learn abit more with their equine friend we are ready and waiting - as long as you want to learn, then we want to assist you!
The other side of my life is the entertainment world- providing horses of all sizes for display work, photo shoots and film work. l also produce events for others such as Gala evenings and private functions plus my own production The Magic of the Horse a major family entertainment event!
MY PARENTS Thank you for the enquiries on my parents health, both have had a difficult few years - dad had a near fatal car accident (not his fault) some ten years ago now but which robbed him of many pleasures in life - the main one being not able to ride anymore. This to someone who was riding and training horses everyday was difficult to get to grips with.
On accompanying mum to see her specialist following on from an accident she had had, it was pure chance mum mentioned his inability to sleep! That remark ended up saving his life - the wheels were set in motion for him to have some tests, these proved positive for prostate cancer, a silent killer in men and one that is not talked about enough.
Two yeas ago dad had a heart op and then collapsed on Christmas Day, he was airlifted to hospital and has made a good recovery but at 79 he has to pull back abit! Mum has also has a few traumatic years ending up with a pacemaker, following a collapse on New Years Eve three years when we were visiting my uncle in hospital who had been in a coma for three weeks with a serious head injury following an accident!
What can l say we all live on, work keeps going- though l think mum has finally realized that time stands still for nobody and one has to ease back sometime - l would dearly love her to get on and write her book - both my parents have had an amazing lifetime with animals, the people they have met and the work they have done.
THANK YOU For all your support and do keep the email's coming it is great that so many people take the time to get in touch. The modern techno world does have much to offer and it is there to be used but,at times l feel it dictates that we move to fast through our lives and in doing so forget to savour the moment.
If you do visit facebook and are a friend or just networking then you will find me there.feel free to add me. Many friends from my past have made contact from around the world, it is great to catch up and it makes it easy to find others.
My other sites www.tanyashorses.com is a name l have had for many years and l have kept it pointing this way.
Over the last few years things have changed,economically for the whole equestrian industry, with vet & farrier fees going up, not forgetting animal feeds and diesal costs - all these things affect us.
l am so lucky to have been in the horse world all my life, though l have extended and diversified within it by expanding my portfolio, more of which you can read about further in on the site.
The pages on the left are clearly marked with a heading that points you where you want to go, but please don't be tempted just to look at the one that might hold obvious appeal to you, as you could miss something interesting! Like a good book you need to go through each chapter to get the overall view.
l have two other sites that are staying under their own banners, one is for my famous long reining miniature horse team ''The Mini Marvels®' featuring Hercules, Warrior, Goliath, Samson, Comanche, Gladiator and you will also find the Mini Marvels children's toys that l created who are based on the real team. For more info on thenwww.theminimarvels.comis for you!
There are lots of photos, a learning curve page and you can order the Mini Marvels plush toys that l designed, each one based on my mighty minis and comes in its own waterproof travel bag, has his passport and CD!
EQUESTRIAN PRODUCTIONS
My other business site is www.themagicofthehorse.com this site gives you all the information about my equestrian variety production that l staged for the first time in '07 with the help of my bank manager! Starring 40 horses and ponies of different breeds, it was called 'The Magic of the Horse®'. With music lights and action it featured 13 displays, from comedy to classical with lots in-between, from miniatures to shires and more to be seen - it really was a show for all the family. The production was so well received that l took it back to Towerland Park Dec '08 for a Xmas spectacular and we returned on April 17th 2010! This is a side of my work that l really want to expand.
FACEBOOK 'The Magic of the Horse®' now has two pages on facebook - one is a group page, the other a fan page please join them and keep upto date that way- you can leave comments and photos if you wish.
YOUTUBE l have put together an info piece about the shows we did in October '07, Dec '08 and the recent April event, You can see some live action from the '08 show just go to http://www.youtube.com/themagicofthehorse
Below are Students on a 'New Sensations' Training Day I am lucky that I am able to do such a variety of work with my horses. We as a family feel that by promoting how to look after, handle, train and ride horses or ponies to the best of ones ability can only serve to make it a better place for the horse.
Welfare should always be to the front, in the keeping, the travelling, the handling of all animals and in the training and riding them.
Based on co-operation not domination, we want our horses to work with us & be happy!To this end we make no secret of how we work with and train our animals.
When checking a horse that had come in for 'help', my vet passed the comment, he has never visited us for problems caused by over training or stress injuries, l like to think that proves my point.
FOR ALL THAT IS ADVERTISED ACROSS THE WEB, IN THE BOOKS, DVD'S AND DEMONSTRATIONS THE BOTTOM LINE IS THAT THERE IS NO MAGICAL WAY OF TRAINING, IT TAKES TIME AND PATIENCE KNOWLEDGE AND PATIENCE CONTINUITY AND PATIENCE RESPECT AND PATIENCE ABOVE ALL NEVER ABUSE AN ANIMALS TRUST OR GIVE IT REASON TO FEAR YOU ON THE GROUND OR THE SADDLE
It is a wise person who acknowledges their ponies or horses limitations, as well as their own, do this and you will have a great partnership!
The Mini Marvels® and The Magic of the Horse® are registered trademarks of Tanya Larrigan and may not be used. All text and photos copyright of Tanya Larrigan 2009 and may not be reproduced without permission - thank you
Hello my name is Tanya Larrigan, l am a self employed professional rider/ trainer and coach in the equestrian world. Though in fact that is just one piece of my life - the pages on the left will tell you more!
MY PARENTS 
THANK YOU
Over the last few years things have changed,economically for the whole equestrian industry, with vet & farrier fees going up, not forgetting animal feeds and diesal costs - all these things affect us. 
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Welfare should always be to the front, in the keeping, the travelling, the handling of all animals and in the training and riding them.
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