Introduction 
For those who know me, l hope you like the new site  and for those who don't my name is Tanya Larrigan and welcome. By going through the pages on the left you will read about me and the range of work  that l do with and without my horses. You will see the variety of help we offer those who want to learn more or start learning  something different, be it riding or working from the ground, whether you are an experienced rider who wishes to brush up or you are a 'happy hacker' we are ready and waiting -  as long as you want to learn, then we want to assist you!

Whatever it is that you want to do  l trust you enjoy the ride both literally and otherwise through the site.

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,  maybe at times it dictates that we move to fast through our lives and in doing so forget to savour the moment.

All change on the site
l previously had two separate sites running that covered my work they were  www.tanyashorses.com  and  www.larrigan-equestrian-promotions.com
 l am keeping these names as l have had them for years but for ease of site management and information regarding my work,  l have now  merged them onto this one new homebase. 

In the last  13 years things have changed, not only for me healthwise and my parents,  but economically for the whole equestrian industry, with  vets and farrier fees  going up, not forgetting animal feeds  and diesal costs -  all these things affect us.

Though l been in the horse world literally all my life be it as a  rider, trainer and presenter. l have extended and diversified within the equestrian  world and expanded 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 very exciting and interesting ! Like a good book you need to go through each chapter to get the best overall view. Also l have added some new features, if you have time l would be happy to know what you think of the revamp.

l also have two other independent sites that l feel are best kept under their own banners, please do visit them when you have the time. If you need a fun horsey present for a friend or have children then my site www.theminimarvels.com  is for you, with all the information about my famous long-reining miniature horse team 'The Mini Marvels®', Hercules, Warrior, Goliath, Samson, Comanche and Gladiator

You can read all about the real team, 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!

My other  business site is www.themagicofthehorse.com
this site gives you all the information about my equestrian variety production that l staged last year 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 inbetween, from miniatures to shires and more to be seen -  it really was a show for all the family. The whole production was so well received that l am taking it back to Unex Towerland in Dec for a Xmas spectacular and l aim to take it to a series of venues around the country in 2009!  This is a side of my work that l really want to expand.                           

http://www.youtube.com/themagicofthehorse l have put together an info piece about the show we did in October '07  and including some of the displays that will be in the Xmas Spectacular. l used a site called  www.animoco.com  it's a great  and very useful.   l hope you enjoy the piece, let me know if you have the time.

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! 

To reach Tanya please go to   POINT OF CONTACT        

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 2008 and may not be reproduced without permission - thank you