Master horse trainer David Lichman is coming to town with his three personally-trained horses for the first time in his 25-year career of helping people with their horses.
The event, a benefit for Equine Guelph, located at the University of Guelph, will be held on Sept. 6 at Northfield Farm, near Rockwood.
Lichman is a Five Star Master Parelli professional. He will be joined by his three horses: Julio, Thirteen and Scotty. Lichman’s show is improvisational; though there are specific things the horses know, they have a say in what happens, depending on how they are feeling. The result is a display of affection, bonding and respect. By asking instead of telling them to do things, Lichman puts his relationship with the horse above all else.
As part of the benefit contribution, Lichman will donate 50 per cent of the proceeds to Equine Guelph.
Gayle Ecker, director of Equine Guelph, will be the guest speaker, presenting “Helping Horses for Life.” The show includes a performance, lecture and a question and answer session.
The Benefit for Equine Guelph takes place on Sept. 6 at Northfield Farm, 8368 Highway 7, from 7 to 9pm. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door (children 12 and under admitted free).
