I enjoy working with people that want to help their horses last a lifetime because they are using themselves correctly. Creating a balanced horse bio-mechanically. A horse that enjoys and understands its training sessions because we addressed its emotional and mental needs.
Horsemanship Training
Relationship Based Foundation
Horsemanship Training at Bridging the Gap with Lauren Barwick, Licensed Parelli Professional 4-Star Senior Instructor, and her husband Fabian Brandt, Independent Foundation Training Specialist. Lauren truly understands the importance of building a foundation as a Gold & Silver Medalist in Dressage at the Paralympics, World Para-Reining Champion, Natural Horsemanship Instructor.
Foundation Training Specialists
Lauren and Fabian work with all types of horses. Their experience ranges from unstarted Mustangs to well-trained performance Warmbloods—with the focus to help the horse be confident, obedient and exuberant. And for horses and riders to learn how to communicate effectively with each other.
The Bridging the Gap facility is set up to create solid ground training in horses, and progress to being ridden in and out of the arena. Through this Relationship Based Horsemanship training process, your horse will be Calmer, Safer, Braver, more athletic. Whether they are going to be a competition horse or a pleasure riding horse.
Bridging the Gap Horsemanship Training offers a balance of Love, Language and Leadership in equal doses. Helping you build rapport and respect with your horse.
Contact for more info on training packages. Our goal is to help you. We are willing to work with whatever your needs are, and tailor a training program to you and your budget. email call or text (352) 895-4048
Build your foundation with Lauren
Lauren Barwick—understands that when riders hear a professional says, “Get your horse rounder,” many riders don’t know how. Helping you have a great foundation in Refinement, Finesse, Dressage (Western or English)—teaching how to have a conversation with your horse—is what Lauren really excels in. It is paramount to her to help you establish this foundation.
It does not matter your riding style—there are many techniques to be applied, as long as there is a principle behind the techniques, and it’s for the horse, not to the horse. It really depends on what your individual goals are with your horse.
Lauren invites you, “Come ride with me.”
Contact: email call or text (352) 895-4048
- 2015 Inducted in the Canadian Disability Hall of Fame
- 2015 WPR AQHA World Show: Para-Reining Champion
- 2015 USDF Bronze Medal
- 2014 World Equestrian Games, Normandy: Silver and Bronze Medalist
- 2014 Everglades Florida: Lifetime Achievement Award
- 2014 Equine Canada: Athlete of the Year Award
- 2012 Paralympics London, England: Silver Medalist, placed 5th 8th
- 2012 National Certificate: 1st and 2nd Level Dressage
- 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
- 2009 Equine Canada: Enogeral President's Award
- 2008 Paralympics Beijing, China: Gold and Silver Medalist
- 2008 British Columbia Horse Council: Athlete of the Year Award
- 2008 Equine Canada: Honored for Outstanding Achievement
- 2008 Fraser Valley Pacific Sport: Lifetime Achievement Award
- 2008 RBC: Ambassador of the Year Award
- 2005 British Columbia Work Safe: Nomination for Courage to Come Back Award
- 2004 Paralympics Athens, Greece: Placed 5th, 6th, 7th
- 2004 Fraser Valley Pacific Sport: Athlete of the Year Award
- 2004 Equine Canada: George Jacobson Canadian Equestrian of the Year
- 2003 Chamber of Commerce: Honored Local Athlete
- 2003 RBC: Ambassador of the Year Award
- 2001 Nomination: Courage to Come Back Award
- 2001 to Present: Canadian Para-Equestrian Dressage Athlete
- 2000 Volunteer of the Year Award Disabled Sailing Association
- 1995 to Present: Equestrian Coach: Assist athletes with and with out disabilities in jumping, Dressage, Para-Dressage and Horsemanship
- 100 National/North American competitions
- 45 International Competitions/Championships with Top 4 placings and Championship winnings
- Two European Championships
- 3 Summer Paralympics
- 4 World Games
- 1995 Volunteer Award D.W. Poppy Secondary
- 1993 to 2000 Open Jumpers: Numerous placing and Championships. Owned and trained
- 1988 to 1995 Fraser Valley Fox Hunting: Youngest person to receiver Hunting colors
- 1983 to 1995 Pony Club Prince Philip Games National Champions horses for competition
