Ashva Shastra

HOISTIC HORSEMANSHIP

Hi, I am Veronika and welcome to Ashva Shastra – a creation born out of my love for the equine world from when I was a child. After spending years learning and falling and learning some more, I chose to make this my career and tend to the holistic well-being of these beautiful creatures. Positively influenced from a very young age by the world-renowned Monty Roberts and studying, learning and working with the likes of leaders in the equine world such as Kelly Marks, Michal Maider and Raffaela Ruini amongst others has elevated my confidence, wisdom and hands on experience. This coupled with my passion has set the tone for this special endeavour in Goa, India.

Welcome to

Ashva Shastra

HOLISTIC HORSEMANSHIP

Horse riding as a hobby or professionally is an age-old favorite tradition. It has benefited humans in multiple ways over the centuries. With the evolvement of technology, the purpose of equestrianism has changed. Grounded with this intention and putting the well-being of the horses first, we cater to riding classes for all ages based on the maturity and interest of the riders. We have private and group lessons that range through dimensions of flatwork, pole work, groundwork, pen work, show -jumping and natural horsemanship.

We promise to create a whole new perspective and experience for you and your riding companion. A gratifying and wholesome adventure for both of you is what you shall get with Ashva Shastra.

Ashva shastra is the science that deals with the study of the characteristics, strength and psychology of horses. The aśvaśāstra (अश्वशास्त्र) is conventionally attributed to nakula the pāṇḍava who in the mahābhārata has been called a horse expert (perhaps because his mother was a princess of the equestrian madra people).

In its present form the aśvaśāstra was compiled by śālihotra. Naming treatises after traditionally recognized experts in that subject has been a norm in early india.

We pay special attention to the equine anatomy and coat colour with the intention of nurturing them into the happiest, healthiest horses you can have.