What is the Mentorship Program?
Our Mentorship program is an extended stay focusing both on the "Be With Me" approach and horseback archery.
Lasting around three weeks, this immersive experience delves into deeper and more specific aspects of equine connection, providing you with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills that can be applied in your own environment.
Our mentorship program is led by the founder of the "Be With Me" Holistic Approach - Vladimir Mustakerski. Vladimir has held multiple clinics abroad and continues to spread his knowledge and methods with people around the world.
"Way too often, intentionally or not, people deal with the horse by breaking him mentally and physically and then using him as a tool – like is done with Nature and all living beings.
By following the traditions of my ancestors, the indigenous horse people, as well as utilizing the collected knowledge of modern horse experience, I created “Be with Me”. It's horsemanship that works by learning to lead, encourage and shape the horse with understanding, partnership, love and inner strength. This philosophy and method, with sufficient practice and insight, leads to the achievement of mutual success, satisfaction and the experience of life itself.
This is the true Way of the Horse."
"The core of the “Be with me” approach is personal development – the essence of which comes from your own spiritual and body awareness. – combined with knowledge of the equine psyche and physiology, to develop the horses’ willingness to be with a human.
This creates a lasting bond between rider and horse, based on mutual understanding and partnership.
Once this bond has been achieved, everything else is easy."
-Vladimir Mustakerski
Who leads the mentorship program
Vladimir Mustakerski
founder & trainer
Founder and main man at "The Way of the Horse and the Bow", he teaches the "Be With Me" Holistic horsemanship method as well as traditional horseback archery based on the Kassai System. Vladimir often holds clinics in Belgium, Denmark, Scotland and Holland.
What's included
All needed items for training
Multiple daily training sessions
Sleep in an authentic yurt
Homemade meals three times a day
To and from Sofia Airport
What we focus on
Happy horses
Ethical horsemanship
Natural environment
Pain-free tack
Communication & bond
Rider weight limit: 95 kg / 209 lbs
“The Way of the Horse and Bow” strives to offer a natural and gentle environment to practice riding and horseback archery.
Our horses are a part of the family - their wellbeing both mentally and physically is our top priority. This is why in horseback archery we focus on human to horse connection and collaboration through the “Be With Me” Holistic approach.
Our Valley is home to a total of 19 horses - Arabians, Anglo-Arabians, East Bulgarian, Karakachan and some others.
We do not use bits, or excessive aids. Our preferred tack consists of rope halters and traditional nomadic archery saddles. We provide for guests that prefer an English saddle as well. We also conduct balance training by riding without a saddle, or testing your riding skills without using your hands.
Where you'll be staying
Wi-Fi
Campfire
Drinks
Garden
Shower
Kitchen
Hiking
Parking
Snacks
Pet friendly
We offer one of a kind accommodation in our fantastic Mongolian Yurts.
Yurts are heated and furnished with simple beds, tables and light, and beautifully decorated with rugs, skins and nomadic art. They fit up to 6 people, sharing space nomadic style.
Our cozy wooden lodge offers a modern kitchen, a bathroom with toilet and shower, and a spacious living room adorned with a large wooden dining table and a fireplace for chilly, cozy evenings.
We take great joy in offering delightful, freshly homecooked meals to ensure your stay is truly exceptional and satisfying.
Accomodation Alternative:
Forest Houses Complex
For those seeking an alternative to yurt accommodation, "Forest Houses" provide a modern yet nature-immersed retreat. Situated in Godech (6km from "The Way of the Horse and Bow") the complex offers three Alpine-style guest houses with multiple apartments.
Frequently asked questions
Why are there no dates available for Mentorship?
I have some specific food requirements
How do I book an experience?
How much is the deposit?
How much experience do I need to have for a Horsemanship seminar?
Do the yurts have toilets?
Can I come visit in winter?
Can I bring my own horse to participate?
