Clinics

 We offer a variety of clinic topics and formats.  Each is designed to cater to the needs of the  individual group.

Possible Formats

Lesson: 45min to hour long private or semi-private lessons.

Short:  2-3 hour small group(5-15participants) Two groups per day.

Long: Day long, large group. Same participants in morning session and afternoon session.

Symposium: 1-3 hour demonstration, good for in the middle of the day.

Demonstration:  Good for horse fairs, open houses, seminars.

 

Possible Topics

Starting horses under saddle:  This clinic can be for starting a horse under saddle or the restarting of a troubled horse.  In this clinic you will learn the necessary skills used to build a solid foundation essential  for your horses success.  The first rides set the foundation from which the rest of the horses riding career will be built.  If these rides are not done properly then problems will continue to surface years later.  It is essential that the horse remains relaxed, interested and confident in what the human is offering. 

This is a great clinic for the riders foundation as well.  All of the concepts taught in this clinic will be used throughout the horses training.

• Ability to read the horses body language
• Ability to recognize and reward the slightest try from your horse
• Ability to use the proper Feel for each horse
• Ability to break tasks down into small manageable pieces
• Ability to help the horse relax and let down
• Ability to recognize teachable moments and utilize them
• The importance of proper presentation
• Build a trusting partnership

Jumping: This clinic begins with a classroom session to help the student understand the importance of proper position over fences.  Exercises are done to help each person find the proper balance needed to stay out of their horses way while he jumps.  We may free jump each horse and analyze his form over fences, discussing exercises that may help him find better form.  Then we ride over fences, depending on the group we may do cross country, jumper courses, hunter courses, gridwork etc...

At some clinics you may design, build, and ride a jumper or hunter course.  At these clinics you will learn the art of understanding courses from the initial stages of designing all the way to riding.  This clinic can be tailored for everyone, even those of you that are not yet jumping.  When riding the courses, we will start with poles on the ground for those that are not jumping yet, and then we will gradually raise the jumps for the riders that are jumping.

 

Dressage:  

• Riders are taught the importance of feel.

• Importance of timing in placement of the feet.

• Improving understanding through trust and respect

• Learning to ride with rhythm and cadence

• Increased body awareness in horse and rider

• Timing of the aids

• Creating a firm foundation with the horse

• Importance of focus in both horse and human

• How riders position influences the horse

"Troubled horses":  This is typically done in a demonstration or symposium.

Barrel Racing/ Speed events: Learn how to break down the indivudual movements/skill needed in the various gymkana patterns.  Take each skill and master it, then put it all back together for an award winning run!

4-H and Pony Club: We offer discounts for 4-H and Pony club groups, contact us for details.

Hosting or Setting up a clinic:  We offer incentives for hosting and setting up a clinic for us.  They include a free ride in the clinic and/or a free private lesson. Contact us for details.

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