Foundation Horsemanship
Great partnerships are built on a strong foundation.
Clinics:
We teach a variety of clinics including: Obstacles, Riding with Soft Feel, Liberty, Bridleless Riding, Confidence and Connection, and Impulsion. We place an emphasis on safety, fun and good horsemanship! If you are interested in hosting a clinic or becoming a clinic coordinator, please contact us for more information.
Summer Clinic Schedule, 2023
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April 15 - Getting Ready to Hit the Trail
May 6 and 7 - Success With Obstacles
May 27 - Sound, Movement and Energy
June 10 - Whoa! and Go!
June 23 - June 25 - Camp - FULL
July 8 - Everybody RELAX!
July 22 - I like to Move it Move it
August 19 - Patterns
September 9 - Acquiesce to My Request
September 30 - To Be Announced
Equine Trail Sports Hosts
May 20 and August 12
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* All events at our ranch unless otherwise indicated.
Obstacle Clinics
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Understand why horses think the way they do and why this is the key to success
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It's not about the obstacle, it's about your horse's confidence
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Getting control of your horse's feet
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Improving communication with your horse
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The difference between "doing it" and "getting it"
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What makes a competition successful?
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Knowing when to ask and when to back off
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Focus focus focus!!!
Some obstacles include: crossing water, puddles, tarps, bridges, teeter totter; standing on a pedestal; mounting and dismounting; carrying objects safely.
Introduction to Natural Horsemanship
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If you are new to the concepts of natural horsemanship or have been away from it for a while and want to jump back into it, these clinics are for you. They are designed with safety and fun in mind as well as teaching the basics of Foundation Natural Horsemanship principles. Topics can include: horse and rider confidence, moving the forehand and the hindquarters, basic circles and straight lines; how to do an emergency stop.
Advancing Horsemanship
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Long time students of natural horsemanship, or students who have completed at least one Introduction to Natural Horsemanship Clinic, will find these clinics indispensable. Topics include: getting in time with your horse's feet, improving upward and downward transitions, improving impulsion, using patterns. Liberty can also be included.