Available Clinic Options and 2011 Dates

 Leading and Loading Clinic (1 day)
Saturday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

This clinic is designed for horses with handler problems and handlers that are having problems leading, loading, tying or general controling issues with their horses. This is a hands on clinic and will cover any and all handling problems that are presented.

Cost: $100.00 (participants)
Auditors: $25.00

Tentative dates for 2011: January 22 & 29; February 12 & 19
Must have at least 3 participants-- call 360-371-3109
to confirm dates.

Basic 3R’s of Horsemanship Clinic
(2 day)

Saturday & Sunday- 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Daily

This clinic is designed for the novice rider & horse owners or the person who is thinking about buying a horse who wants to gain more knowledge and a greater understanding of the horse and how they react to different situations. This is a ground work only clinic.

Information covered:

• Herd behavior...how the horse learns and reacts
• Horse behavior...understanding the horse  
• Horse safety...grooming, saddling, bridling, etc
• Communication network...horse language, natural aids
• Horse control... developing calmness and relaxation in your horse using endorphin releases and disengaging the hip
• Introduction to the 5 master keys of Riding
• Introduction to 3R’s of horsemanship
• Round pen work...why, how and understanding body language
• 8 step ground control exercises to develop rhythm & timing
• Developing muscle memory, why and how

Cost: $150.00 (participants)

Auditors: $25.00 per day

 3R’s of Horsemanship Clinic Level 1 (2 Day)

Saturday & Sunday- 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Daily

Level 1 is designed as continuing education for all riders that have taken the Basic 3R’s of horsemanship clinic. The clinic can also be taken by anyone from beginners to Intermediate riders who would like to learn to communicate more effectively with their horses utilizing the 3R’s of riding methods. Participants must be able to walk a horse under control.

Information covered:

• Review basic 3R’s of horsemanship information
• Developing the 5 master keys of riding with the use of basic drills.
• Developing the 3R’s of horsemanship…right question…right time…right intensity with the use of basic drills.
• 12 step ground control exercises to develop rhythm & timing
• 12 step mounted exercises to develop rhythm & timing
• Introduction to improved control utilizing giving to the bit exercises  
• Horse selection...how to find the right horse for you
• Rhythm collector demo for self carriage

Cost: $250.00 (participants)

Auditors: $25.00 per day

 3R’s of Horsemanship Clinic Level 2 (2 Day)

Saturday & Sunday- 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Daily

Level 2 is designed as continuing education for all riders that have taken the 3R’s of horsemanship level 1 clinic. The clinic can also be taken by anyone from advanced to world class riders who want to increase their knowledge and communication skills to become the best rider they can be. Participants must be able to walk, trot and canter a horse under control.

Information covered:

• Review level 1 3R’s of horsemanship
• Developing the 5 master keys of riding with the use of advanced drills.
• Developing the 3R’s of horsemanship…right question…right time…right intensity with the use of advanced drills.
• 12 step ground control exercises to develop rhythm & timing
• 4 step bridle control exercises on the ground
• 12 step mounted exercises to develop rhythm & timing
• 4 step mounted bridle control exercises

Cost: $250.00 (participants)

Auditors: $25.00 per day
You may also choose one of the following optional items.

• Rhythm collector demo for self carriage
• Round pen work demo...why, how and understanding body language
• Identifying and correcting bad riding habits
• Trailer loading