Intermediate-Level Groundwork Clinic 1

It's (not always) 'Elementary', Watson!: Sleuthing out a Horse's Past Experience

Unless you have raised your horse from a foal, chances are his background may be a complete mystery, no matter what they told you when you bought him. If there’s a hole in his training somewhere, or a bad experience, it may not have been readily apparent, but sooner or later it will appear like invisible ink under a black-light. Come and find out ways to run a background check on a horse in the round-pen, without the aid of the law. Your horse may not be able to tell you who-dun-it,
but he’s bound to tell you what’s been dun, and what ain’t!

Saturday, February 18th

10am - 12pm

$30 - or $55 for both clinics paid in advance

This clinic is primarily a demonstration with opportunity to interact with CHR horses.

Register now or pay at the door.

Intermediate-Level Groundwork Clinic 2

Have you Lost the Plot?: How to be Sure You and Your Horse are on the Same Page

Good horse training, like good story-telling, relies upon a delicate balance of opposites. In the case of horse training, the balance is
between sensitization and de-sensitization.  With limited non-verbal vocabulary at our disposal, it is of the utmost importance to know exactly what you are saying to your horse, for if you are not clear, the plot can take a hairpin twist before you know it. In this clinic, we will de-construct the drama of sensitization and de-sensitization, and give
you tips to keep your horse following the flow of your narrative, rather than throwing up his hooves in frustration.

Sunday, March 3rd

10am - 12pm

$30 - or $55 for both clinics paid in advance

This clinic is primarily a demonstration with opportunity to interact with CHR horses.