Get the help you need to improve your Skills
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The progress you and your horse can make in a multi-day clinic is 100% undeniable, but sometimes you just can't make a clinic happen. Or perhaps you've been to one of our clinics and had such an amazing time that you want to come back, hang out with the friends you made and get more help on something specific. Maybe you are just too far away to visit for regular lessons but still want some of our incredible support. To address all these situations and more, we are excited to offer Skill Labs. Skill labs are 1/2 day mini-clinics held roughly once a month, each focused on a specific topic. Come to one, or come to them all. We will start at 10:00am to give you plenty of time to get to our facility, take a 30min lunch break where you can Ask Me Anything, then we will get back at it and wrap up around 2:30pm so you have enough of time to get home. Overnight paddocks are also available should you wish to extend your stay.
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As with all of our clinics, all disciplines are welcome. Young horses and well behaved stallions also welcome!
Limited to just 10 participants (age 13+) to ensure you get plenty of 1:1 instruction and support.
Clinic Length: Sundays from 10:00am - 2:30pm with a 30 minute break for lunch and Q&A with Dana
Cost: $150/session, $75/session non-refundable deposit required to reserve you spot.
Limited to just 10 participants (age 13+) to ensure you get plenty of 1:1 instruction and support.
Clinic Length: Sundays from 10:00am - 2:30pm with a 30 minute break for lunch and Q&A with Dana
Cost: $150/session, $75/session non-refundable deposit required to reserve you spot.
Auditor spots available: $10/day if paid in advance, $15/day if paid at the door but pre-registration is required to access the property.
Overnight paddocks are available for $15/night.
Limited Dry Camping is available: $15/night/person. No dumping of any kind and no open flames.
Overnight paddocks are available for $15/night.
Limited Dry Camping is available: $15/night/person. No dumping of any kind and no open flames.
Skill Lab Schedule
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Skill Lab: Round Penning - Sunday, March 26, 2023: 10:00am - 2:30pm
Wether you use it as a main form of exercise, a way for your horse to get their jollies out, or as a problem solving tool, round penning your horse is an essential skill. The first, and perhaps most critical step in building the relationship you've always dreamed of having lies within these round walls. |
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Skill Lab: Groundwork - Sunday April 16, 2023: 10:00am - 2:30pm
Can't ride but still want to do something with your horse? Don't worry, we have you, and an bunch of different things you can do with your horse on the ground, covered. Improve your relationship, earn your horses respect, fix those pesky in-saddle problems & have a ton of fun without the need for a saddle. |
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Spring Training - Sunday May 7, 2023 - 10:00am - 2:30pm
Getting yourself, and your horse, back into the swing of things after a long, wet winter can be a daunting task. In just a few hours, we will introduce you to the protocol we use every spring to get ourselves and our own trusted equine partners back into peak performance condition. |
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Trail Preparedness - May 21, 2023 - 10:00am - 2:30pm
Safe and sane trail horses are severely underrated. Great trail horses take time and a lot of exposure to make, especially if you or your horse don't exude confidence. Get you and your horse ready to hit the trails, safely, and confidently in the security of our fully fenced property. |
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Slow 'em Down - July 9, 2023 - 10:00am - 2:30pm
Does your horse have racetrack dreams? Learn how to slow your speed racer down, teach your horse to have casual and working speeds, and make them more comfortable all at the same time. If you wish you had better control of your horses speed, this is lab is a must! |
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Directional Control - July 23, 2023 - 10:00am - 2:30pm
Do you ever feel like you are driving a boat instead of riding a horse? Does your horse like to play pretend but always seems to choose to play drunken sailor? By the end of this lab your horse will go where you want, when you want AND you will be on the path to riding bridleless! |
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Body Control - August 6, 2023 - 10:00am - 2:30pm
Being able to control our bodies is critical to being able to control our horse's body, and being able to control our horse's body is imperative if you want to stay safe in the saddle. Having control of your horses' body is also essential if your goals include anything performance like half passes, lead changes, spins, roll backs, etc. |
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Trick and Games - August 20, 2023 - 10:00am - 2:30pm
Serious work needs to be balanced with some serious fun. Take a break from all your hard core training and the summer heat to come play with us! Registered participants will be surveyed to pick the tricks we'll cover, and we will trade off between training tricks and playing games. Trust us, your horse wants you to do this one! |
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Cant-a-loping - September 17, 2023 - 10:00am - 2:30pm
You might call it Cantering, or you might call it Loping. We don't judge so we call it Cant-a-loping! Regardless of what YOU call it, knowing how to ask for it, get the correct lead, and ride it, can be a bit of a mystery. Let us break it down so you can reach higher speeds with ease! |
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Transitions - October 8, 2023 - 10:00am - 2:30pm
When I only have 20 minutes to ride but want to make the most of my session, I work on transitions. A transition is a change, and whether you are changing speed, direction, location, whatever, planning and practicing your changes will make all the difference in the world. |
