HORSEMANSHIP ESSENTIAL GROUNDWORK
2-Days Clinic with
Michelle Young Horsemanship
CLINIC FULL - AUDITORS ARE WELCOME (please register online)
The Horsemanship Essentials groundwork clinic is a two day immersive learning experience for you and your horse. The focus of this clinic is to give you and your horse a stronger foundation and connection on the ground by establishing boundaries, learning to be a trustworthy leader, and developing key communication and awareness tools. You and your horse will come away with a stronger partnership, more relaxation, and increased confidence in navigating new experiences and challenges.
This clinic will be a small group clinic that includes theory, on line groundwork and fun obstacles. Total of 8 students, divided into two groups (A&B) with no more than four horses to a group. This clinic is for any and all types of rider disciplines and is for anyone who is interested in having a horse that is easier to handle on the ground, more confident and calm, and safer to be around. Young horses are welcome. This clinic is groundwork only, allowing time for each horse and student to take the time they may not normally take to go back to the key foundational pieces that lay the path for success in so many other areas. Taking the time it takes to get these Essentials understood will pay off not only when handling your horse on the ground, but also under saddle, at shows, and out on the trail.
Prerequisites:
Horse and student are comfortable to be in a small group learning environment. - Able to safely lead your horse.
Open mindset and willing to support and encourage other students.
Horses should not cause unsafe situations for others.
This clinic is an information packed clinic taught over two days, with an intro session the afternoon before day one. Students should be prepared to participate in the full clinic.
FRIDAY SCHEDULE
3:00-5:30pm
Afternoon theory session - demo and Q&A on understanding what our horses need from us, reading their behavior, and learning to increase our self awareness to develop clear communication.
SATURDAY SCHEDULE
Morning - Boundaries, leading in connection and developing a reflex to relax.
9:00-10:30am Group A
11:00am-12:30pm Group B
12:30-1:30pm Lunch
Afternoon - Basic yields and creating partnership at the mounting block.
1:30-3:00pm Group A
3:30-5:00pm Group B
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
Morning - Day one review, develop confidence with new objects and clear communication and timing through purpose.
9:00-10:30am Group B
11:00am-12:30pm Group A
12:30-1:30pm Lunch
Afternoon - Purpose and fun! Use communication to build your horse's confidence and increase your connection by navigating a fun obstacle course challenge.
1:30-3:00pm Group B
3:30-5:00pm Group A
5:00-5:30pm Closing Session
FEES
(excl. GST, for the 2 days and the intro session)
SRC Full Member: $480.00
SRC Partial Member: $500.00
SRC Social Member: $530.00
Non-member: $600.00
Auditor: $20.00/day (Saturday and Sunday)
Stabling available ($35.00/day + GST with 1 bag of shaving - $50.00/night + GST with 3 bags of shaving, Clean stall deposit of $25.00 + GST).
CANCELLATION POLICY
Two-week-prior cancellation in the event of insufficient numbers (8 required). Fees will be refunded
Rider’s cancellation: fees will be refunded ONLY if the space is able to be filled by another participant