Contact Kathy Valentine 406-546-5134 kmjjag66@hotmail.com   Mile High Ranch The Flex Panel Saddle Experts www.saddleoutfitters.com		Calendar Format 2 - Three Day Horse/Rider Clinic  Three-day clinics will be held with a minimum of 10 riders and a maximum of 15.  All riding disciplines are welcome.  A full cheek snaffle bit is required.  All clinics begin with groundwork in the morning of the first day followed by intense saddle work for the remaining clinic days.  There will be drills and exercises that will teach the rider how to communicate more effectively with their horse.  They will learn how to:   Perform the John Lyons famous "giving to the bit" exercise Get their horse's attention and keep it Teach their horses to be flexible, supple, collected and balanced Get solid stops on a light rein Move their horse's shoulders and disengage the hindquarters with one rein Teach their horse to turn on the forehand Teach their horse to turn on the haunches Teach their horse to sidepass Develop a lasting partnership with their horses based on mutual trust, communication and respect This clinic will improve a beginning rider's skills and take advanced riders to new levels of horsemanship.  The horse and rider will improve awareness of each other's needs; learn the power of focus; and develop more confidence, trust and understanding in each other.  Riders will build a partnership with their horses that will make riding much more fun and enjoyable. This is a great opportunity for horse owners to learn new techniques and learn to teach their own horse in a positive and safe environment.  The camaraderie that develops in these clinics is incredible.  The results speak for themselves. The length and format can be custom tailored to the needs of the hosting organization and participants, if necessary.  Three-day horse/rider clinics are $350.00. Spectator fees are $25.00 each day for those who pre-register or $30.00 at the door. Click here for Clinic format 3
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