Horsemanship I - Tampico, IL Sept. 09

 

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Are You wanting to develop a stronger bond,

a oneness between you and your horse? 

Would you like your horse to be more willing, responsive, and respectful?

You’re invited to spend a weekend with Scott and realize how to get you and your horse started on one of the most fulfilling journeys you both will ever experience.  Not only will you learn things you can do to help your horse, Scott will clearly explain how the horse thinks and feels, and why it reacts and responds the way it does!

 

With Scott’s laid back easy going style, extensive knowledge, and teaching ability along with countless demonstrations he performs with his personal horses, everyone will have an informative and enjoyable experience.

Whether you’re just beginning with your horsemanship or are more experienced and want to go the next level, you ride English or Western, trail riding or dressage, Scott can help you and your horse achieve the relationship you’ve been searching for.  Scott will provide a one to two hour demonstration during each clinic covering various proper horsemanship techniques. 

2010 Clinic Prices:  Three Day Clinic $350.00, Four Day Clinic $425.00 and Riding on a per day basis $150 per day.  Auditor Fee:  $25.00 per day for 12 and older.

CLINIC DESCRIPTIONS

 

COLT STARTING (4 day only)

Participants will start their own colts.  The colts will be properly prepared for saddling, introducing ground work, fence work, and handling the colts feet.  All of this will be done in a low stress environment for horse and handler.  This class is also intended to give each colt a good introduction to the snaffle bit.

 

 

Colt Starting at Tampico, IL 04 09

Horsemanship Clinic at Beechwood Plantation 02 09

 

BASIC HORSEMANSHIP (3 or 4 day)

At least half of each day in this class will be on proper ground work in the halter getting control of the horse's feet, body and mind.  Also covered will be proper bridling and saddling techniques, addressing any problems in this area.  Riding will include the basic maneuvers such as lateral flexion and getting control of the hind quarters and front end.

 

 

Horsemanship at Beechwood Plantation 02 09

 

HORSEMANSHIP 1 (3 or 4 day)

A minimal amount of ground work will be covered.  Most of the time will be in the saddle covering the basic maneuvers and beyond.  We will be laying the foundation for the "Bridle Horse" or just getting your horse softer and more respectful under saddle.

 

 

 

Advanced Clinic at SBJ Ranch 04 08

 

HORSEMANSHIP 2 (3 or 4 day)

The next step in making your "Bridle Horse".  This class offers a perfect opportunity to start your horse in the hacamore.  This is a more advanced class that may also include cattle work and roping.

 

 

 

 

Cutting Clinic at Crooked Creek Farm 03 09

 

COW WORKING (3 or 4 day)

This class will use cattle to show how the horsemanship is applied and benefits us in a working situation.  Tracking cattle, holding a rodear, and sorting cattle out of a rodear will be covered.  Lots of time will be given to learning how to "read" cattle using the

vaquero style of low stress cattle handling.

 

 

Novice Ranch Roping Clinic at Crooked Creek Farm 03 09

 

BEGINNING RANCH ROPING

(3 or 4 day)

In this class you will learn about the equipment used and why it is used.  We will also cover handling our rope and building and throwing a loop as well as preparing our horses for roping.  Roping will be done on dummies as well as live cattle.

 

 

 

Ranch Roping Clinic at Tampico, IL 04 09

 

ADVANCED RANCH ROPING

(3 or 4 day)

We will be horseback roping live cattle.  You need to be able to do all the things covered in the beginning class to rope in this class.  One will learn more advanced shots, how they apply, heading, heeling, and laying cattle down.  We would also cover proper ground working techniques and tying cattle down.

 

 

"While at your facility doing a clinic we also offer private lessons.  This can be one on one lessons or a group of two to three people.  These lessons will be 90 minutes in length at a cost of $75.00 per person or 60 minutes at $50.00.”