BECOME A COACH - EQUINE ASSISTED LEARNING

Equine Assisted Learning is a growing industry. Horses have an amazing capacity to bring about change in the people they encounter. Recent federal funding for Equine Therapy for PTSD shows the ever growing recognition of horses in the healing process. People with autism, cancer survivors, at-risk youth, and Aboriginal groups have all seen changes when interacting with horses. 

NOW is your opportunity to become part of this growing field.

HIGHER TRAILS EQUINE Ltd. is offering their EQUINE ASSISTED PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT (EAPD) COACH Course September 16, 17, 18, 19, 2015 at their home ranch near Black Diamond, AB. 

This four day course teaches how to Coach others to overcome obstacles and move forward in life. With the horse as a partner, you help clients discover what is holding them back and develop strategies and plans to bring about change. Facilitators are Ross and Dee MacInnes who have worked with horses in an EAL capacity since 2002. With over 100 EAPD Coaches across Canada, they continue to share their knowledge with those who have a passion for horses and people. 

To learn more, check out the website www.highertrails.ca or call 403-874-6284. 

Class sizes are limited to allow maximum interaction with the horses. 

Exercises are both on the ground and mounted. 

 Must be over 18 to participate.

BUCKAROO HORSEMANSHIP

Offering Traditional Horsemanship

Have a problem horse or just a horse that needs started? Let me know. 

I have been taught by some great trainers in Alberta and have been taught to work on the horses schedule not have the horse work on my schedule. a horse grows 1% a day so 3 months is a minimum time line on starting a horse. 

Problem horses can be a simple issue or deeper than recognized. 

Prices vary dependent on horse and issue. Prices start at $500/ month and up.

Boarding optional at additional cost. 
I do travel to the horse in certain areas and mileage charges may be added if outside the designated areas. 

For quotes and questions please call or email me.

Also offering riding lessons and clinics

COWBOY DRESSAGE CLINIC

Great clinic to teach you and your horse to communicate more effectively together!
Come on out and try something new and improve on a few skills

 

SANDY ALEXANDER

We are hosting the talented Sandy Alexander for a clinic on May 23rd. 
Open to all levels & breeds of horses.

$125 for the day or $20 to watch/audit. 

Payment required by May 1 to hold your spot.

Sandy is an EC High Performance coach and mentor. He has ridden and trained Olympic level horses and athletes. Sandy specializes in Dressage, Hunter/Jumper & Equitation and has done Nationals/Worlds with various breeds of horses including Arabs, Paints and Quarter horses. We are honoured to have him out and this is a great opportunity for our local riders!

Located at Cointreau Stables, near Daysland, AB.

HADFORD PERFORMANCE HORSES

Hello,
My name is Lacey Hadford of Hadford Performance Training and Sales.

I am a fourth generation performance horse trainer, 24 years training for the public, I am soon to be moving to the Calgary Area and am going to have slots to fill as of July 1st 2015.

I also offer clinics at a rate of $600.00 per course per rider, 8 riders accepted and most of the disciplines listed below are available.

Also offered are assorted horses for sale.

I have trained horses for the following disciplines.
- Show Jumping
- Dressage
- Cross Country
- Endurance
- Polo
- Racing (Jockey Club and AQHA)
- Reining
- Cutting
- Speed events and gaming (barrels, poles)
- Pleasure
- Child Safe
- Special Needs
- Cowboy Challenge
- Assorted Tricks ( lay down, sit, rear, bow, play dead, roll over, etc)
- Liberty Shows

PAUL DUFRESNE CLINIC - TRAINING FOR COURAGE

 Paul Dufresene Clinic- Training for Courage

April 18th & 19th, 2015
Friday Night Demo April 17th at 7pm
Coal Lake Stables, Millet, AB

CLINIC DESCRIPTION:

•  Building a foundation (ground play, dealing with biting, kicking, trailering, tying, etc.)
•  Applying foundation preparation to various disciplines (halter, riding, driving, long reining, & classical)
•  Leadership while maintaining friendship (in the way of the horse)
•  Modifying behavior with natural horsemanship and operant conditioning techniques
•  Training for courage (equine & human: Spook proofing, trail, jumping, roping)
•  Training for lightness & impulsion, pressure without contact, bending and releasing the poll (developing strong relaxation cues)
•  Endotapping, lateral flexion and releasing the poll (new age technique)
•  “Pleasure as they all should” liberty, freestyle, dressage, jumping, eventing, reining, cattle-penning,
•  *Circensic dressage* (circus type tricks & classical riding)
•  Self-paced for all levels where owner’s relationships with their horses is of significant importance

Location: Coal Lake Stables, Millet, AB
When: April 18th & 19th, 2015 (from 9 to 5 on both days)
Cost: 
2 Day Clinic: $375 (Lunch and 2 nights board included, Friday Night 7pm Demo)
*( $350 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL if Payment and Registration is RECEIVED BEFORE February 28th,)*
Auditors: $ 70 per day or $100 for both days ( Lunch Included)
Friday Night Demo 7pm: $15 for non-registered participants

Contact: Lindsey at (780) 619- 8019 for more information or to register

*Horses must be up to date on vaccinations and de-worming (your horse’s protection)*

Space is limited, Register soon! Only a small clinic group....

RALPH AMENT REINING HORSES

Ralph has been training and coaching for many years, offering clinics and training and lessons to all levels of reining. Whether it is you dream to get started in an entry level class, all the way to the non Pro level, he will set goals that you can meet. Train your horse for all the manoeuvres and structure you lessons for success. Feel more comfortable in a group situation? We also accommodate group lessons, mixed wiht a bit of humour and fun.

Clinics for 1 or 2 days, or more available, and Ralph will travel to you.

Training and Coaching for:
Ranch Rainers, Green Reiners, Rookie, Ltd., Non Pro Reinings, Non Pro Reiners.

Accomplishments:
NHRA Earnings: $13, 000
ARCHA Earnings: $18, 000

EXCEPTIONAL EQUINE

SAMANTHA DILWORTH
 
HORSEMANSHIP - BARREL RACING- COLT STARTING
CLINICIAN 

Samantha Dilworth’s success with horses is more than just the result of hard work and dedication to building a career in the horseman industry as a competitor, trainer and clinician. She is a devoted lifetime learner in all aspects of horsemanship and riding disciplines. Samantha’s successful training methods are the result of understanding how to allow a horse to maneuver efficiently to perform to the best of their ability. She has gained a wealth of knowledge well beyond the barrel racing pattern making her teaching methods appropriate for various age groups and riding disciplines.
“Every horse I have had the opportunity to ride has taught me so much and I have to give more credit to them than anyone. Being able to adapt my program to work for the horse has come from horses”.

WINTER / SPRING SCHEDULE

HORSMANSHIP & BARREL RACING CLINIC

DATES: FEB 28-1 MAR 27-29 APRIL 25-26

ARENA: Rod Hedges
Fort St John, BC Mile 56 Alaska Hwy.

Cost: Two Day Clinic $250 - Three Day Clinic $375
( $100 discount for signing up for full series)

Details: Two students per 1.5hr sessions - flat work - problem solving off pattern - -drills to build strength & confidence as a team - taking it to the next level with a strong foundation.

To find out more about Exceptional Equine and Samantha Dilworth or book a clinic in your and to see the 2015 Schedule go to 

DIGGER'S PLACE

Digger's Place offers clinics and programs for the care of Equine. Legal matters regarding horses.

Focusing on beginners (1st timers) and those with barriers. Ground lessons, riding lessons, boarding, morgan and other breeding programs.

Mentor for the Green Certificate program for high school credits.

Digger's Place assists with orphaned foals, inspections of purchasing and AVID microchips.

WINDHAVEN ENTERPRISES

Windhaven Enterprises is a family run boarding and training operation dedicated to providing the best care possible for their equine clients.  Sharon Merkel-Beattie is an EC level 3 coach who offers a wide range of training and lesson services for dressage riders and their horses.  

BARRON BARN

The Barron Barn --- Home of Ryan & Jill Barron
Turner Valley, AB (1/2 Mile North on 22 & 1/2 mile West)
30 mins from Calgary
20 mins from Okotoks
80 Acres set in the beautiful foothills

*Don’t miss out on the opportunity to become a member of a fabulous horse community! The Barron Barn is an atmosphere conducive to learning and fun. We take great pride in offering horse and rider an enviroment where both can succeed.

HEAT COMING SOON TO INDOOR ARENA!!!

English & Western
*Paddock Board $350 & Stall Board $600
*Insulated Barn & Arena
*Automatic Waterers
*Horse Safe Electric Fence
*Shelters with roof in every paddock
*High quailty hay
*Wash Rack
*Beautiful Indoor Arena 90x180, Pine Walls, Washed Sand
*Brand New 130x200 Outdoor arena, amazing footing
*Onsite personnel around the clock providing the best care for your horse.
*Many trails, hills and breath taking mountain views
*Vet & Farrier Program
*Professional Clinician Jill Barron (BEd) offering clinics and regular lessons
*School Horses Available
*Full time Western Trainer riding colts to finished horses (working cowhorse, barrel racing horses, gymkana, roping) Ryan & Jill Barron
*Full time English Trainer (dressage & jumping) Jennifer Kirschman
*Clinic Schedule at arena (boarders have first option of attending)
*Weekly Jumping, Horsemanship, Gymkhana Sessions
*Private& Group Lessons Available (Adults & Kids)
*Summer Riding Camps
*Want to take lessons and have help purchasing your own horse? We can help.

*Next kids riding session will be 8 weeks in spring 2015. Dates TBA. Contact me to get your name on the info list.

Call or email if you would like to set up an appointment to see our fabulous facility!

HORSEPLAY AND HARMONY

Horseplay and Harmony is a clinic series focused on teaching safe and responsible trick horse training to all ages of horses and handlers. We offer clinics across Alberta and beyond to both small and large groups.

Trick-Horse Lessons Available; $50.00

Want to learn how to train your horse to peform tricks but can't make the weekend clinic commitment? Amanda Preston from Horseplay and Harmony is offering one-on-one trick-horse lessons at Heatherdown Hills Arena located between Stony Plain and Onoway.

Horseplay and Harmony have been featured at numerous events througout Alberta including Mane Event, Northland's Farm and Ranch Show, WELCA's RCMP Musical Ride and more!

Our priority is teaching SAFE and RESPONSIBLE trick-horse training in an enjoyable setting. This training is ideal for horses who are ring sour, recovering from an injury, young horses beginning training, bonding and deepening communication with your horse and leadership.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions and to set up an appointment.

Haul-in fees may apply.

HORIZON EQUESTRIAN

After 19 years in business,the Horizon philosophy has not changed. Offer quality care, individual attention and topnotch,qualified instruction to produce the best horses and riders possible.

I have always believed in a community environment,with a fun, enlightening, social element to truly make this a happy place for my clients. Whether competition is the objective or not, the goal is continued learning, with the horses progressing in a correct, safe and timely manner.

I believe in correct basics, started from the beginning with the young horses and in correct equitation for the riders. There are no short cuts. It is a sport of detail and accuracy and the basics are what takes the rider and horses successfully up the levels. The joy of dressage is not only reaching the goals but the journey along the way. Horizon is filled with riders on that journey

We offer clinics with Canadian Olympic and PanAm team member, Tom Dvorak 4-5 times a year. Tom has been my trainer and mentor for over 15 years and exemplifies the best qualities that a dressage rider could have. Flawless equitation, a true understanding of the training scale and tools needed to produce high level dressage horses and an unwaivering belief in correct basics. His horses are text book and his results speak volumes. Spectators are always welcome and rider participation is encouraged.

Both myself and a staff member live on site to provide security. I have purchased my hay from the same supplier for the past 19 years who provides me with top quality product. I have used the same farrier for 19 years, Ron Tucker who is regarded in the industry as one of the best performance farriers in Alberta.

I have matched many horse and rider combinations successfully over the years, bred many successful sport horses and trained consistent winners in the show ring. My ongoing goal to create the best care and learning environment continues on today, with the addition now of Centerline success. As a certified performance-life coach, this new element to my business continues to bring growth and personal development to my clients.

Horizon Equestrian Center Celebrating 20 years of promoting, serving and improving
The sport of Dressage
(1994-2014)
Integrity-community-excellence

Home of Grand Prix Dressage Stallion Kadans

NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC WITH GLENN STEWART

The Natural Horsemanship Program that Glenn teaches is designed to teach the intangibles...focus, feel, timing, and savvy - the things most people think can't be learned.  Learn the essence of communication and excellence with horses that will continue to unfold for years to come.
 
Beaver Lodge, AB, Canada

Starts Oct 18, 2014
Ends Oct 19, 2014

SUNWEST EQUINE SERVICES

Full service facility for the English and Western horseperson. We provide training, lessons, clinics, special needs, judging, sales and appraisals.

Home of SHP Sierra Chex, APHA Sorrel Tobiano Stallion

Trail Obstacle and Horsemanship Clinics

Clinics at Sunwest Equine Services with Lavern Schmidt focusing on Horsemanship and Trail Obstacles. Will include some time out on the trail. (Weather permitting)

Clinic Dates Oct. 5, Oct. 25, Nov. 15 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Cost $85.00 ea. includes lunch, snacks and beverages.

Learn about the ACTHA (American Competitive Trail Horse Association) events www.actha.us and Horse Show trail classes or prepare for safe fun trail rides.
 

BRUCE KOCH PARELLI INSTRUCTOR

Interested in learning the Parelli methods of horse training from a certified Parelli instructor?

Bruce Koch from Nanton, Alberta is a certified Parelli instructor and he can help accelerate your partnership with your horse. He does horse clinics and also private lessons.

Check out his website for more information.

Bruce travels regularly to Calgary, Cochrane, Lethbridge, Cranbrook and Creston. Located in one of these areas (or in route to)? He will come to your place and work with you and your horse.

JONATHAN FIELD HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC

Jonathan Field Horsemanship - Course 1 Clinic
With Jonathan Field Horsemanship

Venue Millarville Racing Ag Society
Millarville, AB, Canada
Starts Sep 27, 2014
Ends Sep 29, 2014
Website www.jonathanfield.net
Contact Name Krystal Meade
Contact Phone 403-471-7666
Contact Email eventsmanager@millarvilleracetrack.com

Course 1 is the most important course you will take and one to review throughout your horsemanship journey! Learn the fundamentals of equine psychology and how to become the leader your horse needs you to be. Topics will include building communication using the Primary Equine Language, how to direct your horse through the Horseman's Dance, riding positions, rein aids and natural equitation just to name a few.

CENTERED RIDING CLINIC

ROOM for you at our Centered Riding Clinic. Don't miss your opportunity to "tune" up your skills, improve your riding posture and make it more fun for you and your horse.

Horses are FUN! Come and learn how to make it more fun. Centered Riding clinic with Connected riding principals and some Ttouch too.

A great refresher for those with previous experience AND and great time to learn fro those who have only heard about it AND for those who have never heard of it a great time to learn new skills.

Bring your own horse, or use one of ours, and be ready to learn more!

September 27 & 28 2014
Coffee and lunch provided
Instructor Sue Faulkner-March
COST : Participant $275 for 2 days.
To use a horse (yours or ours) add $50.00. Total for horse/rider is $325.00 (plus GST)
Includes coffee/snacks and lunch
Non refundable deposit $50 due: Sept.20, 2014
Overnight board available at $10.50/night/horse.

Register TODAY, and pay your deposit on the following link.

http://www.horsesensedk.com/Pages/Combined.aspx



Hosted By:
Horse Sense Horsemanship
Dennis Quilliams
403-348-5636
Red Deer, Alberta
dkhorses2009@live.com

DUSTIN GRAMS HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC

NOVEMBER 1, 2014

Dustin Grams Horsemanship Clinic
Forestburg, AB @ the Forestburg Riding Arena
November 1, 2014
Am group/Pm group, starting at 10:30am
All ages, riding levels, disciplines welcomed
Mechanical cow available for those wanting help with their cutting/cow horses.
Limited spots available
$75 deposit will hold spot. Clinic costs $160 total
Call Caitlin @ 403-715-1118 to book your spot. spaces filling up fast.

GARY HUNT'S COLT BREAKING CLINIC

October 3-5, 2014
KS Riding Arena, Kehewin AB

Starting Colts properly is one of the best gifts you can give you and your horse. It will strengthen your relationship and help build a bond that will allow you to work side by side in confidence.
That's why I've (Gary) developed the 5 step method. The key to solving any problems a horse or colt has is by developing his trust in you. I will teach you how you can develop trust and Ground Manners in your horses and colts with simple 1 hour sessions over 3 days. At the end of the 5 sessions you will be able to get on your horse for the first time and ride out of the pen, confident that you are in control of your horse.
If you’ve ever tried to start a colt yourself, you’ll know that without some experience behind you it’s not an easy task. What you think would work often doesn’t and the solution is usually the opposite of what you would expect. In my course you will learn how to start any colt, with any temperament and be riding in 5 days 
Train Any Horse Young or Old
Through 5 short 1 hour classes over 3 days you will be able to take your colt that has never been ridden, saddled, or bridled, and confidently ride out of the pen on him. My method has been developed over 30 years of working directly with horses. This can be used on any horse young or old and with any temperament. And it will work.
Session One: We cover Sacking out and Saddling
Session Two: Sacking, Saddling & Head-to-Tail
Session Three: Driving Your Colt with the Halter
Session Four: Driving Your Colt with the Big Ring Snaffle Bit
Session Five: Riding Your Colt
That’s it! In 5 short sessions, you’ll build your colt into a horse you can confidently ride and control

Clinic: October 3- 5 2014
Location: KS Riding Arena, Kehewin Alberta
Contact Shelley 780-573-3499 texts also allowed
Space is limited, deposits required before September 15, 2014