Foundation Clinic

Students will begin on the ground and progress to saddle work. This class goes back to the basics by teaching the fundamental elements of ground work and how it transfers to riding.

• Groundwork
• Learning what it means to achieve a soft feel
• Safely directing the feet and energy of your horse
• Understanding how to have a presence with your horse
• Clear communication with your horse on the ground and in the saddle

Horsemanship Clinic

Dave gets to know each student and the relationship they have with their horse in order to best serve each horse and rider. Students will gain insight and a better understanding of how to create a willing partnership with their horse. Each day builds upon the next in a progression style of learning.

• How to support the horse in any situation
• Body position and equitation
• Working through transitions
• Softness throughout the horse in all gaits
• Backing

Cow Working Clinic

During a Cow Working Clinic, students will learn basic to advanced skills. Each student will receive multiple opportunities to individually work with the cattle. Both horse and rider will progress their abilities, deepen their comprehension and boost their confidence while having fun.

• Horsemanship
• Positioning
• Cutting
• Tracking, Driving
• Turning

Colt Starting Clinic

Dave shows step by step instruction on the fundamentals of working with colts and training them to be comfratable around people, riders, saddle and harness.