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SAND HILLS HORSE SENSE "Helping Hooves Program"
is devoted to promoting
relationships and
choices that lead to
a positive future.
Sherry is now an
EAGALA Certified
Horse Professional
working in conjunction
with Melissa Dearmont &
Mid-West Country Clinic
L.E.A.D.
"Leadership through
Equine Assited
Development"
will help you with
building relationships,
problem solving,
attitudes & behaviors,
conflict & stress,
responsibilities,
positive choices,
and much more.
Individual sessions by appointment!
Classes & Retreats adapted to families or groups are
also offered .
Call 1-866-757-3853
1-402-684-2908
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Sherry is a member of
*NE Horse Council
*USEF (US Equestrian
Federation)
*EAGALA (Equine Assisted
Growth & Learning Assoc.
*Parelli Savvy Club
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JOIN the FREE
Heart in Your Hand
YAHOO CHAT GROUP to learn & communicate
with natural folks.
Please e-mail the moderator at freeman@diodecom.net
To Read Sherry's Blog Page go to Sherry's Blog
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For this months newsletter scroll down the page.
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Sherry & Cisco
Having a great time!
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NEW!!! A MONTHLY CHALLENGE!
In Jan. the monthly training tip was on improving your side-pass. If you are like me you haven’t been able to play with your horses much in Feb. or March due to the ice and snow. Hopefully the weather will be more cooperative in April.
In last months newsletter I challenged all of you to go out and apply the training tip on side ways, to see how much you could improve your side pass on the ground in one month.
For those dedicated students of natural horsemanship who accepted the challenge, we would love to hear how it is going. We can learn and be inspired by your reports. You can either e-mail Sherry, or join our yahoo chat group and share your success or challenges by posting on the group.
Side ways is an important task to accomplish with your horse, because the better your lateral work is the better he will do everything. So I am anxious to hear how you all are doing.
If you did not recieve the monthly training tip you must join our mailing list in order to get it. Sign up by going to the join mailing list page.
March's monthly training tip was on young horse handling. Don't forget to sign up for the young horse handling class this month on the 20th at Chance Ridge in Elkhorn.
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APRIL NEWSLETTER "Learning From Mistakes"
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Dear Horse lovers,
The minute you purchase a horse you have opened yourself up for a ride of a lifetime. It can either be a dream come true, or a nightmare awakened. We know this ride will involve risk, ability, and commitment. Horse’s deserve better than a half-hearted commitment because they are one of nature’s finest creations. They will teach you to learn from your mistakes, accept risks, take responsibility for decisions, endure discomforts, overcome fears, and be a creative thinker. A horse will keep you real. You can try to fake it with people, but your horse knows exactly what’s inside you and will require that you own up to it.
The simple fact is, we will all make mistakes with our horses. However we shouldn't let our mistakes prevent us from trying new things, or learning lessons from those mistakes. All of these lessons will cost something. The cost can take shape in several ways; financial, emotional, or physcial. Or perhaps all of the above. You can bet that the lessons you learn from horses will require some type of discomfort.
A person is not any "less" of a horseman for having made mistakes with their horse, unless they refuse to embrace the value of the mistake as a lesson to learn from. As a committed horse lover I know my mistakes belong to me and me alone. I claim them, and allow them to move me forward down the road of competence. I endure the sting of the lesson with my head held high and make every effort not to repeat the same mistakes. I remain accountable for my mistakes and learn from them therefore the whole process has deepened my respect for both my horse and myself.
We all pay for savvy with horses. There isn't a free road to becoming a great horseman. You can buy an inexpensive horse, but the road to becoming a great horseman is expensive. The lessons are there for us to learn, if we are willing to pay the price. The price comes in the form of:
Willingness to take risks
100% commitment
Responsibility for decisions
Learning from mistakes
Accountability for the horse's well being
Persistance
Endure discomforts both emotional & physical
Allow for significant character changes
Become a creative thinker with an open mind
Mold an attitude of justice and patience
Overcome fears
Leadership skill development
Physical fitness
Time management
Sacrificing goals to meet the needs of the horse
Listening more carefully
Watching more intently
Discovering effective ways of communication
Preserve the horse's dignity at all cost
Do your foundation homework thoroughly
Dedication to education
Financial sacrifices
To some this price list may seem high. The horse world might be of better quality, especially from the horses' view, if these principles were embraced by all horse owners. I know none of us is perfect, including myself. However, if each one of us will commit to learning from our mistakes, we will be able to offer even more to the horses we have the privilege of riding.
Horse ownership is more than a quick fix, a fad, or a hobby. It is a lifestyle to be embraced that will change us into more compassionate and balanced human beings. The rewards will definitely out weigh the costs. So don't be discouraged when you are in the middle of paying the price for your mistakes. Horses are forgiving when you are willing to go the extra mile with them. You will win your horse's heart by learning from your mistakes.
Happy Trails,
Sherry Jarvis
"INTRODUCING SHERRY'S BLOG" To read Sherry's Blog
I will be journaling about my adventure of becoming a more natural and savvy horsewoman. The mistakes I have made and the lessons I have learned from those mistakes.
MINI CLINICS WITH A THEME
In conjunction with the private lesson weekends, we have a 2 hour mini clinic with a theme, maximum number of participants is 6, so be sure to register in advance by e-mailing or calling Sherry 308-730-2150
They will usually be on Saturday or Sunday afternoon from 1:00-3:00.
The next one is March 31 at Tumbling T Arena near Seward(theme is impulsion/transitions):
We just finished one at Chance Ridge, Elkhorn, the theme was FQ and HQ control.
REGULAR PRIVATE LESSONS from the TRAVELING TRAINER at these HOMEBASE Locations:
Chance Ridge, Elkhorn, NE
The Tumbling T Arena, Lincoln, NE
Susan Hadobas Arena near Grand Island, NE
(Check the schedule page for dates.)
CALL 308-730-2150 NOW TO RESERVE YOUR PERSONAL TIME!
(First come first serve basis, time slots always fill.)
I will try to remain as flexible as possible with scheduling.
You will need to make arrangements in advance for your time slot and keep your lesson time or trade with someone once you have reserved a certain time.
Please try to sign up at least 2 weeks prior.
Cancellations will be charged.
PRIVATE -$80 (2 hour)
SEMI-PRIVATE
(2-people $130 - $65 ea.)
(3 people $165 -$55 ea.)
Extra hours negotiable.
Horses for lease $25/lesson or bring your own horse.
NEW PACKAGE DEALS ON PRIVATE LESSONS
Starting in February: Buy four consecutive montly lessons and get the fifth one FREE.
Total cost is $330. Pay 1/2 ($165)upon first lesson. The other half ($165) at the 4th lesson. Fifth lesson is FREE.
**This does not include semi-private lessons, but check with me personally and we will see what we can work out. It also does not include a lease horse, arena or stall fees. Only the instruction is FREE
If there are at least three people in your area wanting private lessons and
you are only a 2 hour drive from me I will come for a day.
If it is a 3-4 hour drive I need at least 6 people.
If you are further than 4 hours we can still talk.
I have stick and will travel!
OTHER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THIS SUMMER!
Host an EQUINE PSYCHOLOGY CLASS this summer in the air-conditioning of your own home:
The classes we have had this winter were fantastic.
RESULTS FROM NE HORSE EXPO AT LANCASTER EVENT CENTER IN LINCOLN.
Thanks for all those who visited our booth at the Expo. It was nice to put a face to many of your names.
Thanks to all those dedicated students who wore my T-shirts.
The winner of the free lesson was Kathy Potthoff.
The winner of the Horse Gait prints was Alice Auer
Host a LEARNING DEMONSTRATION for a 4-h group, saddle club, or group of friends:
I will bring my horses or use a problem horse from the group to give you an evening or afternoon of learning by watching. Interactions with questions and answers will be a big part of the learning environment. So for those who are always wanting to audit or are just curious about what we do in natural horsemanship this is a perfect opportunity. I promise you will learn a lot. It costs less per person than a clinic or private lesson.
SPRING AND SUMMER NEWS!
WOMEN'S CONFIDENT LEADERSHIP CAMPS EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT DEADLINES
March first was the early bird discount deadline for the May Women's Clinic.
April 1 is the deadline for the June Camp Early Bird Deadlines. So get your registration in now and save $100.
You can still register after these dates, you will have to pay the full tuition fee.
Go to the schedule page for more information. Registration forms are available on the registration page.
NEW YOUTH CAMPS at Chance Ridge this summer
May 29-31; June 26-28; July 17-19; Aug 14-16
These camps will be devided into 1/2 day sessions from 9:00-12:00 and 1:00--4:00 according to age and experience.
Ages from 7-17; bring your own horse or lease a horse.
Discover more information on the Youth Camp Page, or you can call me at 308-730-2150 for a brochure.
NEED YOUR YOUNG HORSE STARTED WE CAN HELP!
We will be having three young horse handling clininc this spring and summer.
They will be at Chance Ridge on April 20, July 20 and Aug 17th from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
The reason for the long day is we will be dividing the class up so we don't over work the young horses by making them learn for long periods. Instead we will take turns and give the horses frequent short learning periods.
Sessions will be from:
9:00-10:00 Introductions/classroom learning
10:00-12:00 First session
12:00-1:00 Lunch Break
1:00-3:00 Second Session
3:00-5:00 Third Session
5:00-6:00 Supper Break
6:00-8:00 Fourth Session
8:00-9:00 Reflections/Question Answers/ Evaluations
We will focus on reading the horse, helping the young horse gain confidence in the environment, the handler and in himself, trust and respect on the ground, sensitizing and desensitizing exercises, cues we will use when riding, flexion, saddling, and possibly mounting bareback if the horse and rider are ready.
Another way we can help you with your young horse is take your horse for 30, 60 or 90 days:
We are now teaming with Sarah Sortum from Calamus Outfitters Ranch near Burwell, NE.
Sarah is nearly through her PNH level 3. She has been training mules and horses for years. Mules are her first love, but she is also very good with horses.
A lot of you have asked me to take your horses home with me, or to start your young ones. However because my traveling schedule is so hectic, I just don't have time to devote to this, my students, and all the other responsibilities I have making sure Heart in Your Hand Horsemanship is always growing and progressing in a positive direction.
I am pleased to announce that I can finally meet this need through Sarah. I know that Sarah will develop your horse in a natural and safe manner. She will be able to take horses at the end of March. Please call or e-mail Sherry for more information about Sarah.
After Sarah has helped your horse, I will be glad to help you understand how to continue developing your partnership. This will help insure that you get your money's worth and all the hard work Sarah has put into your horse will remain and keep progressing positively.
Because this is a partnership, it is important that both the horse and the owner have equal training, otherwise you may be disappointed with the money spent on training the horse alone.
We already have 66 members on our Heart in Your Hand Yahoo Chat Group.
This group is dedicated to natural horsemanship students lead by Sherry & Keith Jarvis whose aim is to help both the horse and rider to become even more successful by presenting a balanced foundation from which you can build a confident, trusting, respectful relationship,without sacrificing the spirit of either the horse or the human. This is a place to share natural horsemanship philosophies and how horses change our lives including those little victories/defeats that don’t mean anything to the "normal" crowd, to have a place to celebrate/vent leadership issues, blinding flashes of the obvious, or brainstorm creative ideas! We will be able to organize natural play days, tournaments, and post information and announcements of natural horsemanship happenings.
This group is by invitation only. You are officially invited by receiving this newsletter. If you would like to join Heart in Your Hand Horsemanship's Yahoo group please e-mail Leigh the moderator at freeman@diodecom.net
2007 Spring/Summer Camp & Clinic Schedule
SIGN UP NOW AND GET YOUR EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT!
March 7:Private lessons and Mini Clinic at Grand Island, Sue Hanabus Arena
March 7: Equine Psycholgy class in Grand Island,6:30-8:30 Call Allison 308-381-7917
March 9-10: NE Horse Expo; Lincoln, NE
March 10:Pony Club Clinic, Lincoln
March 14-18: EAP Training in Utah for Sherry
March 23:Equine Psycholog Class at Chance Ridge, Elkhorn 6:30-8:30
March 23-25: Private lessons at Chance Ridge, Elkhorn
March 30-April 1: Private lessons at Tumbling T, Seward
April 7: Private lessons at Grand Island, Sue Hanabus Arena
April 14-15: Curtis College Clinic (EBD March 14, 2007)
April 20:Young Horse Handling Class at Chance Ridge, Elkhorn
April 21-22 Chance Ridge, Elkhorn,Clinic NE, Clinic (EBD March 20)
April 27-29 Cottonwood Creek Stables, Holstein, NE Clinic (EBD March 20)
May 4-7: Women’s Confident Leadership Camp (EBD March 1, 2007)
May 19-20: Clinic at JM4 Ranch at Crescent IA,
May 26-28:Clinic Tumbling T Arena, Seward(EBD April 1)
May 29-31: Youth Camp, Chance Ridge, Elkhorn, NE (EDB March 1, 2007)
June 5-7: Youth Leadership/Horsemanship Camp (EBD April 1, 2007)
June 9-10: Clinic at Grand Island, Sue Hanabus Arena (EBD May 1, 2007)
June 12-14: Youth/Parent Leadership/Horsemanship Camp (EBD April 1, 2007)
June 19-22: Women’s Confident Leadership Camp (EBD April 1, 2007)
June 26-28: Youth Camp, Chance Ridge, Elkhorn, NE (EBD May 1, 2007)
July 10-12: Youth Leadership/Horsemanship Camp (EBD May 1, 2007)
July 17-19: Youth Leadership/Horsemanship Camp (EBD May 1, 2007)
July 20:Young Horse Handling Class, Chance Ridge, Elkhorn
Aug 7-9: Youth/Parent Leadership/Horsemanship Camp (EBD June 1, 2007)
Aug. 14-16: Youth Leadership/Horsemanship Camp (EBD May 1, 2007)
Aug. 17:Young Horse Handling Class, Chance Ridge, Elkhorn
Aug. 31- Sept. 3: Women’s Confident Leadership Camp (EBD June 1, 2007)
Oct 5-8: 2nd Annual Alumni/Women’s Confident Leadership Camp (EBD July 1, 2007)
Cattle Drive and Trail Ride 2007
Our next cattle drive at Calamus Outfitters will be in the spring. The exact date is still to be announced.
We are also planning a 16 mile trail ride in conjunction with the Burwell Rodeo in July! Look for details soon!
FAMILY VACATION AT CALAMUS OUTFITTERS RANCH
Rent a cabin $75/night for two people $100/night for 4 people. Sleeps six maximum.
Includes a kitchen (microwave & frig), bathroom (shower only, no tub), air-conditioning, picnic table, and grill. Two bunk beds (one double, one single)
Stall is $10 a night. Bring your own hay.
Exciting new pens, arena, and round pens were built this month!
Horses must be current on all vaccinations.
Private Instruction is $25/hour at the ranch.
Lower group rates per hour, or a package deal per day.
Call to arrange your special package deal for a small group.
Lease one of my horses $25 a day.
Miles of trail riding, fishing, boating, canoeing, tanking, swimming, etc.
Lodge is available to lease for larger groups. 10-20 people $350 a night.
There are also camper RV hookups close to the Calamus Lake.
There is a small house in Burwell available to rent for only $65 per day. It has two bedrooms a bath, kitchen and living room. However it is about 15 miles from the ranch, but only 2 miles from me.
Don't forget the fall cattle Drive, Oct. 15-17th only $75 plus room
If you are interested in any of the above ideas please let me know, as the cabins do book up quickly especially during hunting season.
This opportunity is available all year because I also have access to an indoor arena; however, it is about 20 miles to the facility.
There is a rental fee of $12 per hour for the indoor arena.
BOOK INTERVIEWS
If you have a story about a horse dream that was nearly destroyed or you just want to share your success with the world, let me know. I will be interviewing people this fall for my book.
Thanks for reading and hope to see you on the trail soon!
Happy Trails,
Sherry Jarvis
PS: Look for the monthly training tip soon if you are on my mailing list. If you are not join the mailing list today for more tips and inspiring student success stories.
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2007 SUMMER CAMPS YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS
WOMEN'S CONFIDENT LEADERSHIP CAMP
YOUTH HORSEMANSHIP & LEADERSHIP CAMPS
and YOUTH PARENT LEADERSHIP & HORSEMANSHIP CAMPS
at CALAMUS OUTFITTERS RANCH near Burwell, NE
Do you want to be even more confident?
Do you want to have greater leadership skills?
Do you want to develop a deeper relationship with your horse?
Do you want to be able to communicate more effectively?
Do you want to be safer yet and have even more fun?
Then SIGN UP NOW for a camp where you will be saturated in a horse expereince which will lead you to new discoveries about your horse and yourself.
Go to registration page for form.
Only accepting 6 to 12 participants for these special camps to ensure individual instruction and special attention!
SPOTS WIL FILL UP FAST! SO REGISTER NOW!
We are very excited about these camps as the people who attended in 2006 were very pleased and all of them expressed interest in returning in 2007.
Waiting list available!
2007 SUMMER CAMPS-Calamus Outfitters, Burwell, NE
May 4-7: Women’s Confident Leadership Camp (EBD March 1, 2007)
June 5-7: Youth Leadership/Horsemanship Camp (EBD April 1, 2007)
June 12-14: Youth/Parent Leadership/Horsemanship Camp (EBD April 1, 2007)
June 19-22: Women’s Confident Leadership Camp (EBD April 1, 2007)
July 10-12: Youth Leadership/Horsemanship Camp (EBD May 1, 2007)
Aug 7-9: Youth/Parent Leadership/Horsemanship Camp (EBD June 1, 2007)
Aug. 31- Sept. 3: Women’s Confident Leadership Camp (EBD June 1, 2007)
Oct 5-8: 2nd Annual Alumni/Women’s Confident Leadership Camp
(EBD July 1, 2007)
WEEKEND OR WEEKDAYS?
The reason for having some camps during the week days as opposed to the weekend is because the lodges at the Calamus Outfitters Ranch are already booked up for the weekends next summer.
The only thing left availabe are the cabins.
So you can see how critical advance registrations are.
The ranch is a busy and very popular place.
You will love it!
SIGN UP BY EARLY BIRD DATE & RECIEVE A DISCOUNT!
We are offering discounts for those who sign up with a $200 deposit before the early bird discount dates.
This will help us secure the deposit so we can pay the reservation fee for the cabins and lodge.
If an real emergency comes up for you and you are unable to attend,
we can apply your deposit to other lessons, clinics or camps.
We understand that things can happen, so we will remain as flexible as possible.
SAVE $$ with an EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT!
SAVE $100 OFF 4 DAY CAMPS AND $50 OFF 3 DAY CAMPS!
SAVE AN ADDITIONAL $50 IF YOU HAVE ATTENDED ONE OF OUR 2-DAY CLINICS!
These discounts apply only when the $200 deposit is recieved prior to the Early Bird Deadline Date.
4 Day Women's Confident Leadership Camps
Accomadations in modern comfortable Lodge
Maximum 12 students
Arena, round pens, play ground, trail rides, swimming, and tanking available
Lease a horse for $100
Cost of 4 day camp is $850 includes:
Lodging $120; Meals $80; Pen for (1) horse $30; Classroom & misc. supplies $20;
12 hrs. of Instruction is only $112.50 a day only $10/ hour;
(if you get in on the above discounts.)
It is still only $150 a day for instruction
(if you miss out on the above discounts.)
Note: If you come the night before you will either have to find your own accommodations elsewhere, or you can reserve a room for you & your horse at the Ranch for about $50, meal not included.
3 Day Youth Leadership/Horsemanship Camps
Must be 12-18 years old because parent will not be attending.
Accomadations in cabin that sleep up to six
Only taking 6 students
Cost of camp is $650 includes:
Lodging $80; Meals $55; Pen for (1)horse $20; Classroom & misc. supplies $20;
Instruction is only $125 a day if you get the above EBD discounts; about $158 without the discounts
Lease a horse for $75
Last year some kids stayed an extra day they were having so much fun and learning so much, this can be arranged.
Swimming, tanking, tubing available.
Note: If you come the night before you will either have to find your own accommodations elsewhere, or you can reserve a room for you & your horse at the Ranch for about $50, meal not included.
3 Day Youth/Parent Leaderhsip/Horsemanship Camps
6-14 years old accompanied by a parent who can also participate in the activties. (ages remain flexible)
Accomadations in cabins that sleep six. (2 cabins available)
Maximum 6 kids with one parent for each child.
Lease a horse for $75
Cost of camp is $750 for a pair which includes:
Lodging $160; Meals $110; Pens for (2)horses $40; Classroom & misc. supplies $15;
Instruction is only $125 a day for two people with above EBD discounts.
Parent instruction is essentially FREE!
Note: If you come the night before you will either have to find your own accommodations elsewhere, or you can reserve a room for you & your horse at the Ranch for about $50/person, meal not included.
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