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Make a horse lovers dreams come true!
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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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"Sandhills Horse Sense"
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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For this months newsletter scroll down the page.
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Sherry & Cisco
Having a great time!
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You can now register and pay for our services on-line!
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Trail Ride Preparation Mini clinic with FREE TRAIL RIDE
available at Sherry's House most every Tuesday starting again next spring.
Also upon special request any open weekend or day Sherry is home.
Only accepting 4-6 riders. It only takes two to make a day of it, so Call a friend now and join in the FUN!
Call 308-730-2150 for more details.
Make plans to attend this spring. Starting April 1, 2008
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DECEMBER NEWSLETTER "Do you have a theme for your 2008 goals?"
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Dear Horse lovers,
Traveling over 400 miles many weekends during the year allows me quite a bit of “think time” to reflect on the past year and look ahead to goals I want to accomplish in 2008. As I was thinking about my goals for 2008 a theme started to emerge.
Be Approachable (Become the right person)
Stay Accessible (Stay persistent and consistent)
Make it Applicable (Relevance with practical purpose)
These are not only the goals I have as a professional instructor dedicated to the development and progress of natural horsemanship for horse lovers who are open to growth and learning, but to the many horses I have the privilege or encountering including my own.
Be Approachable:
I think an approachable person is one who doesn’t think so highly of themselves that others are intimidated by them. It is also a person who is more concerned with helping others improve rather than judging their faults. It is someone who is able to encourage, praise, and support even the smallest of progress and effort. They are patient enough to take preliminary steps and work hard in order to achieve desired goals. This kind of person is an inspiration to others not because they are perfect but because they are motivated to rise above their own faults. They are easy to meet or deal with and others are drawn to be closer to them.
Wow, I just described a super human and the best horseman in the world. I certainly haven’t come anywhere near this greatness yet. However, here are some strategies I plan to implement in 2008 to move closer toward achievement of being more approachable to both horses and people.
As an instructor for both people and horses I strive to maintain the best attitude by rephrasing the negative to positive words and conduct. In order to be approachable for both horses and people I choose to radiate self- confidence through my posture, expressions, thoughts, words, skill, decisions, and dress. I realize first impressions do count whether you are a horse or a person.
I will not expect immediate perfection from myself, the horse or person I am working with but instead I will set us all up for success by taking the time it takes to go through the preliminary steps that will lead us to the desired results. Because horsemanship is a process not a quick fix, a long term relationship where the participants grow closer will be developed and nurtured. I will persevere with consistency, discipline and care even through the hard times.
There is a lot of talk about “approach and retreat” as a very important principle in the philosophy of natural horsemanship. It usually refers to “give and take” or “moving closer and then farther away from something scary”. I would like to offer another idea about being approachable for our horses in a way that draws them closer to us with a deeper willingness to perform out of heart and desire. Most of us want a horse that is easy to deal with. Have you ever wondered if horses think you are the kind of person that is easy to deal with, or not? Do they want to draw nearer to you or get away from you? Do you only see your horse’s faults or are you finding ways to help him be the best he can be? Are you approachable?
Stay Accessible:
I think a person who stays accessible is capable of being reached, understood, influenced, or appreciated. They are easy to speak with because they are open. This is the type of person who is available when needed. This person can draw spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical inspiration and guidance from associates, other thinkers and also from self. In order to stay accessible one must be able to maintain focus and resist distractions, as well as being able to prioritize everything and say, “No,” when necessary.
Again, I have not perfected the above list of characteristics, but I have examined how each of these can relate to my life as a professional teacher of both people and horses. If you are reading this chances are you are also a teacher of people and horses, even if it is not your chosen profession. By owning a horse or having a child you are a teacher whether you like it or not. I encourage you to look at the above list and examine yourself as I have to see where your strengths and weaknesses may lie because in order to be a good horseman or parent you must stay accessible.
As my business has grown over the last four years I have tried to prioritize by setting goals, I have been open to try new things, I have said “no” to certain things, I have been influenced by other professionals, I have sought to understand horse owners and their needs, and most of all I have learned to appreciate the horse. All of this has caused an evolution of both myself as a horsewoman and the vision I have for Heart in Your Hand Horsemanship. It will be exciting to see what unfolds in 2008 as I set out to be more approachable and remain accessible to those who have dedicated themselves to further inspiration and guidance as they continue the journey.
One of the reasons many of my students have remained regular is I am devoted to stay accessible to them in many ways. Even though miles separate us, I make very effort to keep returning to areas where there are people interested in learning and growing. Besides yearly camps, clinics, and demonstrations I also have other services to keep us connected, like my website, weekly newsletters, articles, monthly training tips, a blog, personal e-mails, phone calls, study groups, a yahoo chat group, and regular private lessons. In 2008 I intend to add some more services like, training DVD’s, pod casts, study materials that can be purchased as e-books, and other surprises.
It is apparent that in order to stay accessible it takes a lot of serious time and energy. Horses take time, and if you want to be the best you can be for your horse in 2008 then it is time to get serious and stay accessible. Let your horse influence you, they have a lot to teach you about time! I guarantee they are on a different time zone than most humans.
Make it applicable.
There is nothing worse than sitting in a meeting or a classroom bored stiff because you cannot see the relevance of what is being discussed or taught. I don’t imagine a horse likes running around in mindless circles any better. Since we have already established that anyone handling a horse is a teacher then it is each person’s responsibility to include a practical purpose while training a horse.
By making sure each lesson is applicable to learners whether they be humans or horses, many benefits will be gained such as: The learner will be able to:
• Solve definite problems,
• Apply general principles,
• Make a valid connection,
• Pay closer attention,
• Perform with more diligence,
• Add exuberance and excitement
• And retain more information.
I have heard people comment about not being able to see the purpose in ground work with horses, or riding in a halter, etc. As a facilitator of learning for both horses and their human partners I have a tremendous responsibility to provide an environment where change and growth is a natural result of applicable information. If the learner cannot see how the techniques and principles are applicable to every day life then they will loose their desire for more knowledge. A good teacher inspires the quest for knowledge, and that is my goal for 2008 at least with human students.
With equine students I will continue to seek creative ways to keep them interested in learning and performing even better by giving them puzzles to solve and tasks with a purpose. Keep in mind if you say your horse is bored, then you are the one who is boring. If you have run out of ideas start looking around you there are resources everywhere. (TV, Books, DVD’s, Internet, Friends, Trainers, clinics, etc.) The main thing is use obstacles both live and inanimate to keep your horse interested and cross train to keep your horse from getting sour.
In closing I encourage each of you to develop a theme for your 2008 goals. It will give you a clear vision and purpose. If you can see the idea in your mind, then you can make it appear into reality with a concrete plan. Finally take advantage of every opportunity your theme creates, and you will make greater progress in 2008 than you can imagine.
Approachable:
"Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms." -- George Eliot
Accessible:
"Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome." -- Booker T. Washington
Applicable:
"A little learning is a dangerous thing but a lot of ignorance is just as bad." -- Bob Edwards
Happy Trails,
Sherry Jarvis
"Horsemen share knowledge. Showmen hide it in a corner and go home." -- AQHA Judge Dale Livingston
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What a great Christmas Present for a horse lover!
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OPEN HOUSE CHRISTMAS PARTIES
Dec. 8 from 1:00-4:00 at Chance Ridge Event Center, Elkhorn, NE
Bring your horse if you have ever attended a lesson with Sherry,
if you haven't please come without a horse to watch and enjoy the festivities.
Games will be played with the horses and Treats will be served.
Dec. 22 from 1:00-4:00 at Sherry's House near Burwell, NE
Demonstration by Sherry if it is warm enough, watch DVDs and enjoy treats.
JOIN A STUDY GROUP THIS WINTER!
In addition to the many clinics and lessons we will continue offering throughout the winter, we have formed some study groups for those interested in getting together to support and encourage one another on their horsemanship journey.
There are several women in the Lincoln, Broken Bow and Grand Island areas who have already started meeting on a regular basis in order to advance even quicker and stay motivated toward excellence with horses.
We would like to see other groups popping up in other areas. I have a lot of students in the Omaha area also, so if you are interested in starting or joining a study group call Sherry 308-730-2150.
The Lincoln group will do two dates a month so that if you miss one you can make the other.
The first or second week of the month will be on a weekday and the third or fourth week of the month will be on a weekend.
For now the locations change because sometimes we meet at a person's house to watch DVDs,
and other times we will meet at an arena to ride.
The Central NE Group will meet one month in Broken Bow and the next month in either Ord or Burwell.
There is another group forming in Grand Island meeting on Mondays at Painted Horse Hills.
So Please call ahead of time if you want to attend.
Here are the tentative dates set for the study groups. :
Dec. 4 Lincoln, NE (Horse Play or DVD’s at Ann’s)
Dec. 15 or 16 Ord, NE (Horse Play at County Indoor Arena)
Dec. 22 Burwell, NE (Sherry’s DVD’s & Christmas Party)
Dec. 28-30 Lincoln, NE (Sherry will be at BKT Arena for Private lessons & Mini clinic, providing the weather is good for travel)
More dates are availabe in 2008 go to the schedule page.
STUDY GROUP GUIDELINES
These study groups are not exclusive, meaning we want to encourage people to come who may not be familiar with "natural horsemanship". We don't want this to be a club where only the "chosen few enlightened ones" can join, however we also don't want this to turn into a place where people bring problem horses expecting free lessons and a quick fix. If you have a problem horse please seek the support of a professional trainer like Sherry.
These groups are meant for students to express and show what they have learned with each other. It is a day of sharing creative ideas and free expression.
In order to encourage people who have never taken a lesson from Sherry to attend we respectfully ask that the first time you attend you do so as an observer only. This way you will have a more objective view of what it is all about by not having to attend to a horse. You will get a better sense of the expression and techniques of natural horsemanship.
Of course if the study group is watching DVDs that day instead of playing with their horses, then anyone is encouraged to attend whether they have taken a lesson from Sherry or not. It doesn't even matter whether you have a horse yet, maybe you are just thinking about getting one, then by all means come and learn.
Please always call before coming 308-730-2150
NEW KENT FEED SPONSORSHIP IN 2008
After carefully testing quality feeds this past year, Sherry has decided to be an influencer for Kent Feeds.
She is feeding Dynasty Pro with some amazing results on Cisco her horse who was diagnosed with EPM this past summer.
Preregister for one of Sherry's Camps or Clinics in 2008 and have a chance at WINNING a FREE bag of Dynasty Pro. Go to the REGISTRATION PAGE to discover more and also find out about Early Bird Discounts.
NEW - REGISTER AND PAY YOUR DEPOSITS FOR OUR SERVICES ON-LINE. Go to ON-LINE REGISTRATION and sign up for a camp, clinic or private lesson today and reach your 2007 horsemanship goals.
NEW - SCHOLARSHIPS available for Youth Camps at Calamus Outfitters Ranch.
Go to REQUEST SCHOLARSHIPfor a registration form.
NEW - SPONSOR A YOUTH PROGRAM
If you would like to sponsor a scholarship for a youth to attend a horsemanship camp you can donate to the scholarship fund
at SCHOLARSHIP FUND
WOMEN'S ALUMNI CONFIDENT LEADERSHIP CAMP IS HISTORY
Read Camp diaries and reports on Sherry's BLOG
Start making your 2008 summer plans now!
It's not too early to Sign up for a 2008 Confident/Leadership Camp
Dates are now available go to the Schedule page for more information.
Registration forms are available on the Registration page
New Cowboy/Cowgirl Horsemanship & Cattle Drive Camp offered May 30-June 2, 2008
at Calamus Outfitters Ranch, Burwell, NE
This is a new style camp we are offering because of requests from men who would like to be able to attend our camps.
The first day will be a group horsemanship lesson with ground work in the morning and riding in the afternoon.
The second day will be more ground work and horsemanship riding skills in the morning with a group trail ride in the afternoon.
The third day will be the cattle drive.(No experience is necessary, you should be able to at least trot your horse with control and confidence)
The fourth day will be set aside for free time, more trail, riding, scheduled private or semi-private lessons with Sherry, tanking, fishing, swimming, or whatever means of relaxation and fun you prefer.
Special Rates available for married couples
There will be a limited number of participants, so sign up early to reserve your spot.
MINI CLINICS WITH A THEME EVERY MONTH ALL WINTER
In conjunction with the private lesson weekends at Chance Ridge every month
we will have 2 hour mini clinics 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
REGULAR PRIVATE LESSONS from the TRAVELING TRAINER at these HOMEBASE Locations:
I will be at Chance Ridge, in Elkhorn, NE monthly all winter long:
Dec. 7-9 Open House Christmas Party with Demonstration; Tournament Games for past students; Private lesson
2008 dates on schedule page
(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 as soon as possible, as I am normally full.
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
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 WINTER!
Host an EQUINE PSYCHOLOGY CLASS this winter in the warmth of your own home:
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.
"SHERRY'S BLOG" now has over 30 articles. To learn more go to Sherry's Blog
These articles are not only informative with training tips, but they are also inspirational and can motivate positive personal growth in many areas of your life.
We now have over 70 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
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.
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 Calamus Outfitters has now built an indoor arena. There is a rental fee of $15 per person/day 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 working on stories with more regularity during Nov. and Dec. as my schedule is a little slower and weather isn't so good for riding.
Thanks for reading and hope to see you on the trail soon!
Happy Trails,
Sherry Jarvis
PS: Read monthly training tip on Sherry's BLOG or join our mailing list.
This months topic: "Transtion to the Canter without Bucking"
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Sherry Believe's in a Wholistic Program: Other services available:
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Physcial Health
Skin Care, Diet and Exercise
Sherry has been told over and over that she looks and acts much younger than she is. Those who have taken lessons with her have experienced her energy and passion.
Her secrets are eat well, exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep, don't drink or smoke, use sunscreen, wear a hat and take really good care of your skin with a dermatology tested and proven skin care system.
If you would like to find out more about the special skin care and dietary aide products that Sherry uses to stay looking young and full of energy call her at 308-730-2150 or 308-346-5663.
Sherry knows that a good horsemanship program will affect every area of your life. Staying in shape is part of it. Call Sherry to visit more about how she stays in shape for her horses. Or maybe, how her horses keep her in shape.
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Mental and Emotional Health
Sherry has been through some stressful and challenging times in her life like the rest of you.
She has bounced back through many life changes by keeping a positive outlook on life even though depression tried to take over at times. It seemed that her horses always kept her on track and so it was only natural that she wanted to share their healing powers with others.
Check out
"Sandhills Horse Sense" a program 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.
Right now sessions are by appointment!
Classes & Retreats are offered upon request!
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