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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.
By appointment!
Classes & Retreats
will be offered soon!
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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. due to the ice and snow.
Hopefully the weather will be more cooperative in March. So I am challenging all of you reading this to go out and apply that training tip this month to see how much you can improve your side pass on the ground.
At the end of the month it would be fun to hear from some of you dedicated students of natural horsemanship to find out how it went for you. Then we can share your reports and be inspired and motivated.
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.
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MARCH NEWSLETTER "What is a Partnership?
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Dear Horse lovers,
It is after two am and I cannot quit thinking about all the things that I have learned in the past two years about what it means to have a partnership with a horse.
It is much more than…….:
• good physical care for the horse.
• a nice ride anytime you wish.
• blind or forced obedience.
• entertainment for the human and work for the horse.
• winning the biggest trophy or buckle.
• finding the right horse for you.
• knowing the right techniques and tricks.
• having the normal tools and equipment.
• figuring out a quick fix to any problem.
• developing a proper headset.
• being able to sit on top of a horse without falling off.
• tolerating unsafe behaviors.
• using comfort and discomfort. (which is negative reinforcement)
• sending your problems away for someone else to fix without being a part of the solution and transformation.
• just loving your horse.
• becoming dominant over your horse.
• taking uncalculated risk.
• doing things the same old way because you’ve always done it that way.
Please notice that I said it is MUCH MORE THAN these things. In the above list of ideas some of them may be included in your definition of a partnership with your horse and some of them would be better left out. Either way there is so much more to a true partnership with a horse than the afore mentioned, which may include:
• Looking after the mental, emotional and physical health of the horse.
• Riding is not the primary focus but a wonderful privilege never to be taken for granted. A partnership is more about the quality of the relationship.
• Developing communication using a language based on respect, trust, and fairness which are able to flow both ways.
• Fun and play for both the horse and the human.
• Winning your horse’s heart.
• Becoming the right person for you horse.
• Listening to what the horse is trying to tell you then reading it properly so you know how to handle each situation before it gets out of hand.
• Relying on your power of observation and understanding the nature of a horse so you don’t have to resort to bigger and harsher equipment which will only become a crutch for your own inadequacies as a horse handler.
• Thinking like a problem solver which may include going backwards first and then taking the time to move forward at a pace according to the confidence level, ability, and understanding of the horse, which may not be within the timetable of the goals you have set.
• Realizing that flexion and impulsion are the key foundational ingredients for collection. You must first have the mind and emotion of the horse in order to get true physical collection; otherwise it is just a forced habit.
• Staying mentally connected at all times with your horse while riding. Allowing harmony to happen by moving with the horse. Moving your body in the same fashion as you expect the horse to move.
• Keeping both your horse and you safe through proper preparation before attempting something new. Confident leadership from you which has just the right amount of assertiveness mixed with kindness will keep you both safe. Too much aggression or too much passivity will decrease the safety for both of you.
• Remember positive reinforcement creates motivated learners. If a learner is uncomfortable or unconfident they may get the task accomplished but understanding, retention and willingness to do it again will be compromised.
• Be willing to look in the mirror and accept responsibility for the problems your horse may have. Quit blaming the horse. Reach out for help for both you and the horse. Sending the horse off to get fixed without you being involved in the solution and transformation may only put a band aide on the injury and may not permanently heal the wound. Training for both you and the horse will be critical for long term success. A trainer can help you get a good start, but the ultimate success of your horse's long term development is the responsibility of each individual owner. Selling the horse may not solve all of your horse problems either. It could work but, I have known more than one person who got rid of one horse and ended up having the same problems or worse with another horse.
• Love without leadership may cause rebellion.
• Domination without love may break the spirit.
• Taking uncalculated risks with a horse is just plain silly. The horse is dangerous enough without you not thinking through the situations you are putting yourself and your horse in. Set your horse up for success! Always pay attention, because when you become complacent you may end up saying “There was no warning, ……..” (You fill in the blank)
• Be dependable and consistent, yet try to think outside the box and use some creativity. An open mind to learning will create variety which will keep your relationship fresh. Give yourself some freedom to experiment. You might be pleasantly surprised at what you discover you and your horse can do together.
Last remember a partnership involves close cooperation between two parties having specified and joint rights and responsibilities. Do you know your rights and responsibilities in this partnership? Do you know your horse’s rights and responsibilities in this partnership? Are you both in close cooperation, or is it all one-sided?
I found it interesting that in the dictionary another meaning for partner is “one of the heavy timbers that strengthen a ship’s deck to support a mast.” It is a very descriptive analogy of what it means to be a partner for your horse. Are you able to be the kind of partner that can strengthen your horse’s confidence in order to support the activities you wish to do with him?
Happy Trails,
Sherry Jarvis
PS: I will be in Utah for EAGALA training from March 14 to March 18th, so if you want to sign up for any of the March equine psychology class, private lessons or mini clinics at Chance Ridge in Elkhorn, or at Tumbling T in Seward, please try to do it before March 14th thanks.
WINTER NEWS!
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TOURNAMENT GAMES WINTER SERIES
The Tournament Game Days are a BLAST!
We will have them in conjunction with private lesson weekends in Omaha, Lincoln, and Grand Island.
They will usually be on Saturday mornings for 9:00-12:00
Next one March 24th at Chance Ridge in Elkhorn, then March 31 at Tumbling T near Seward.
We will limit the number to 16 participants so be sure to register in advance by e-mailing Sherry at sej@carrollsweb.com.
WINTER MINI CLINICS WITH A THEME
Also in conjunction with the private lesson weekend, 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 7th at Hanabus Arena near Grand Island (theme is balanced riding):
Following that is March 24th at Chance Ridge, Elkhorn, (theme is FQ and HQ control).
Then March 31 at Tumbling T near Seward (theme impulsion and transitions).
REGULAR PRIVATE LESSONS from the TRAVELING TRAINER at these HOMEBASE Locations:
Chance Ridge, Elkhorn, NE
The Tumbling T Arena, Lincoln, NE
Susan Hanabus Arena near Grand Island, NE
(Check the schedule page for dates.)
As long as the roads are good the dates will remain the same, if not we will reschedule to the back up 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 WINTER!
Host an EQUINE PSYCHOLOGY CLASS this winter:
The three classe we have had have been fantastic.
The next class is March 7th from 6:30-8:30 at Grand Island please call Allison at 308-381-7917.
Another equine psychology class at Chance Ridge on March 23rd from 6:30-8:30 If I can get a demo horse, there may be a demo in conjunction with the class at 5:00.
NE HORSE EXPO AT LANCASTER EVENT CENTER IN LINCOLN. March 9-11
I will have a booth with the Calamus Outfitters at the Expo. We will be selling T shirts, and art prints, plus passing out brochures and registration forms for the summer camps.
I will be doing a clinic for a Pony Club in Lincoln on Sat. during the Expo, but you can still visit the booth for information.
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 is the early bird discount deadline for the May Women's Clinic. So get your registration in now and save $100. 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.
JOB OPENING!
Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries is now hiring summer wranglers to serve on the summer ministry team at Carol Joy Holling Camp in Ashland, NE.
Job description: Teach basic western horsemanship including ground school, riding in the arena and trail rides with 4th-9th grade campers, at Carol Joy Holling Camp. Care for herd of 30 horses and a variety of small animals plus maintenance of the barn, riding areas, tack and other equipment. Keep appropriate records on horses, riding schedule and performance. Wranglers must have AAHS certification or other documented horsemanship training/certification.
Contact: Gretchen Ahrens at gahrens@nlom.org
or toll free 888-656-6254
For more information or to apply, click on www.nlom.org, then click on summer camp, then summer staff.
Gretchen Ahrens
Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries
27416 Ranch Road Ashland, NE 68003
1-888-656-6254 ext. 605
We already have 50 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: Trail Ride, Calamus Outfitters Ranch, near Burwell, NE This may be changed very soon to a clinic at JM4 Ranch at Crescent IA, we are still working out details
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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DEMONSTRATION LOCATIONS!
We are looking for demonstration locations such as county fairs, equine related events, stables, horseclubs etc.
These demonstrations are a cost effective way to introduce horselovers to natural horsemanship ideas which can lead to a safer and more enjoyable relationship with your horse.
They are also inspirational and educational.
Please contact us, if you know of an excellent location for such an event.
Thanks,
Sherry
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