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Watch our
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Slide Shows
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Sherry is certified by:
* AAHS (American Asso. of Horsemanship Safety)
* EAGALA (Equine Asisted Growth and Learning Asso.)
* NEA Nebraska Education Assoc.
She is a member of
*NHC Nebraska Horse Council
*USEF (US Equestrian
Federation)
* AQHA American Quarter Horse Asso.
* PNHSC Parelli Natural Horsemanship 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.
By appointment!
Classes & Retreats
Call 1-866-757-3853
or 1-402-684-2908
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Our Friendly Warning: There is always some risk involved in horse training for both you and the horse. Horses can cause serious injury.
Be sensible and don’t attempt anything that is outside your comfort level.
Any information on this website or that we present through any of our programs are intended to illustrate how we apply our training techniques with success.
However you are responsible for using this information wisely. If you don’t feel comfortable with your abilities or an exercise, don’t do it!
Seek advice or assistance from a professional before attempting things beyond your skill or confidence level.
Stay on the "high side of trouble".
Keep it natural and above all KEEP IT SAFE!
Warmly,
Sherry
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2009 CLINIC & CAMP SCHEDULE
Keep scrolling down for dates or click on Quick Links!
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Private Lesson day format at homebase arenas:
This is a sample and can remain flexible according to individual needs
8:00-10:00 Lesson #1
10:00-12:00 Lesson #2
12:00-1:00 Break
1:00-3:00 Lesson #3
3:00-5:00 Lesson #4
5:00-6:00 break
6:00-8:00 Lesson #5
8:00-10:00 Lesson #6
If we have a tournament games it will usually be on Sat. morning from 9:00-12:00 and a mini clinic from 1:00-3:00. Please check with me for exact times and to reserve your private time. 308-730-2150
See class description page for other class formats.
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MINI CLINIC with FREE TRAIL RIDE
available at Sherry's House starting again next spring on Wednesdays,
or upon special request any open weekend or day Sherry is home.
Tenative 2009 Dates:
April 15, 22, 29;
May 6, 13,20, 27
June 10,
July 1, 15, 29
Aug. 12,19, 26
Sept. 2, 9,16, 23, 30
Make plans to ride in the sandhills in 2009
Individual instruction in the morning followed by a Free Trail Ride in the afternoon (Very easy trails)
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 Sherry at 308-730-2150 for more details.
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2008/2009 Schedule of Events
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LOCATION
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DESCRIPTION
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CONTACT
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Jan 16-19
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Omaha and Lincoln
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Fri. Private Lessons Omaha
Sat. Trail Ride Clinic at Elkhorn Equestrian Center
Sun. Trail Ride Clinic at
BKT Arena Lincoln
Mon. Private Lessons: Lincoln
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Sherry 308-730-2150
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Jan 27-28
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Columbus, NE
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Farm Expo
Sherry will have a booth,
and will be a guest speaker:
(Leadership with Expression)
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Sherry 308-730-2150
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Feb 24-25
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North Platte, NE
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Market Place Conference.
Sherry is a guest speaker.
Topic (Creating a Vision for Your Business)
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Sherry 308-730-2150
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Feb 27- March 2
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Omaha Area
Elkhorn Equestrian Center
Lincoln Private Lesson
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Feb. 28 Trail Ride Preparation Clinic at EEC
Other days auditing Buck Branamum Clinic at Fremont or giving private lessons in the area
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Sherry 308-730-2150
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March 8
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Broken Bow, NE
A private home, call for directions.
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Study Group
Watching DVD's
FREE (Anyone may come!)
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Sherry 308-730-2150
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March 13-15
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NE Horse Expo
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Lincoln, Lancaster Event Center
Sherry will have a booth, sign copies of her book and have a question and answer session. Demo on Fri. at 5;00
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Sherry 308-730-2150
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March 20-22
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BKT Arena Lincoln, NE
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Horsemanship Clinic and private lessons
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Sherry 308-730-2150
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March 27-30
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Omaha Area
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Fri: Private Lessons
Sat. Private Lessons and Hetra Fund Raiser at 5-Star Stables
Sun. Sherry taking private lesson for her own development from Kirsten Neilsen
Mon. Private Lessons
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Sherry 308-730-2150
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April 3-6
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Burwell, NE at Sherry's Place
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Young Horse Handling Class
Then horses will spend the rest of the month with Sherry and her intern Erica.
(nearly full)
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Call Sherry 308-730-2150
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April 18-19
Back up date May 9-10
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Madison, NE
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Horsemanship Clinic and private lessons
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Sherry 308-730-2150
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April 25-26
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Either Broken Bow or Burwell, NE
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Natural Horsemanship Show
(A Friendly competition among friends)
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Sherry 308-730-2150
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April 29-30
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Burwell, NE at Sherry's Place
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Pick up for horses from Young Horse Handling Class and further instruction.
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Sherry 308-730-2150
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May 2-3
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North Platte, NE
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4-H clinic only on Sat.
Adult clinic on Sun.
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Sherry 308-730-2150
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May 30-31
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Pickrell, NE
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Horsemanship Clinic and private lessons
Free demo on Fri. night.
(Friendly competition on Sat. evening)
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DATE
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CONTACT
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May 15-18
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Burwell, NE
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Women's Confident Leadership Camp
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Sherry 308-730-2150
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May 22-25
May 27
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Omaha/Elkhorn/Valley Area
Book Signing Udell Feed, Burwell, NE
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Private lessons with Sherry
Book Signing and Kent Feed Nutrition Workshop
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Sherry 308-730-2150
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June 4
June 6-7
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4-H clinic Spaulding, NE
4-H Clinic Beaver City, NE on Sat. Adults on Sun.
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4-H kids only Horsemanship Clinic
Sun. in Beaver City Adults Horsemanship Clinic
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Sherry 308-730-2150
Pat Theobald 308-268-6865
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June 12-15
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Burwell, NE
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Women's Confident Leadership Camp (Full!)
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Sherry 308-730-2150
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June 16-18
June 20-21
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Burwell, NE
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16th - 18th Youth Horsemanship Camp (12 yrs. old and up)Only 1 spot left!
20th-21st Private Camp by Request (Full)
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Sherry 308-730-2150
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June 23-25
June 27-28
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Burwell, NE
Lexington, NE
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Youth Parent Horsemanship Camp (12 yrs old and under)
Women's Horsemanship Camp Hosted by Buffalo Belles Club
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Sherry 308-730-2150
Call Kay Brass 308-324-1871
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July 7-9
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Burwell, NE
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Youth Horsemanship Camp (12 yrs. old and up)
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Sherry 308-730-2150
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July 10-13
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Burwell, NE
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Women's Confident Leadership Camp
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Sherry 308-730-2150
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July 21-23
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Burwell, NE
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Youth & Parent Horsemanship Camp (12 yrs old and under)
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Sherry 308-730-2150
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Aug 4-6
Aug 8-13
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Burwell, NE
Lusk, WY
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Youth Horsemanship Camp (12 yrs. old and up)
Private Horsemanship Clinic
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Sherry 308-730-2150
Call Alyce Carter 307-334-2625
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Aug. 14-17
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Burwell, NE
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Women's Confident Leadership Camp
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Sherry 308-730-2150
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Sept. 5-7
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Burwell, NE
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Cowboy/Cowgirl Camp for the whole Family
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Sherry 308-730-2150
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Sept. 11-14
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Burwell, NE
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Women's Confident Leadership Camp
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Sherry 308-730-2150
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Oct. 2-5
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Burwell, NE
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Alumni Women's Horsemanship Camp
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Sherry 308-730-2150
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2009 Clinic Schedule is still being developed.
I have people in WY, CA, SD, CO, MO and TX asking me to come.
If you would like to host a clinic you can ride for FREE!
Please let me know as soon as possible so I can start getting the 2009 schedule finalized.
Thanks,
Sherry
Fall Schedule 2009 coming soon!
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Calamus Outfitters Ranch, or the Home of Heart in Your Hand Horsemanship near Burwell, Ne
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Omaha Monthly Private lesson
Hetra Barn, in Valley,
View Point Farms, Bennigton,
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Lincoln Monthly Private Lessons
BKT Arena
Seville Stables,
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Study Group Dates
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Clinic in Other Locations
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May 15-18;
Women's Confident Leadership Camp
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Jan. 16-17
Private Lessons on the 16th
Trail Ride Preparation Clinic on the 17th
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Jan 18-19
Trail Ride Preparation Clinic on the 18th
Private Lessons on the 19th
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Broken Bow Group
Jan. 11; Feb. 8; March 8;
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More Dates coming soon for 2009
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May 23-25
Cowboy Cowgirl for the whole family
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Feb. 13-15 or Feb. 20-22 depending on weather
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Jan. 31- Feb. 2
Simulations Exercise Class on 31st.
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May 2-3 North Platte, NE
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June 1-7
Private Horsemanship Camp at Sherry's (FULL)
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March 27-30
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March 20-22 Clinic BKT
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April 18-19 Madison, NE
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June 12-15
Women's Confident Leadership Camp
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May 22-25
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May 30-31
Pickrell, NE Clinic
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June 4 Spaulding (4-H)
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June 16-18
Youth Horsemanship Camp
(12 yrs old and up)
June 23-25
Youth/Parent Horsemanship Camp
(12 yrs. old and under)
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June Can't make it this month too many camps and clinics
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June: Can't make it this month too many camps and clinics
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June 6-7 Beaver City
(4-H Sat. & Adults Sun.)
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July 7-9
Youth Horsemanship Camp (12 yrs. old and up)
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July 17-18
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July 19
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June 27-28 Lexington, NE
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July 10-13
Women's Confident Leadership Camp
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Aug 21-22
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Aug. 23-24
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Aug 8-13 Lusk, WY
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July 21-23
Youth/Parent Horsemanship Camp (12 yrs. old and under)
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Sept. 18-19
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Sept. 20-21
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Aug 4-6
Youth Horsemanship Camp (12 yrs. old and up)
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Oct. 16-17
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Oct. 18-19
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Aug. 14-17
Women's Confident Leadership Camp
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Nov. 13-14
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Nov. 15-16
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Sept. 5-7
Cowboy Cowgirl for the whole family
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Dec. 11-12
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Dec. 13-14
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Sept. 11-14
Women's Confident Leadership Camp
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Please Register as soon as possible!
DON'T WAIT!
All classes are a first come first serve basis and we only accept a limited number per class to ensure individual instruction.
Dates are subject to change according to # of participants and weather.
If you want to host a clinic on a weekend date where I have private lessons at one of the above arenas, please call me at least a month in advance and I will be able to rearrange the schedule.
I am always available for private lessons at my place in Burwell when I am not on the road or at a clinic in the evenings, call to make special arrangements, 308-730-2150
(EBD) indicates Early Bird Discount
Register with a deposit by this deadline and receive a discount on tuition
All deposits are refundable if I cancel for an unforseen reason.
All other deposits are transferrable to another date if an emergency arrises. Upon approval only, it must be a real emergency and we need reasonable advanced notice
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Camp Information
2009 SUMMER CAMPS YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS
WOMEN'S CONFIDENT LEADERSHIP CAMP
YOUTH HORSEMANSHIP & LEADERSHIP CAMPS
YOUTH PARENT LEADERSHIP & HORSEMANSHIP CAMPS
COWBOY/COWGIRL HORSEMANSHIP CAMP FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
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 2007 and 2008 were very pleased and many of them expressed interest in returning in 2009.
Waiting list available!
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 March 15, 2009 WITH A $350 or $250 DEPOSIT & RECIEVE EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS SAVINGS UP TO $150!
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 (by approval only). Advanced notice is required and it must be a real emergency to qualify.
We understand that things can happen, so we will remain as flexible as possible.
4 Day Women's Confident Leadership Camps
Accomadations in modern comfortable Lodge or cabins with homecooked meals.
Maximum 12 students
Indoor and Outdoor Arena, round pens, play ground, and trail rides.
Swimming, tanking and lease horses are available, but are not included in the price quote below.
Horse lease is an extra $100 includes tack.
Cost of 4 day camp is $900 includes:
Lodging $50/night=$200;
Meals $100;
Pen for (1) horse $40;
Classroom & misc. supplies $20;
12 hrs. of Instruction is only $130 a day,
which is under $11 per hour;
A great investment even without the early Bird Discount.
Note: If you come the night before supper is not included, however the lodging for you and your horse is. If you do not come the night before the cost of the camp is $50 less.
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 $700 includes:
Lodging $150;
Meals $75;
Pen for (1)horse $30;
Classroom & misc. supplies $20;
12 hours of Instruction is only $140 a day,
which is only about $11/per hour.
Last year some kids stayed an extra day they were having so much fun and learning so much, this can be arranged.
Lease a horse for $100 extra includes tack.
Swimming, tanking, tubing, canoes and kiyaks are also available but are extra.
Note: If you come the night before supper is not included. However the lodging for you and your horse is. If you do not come the night before the cost of the camp is $50 less
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 $100 extra, includes tack.
Cost of camp is $900 for a pair which includes:
Lodging $300;
Meals $150;
Pens for (2)horses $60;
Classroom & misc. supplies $25;
12 hours of Instruction is only $120 a day for two people, which is only $10/per hour.
Parent instruction is essentially FREE!
Note: If you come the night before supper is not included. However the lodging for you and your horse is. If you do not come the night before the cost of the camp is $100 less.
3 Day Cowboy/Cowgirl Horsemanship Camp with Cattle Drive
Accomadations in modern comfortable Lodge or Cabins
Maximum 12 Cowboys/Cowgirls
Arena, round pens, play ground, trail rides.
Swimming, fishing, tanking, canoes, tubing, available for an extra fee.
Lease a horse for $100 extra, includes tack.
Cost of 3 day camp is $700/person.
Lodging $150;
Meals $75;
Pen for (1) horse $30;
Classroom & misc. supplies $20;
12 hours of Instruction is only $140 a day,
which is only about $11/per hour.
Discount for couples Save $200 Cost is $1200
Discount for three in the family Save $350 Cost is $1750
Discount for four in the family Save $500 Cost is $2300.
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Demonstration Locations
AND INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
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.
Speaking of inspirational we also do motivational speaking engagments. Horse related topics of course!
Please contact us, if you know of an excellent location for such an event.
Thanks,
Sherry
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Our Vision and Mission Statements
How will you benefit from our services?
Our aim is to help both the horse and rider 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.
Our Vision is to offer every horse lover an even better partnership with your horse
so you both enjoy a safe ride with confidence and harmony.
Our programs are more than just riding lessons.
Our mission is to present individualized programs designed
to meet the needs of horse lovers so you become even better horsemen.
These programs include: camps, clinics, private lessons, internships, demonstrations,
videos, and books which provide instruction that leads to self-discovery
about understanding the horse, clear communication and leadership skills
so you have more fun and success with horses.
Who can benefit from our horsemanship instruction?
Anyone who loves horses and has a desire to learn about
interacting with horses from the horses point of view with true feel.
What are the benefits of our programs?
Better:
Communication
Understanding
Leadership
Confidence
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