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Jonathan Field Horsemanship 2021

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Canadian horseman, Jonathan Field, will present a clinic at Cottonwood Creek Equestrian Center in Cottonwood, California from November 5th through the 7th, 2021.  Jonathan has an inspiring story of his journey from oil field driller to master horseman and he has taken all of those experiences and packaged them into a program called Inspired by Horses.  The program is “designed to teach owners how to become excellent horsemen and women, and overcome any fears” that they, “horse and human, may be experiencing.”

From Cottonwood Creek’s website:

Jonathan refers to his program as Inspired by Horse® because it is the horses that inspired him to develop it.  Teaching you to think the way a horse thinks keeps your horse interested in you, allowing you to gain access to something very special – the ultimate relationship with a horse.

With Jonathan’s natural ability to communicate, he’s made his program fun and easy to understand. The Field Horsemanship Program begins with an 80% focus on teaching you the skills, abilities, talents and traits to become a horseman or horsewoman and use these skills to further your horse. .

He is a gifted teacher, presenter and horseman with a driving passion to share his message. 

Only twelve rider spots will be available for this clinic, however, they unlimited spots for auditors.  The Clinic is $800 ($740 before October 1st) and auditors are $30 per day or $75 for all three days.

For more information and to get the registration form and information sheet, please visit Cottonwood Creek Equestrian Center’s event page or call 530-347-0212.

Joe Wolter – Horsemanship, Ranch Roping, Cow Work

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Join Cottonwood Creek Equestrian Center in Cottonwood, California as they host welcome accomplished clinician and trainer Joe Wolter.  Joe has apprenticed under some of the most legendary horsemen in the business like Ray Hunt and Bill and Tom Dorrance as well as showing and becoming a champion in AQHA ranch horse versatility.

From the website:

This clinic is designed to help develop a stronger horse and rider partnership.  The emphasis is on building the skills needed to advance the rider toward their goals, whether on a ranch, on the trail, or in the show ring.  Riders of all levels and disciplines will benefit from Joe’s insights and deep understanding of the horse-human connection.  Combine this with cow work and some ranch roping for a complete, well rounded clinic.

This clinic will begin on October 16th and run through the 18th.  Day 1 will feature horsemanship.  Day 2 and 3 will be cow working.  Day 2 and 3 will also feature ranch roping.  As always, auditors are welcome.

There is an additional colt starting option held before and after clinic hours but this will be limited to five colts.  The cost of the colt starting is $600 per colt.

Please visit Cottonwood Creek’s event page for more information, registration form, and information sheet on the clinic.  You can also reach Cottonwood Creek Equestrian Center at 530-347-0212.

 

 

Randy Brooks Cow Workshop

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Join Cottonwood Creek Equestrian Center in Cottonwood, California as they host accomplished cutting trainer, Randy Brooks, for a cow workshop on Thursday, September 30th and Friday, October 1, 2021.  This workshop is good for beginners as you will receive personalized help from Randy.  This workshop can also accommodate more advanced riders and horses.  There will be morning and afternoon sessions each date and will be limited to ten participants in each session.  You are welcome to ride in one or both sessions.

The morning session will run from 8 am to 12 pm (noon).  Afternoon session will be from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm.  Each session will cost $155 and pre-registration is required.  Please visit Cottonwood Creek’s event page for registration form. 

Trevor Carter: Horsemanship – Obstacles – Cow work

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Join accomplished clinician and Road to the Horse and multiple NRCHA champion, Trevor Carter, for three days of engaging instruction on how to get you and your horse to work better with cows and obstacles at Cottonwood Creek Equestrian Center in Cottonwood, California.  The AM session will be focused on cow working and the pm session will focus on horsemanship and obstacles.    Both full day and 1/2 day riding options are available.    Price ranges from $530 for 1/2 day, afternoon session to $1,030 for all-day riders.  Auditor fees are $30 per day on the day of the clinic.

For more information and registration form, please visit Cottonwood Creek Events Page or call 530-347-0212.

Fundamental / Intermediate Clinic

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Join professional clinician Jeff Davis as he helps learn the method and build a better partnership with your horse.  Jeff will host a clinic at the Ed Hughes Memorial Arena in Ione, California from June 2nd through the 6th.  In the clinic you work on lunging for respect, sidepassing, backing up, drawing to a stop, rollbacks, and more.

For more information about Jeff and to register for the clinic, visit his website at jeff.certifiedclinician.com.  You can also reach him by sending at 386-249-1742 or jeff@downunderhorsemanship.com.

Mounted Archery Clinic

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Have you ever wanted to try Mounted Archery? Come on and give it a shot, as Heather Lomax of Hidden Creek Ranch introduces you and your horse to the sport (limited number of lesson horses available). Saturday morning with start with ground archery. Heather will introduce range safety, bows used in mounted archery, nocking methods, draw techniques, unique principles for archery from horseback. When the clinic is resumed from lunch break the horses will be brought in to begin the desensitization process and preparing the horses for mounted archery.

Sunday morning will again begin with ground archery, reviewing and building on the previous day’s skills. After lunch, the horses will come back into the clinic. Building on their exposure and introduction to mounted archery.

Each horse and rider will go at the pace that is best for them. Many horses are able to be ridden at the walk while having a bow and arrow shot from them the first day. Heather will put the horses first, so that their experiences remain positive while effective training is gained.

Haul in fee $20/day
Overnight stalls, corrals, paddocks (limited availability)
Dry camping available, bring your own tent $20/night (no camp fires)
Self contained primitive camping included in clinic (no fires, no tents)

Event Timing: June 26-27, 2021 9am to 5pm
Event Address: 2174 Talon Drive, Shingle Springs, Ca
Contact Heather Lomax 661.319.2644 or heather@hiddencreekranch.com
Cost: $350

About the Clinician, Heather Lomax
I have been training horses and a riding instructor for 25 years. As well as a clinician specializing in horse rider relationships, foundations for bridleless riding, and gaited horses for many years. In 2020 I tried horse archery and fell in love with it. As it turned out, my horse training methods and values are the perfect foundation for mounted archery partner, the horse.

Barbier Farm Dressage Clinic

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Barbier Farm is delighted to open its arena doors once again for a clinic in Healdsburg, California.  Join us on June 18th, 19th, and 20th at Barbier Farm.  Auditors will be accepted buy space is limited.  This clinic will feature a lecture by Dominique Barbier and appetizers provided by Dancing Horse Events on Saturday evening.  Lunches provided for $15 or you may bring your own. 

Proof of vaccination will be required for entry.  A negative COVID test within 24 hours will also be accepted.

Contact Debra at barbierfarm@aol.com to reserve your place today.

Wirgler Workshops – Confidence Through Control

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Do you want to feel more confident? Do you want your horse to trust you, as a leader? Learn how to direct your horses feet so that you can be in harmony with your horse and have better control.

There are a few spots open, so email if you would like to attend. swirgler@sbcglobal.net

This workshop is designed to build confidence in you and your horse!  It is recommended for any level of horse and rider team.  We will be working on supporting our horses and becoming a better team.  There are many ways to help our horses know that we are good leaders, and we will study some of those techniques.  We will start on the ground first to establish focus and a syncing of minds.  Then apply that feel and focus to our riding, and strive for perfect harmony and control of all 4 feet.  Some of the maneuvers we will engage are stop, back up, sidepass, hindquarter control, and shoulder control.  With control of the feet – we can have confidence!

  • When: Saturday, June 12
  • Where: Wirgler Ranch
  • Time: 9 am – 4 pm
  • Pot luck lunch
  • Full day fee: $150

Contact Susan Wirgler for more details or to register.  650-464-4862 (cell) or email: swirgler@sbcglobal.net.

Cowboy Dressage World June Gathering

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Cowboy Dressage World, the premier event for cowboy dressage, will be held at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa on June 19th and 20th.  The horse show will take place on both Saturday and Sunday.  On Saturday evening, June 19th, Cowboy Dressage World (CDW) Partners, Lyn Ringrose Moe and Garn Walker will provide a clinic on how to improve your test score and not give away points.  Cost per rider is $80 or $75 for CDW Remuda Member.  For more information and to access the show premium or the entry form, please visit https://cowboydressageworld.com/event/june-gathering-in-sonoma/.

Groundwork Clinic Series with Justin Nicolson

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Learn firsthand the real meaning behind “groundwork” and how it can improve the relationship between you and your horse in a fun, new way!

We’ll be covering some of the following topics plus whatever groundwork questions you come prepared with (there is no riding during these clinics, only groundwork!):

— Concepts on the ground that transition to riding

— Controlling the horse’s body parts

— Teaching your horse to respond to “feel”

— Using body language to talk like a horse

— How to exercises the mind, not just the body

Learn what you can work on with any horse at any experience level to increase your level of lightness and communication, both in and out of the saddle. (Also works as a great safety pre-ride check before you mount or settling a distracted horse.)

COSTS: Participation in the 3 hour clinic costs $100. Bring a horse of any age or experience level (must be able to maintain safety and control the entire time, and no stallions please). Auditing is open to all and completely free, so feel free to bring your friends and fam along!

PARTICIPANT SPOTS in the clinic are limited to only EIGHT horse and handler teams. Your spot is reserved when you submit your registration purchase through this site, which is refundable in the form of future clinic credits up to one week before the clinic date. If tickets are sold out it means the list is full, but feel free to add yourself to the waiting list in the case a spot opens up, or look for another clinic day with spots left.

We try to foster an upbeat, fun-loving atmosphere that encourages everyone in their own unique journey with no pressure and plenty of laughs. Because as Justin would say: “this horse thing is too expensive NOT to be fun and rewarding.”