Horsemanship begins with you

Master the details. The horse will follow.

The Foundation Weekend Clinic

Most clinics focus on what to do.

This weekend focuses on who you must become to do it well.

Because the horse becomes the average of our actions.

If we lack timing, the horse becomes dull.
If we lack clarity, the horse becomes confused.
If we lack consistency, the horse becomes anxious.

So we improve the human first.

Not through gimmicks.
Through mastery of the details.

Making Better Horsemen — All for the Love of the Horse

Saturday: Demonstration Day
(Spectator Only)

Clarity begins with seeing the full picture.

Session One: The Standard (2 Hours)

You’ll watch me work with an experienced horse to demonstrate what a solid foundation truly looks like.

Not tricks.
Not performance.

You’ll see:

Quiet, consistent communication
Precision in timing
Subtle use of pressure and release
A horse that understands its job

This session gives you a clear standard — something measurable, not imagined.

Because without a standard, there is no direction.

Session Two: The First Conversation (2 Hours)

I will work with a horse I have never met.

This is where horsemanship is revealed.

You’ll watch:

How I evaluate mindset and sensitivity
What I prioritize first
How I establish safety without force
How I help the horse understand the “why” behind the work

It is not the horse’s idea to be ridden.
So it is our responsibility to make the job understandable.

You will see how thoughtful, deliberate actions shape the outcome from the very first interaction.

Sunday: Foundational Skill Development for the Rider

Spectators are welcome.
Participation is limited to 15 riders per session to allow meaningful coaching.

This is not a ride-through class.
It is a skill-building environment.

Morning: Groundwork — Developing Feel
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Groundwork is where riders confront their habits.

We will focus on:

Timing and release
Body awareness
Clear boundaries without aggression
Recognizing the horse’s mental state

The goal is not control.
The goal is understanding.

When the rider becomes more precise, the horse becomes more confident.

Afternoon: Foundation Under Saddle
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Under saddle, the same principles apply.

You will refine:

Clarity in cues
Consistency in expectation
Emotional neutrality
Attention to small details that create big changes

Advanced maneuvers are simply basics performed well.

We do not rush the process.
We refine it.

Who This Clinic Is For:

Riders willing to look at themselves before blaming the horse
Owners who want transferable skills, not temporary fixes
Those who value understanding over intimidation
Horsemen committed to improving their own capability

Coming Soon!

2026 Clinic Schedule