Small Groups. Focused Learning. Your Goals.
Mini Clinics are 4-hour, small-group learning experiences designed around a specific horsemanship or riding topic. Groups of 3–6 participants can get together with friends and request a clinic, or individuals can let us know what they are interested in learning and we can group participants with similar goals.
Because these are intentionally small, there is plenty of time for discussion, demonstration, hands-on work, and individualized coaching.
How It Works
Have a group of friends?
Get 3–6 people together, choose a topic, and contact us to schedule your own Mini Clinic.
Don’t have a group?
That’s okay! Tell us what you’d like to learn. When enough people are interested in a similar topic, we’ll put a group together and schedule a clinic.
Have something specific in mind?
You don’t have to choose from our list. If there’s a particular skill, problem, or subject you’d like to work on, let’s talk about it. The best clinic may be one built specifically around your group’s needs.
Possible Mini Clinic Topics
These are just starting points. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, ask!
Groundwork & Horsemanship
- Foundational Groundwork
- Body Control
- Developing Softness & Responsiveness
- Improving Focus & Connection
- Desensitization
- Obstacles & Confidence
- Developing Emotional Maturity
- Problem Solving on the Ground
- Ground Driving
Riding Skills
- Rider Bio-mechanics
- Improving Transitions
- Developing Balance & Straightness
- Dressage Foundations
- Pole work
- Jumping
- Strength & Conditioning
- Lateral Work
Horse Knowledge
- Equine Anatomy for Riders
- Conformation & Biomechanics
- Body Condition & Fitness
- Bits & Bridles
- Understanding the Young Horse
- Recognizing Compensation & Movement Patterns
- Saddle fit (outside clinician)
- Farrier work for horse owners (outside clinician)
- Colt Starting
Practical Horse Skills
- Trailer Loading
- Catching the Difficult Horse
- Preparing for the Farrier
- Preparing for the Veterinarian
- Show Preparation
- Ground Manners
- Safe Horse Handling
- Vitals & Health
- Wound Care & Management
Problem-Solving Clinics
Sometimes the best topic is simply the thing you’re struggling with right now.
Does your horse:
- Rush when leading?
- Not stand at the mounting block?
- Struggle to stand quietly?
- Avoid the trailer?
- Get anxious when separated from other horses?
- Have trouble backing?
- Resist being caught?
- Fall in or out through a shoulder?
- Get heavy in your hands?
- Struggle with transitions?
- Become tense or distracted?
- Have a specific behavior you’re trying to understand?
Bring the problem. We’ll work through it together.
Have Your Own Idea?
You don’t need to know what to call your clinic.
Maybe you have a specific training goal. Maybe several of your friends are having the same problem. Maybe there’s a subject you’ve always wanted to understand better.
Tell us:
What are you trying to accomplish?
What are you struggling with?
What do you wish you understood better about your horse?
We’ll help turn that idea into a 4-hour Mini Clinic.
Gather Your Group
3–6 participants | 4-hour clinic | Customized to your group
Have a group ready? Contact us with your preferred topic and we’ll work with you to find a date.
Don’t have a group yet? Send us your idea anyway. We’ll keep track of interest and work to match participants with similar goals.
Pricing
Share the cost between participants, price is total clinic price. Per person pricing: $75-$100
3-person minimum: $300
4–6 people: $450