CLINICS
Horsemanship 101 for the Weekend Warrior
Horsemanship 101 is designed for the Weekend Warrior — the rider who works hard during the week but lives for hitting the trails and spending time with like-minded horse lovers on the weekend. This clinic focuses on learning to operate your horse with feel and empathy, building a stronger connection and partnership in the saddle.
While it’s not a young-horse starting course, green horses will certainly benefit from the skills and exercises covered. Riders should already be competent in safely preparing their horse under saddle and comfortable riding in either a snaffle bit or a bit less bridle.
All breeds and riding disciplines are welcome — just no stallions, please.
If your goal is to ride with more understanding, finesse, and connection, Horsemanship 101 will help you and your horse enjoy the trails even more.
Who Will Benefit from this Clinic? (…besides the horses, of course 🐴)
This clinic is perfect for riders and horses at all stages of their journey, including:
Young horses not yet under saddle – Ideal for building trust, confidence, and great groundwork skills before starting their ridden education.
Beginner riders – Especially those starting their first horse journey after riding school lessons and ready to deepen their skills.
Returning riders – If you’ve been out of the saddle for a while or want to revisit the foundations, both on the ground and in the saddle.
Recently backed or green horses – For developing a stronger connection, exposing them to new environments, and building confidence.
Older horses acting green – Perfect for addressing sticky behaviours or re-establishing good habits in a safe, supportive environment.
If you want more connection, understanding, and confidence in your partnership, this clinic will meet you exactly
where you and your horse are at.
What You’ll Take Away from This Clinic
By the end of Horsemanship 101, you and your horse will leave with practical skills, deeper understanding, and a stronger partnership. You’ll gain:
Groundwork mastery – Techniques to prepare both you and your horse physically, mentally, and emotionally for safe, enjoyable riding experiences.
The Horseman’s Secrets – Insights into the “Trust Me Process” to build lasting connection and confidence.
Equine psychology basics – A clear understanding of why horses think, react, and behave the way they do.
Refined riding aids – How to use your hands, legs, and seat effectively to develop true F.E.E.L through timely T.I.M.I.N.G.
Confidence around spooky situations – Learn how to approach, assess, and navigate scary or unfamiliar objects, making you and your horse Street S.M.A.R.T.
You won’t just ride away with more skills — you’ll ride away with a better relationship with your horse.
My promise to you…
“ Remember that WHAT you do with your horse is just a way of getting to WHY you are doing it. Success with horses is the progressive realization of a worthy ideal.”
- Jason McInnes
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