Western Horse Training in Gilroy, California (Santa Clara County)

2/11/2012 TRAIL SKILLS CLINICS:
These clinics are specifically designed to cover the BASIC skills you’ll need to become a more confident rider and to lead your horse through a safe, pleasurable and rewarding trail ride. Each clinic can build on the skills learned in prior clinics.

Informal Class and ground work (9:00-12:00)
Each clinic session will begin with an informal “class” covering:
~ Mental skills- self talk, focus, muscle relaxation
~ What makes a good trail horse- personality, education,
conformation.
~ Equipment and Rider Attire- Tack and clothing
~ Basic Nutrition- Horse and Human
~ Ground work and mounted skills

Mounted Skill Instruction (1:00- 3:00)
Following the informal class and ground work I will concentrate on mounted skill instruction. It will focus on confidence, and safe riding practices used both on and off the trails. During each session obstacles will be added to “challenge” you and your horse’s new skills learned that day. We will also cover things that may “pop” up in the clinic, i.e. agitated/nervous horse/rider... See More