Ever wished for some intensive time to focus just on
yourself and your horse?
Thought how fantastic it would be "talk horse" non-stop
without the other person's eyes glazing over?
Wondered how to ever learn all
the little subtleties of good horsemanship?
Maybe you'd just like some qualified feedback about how to
take
your horsemanship to the next level.
If you'd like to LEARN and EXPERIENCE
in a great learning environment with like-minded folks ...
these Adult Horsemanship Camps are just what you've been
looking for!
What's so different
about these clinics?
"Time and
time again, riders hire trainers for their horses and come
to depend on being told what to do without developing an
understanding of how to do it themselves. Harry likes to
say he is in the 'awareness' business. He is here to teach
you how to see what he sees in a horse so you can leave his
clinics with a clear understanding of how to develop your
relationship with your horse. Harry is
particular, for your sake and the
sake of the horse. In order to be clear, a person needs to
be precise. In order to be precise, you have to understand
what you are teaching your horse and why."
A friend of ours wrote that a few years ago and we couldn't
have said it better!
We want people ... students ... to have a REAL opportunity
to LEARN. We feel very strongly about students receiving
individualized attention, that they have the opportunity to
freely ask questions, and have the time to explore what has
been presented. All this is an atmosphere of encouragement.
AND ...from an extremely talented trainer who is committed
to people learning ... well, what better way than small
groups, for a week, in a place where you don't have to
worry about much but your own activities?!
What is the format?
If you are used to "traditional" clinics, we think you'll
be pleasantly surprised by the way life goes during your
week here. Each day starts at breakfast with discussions of
any variety of topics or questions as well as planning the
activities and focus for the upcoming sessions. Often,
Harry will begin Monday morning by doing some bit of
demonstration. There is no format to this ... it may just
be that morning's discussion prompted an area he felt would
be a good introduction to the week or an area he is
currently working on improving with his own horses.
One-on-one
At the start of each week, each horse and rider will have
at least one individual session with Harry. This gives him
a chance to meet your horse and to jointly set out the
area(s) you'd like to work on during the coming week. You
can come with something specific in mind or simply ask to
get his feedback and direction on improving and moving
ahead in your personal horsemanship.
Small Group
As the week progresses, there are group activities --
always with continued individual attention. In addition to
groundwork and riding in the arena, there may be light cow
work (thoroughly enjoyed by even skeptics), short trail
rides, and any other things we can cook up.
Auditors
We welcome auditors (students attending without a horse).
In fact, if you've never seen Harry before and are thinking
of riding in a clinic with him, we strongly recommend that
you attend first as an auditor. Those familiar with
"natural horsemanship" will not likely be surprised by
Harry's approach. However, concepts may be new to some
folks and ask for a bit of thinking outside a "comfort
zone". So, check this out. We think you'll like what you
see and hear but we want you set up for success.
Having said all that ........ auditors are treated like the
riding students in terms of full access to Harry for
questions and discussion. These are very interactive weeks
and the learning is for everyone!
And, while it's certainly not necessary to attend for the
entire week, we recommend that you attend as long as you
can. Think of this as a school, of sorts. The continuity of
the entire week gives the best overview of start-to-finish
-- all the changes and HOW and WHY they occurred. Quite a
few students sign up to audit a week (or more) and then to
ride a week. They find that it gives them a fuller
opportunity to digest all that they see and hear and helps
when they then go to apply the work themselves.
We work, rain or shine. (There's a five dollar fine for
whining.) Any rain at that time of year is usually
short-lived and not enough to delay us much. Any non-horse
time means lectures and demonstrations on saddle fit or
bits or some other equally worthwhile and important topic.
If you are concerned about temperatures, Harry has said
that actual riding times may be adjusted to accommodate
heat indexes.
And always ... there is discussion, discussion, discussion.
Most evenings will find Harry still around the dinner table
answering any and all questions students have on their
minds.
To read more about Harry, go
to this link. (This will open
a new window.)