Clinicians

1. Bucky & Nancy Sparks of Cortez, Colorado
Title: "B.L.E.S.S. Your Walking Horse"

Short Summary of Clinic - The training methods that are used are deeply influenced by classical training and dressage which over time have been adapted to the unique needs of the Walking Horse. The goal is to optimize the flat walk and running walk through achieving Balance, Looseness, Engagement, Softness and Soundness, "B.L.E.S.S." The approach to training is device and cruelty free, relying on sound training principles, which are easily learned and practiced.Clinic Specifics: 2 Day clinics, Maximum 12 horse rider combinations.


2. Diane Sept Sutton of Denver, Pennsylvania
Title: "Connected Riding for Gaited Horses"

Short Summary of Clinic - For the gaited horse the approach addresses the bio-mechanics of the horse/rider. The students learn how to allow the riding of the horse to be easier with less effort and a better result. This allows the horse an easier more balanced way of self-carriage which lends to a more willing horse, a smoother horse, a healthier horse. By learning to ride in balance, our bodies will be able to let go of tensions that might be causing us or our horses discomfort. Clinic Specifics: Diane will customize the clinic day/days to what the group would like. Also, it is very common that clinic venues offer a day of lessons prior or post clinic.


3. David Lichman of California
Title: " Gaited Horses Naturally"

Short Summary of Clinic - How Parelli Natural HorseManShip applies to gaited horses. - www.DavidLichman.com for more info on various levels of clinics offered.After meeting Pat Parelli, and learning how to interact with horses in a more natural way - David developed these techniques in order to give the gaited horse a better deal, and to give the gaited horse owner a better relationship and far better results.


4. Anita Howe www.howetheywalk.com
 
Natural Horsemanship for Natural Gait by Anita Howe: "Real gait comes from balance, posture and impulsion of a horse, never from what’s nailed on his feet." Applying the bio-mechanics of gait, Anita has developed solutions for Tennessee Walking Horses, and other gaited breeds, that consistently correct and improve balance, gait and athleticism without the use of any artificial or mechanical influences, allowing natural talent and brilliance to shine through.  As a trainer and clinician she has a growing reputation for producing horses that are soft, more consistent, happier and more correct in their movement, while teaching riders to better understand and utilize the fundamentals of gait bio-mechanics to help their horses.  Anita will help you improve your relationship with your horse and the gait he’s giving you naturally.


5. Buddy Brewer of Tennessee
 
Short Summary of Clinic – Buddy is a Certified Chris Irwin Trainer & Coach in Groundwork & Riding. The methods are based on understanding predator/prey psychology, reading equine body language, learning fluent human/horse communication and achieving balance by working with the biomechanics of movement. Learn to think, read and speak “Horse” to gain mutual respect and trust. Transform a “natural” horse into a “supernatural” horse whose body, mind and spirit are ready, willing and able to learn. Creating a better partnership, both on the ground and in the saddle, creates a better performance. Clinics are customized to the needs of each individual participant/horse with an emphasis on personal coaching.

jbgreenback@aol.com
www.chrisirwin.com