Clinics

SMART START CLINIC SERIES 2008

Smart Start is gearing up for the clinics of 2008 (our kickoff will be an open house in March)! This series has been designed to breakdown our training techniques into segments showing, from groundwork to under saddle, how our training style ties everything together to result in a well-mannered and successful horse. Whether destined for show or leisure/trail riding, every one of our horses progresses through this program, which allows us to bring them to their full potential.

Every clinic will consist of a Friday night lecture and demonstrations of the topics featured that weekend, then a Saturday and Sunday session. Friday will run from
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday will each run from 9:00 a.m. to
3:30 p.m.

2008 CLINIC SCHEDULE, Printable

March 14-16
Featuring ground work: Will address standing for the farrier, trailer loading, lateral work, forward

April 4-6
Featuring spook issues: Developing the tools your horse needs to deal with those scary things or situations

June 7, 8 Saturday and Sunday
Featuring moving from ground work to under saddle: How the same issues on the ground transition to the horse under saddle. Special emphasis will be placed on the forward cue.

July TBA
Featuring lateral work: Controlling all of the horse’s body parts with softness and engagement of the hindquarters (collection)

August TBA
Featuring transitioning to dressage or any show discipline (trail riding will be addressed in a separate clinic)

Prices for each clinic are as follows:

Auditing - $20 per day or $50 if auditing Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Participating with horse Saturday or Sunday - $125 per day or $200 for both days
-Those participating must pay in advance.

Smart Start Stables welcomes anyone to participate in all clinics, no matter what the topic or the horse’s stage of training, and we are happy to help address any issues or concerns you may have with your horse.

Clinics do fill quickly, so please call or email to reserve your spot today!