Introduction Clinic
The Introduction Clinic will be one day with two, three-hour teaching sessions Online only.
An introduction clinic is Online and will focus on basic skills and safety as well as understanding horse psychology.
Included in the clinic are theory sessions as well as introducing the Seven Games (techniques used to establish communication between horse and human).
Topics Covered:
- Safe and correct handling of ropes and leads
- Personal Space
- Safety around horses
- Herd dynamics
Equipment Needed: Rope Halter, 12-foot line, Carrot stick and savvy string
Level One
This is a two-day course with two three-hour teaching sessions each day.
Now that you will have a basic understanding of the Seven Games, you will be able to develop your skills and knowledge to further enhance your communication, through developing each game. You will learn to develop Level 1 Patterns, learn to read your horses body langauge better, become more efficient and effective with your tools. This clinic also includes preparation for saddling.
Equipment Needed: Rope Halter, 12-foot line, Carrot stick and savvy string
Beginner Level Two
Pre-requisite: Savvy Club Member and officially obtained or self-assessed Level 1
Two-day course with two three-hour teaching sessions each day. Approximately half the time will be spent with ground skills and the other with riding skills. Each participant will only move on to riding if both horse and rider are ready.
This is where we really learn to have fun with our horses. Adding longer lines to further your communication and feel. Learn how to safely read and prepare your horse for saddling, mounting and riding. Also, gives you the knowledge to help you to develop more confidence both on the ground and while riding.
Equipment Needed: Rope Halter, 12-foot line, 22-foot line Carrot stick and savvy string, saddle pad and saddle
Level Two
Pre-requisite: Savvy Club Member and officially obtained or self-assessed Level 1
This is a two-day course with two three-hour teaching sessions each day. Approximately half the time will be spent with ground skills and the other half with riding skills. Each participant will only move on to riding if both horse and rider are ready.
Learn about responsibilities for both the horse and human. Winning the Seven Games, change of direction online, developing patterns, learn to safely transition from arena riding to outside riding, impulsion programs, saddle savvy, and incorporating obstacles.
Equipment Needed: Rope Halter, 12-foot line, 22 foot line Carrot stick and savvy string, saddle pad and saddle, Parelli hackamore
Advancing Level Two
Pre-requisite: Savvy Club Member and officially obtained or self-assessed Level 1
This is a two-day course with two three-hour teaching sessions each day. Approximately half the time will be spent with ground skills and the other half with riding skills. Each participant will only move on to riding if both horse and rider are ready.
Learn to develop better feel both online and riding, preparation for bridle-less riding, introducing carrot stick riding, Passenger lessons, Fluidity, and introducing more and more challenging and provocative tasks for you and your horse.
Equipment Needed: Rope Halter, 12-foot line, 22 foot line Carrot stick and savvy string, saddle pad and saddle, Parelli hackamore, Snaffle bridle
Level Three FreeStyle Patterns
Pre-requisite: Savvy Club Member and Officially obtained or self assessed Level 2
This is a two-day course with two three-hour teaching sessions each day. Some of the time will be with ground skills and the remainder with riding skills. Each participant will only move on to riding if both horse and rider are ready.
Level 3 freestyle is about really having loads of fun while still learning how to be excellent with horses. You will be learning how to refine your communication as you advance through the Freestyle Patterns.
Topics Covered:
- Carrot Stick™ riding
- Bridle-Less riding
- Transitions
- Maintaining responsibilities
- Gait regulation
- Lateral moves
- Turn on haunches
- Jumping
- Lead Changes
Level Three Preperation for Finesse
If you are in your level 3 journey and are looking to progress through to Level 4, then this is for you. We will look at the best way to transition from freestyle to finesse We will explore and give you the arrows to lead you through the steps that are required to develop your communication with your partner towards Level 4.
Topics Covered:
- Fluidity
- Impulsion
- Longitudinal Flexion
- Developing contact
- Transitions with contact
- Finesse and FreeStyle Patterns
Level Three On Line and Liberty
During this clinic we will be looking developing your relationship through combining On Line and Liberty and helping your horse to become more confident through out the advancement of different situations, experiences and the building of positive patterns. You will learn just how fun and exciting liberty is, when both you and your horse are well prepared.
Topics Covered:
- Using obstacles and how to keep your sessions fun and inspirational for both you and your horse
- Catching game (get your horse to catch you, instead of you catching him)
- Stick to me (both one on one and with groups)
- Jumps (different types of squeeze)
- Different gaits (look at how one will lead to the other)
- Develop and fine tune your body language so even your horse thinks you’re good
- Zone 5 driving
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