Clinics
The Evolving Equestrian happily travels 2 day clinics. All clinics focus on using predominantly positive reinforcment training. Here are a few topics that we focus on at these types of events:
Reward Based Training Clinic
✨Science-based training theory
✨Conditioning the bridge signal
✨Introducing a target
✨Teaching a default behavior, manners, and impulse control
✨Leading at Liberty
Riding with +R
✨Delivering reinforcement from the saddle
✨Improving the horse’s response to the natural aids with reward based training
✨Rate of Reinforcement
Force Free Troubleshooting Clinic
✨Trailer loading with choice
✨Building confidence in barn or buddy sour horses
✨Training the horse to tie
✨Retraining pushy horses with positive reinforcement
✨Make deworming less difficult
✨Handling the legs and feet
✨How to introduce the clippers
✨Finding a starting point with horses who kick, bite, buck, bolt, and rear and where to go from there
*Special note* All problem horses must be cleared by a veterinarian before being accepted into the clinic. Must be UTD on dental and farrier work and prefer chiro and bodywork be done as well. Properly fitted saddles also a must.
Confidence Building Clinic
✨Training according to logical fears, instead of ignoring it and pushing through
✨Recognizing irrational fear and when the horse is giving you the green light
✨Learning trust from the ground
✨Better equitation for a more secure rider
✨Training a solid whoa
✨Emergency prevention-how to set you and your horse up for a safe and successful ride
Starting Young Horses +Right Clinic
✨Stress free starting using positive reinforcing
✨Preparatory groundwork- riding your horse from the ground
✨Introducing the saddle
✨Stand at the block
✨Accepting a rider
✨Transferring ground cues to the saddle
*Special note: Horses must be at least three years old. Riders must meet requirements detailed in the clinic application.
De-Spooking Clinic
✨Recognizing your horse’s fear threshold
✨Flooding vs Desensitizing
✨Counter conditioning- a better way to despook your horse
✨Overcoming fear of: plastic bags, loud noises, banners, tarps, water crossing
✨Establishing a good reinforcement history with novel objects
Obstacle Clinic
✨Conquer obstacles while giving your horse choice
✨Build your horse’s confidence over: logs, cavaletti, small jumps, water crossing, bridges, grids, gates, cowboy curtain, and more
Reward Based Training Clinic
✨Science-based training theory
✨Conditioning the bridge signal
✨Introducing a target
✨Teaching a default behavior, manners, and impulse control
✨Leading at Liberty
Riding with +R
✨Delivering reinforcement from the saddle
✨Improving the horse’s response to the natural aids with reward based training
✨Rate of Reinforcement
Force Free Troubleshooting Clinic
✨Trailer loading with choice
✨Building confidence in barn or buddy sour horses
✨Training the horse to tie
✨Retraining pushy horses with positive reinforcement
✨Make deworming less difficult
✨Handling the legs and feet
✨How to introduce the clippers
✨Finding a starting point with horses who kick, bite, buck, bolt, and rear and where to go from there
*Special note* All problem horses must be cleared by a veterinarian before being accepted into the clinic. Must be UTD on dental and farrier work and prefer chiro and bodywork be done as well. Properly fitted saddles also a must.
Confidence Building Clinic
✨Training according to logical fears, instead of ignoring it and pushing through
✨Recognizing irrational fear and when the horse is giving you the green light
✨Learning trust from the ground
✨Better equitation for a more secure rider
✨Training a solid whoa
✨Emergency prevention-how to set you and your horse up for a safe and successful ride
Starting Young Horses +Right Clinic
✨Stress free starting using positive reinforcing
✨Preparatory groundwork- riding your horse from the ground
✨Introducing the saddle
✨Stand at the block
✨Accepting a rider
✨Transferring ground cues to the saddle
*Special note: Horses must be at least three years old. Riders must meet requirements detailed in the clinic application.
De-Spooking Clinic
✨Recognizing your horse’s fear threshold
✨Flooding vs Desensitizing
✨Counter conditioning- a better way to despook your horse
✨Overcoming fear of: plastic bags, loud noises, banners, tarps, water crossing
✨Establishing a good reinforcement history with novel objects
Obstacle Clinic
✨Conquer obstacles while giving your horse choice
✨Build your horse’s confidence over: logs, cavaletti, small jumps, water crossing, bridges, grids, gates, cowboy curtain, and more
Clinic hosts will receive one free spot in the clinic! This is a great way for private barn owners to further their horsemanship with their friends at no cost to themselves or for boarding and training facility managers to gain publicity and network with prospective clients while developing their own skill by taking a horse through the clinic. To host, you must have access to a suitable facility with an arena or other flat, enclosed area large enough to comfortably accommodate at least 6 or more horse and rider pairs and the facilities to house horses overnight if hosting a 2 day clinic. An additional cost for overnight board may be applied to the clinic cost and paid to the barn owner or manager. The Evolving Equestrian will provide a digital flyer and assist with advertising.
The cost for each participant is $350 and there is a minimum of 6 participants required for a 2 day clinic. These events usually run from 9am to 5 pm with an hour lunch break. Participants will need to pack a lunch. You will also need to bring your tack, a treat bag, and pelleted hay or feed. Bitless bridles are strongly recommended. Clinic participants must submit a clinic application and a 50% deposit to be accepted into the clinic and reserve their space. A signed release waiver is required for participants the day of the clinic.
Depending on the venue, spectators are welcome at $25 at the door and should bring a chair.
If you would like to host a clinic, please contact us by clicking the button below!
The cost for each participant is $350 and there is a minimum of 6 participants required for a 2 day clinic. These events usually run from 9am to 5 pm with an hour lunch break. Participants will need to pack a lunch. You will also need to bring your tack, a treat bag, and pelleted hay or feed. Bitless bridles are strongly recommended. Clinic participants must submit a clinic application and a 50% deposit to be accepted into the clinic and reserve their space. A signed release waiver is required for participants the day of the clinic.
Depending on the venue, spectators are welcome at $25 at the door and should bring a chair.
If you would like to host a clinic, please contact us by clicking the button below!