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.

Just sending a heads up to everyone that Smart Start Stable's next clinic is Saturday and Sunday June 7th and June 8th! There won't be a Friday night lecture, we'll be doing a short lecture and demonstration on Saturday morning reviewing our techniques and talking about how ground work transfers to under saddle work.

Horses of all ages and abilities are welcome to be in the clinic. We tailor the clinic to each horse's individual needs. We've had horses that need work on ground manners, horses that need help working through fear issues, horses that won't stand for the farrier, horses that buck, horses that pull, horses that bolt, horses that need to work softer in the show ring, horses that won't stand when being mounted, just to name a few.

The clinic runs from 9 am to 3:30 pm each day. Lunch is included for participants and auditors. Check out the website for more details.

If you have any questions or would like to sign up, feel free to email or call Suzette (715)-549-6579.

2008 CLINIC SCHEDULE

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
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)
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!