This page contains some of our past clinics
2009
January 3 & 4 2009: Two day Level One/Two clinic and workshop at a local indoor arena to be announced. Focused Riding, Horsemanship Concepts and Training Techniques. Confidence building for you and your. Scary objects and de-spooking your horse.
February 21 & 22 2009: Seminar/Demonstration at Diane & Mark Godek’s Sat & Sun 9-5 GRHC
Febuary 28 & March 1 2009: "Horse Psychology: The Missing Link" HCRC
March 21 & 22 2009: Seminar/Demonstration Sat & Sun 9-5 GRHC. Using Horse Psychology and Horse Behavior knowledge to help two dominant horses.
April 4 & 5 2009: Spring Tune Up with review of ground and saddle basics using Horse Psychology and Behavior Strategies. Sat & Sun 9-5 HCRC
April 25 & 26 2009: Seminar/Demonstration: "Using Horse Behavior and Psychology" (Location to be announced) GRHC
May 3 2009: "Using Horsemanship Concepts, Training Techniques and Riding Techniques Horse Psychology and Behavior Awareness" Riding Clinic improving your relationship and communication from the saddle. Benefit for Hampshire County 169 Shea Avenue , Belchertown , MA 01007
May 16 2009: "Home School 786 Thompsonville Road , Suffield , CT.
May 23 & 24 2009: "Creative Riding & Training Techniques to Keep You Safe" Riding Clinic for 6-8 participants hosted by Greene Acres Equestrian Center & Granby Regional Horse Council, 51 Ware Road, Belchertown, MA 01007
May 30 2009: "All day Relationship & Foundation Building Fairgrounds Road , Cummington , MA 01026
May 31 2009: "Horse Psychology, Behavior Indicators & Strategies, Horsemanship, Training Techniques & Riding Techniques". Seminar/Demonstration at Central New England Equine Rescue, 1015 South Street , Barre , MA 01005
June 6 2009: "Understanding Root Causes of Horse Problems and Finding Solutions" A fabulous clinic with diagnosis and solutions for any and every problem that you may encounter with your horse. Benefit for Hampshire County 169 Shea Avenue , Belchertown , MA 01007
June 7 2009: "Home School 786 Thompsonville Road , Suffield , CT. Hampshire County
June 14 2009: "Home School
June 20 2009: "Rescue Horse Makeover" Demonstration showing use of horse psychology and behavior strategies to build relationship and install foundation. 5th Annual Equine Day at Klems, 117 W. Main Street
July 4 & 5 2009: "Readiness Preparation for a Three Day Overnight Bed & Breakfast Tour". Workshop with focus on teaching horse and rider necessary riding skills in preparation for three day overnight Bed & Breakfast Tour. Benefit for Hampshire County
July 12 2009: "Home School Location to be anounced
July 18 2009: "Remedial Fix It Clinic" Call with any and all behavior problems: bucking, rearing, spooky, won’t trailer load, kicking, striking, bolting, won’t stand for mounting, bridling, etc. We will come to you. Benefit Granby
July 19 2009: "Riding From Your Seat, Teaching you and Your Horse Techniques to Trail Ride on Loose Rein" Focus on using reins exclusively for teaching and support. Benefit for Granby 169 Shea Avenue , Belchertown , MA 01007
Aug 1 & 2 2009: "Readiness Preparation for a Three Day Overnight Bed & Breakfast Tour". Workshop with focus on teaching horse and rider necessary riding skills in preparation for three day overnight Bed & Breakfast Tour. Benefit for Hampshire County
August 8 2009: "Home School 786 Thompsonville Road , Suffield , CT.
August 15 & 16 2009: "Teach Your Horse to Choose to Listen and Be With You Above All Others" Advance your understanding of horse behavior and psychology to take your relationship with your horse to a higher level. Benefit Granby Regional Horse Council. Greene Acres Equestrian Center 51 Ware Road , Belchertown , MA 01007
August 29 2009: "Home School
August 30 2009: "Home School 169 Shea Avenue , Belchertown , MA 01007
September 5 & 6 2009: "Humans & Horses Energy Workshop" Riding and training with awareness and understanding of the powerful effect of using energy management. Benefit for Hampshire County Riding Club and Granby
September 12 2009: "Home School
September 26 2009: "Home School 786 Thompsonville Road , Suffield , CT.
September 27 2009: "Was Your Horse Properly Started?" Learn to uncover and repair the holes in your horse’s foundation – they all have them!! 169 Shea Avenue , Belchertown , MA 01007 Granby
October 2, 3 & 4 2009: "Instructional Tour Ride" Exciting all inclusive ride, lodging and meals in preparation for three day overnight Bed & Breakfast Tour. Limit to six adult riders. Don’t be left out. Call Bob at 413-634-8800. Peace Haven Farm, 71 Pleasant Street, Plainfield , MA Hampshire County Riding Club
October 10 2009: "Rescue Horse Makeover – Learn to Identify and Meet His Needs" Seminar/Demonstration showing use of horse psychology and behavior strategies to build relationship. Install a foundation to prepare your horse for safe riding. Benefit for Central New England Equine Rescue, 1015 South Street , Barre , MA 01005
October 11 2009: "Home School
October 17 & 18 2009: "Transition from Ground to Saddle" This clinic shows how ground school for horse and human connects to safe riding. Greene Acres Equestrian Center 51 Ware Road , Belchertown , MA 01007
October 31 2009: "Home School Call for info.
2008
HorseMindShip™ Clinic:
"Quality Time With Your Horse"
Who: Bob Sadowski will be leading this Quality Time event hosted by Merry Meadows and Peace Haven Farm. Get ready for a weekend full of Problem Solving, HorseMindShip™ and Focused Riding! Bob is a MA licensed and CHA Certified English and Western Riding instructor and official trainer for the Mustang Heritage Foundation. He has studied under many of the biggest names in the world of horses! www.PeaceHavenFarm.com
What: THIS WILL BE FUN!
Refine your communication from the saddle and advance your relationship with your horse! Get ready for Bob's riding with safety Pre-Ride Test, fluidity, lightness and cooperation from your horses with help for special behavior problem solving.
- Saturday August 23 and Sunday August 24, 2008 from 9-4 each day:
- Maximum of ONLY 6 participants for each day
- CALL Norma Gewanter 603-399-8315 TO RESERVE and Register
- Bring horses to Merry Meadow Farm.
- All horses need a valid Coggins test to participate.
- Bring your equipment; saddle, bridle, rope halters, lead ropes, training sticks!
- Learn to get your horse's mind and confidence through exciting focused riding techniques! Take your relationship and riding skills to new levels of response and lightness!
- Learn riding skills to eliminate resistance from your horse.
- The HorseMindShip™ system teaches you how to have a horse that, unless asked to do so, does not change direction, not change gait and maintains a steady speed and much more.
- Problem Solving: Communication for Horse & Human, ground manners, aggressiveness, Spooking & Shying, Nervousness, Jigging, Mounting Problems, Pullback, Bit problems, Herd Bound, Barn Sour, Foot Handling, Ear or head shy, Clipper problems, Spraying, Bathing, Difficulty Saddling, Trailer Loading, Saddling and Saddle Fitting and more. Bring your questions!
Where: Merry Meadows Farm1123 River Road Westmoreland, NH
How: Call Bob at 413-634-8800 or Norma Gewanter at 603-399-8315 to register as a participant or spectator.
Cost:
- April 5 & 6
- May 3 & 4
- May 18
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY RIDING CLUB
EQUINE FAMILY FAIR
SUNDAY, MAY 18
MAY 18 - 140 BALL ROAD, GOSHEN MA, 9 - 4
9:30 DRESSAGE DEMONSTRATION
10:30 THE DALE PERKINS HORSE SHOW
ALICE’S FAMOUS CHICKEN BARBECUE (RESERVE EARLY)
September 5, 6 & 7 2008: HorseMindShip Clinic:
"Camping with your Horse, Horsemanship and Riding with Lightness"
Special guest Elaine Nash will share geat techniques for camping with your horse. This will be educational and fun! Camping will take place on the club grounds on Friday and Saturday Nights.
This fun packed weekend will give you:
- Bon fire and cooking on an open fire.
- How to prepare for a camping trail ride.
- Get to know your horse like never before!
- "Join up" with you horse in the round pen.
- Improve your relationship from the saddle by learning new and creative techniques!
- Teach your horse responsibility. Be able to tell your horse with lightness not to change gaits, speed and direction unless you ask!
- Develop your confidence, balance and focus while in the saddle.
- Problem Solving: Communication for Horse & Human, ground manners, aggressiveness, Spooking & Shying, Nervousness, Jigging, Mounting Problems, Pullback, Bit problems, Herd Bound, Barn Sour, Foot Handling, Ear or head shy, Clipper problems, Spraying, Bathing, Difficulty Saddling, Trailer Loading, Saddling and Saddle Fitting and more.
- Bring your problems and we'll find the solution!
September 13 2008: One Day Clinic: Riding Techniques, Training Techniques adn Horsemanship. location: Sunnydale Equestrian Center 486 Old Coldbrook Road Barre, MA 01005
September 20 2008: Versatility and obstacle course preparation clinic: Teach your horse to think through obstacles and challenges!
September 21 2008: Versatility trail obstacle trials competition: The truth revealed!
October 3, 4 & 5 2008: HorseMindShip Clinic. "Beyond the Basics" Riding/Horsemanship clinic. Three Day Horsemanship and Camping Clinic and workshop at the Hampshire County Club Grounds. Focused Riding, Horsemanship Concepts, Training Techniques. Move your relationship and communication with your horse to new levels! Confidence and communication and leadership without force! Camping available on site.
November 1 & 2 2008: HorseMindShip Clinic. To be announced
December 2 & 3 2008: Two day Level One/Two clinic and workshop at a local indoor arena to be announced. Focused Riding, Horsemanship Concepts and Training Techniques. Confidence building and Versatile horse preparation.
January 3 & 4 2009: Two day Level One/Two clinic and workshop at a local indoor arena to be announced. Focused Riding, Horsemanship Concepts and Training Techniques. Confidence building for you and your. Scary objects and de-spooking your horse.