HOME VISIT
Meet Cooper, a five-year-old Appaloosa/Kiger Mustang X. The following photos were taken at a home visit and demonstrate a progressive change in the young horse's demeanor with Bob's patient, assertive training method.
Above: At the beginning of the session, Cooper displayed severe dominance behavior.
Above: Cooper saying "NO"
Above: Bob guiding Cooper through inside turns and figure eights at liberty
Above: After Bob's teaching and support, Cooper stands quietly untied during tacking
Above: First Ride In Two Months: Cooper is relaxed and paying attention while Bob rides "no hands"
Other horses and more on the way!
Looking for a horse? Want to "Adopt"?
Above: Chico, 4 year old Paso Fino gelding
Above: Corista, 14 year old Paso Fino mare: Excellent trail horse with no stories
Below: Gold Dust, "The Big Blonde", Registered Quarter Horse/Paint.
Great ground manners, but has reared before. This horse will be in remedial training at the "Camping With Your Horse Clinic". Watch this Big Blonde become a safe horse!
AUGUST
Was A Fun And Exciting Month!!
Bob Sadowski led an awesome "Camping With Your Horse" weekend at the Hampshire County Riding Club Grounds August 1, 2 & 3, 2008. Bob taught riders how to be as safe as possible through Focused Riding. He also addressed a severe pull back issue with a Mustang. As you have seen in the above photos, the Mustang stood tied quietly after Bob's help. Everyone enjoyed two evenings of companionship and sharing around the campfire.
SEPTEMBER
Arrived With A Unique Start!!
Bob Sadowski's planned "Camping With Your Horse Clinic" was relocated to Carrier Farm's fabulous Arena in Southampton, MA, due to threatening weather. Instead of camping, there was a Bed and Breakfast event at the home of two clinic participants, Barb and Jeff. After hot showers, the friends enjoyed pizza, sharing stories and enriching their relationships with each other.
If you weren't at Peacehaven's clinic, you will want to be at the next one as you missed an awesome learning experience with your horse. Beginning Saturday, there were two formats involved: A Clinic Format where concepts were presented, and a Workshop Format where the concepts presented were mastered.
Sunday was spent on Focused Riding outside, and overcoming Scary Obstacles. At the end of the day, folks did not want to go home.
It's not too late for YOU to experience the amazing way Bob teaches you to be with your horse. Bring your horse to Peacehaven's October Event. See below for details.
Peace Haven Farm has been purchasing and taking in sound horses that need a home, but may need training. These are fine horses looking for either a good home or a sponsor to help them find a proper place in our human civilization. If you or someone you know is interested in helping these horses, please contact Bob at 413-634-8800.
Look Who's Coming In September
Dennis Reis ~ Professional horse trainer Dennis Reis is coming to the Northampton 3 County Fairgrounds on September 20 & 21, 2008. To obtain your FREE tickets, call Bob at 413-634-8800 or e-mail at newenglandbob(at)aol.com. This event is a tour stop with a demonstration format, not a workshop or clinic. It is your opportunity to watch a professional at work.
See more at PeaceHavenFarm.com
HorseMindShip "Camping With Your Horse" October 3, 4 & 5, 2008
What: THIS WILL BE FUN!
Camping Weekend With Your Horse: Focused Riding, Horsemanship Concepts And Training Techniques
Elaine Nash for Camping with your horse and Bob's riding with safety, fluidity, lightness and cooperation from our horses with special behavior problem solving.
When: October 3, 4, & 5 Friday 1:00 p.m. Saturday 9-? and Sunday 9-?
Maximum of 6 participants
CALL TO RESERVE 413-634-8800.
Bring horses to Hampshire County Riding Club Grounds, 140 Ball Road, Goshen, MA. Call Bob to Register as number of participants will be limited.
All horses need a valid Coggins test to participate.
Bring your equipment: saddle, bridle, rope halters, lead ropes, training sticks!
Equipment will be available for purchase
Refine your communication from the saddle and advance your relationship with your horse!
Take your relationship and riding skills to new levels!
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, does 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, Easy Bridling, Saddling and Saddle Fitting and more.
Where: Hampshire County Riding Club Grounds 140 Ball RoadGoshen, MA 01032
Directions
From Northampton arriving by Route 91 North:
Get off of Route 91 North at EXIT 19 (Northampton/Amherst)
GO STRAIGHT through light and straight through three more lights until road ends at "T"
GO RIGHT on ROUTE 9 West.
GO about 10 minutes to Williamsburg passing by a golf course, Haydenville, a saw mill and a Cumberland Farms on the Right.
GO 10 minutes to Goshen
GO LEFT onto Ball Road, (dirt road just after 112 you see Route 112 on your right).
GO about 1 1/2 miles to Club house on the right.
From Northampton arriving by Route 91 South:
Get off of Route 91 South at EXIT 20 (Northampton)
GO RIGHT at light and straight through one more light until road ends at "T"
GO RIGHT on ROUTE 9 West.
GO about 10 minutes to Williamsburg passing by a golf course, Haydenville, a saw mill and a Cumberland Farms on the Right.
GO 10 minutes to Goshen
GO LEFT onto Ball Road, (dirt road just after 112 you see Route 112 on your right).
GO about 1 1/2 miles to Club house on the right.
How:Call Bob at 413-634-8800 to register as a participant or spectator When: October 3, 4 & 5 Friday 1-?, Saturday 9-? and Sunday 9-?
Who: Bob Sadowski will be leading this Quality Time event hosted by Hampshire County Riding Club and Peace Haven Farm. Special guest Elaine Nash will integrate her "Camping with Horses" techniques throughout the weekend for a weekend full of Problem Solving, HorseMindship and Focused Riding!
Cost: Spectators $30 per day (Call in advance)
Friday afternoon and evening bonfire with camping: $50 per person camping included.
Bring your horse: $150 per day for Saturday and Sunday.
Note: 10% of all fees go to HCRC
More Questions and Answers to problem solving on the ground or in the saddle:
Bring your questions!
Hampshire County Riding Club News
There is a lot happening here in Western Massachusetts! Hampshire County Riding Club is at a full gallop heading into 2008! In existence since 1936 the club with its 48 acre facility, club house, trails, riding rings and country setting has a full schedule of fun planned for this year. Some happenings include:
· Equine Expo in May
· Gymkhanas
· Full Monthly clinic and educational program schedule
· Social Events
· Monthly Trail Rides
· Several Horse Shows
· 4 H Shows
***Be sure to visit the Hampshire County Riding Club Web Site at: www.hampshirecountyridingclub.com
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES 2008
(FOR HORSE MIND SHIP CLINIC INFO, Please call Bob @ 413-634-8800)
The following schedule is presented by Hampshire County Riding Club. The educational events are offered by Bob Sadowski, Peace Haven Farm HorseMindShip. Bob is CHA certified in English and Western and a MA licensed riding instructor. Peace Haven HorseMindShip will be basing some of its local events for 2008 at the Hampshire County Riding Club grounds. Whenever weather will allow, the seminar, clinic, demonstration and workshop events will be held at the Hampshire County Club Facility at 140 Ball Road, Goshen, MA 01032. In the case of poor weather, please contact Bob at 413-634-8800 for alternate location.
SEPT. 17 7:00 PM HCRC, 140 Ball Road Program-The benefits of massage therapy.
Wed. Presenter- Sue Bartfay Public welcome.
8:00 PM Business Meeting- Nominating Committee Report Refreshments
Contact Diane Harris 634-0167
SEPT. 20 & 21 NOTE: Due to schedule conflicts, the Versatility and Scary Objects event previously scheduled for these dates has been postponed to a later date to be announced. The HorseMindShip Clinics will be integrating more preparation with scary obstacles and trail challenges into them.
SEPT. 27 8:00 A.M. Benefit Open Horse Show 4th in series
Sat. HCRC, Ball Road, Goshen Hosted by Massachusetts Horse
Contact Stephanie Sanders Ferris 268-3302 Rain date-Sun. 28
SEPT. 28 10:00 AM HCRC/BSTRA POKER RIDE Hawley State Forest
Sun. $20-members of HCRC or BSTRA $25 non-members. Self-paced 15 mile ride, with
shorter options, followed by meal and $ prize for winning poker hand. Morning coffee,
donuts and snacks on the trail. Sons and Daughters Club, East Hawley, MA Reserve
by 9/23 Contact Bob or Serra Root 339-5592
OCT. 1 7:00 PM BOD
Wed.
OCT. 3, 4, 5 10:00 Horse-Mind-Ship Clinic - Camping With Your Horse
Fri., Sat. & Sun. Contact Bob Sadowski 634-8800
OCT. 15 7:00 PM HCRC, 140 Ball Road Pot Luck Annual Meeting
Wed 8:00 PM Business Meeting - Annual election of Officers, Directors and volunteers for
Activities Committee Contact Diane Merritt 268-3372
OCT. 19 10:00 A.M. Foliage Ride Hosted by HCRC Windsor State Forest
Sun. Follow directions from Route 9, West Cummington, MA Bring lunch for trail and
something to share after ride. Contact Diane Merritt 268-3372
NOV. 1-2 10:00 AM Horse-Mind-Ship Clinic
Sat. & Sun. Contact Bob Sadowski 634-8800
NOV. 5 7:00 PM BOD TBA
Wed.
NOV. 8 AWARDS BANQUET TBA
Sat.
NOV. 19 7:00 PM Meekins Library Program-Blue Seal Nutritional feeding.
Wed Presented by representative Mackenzie Fitzpatrick. Public welcome.
8:00 PM Business Meeting Refreshments
Contact Wendy Mimitz 634-0020
No meetings in December
DEC. 7 1:00 P.M. -4:00 P.M. CHRISTMAS PARTY at GOSHEN TOWN HALL
Sun. Food, games, gift exchange Contact: Diane Harris 634-0167
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY RIDING CLUB
P.O. BOX 91
WILLIAMSBURG, MA 01096
GET READY To Grow Your Skills!
. Horse-Mind-Ship Clinics, Seminars and Demonstrations
. Private Lessons and Horse Development . Boarding With Training
. Problem Horses gentled, re-habilitated and available for sale or adoption
. Free demonstration available for your group or club
. Grow, do not hibernate all winter!
Call for a demonstration/seminar event at your house with your horses during winter months.
Only $30 per day
Sincerely,
Robert Sadowski
Peace Haven Farm