Mid States Ranch Horses, LLC - Ranch Horse Clinics

Clinics

Horsemanship Clinic
Summer 2007

Groundwork is the foundation of having a respectful, responsive horse. After all, the horse you lead is the horse you ride.

Riding Clubs

A riding club designed to build your confidence by teaching YOU the skills that YOU to enjoy your horse more, your horse to trust YOU, to solve problems, and to bond with your horse.
Custom designed for your group.
At your arena or barn.
Minimum of 4 riders.
Contact Kelli for details: 402-427-5515 or Email Kelli

Despooking Clinic

Horsemanship and Bomb Proofing Clinic
July 12, 2008

9:00am to 11:00am Horsemanship
Teaching natural horsemanship methods proven to create safe and willing horses and appling them in a practical way: one-rein stop, pivot on the forehand, pivot on hindquarters, backing, sidepassing, leg yield, stopping, and softness. Great for beginners, problem horses, youth and those who want to ride their broke horse better. Cost: $40 for you and your horse.

Noon to 3:00pm Bomb Proofing
Balloons, bridges, running water, smoke, tractors, cattle, tarps, noises, flags, umbrellas, trailers, tents, plastic bags and more. Your obstacle ideas are welcome. Teach you horse to how to be scared and to be more confident. Cost: $50 for you and your horse.

$75 for both classes.

Horsemanship and Bomb Proofing Flyer

Ranch Horse Clinic

An introduction to:
Cow Working & Ranch Roping
July 5, 2008

Learn the ART of working cattle and ranch roping.

Registration 9:30am, Clinic begins at 10:00am.
She flyer for details.

Intro to Cow Working & Ranch Roping - PDF Flyer

Learn basic cattle working and ranch roping skills. Understand how cattle respond to your position and the basics of cattle classes. Over head, back hand, houlihan and heal shots are introduced. Great foundation clinic for youth and 4-H groups. Adults will enjoy it too.

Clinic Descriptions

Ranch Horse Clinics
Learn basic cattle working and ranch roping skills. Understand how cattle respond to your position and the basics of cattle classes. Over head, back hand, houlihan and heal shots are introduced. Great foundation clinic for youth and 4-H groups. Adults will enjoy it to.

4-H / Youth Clinics
Clinics teaching Level 3 & 4 4-H Horsemanship skills are available by request. Sample clinic content:

Day One:

stablish a solid foundation by working on safety and groundwork skills with you and your horse.
180 and 360 degree turns (haunches and forehand) on the halter.
Mounting, dismounting and emergency stops.
Basics of sidepassing, leg-yielding, two-tracking, haunches-in, balenced stops and proper position at the walk and trot.

Day Two:

Backing straight and in circles
Proper position and aids for circles at the walk, trot and lope
180 and 360 turns in the saddle (haunches and forehand)
Two track at walk, trot and lope
Simple lead changes in a figure 8, on a straightaway, introduction to flying lead changes
How to achieve collection
Walk, trot and lope from a stand still

Popular clinics and demonstrations:
Horsemanship Clinics

Despooking / Bombproofing Clinic

Trail Obstacle Clinic

Groundwork 101

Call or email to schedule custom clinics and demonstrations for your group or event.

All events are held near Tekamah, NE at Kelli's unless otherwise noted.

Directions to Kelli's - From Hwy 75: 2 miles North of Herman or 4 miles South of Tekamah turn West on CR “C”, go to 2nd intersection, turn North on CR “34”. Go 3/4 mile to arena.
Address: 376 Co Rd 34, Tekamah, NE 68061