Horsemanship and Trail Obstacle Clinics

Clinics

It takes confidence, trust, communication, accuracy, and forward movement to complete a trail course with finesse.

The 2009 Spring Clinics are designed to get you ready for the 2009 Trail Rider Challenge Saddle Series!

Any level of horse and rider are welcome whether you plan to compete or you just want to improve your horsemanship.

April 5, 2009: Developing Willingness with Trail Obstacles
2 pm - 5 pm at Kelli's, Tekamah, NE. Cost $50
We will work on developing willingness and forward movement while using foundation horsemanship skills to negotiate trail obstacles.

April 25, 2009: Mills County Saddle Club Clinic
10 am - 3 pm. Woodland Trail Stable, Council Bluffs, IA.

April 26, 2009: Horsemanship & Trail Obstacles
2 pm - 5 pm at Kelli's, Tekamah, NE. Cost $50
Focus: Pivots, sidepassing, backing, gates

May 9, 2009: Practice TRC Ride & Clinic
1 pm - 5 pm at Kelli's, Tekamah, NE. Cost: $50. Moms ride 1/2 price! ($25)
The obstacle course will be set up. Riders will watch others go through the course, try it themselves and receive help when needed.

May 16, 2009: Youth Clinic, Akron, IA, area

May 23, 2009: Practice TRC Ride & Clinic
2 pm - 6 pm at Kelli's, Tekamah, NE. Cost: $50.
The obstacle course will be set up. Riders will watch others go through the course, try it themselves and receive help when needed.
I'll furnish burgers on the grill when we are done riding. Bring a dish to share.

May 30, 2009: Horsemanship & Trail Obstacles Clinic
10 am - 3 pm at Log Barn Stables, Plattsmouth, NE . Cost $85.
Foundation skills, pivots, sidepassing, backing, stops

June 20, 2009: Horsemanship & Trail Obstacles Clinic II
10 am - 3 pm at Log Barn Stables, Plattsmouth, NE . Cost $85.
We will build on our foundation skills. Designed for riders who have rode with Kelli before.

July 26, 2009: Horsemanship 1 Clinic
4 pm - 7 pm at Kelli's, Tekamah, NE. Cost $50
Designed for riders who have rode with Kelli before.
Refreshments included.

The first few clinics of the spring have been awesome!

I hope to see you soon!

Call 402-427-5515 or email to register

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!

SAVE FUEL!
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

De-Spooking Clinic

Clinic Descriptions

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

Confidence Building

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