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2010 Clinic Schedule

Please click the above link to check the 2010 clinic schedule.

Theory Nights!

In addition to our regular lesson program and clinics, one friday of each month during the summer, Horsemanship from the Heart puts on a Theory Night, hosted by Silver Star Stables. These Theory Nights are intended to provide horseowners with a supportive, friendly community of likeminded horse lovers with which to learn and develop practical skills around things such as: First aid, nutrition, hoof health, equipment, massage, trail safety and much, much more!

Horsemanshipfromtheheart@live.com

Building relationships,

opening the lines of compassionate

communication between humans and their equines...

Clinics are held at Silver Star Stables in Langley, BC or a host stable. If you are interested in hosting a Horsemanship from the Heart™ clinic, need more information on ability level requirements for participants, or would like to request a clinic, please email or call for more information:

Horsemanshipfromtheheart@live.com or 1-(604)-856-2967.

Clinic Format for Horsemanship from the Heart™ clinics

(This format is descriptive only of Horsemanship from the Heart™ clinics listed above. Silver Star Stables provides a host site for other clinicians as well, and their clinic format and price will vary from these.)

Clinics are held over two and a half days. One the first day, they include three hours of theory and discussion with Christa Miremadi in our heated viewing lounge. On the second day, we start off with a 2-hour group session in which we pinpoint or choose our area of focus and set our intention around what we'd like to work towards, followed by 1-hour private one-on-one sessions with Christa. During the private sessions, other participants can watch or work on their chosen area of focus with the help of apprentice trainer Eliya Finkelstein. On the third day we begin again with a 2-hour group session and 1-hour one-on-ones. We end the third day in a group session and discussion that will help to bring clarity to our learning and give each participant a chance to share his or her perspective. Progress cannot be guaranteed as it is entirely up to each horse and rider to receive the information being taught, however a new perspective and an alternative to old and ineffective patterns will be offered, and a chance to create a new partnership and relationship with your horse will be available to all participants.

Rate: $375.00 with your own horse, including their stay and two lunches

$450.00 with one of our horses.

(This is an introductory rate only.)

2010 Clinic Schedule

April 23rd, 24th & 25th..............................................Riding with the Elements 1©

An introduction to using the four natural elements of Fire, Wind, Ground and Water throughout your

interactions with your horse, riding, groundwork and in play. Create balance, confidence and skill.

May 7th, 8th & 9th...............................................Riding with the Elements 2©

A deeper exploration of how the four natural elements, Fire, Wind, Ground and Water, can benefit

you and your horse and deepen your relationship, trust and leadership. Create balance, confidence

and skill while furthering your knowledge.

June 4th, 5th & 6th............................................................Fear Management©

Explore what fear is to your horse and why it’s so prevelent. How can understanding fear help

to manage its effects? Develop the ability to manage and lesson your horses fear and your own.

July 23rd 24th & 25th............................... .............................Zen of Horseplay©

All work and no play make horses and humans grumpy! Learn ways to have more fun with your horse

and develop confidence, boldness and more interest from of your horse. Learn how these games can

relate to practical skills like balance and impulsion.

Sept 17th, 18th & 19th....................................................... Stable Leadership©

Learn what your horse needs you to know to feel truly confident in your abilities to be their leader.

Find out what it takes to provide your horse with comfort and security so that they can relax

into the role of friend and partner.

Oct 1st, 2nd & 3rd.................Understading your Horse, Body, Mind and Soul©

Find out how your horse's conformation and posture affects their behavior. What shape creates

tension, what shape creates relaxation, and how can you influence their shape?

Theory Nights

Horsemanship from the Heart™ also presents theory nights. These are evenings spent with new and old

friends, learning and explorating your chosen topics!

One Friday of each month, participants gather for 3-4 hours of theory lessons. Learn everything from

bandaging to groundwork exercises to exploring the world from your horse's perspective . . . and more.

Please share with us what you’d like to learn!

Play days

After acquiring valuable skills in Horsemanship from the Heart™ clinics, lessons or theory nights,

come show us what you’ve created wtih your horse! Join us for an afternoon of BBQ, socializing and games.

See you soon!

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Clinics are held in themes as well as general format. The theme clinics provide people and their horses with a little more focus and direction and have proven to be very successful. If you have an idea or a theme you'd like to work with, please send us a request! At present clinics are held in the following themes.

Riding with the Elements© 1 + 2 - Discover your true balance on the ground and in the saddle. Open doors you didn't know were there.

Stable Leadership© - Become your horse's "go to".Understanding Your Horse: Mind, Body and Soul© - What makes your horse tick. Learn basic anatomy, physiology and psychology of your horse that will help you understand them more completely.

The Zen of Horseplay© - Learn to play while building trust, boundaries and leadership with your horse. Lighten up!

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