UPCOMING DATES June 15, 2024 FEES In this clinic you will learn and practice the essential riding skills necessary to achieve safety and good control of speed and direction. Through gentle but clear and effective communication techniques you will develop a close partnership with your horse that will result in light and smooth responses to your cues. Your horse will be at peace under your confident, consistent leadership.
No Experience Necessary You do not need to be an experienced rider or horseperson to participate with your horse in this clinic. Beginners as well as advanced riders have found the skills taught in Ed's clinics to be very useful. His system of working with horses builds confidence in handling horses on the ground and mounted, equips owners with natural communication skills and establishes their authority as confident, consistent leaders for their horse. You will develop a better relationship with your horse- lighter responses, more respect, trust, and harmony. This is all accomplished with respect for the horse by using gentle, natural horsemanship techniques. The clinic hours are 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday. All riders are expected to be in the arena promptly at 10:00 AM with their horse saddled. Riders should be on foot with their horse in hand on halter and lead. Bridles should be attached to the saddle or hung nearby on the arena fence. We will begin with some brief essential warm up exercises in hand then move into the mounted work for the remainder of the day. Lunch break will be 1:00 – 2:00. Riders should be mounted in the arena promptly at 2:00. We will have the clinic rain or shine. The clinic is held in our covered arena. Follow Up LessonsFollowing the clinic, Ed will be available for individual or group lessons. This a great opportunity for you to have a private session to improve the skills learned during the clinic. Ed will be happy to work with you and your horse on any particular problems or issues that are most important to you. Fee for individual lessons is $150 per hour. Group sessions of two or more riders may also be arranged if there is a group of participants who would like to work on similar topics. Fee for group lessons is $75 per rider per hour. These “after clinic” individual and group sessions are open to anyone including clinic participants or auditors who would like to work with their horse or with one of our school horses.
More Information on Ed Dabney Clinics
What to Bring:Sack lunch and beverage, Lawn chair, Note pad and pen, rain slicker, all horse tack for participants: Snaffle bit (bring your own or they are available for purchase at clinic or from our web site prior to clinic) Rope halter with a 12-foot lead (bring your own or they are available for purchase at clinic or from our web site prior to clinic) Helmets are recommended and are required for participants under 18 years old. Location and ContactThe Ed Dabney Gentle Horsemanship Training Facility is located at 1034 Hodges Cir. Mansfield, GA. The clinic will be held in our covered arena. For any questions or problems please call Colleen at 770-856-8250. LodgingThere are Airbnbs available Covington Vacation Rentals & Homes - Georgia, United States | Airbnb and major chain hotels in Covington, conveniently located within an easy 10 min drive to our facility. These hotels are all located at exit 93 off I-20: Hampton Inn 678-212-2500 14460 Lockridge Blvd. Covington 30014 Holiday Inn Express 470-441-9500 1445 Paras Dr Covington, GA 30014 Travelodge 770-784-1849 10225 Hwy 142 N. Covington, GA 30014
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