Clarity, Horsemanship, and Horse Communication

Clarity, Horsemanship, and Communication

Full Immersion Horsemanship Clinics by Alternative Horsemanship with Samantha Harvey

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Full Immersion Horsemanship Clinics 2021   The Equestrian Center, LLC            Toll Free 866-904-0111            ID 208-265-2644             Website  Share Tweet Forward Share Full Immersion Horsemanship Clinics, Sandpoint, ID Wow... I can't believe we're already into July! As always "life" happens and there's been a few openings in the Idaho Full Immersion Horsemanship Clinics. Perhaps the timing is right for you to join me in these fantastic learning Opportunities! What is a Full Immersion Horsemanship Clinic? I developed the "Full Immersion Clinic" as an opportunity to address a variety of topics with participants learning during both unmounted sessions and while in the saddle. These safe, fun, and supportive learning opportunities offer an in-depth full immersion experience. The Friday through Sunday clinics focus on Equine Behavior Assessment, Clear Communication & Effective Aids, Ground Work, and Riding. We also cover a variety of topics such as anatomical lectures, tack fit and appropriate usage, "finding a feel" exercises, group discussions, and much more! Who may participate? From novice to advanced riders, I encourage participants of all ages, disciplines, and experience levels. Horses may range from un-started colts to experienced competitive horses, and everything in between.  This is not a "discipline-specific" clinic. Maximum of eight participants. Can I bring more than one horse? Yes.  One horse is included in the participant fee, if you would like to bring an extra horse to "split" sessions with, there is a $10/day fee. Can I participate if I don't have my own horse? At this time I have one lesson horse available that is offered on a first-come basis (depending on the order registration is received.) Why no predetermined "format?" This is an opportunity to learn about behavioral patterns in you and your horse and to address "holes" in the foundation of your equine partnership.  These may be influencing the quality of the relationship with your horse and are preventing you from achieving your goals.  The clinic offers a safe, non-critical, supportive opportunity where you are encouraged to take the time to recognize how what, and why you're communicating with your horse.  By watching other participants, people begin to see similarities in their own horsemanship.  These horsemanship clinics can be a great way to offer perspective and offer participants both short and long-term realistic direction for them and their horse.  Beyond this basic outline, the structure and focus of the clinic will depend on the participants and their interests. Whether you are a trail rider, jumper, pleasure rider, or endurance rider, and everyone else, there is much to be discovered! How long is a session? A clinic day begins at 8 a.m., with about an hour lunch break midday, and ends around 5 p.m.  I do not work by the clock but individual time is roughly 45 min to 1 1/2hrs several times in a day and group ride time longer.  There is a lot of group discussion in between rides further discussing things that arose in each person's session. Is the instruction individual or group? Both.  Initially, everyone gets one on one time and then depending on the student and their horse's needs, they will continue to have individual time and/or group instruction.   What tack do I need? The only requirement is that all riders must wear an ASTM-approved riding helmet.  There are helmets available to borrow for the clinic for a $10 fee.  Otherwise, tack is often assessed, adjusted for proper fit, etc. throughout the clinic. How do I register? If you would like to participate, a non-refundable 50% deposit to guarantee participant slots. To register online and pay online: If using a mobile device click HERE. If on a pc or laptop, scroll to form further down this page. Or you can visit the Registration page to print participant paperwork and to mail payment. What does the clinic cost? The cost to participate in the three-day clinic is $600. May I audit? Auditors may pay a daily or a discounted three-day fee.  They are encouraged to participate in all relevant group discussions.  The auditor fee is $50/day or a discount of $115/3 days. To pay online click HERE or Email to get registered   What is included in the price? Daily unmounted theory discussions, tack/equipment fitting & usage, individual and group instruction and activities, and pasture board (grass hay) for your horse.  There are four 12x12 uncovered stalls available on a first-come, first-serve basis and must be reserved at the time of your registration submission.  (You are responsible for cleaning your own stall.) When may I arrive/depart? Horse arrivals are to be on the Thursday prior to the first day of the clinic. Local folks typically head home Sunday evening.  Those traveling long distances stay through Sunday night, (extra $10/night board charge) and depart Monday morning.   Accommodation options Free dry camping (sorry, no hook-ups) is available on the property whether you're in a tent, motor home, camper, or horse trailer.  There are many options via AirBnB, and plenty of name-brand hotels and motels in Sandpoint (about a 15 min drive south of the facility.) Food/Grocery Options Participants must provide their own food and lodging. A mom-and-pop store is just a few miles away, The Pack River General Store, offering basic groceries to a full dining menu that changes daily.   Property Rules There is NO SMOKING policy on the TEC property. All cell phones must be on vibrate for the ENTIRE clinic.  If you must take a call, please do so to not interrupt the other participant's experience. You may not ride your horse outside of clinic activities unless otherwise given permission. Dogs must be well behaved (no barking) and remain on leashes at all times, and owners must pick up after them. Full Immersion Clinic #1   The Equestrian Center Sandpoint, ID July 30-August 1, 2021 Participant SIGN UP Auditor SIGN UP Full Immersion Clinic #2  The Equestrian Center Sandpoint ID August 27-29, 2021 Participant SIGN UP Auditor SIGN UP   P.S. If you would like a daily dose of adventures, humor, and insight, did you know you can now see my pictures on Instagram, subscribe to my new YouTube channel, sign up for my Blog and follow me on Facebook? Yes... I have crossed into the abyss of being totally social media committed!

The Equine Retreat- An Alternative Horsemanship Event

The Missing Link in Equine Partnerships

For the last 25 years as an equine professional, Samantha Harvey has seen and helped riders worldwide. From addressing equine-related fear issues, rider insecurities, horse-related traumas, self-improvement, competitive equestrians, pleasure horseback riders, and everyone in between.

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It became apparent to Sam that they all shared one common symptomatic frustration...

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The feeling of not being "heard" by their horse. Irrelevant of their background or experience this single missing factor prevented quality communication between horse and human.

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The missing link to being heard is first to learn to listen. In western society's fast-paced, multi-tasking approach, people easily get lost in the chaos of their thoughts, emotions, and stresses, which limit their availability to "hear" the equine partner.

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This fundamental missing link leads to a multitude of unwanted scenarios and experiences with the horse.

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The intention of The Equine Retreat is to create a unique, personal self-exploration opportunity to build skills and refine the equine partnership.

Click the link https://bit.ly/TheEquineRetreat for details

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Full Immersion Horsemanship Clinic by Alternative Horsemanship with Samantha Harvey

Alternative Horsemanship with Samantha Harvey CA Winter Series Clinics

Horsemanship: Continued learning for the Human

How often do you continue to practice learning with, about, without your horse?

This picture was captured a few years back at Horsemanship clinic in California. It was a Demo Day where the 15 participants learned WITHOUT their horse. Demonstrations, discussions, exercises, etc. were all taught.

Horsemanship Webinar Series- Mindful Horsemanship Significance

Reminder- Upcoming 3-part webinar series with

Alternative Horsemanship with Samantha Harvey

and

Alternative Horsemanship Remote Horse Coach

What: Mindfulness Horsemanship Significance

When: Saturday, January 9th, 16th & 23rd

Time: 10-11am MST or 5-6pm GMT

Sign Up: Learn more and sign up by clicking this link https://bit.ly/horsewebinarseries

Where: Access via my closed group

Horse Webinars: Alternative Horsemanship Remote Horse Coach

#horsemanship #equinepartnership #horsewebinar #onlinehorselearning

Full Immersion Clinic July 19-21, 2019

Here's YOUR opportunity!!!!



I just had two participant spots that opened up in the Alternative Horsemanship with Samantha Harvey Full Immersions Clinic at The Equestrian Center, LLC , LLC in Sandpoint, ID for the July 19-21 session.

What is Alternative Horsemanship? Visit the:

Facebook Page facebook.com/alternativeHorsemanship for training and teaching philosophies

Website for details of clinic

Registration to sign up!

These are not "just another horse clinics"- they address so many details and nuances that get skimmed over or missed when folks attend massive participant clinics and don't have the opportunity for personalized instruction.

This is a chance to truly assess yourself, your behaviors, any fears or insecurities. This is a place for you to learn to interpret your horse's thoughts and behaviors and learn life changing tools to create and offer effective communication that diminishes the "drama" in the partnership.

A variety of topics, from anatomical lectures, to demos, to tack fit and usage, to group discussions create a full immersion experience.

Don't miss out. Grab a friend and come join us at a fantastic property with abundant wildlife, epic views, for a fun, safe, non-judgmental learning environment.

Limited on-site hook ups, camping available, nearby BnBs... 15 minutes north America's voted "best" small town!

Learning through Auditing: Improving your Horsemanship

I recently finished offering a three-day-long Full Immersion Clinic. I've titled these clinics because we cover so many aspects of horsemanship and riding. I never have an agenda as to what we'll accomplish. Depending on the participants and what their horse's needs are, things evolve organically. These are not the sit-in-the-saddle-for-8-hours types of clinics. These are an opportunity to mentally slow down and really raise our level of awareness within/about ourselves and our horses, to better understand the conversation the horse is offering, and learn how best to work with the horse in order to get the ideal ride.

September Full Immersion Clinic Promo

Ok, so here is my “self-promotion” (which I loathe to do) to inspire you to sign up or tell all your friends about the upcoming last Full Immersion Clinic of the summer season, being offered here in gorgeous Sandpoint, ID (voted America’s #3 most beautiful town BTW) at The Equestrian Center, LLC!

My Full Immersion clinics typically cater to all level horses and riders, and don’t have a predetermined lesson plan, but often participants quickly recognize similarities, even between young horses being started and older “been there, done that” equine partners.  I cater to ALL disciplines; often a review of the basics (which is not a NEGATIVE thing even to those who have ridden for years) to help clarify and improve our understanding of the how, what and why’s of our communication, body language, interpretation of the horse’s behavior, etc.

This next FIC I’m going to also prioritize three main focus points.

The first is helping folks recognize, put value to and understand their horse’s behavior.  All too often people accept a horse’s behavior because, “he always does that,” without ever investigating what might be causing the behavior, if it is appropriate and if there needs to be a change in what is acceptable and those behaviors that aren’t. (Rushing out the gate, “leading” the person on the lead rope, taking extra steps as someone is half way mounted, tearing away as the halter is being undone, difficult to catch, fidgeting while grooming and tacking, anticipative during the ride, rushing in his gaits, heavy on the bit, etc.)

The second is learning how to raise the human’s awareness.  This helps people learn to recognize the beginning of “a problem” rather than like most folks who wait until after the horse has become very dramatic and dangerous before they start paying attention to their horse.  Also learning how, when and what you are conveying with your own body language and energy will influence the quality of your communication.  In the long run this will allow you to do “less” and get “more” from your horse.

The third major topic of focus will be learning how to “feel.”  I forget because I work with horses day in and day out, how dull, heavy and physically resistant most people are when they are interacting with their horse.  This topic will help re-sensitize the human participants so that they can become faster at “hearing” the horse, refining what and how they “send” information through use of their hands, seat, legs, etc. to achieve clearer and faster, “black and white” communication.

Plenty of other topics will be discussed and as always, the group of participants will “direct” the clinic, but after this summer season of seeing SO MANY cases of lost riders and horses, I want to re-emphasize offering a portion of equine related education that I find most folks are missing no matter how experienced they may be.  Whether someone is a total novice or has ridden for 20 years, often there are missing “chapters” in their equine education, and I’d like to help fill in the blanks. 

I don’t want to sound egotistical, but often as past participants have stated, “these clinics can be life changing,” and are a great opportunity for a lot of people who never have been offered a safe, supportive, positive environment to literally slow down and learn more about themselves and their equine partner in.  Just a few days really can change everything you thought you knew… and your horse will thank you for it in the long run!

Often it is not what the participants and auditors “came to fix” but more what they didn’t realize they were missing in their horsemanship and equine partnership that they learn most about at these clinics.

Remember, the clinic is limited to eight participants, but there is no limit to the number of auditors.  If you have a self-contained unit you are more than welcome to camp at TEC’s “million dollar views” at no additional charge.

The clinic will be offered Friday September 20^th, through Sunday September 22^nd.  Each day will begin at 8am and then we will have an hour break for lunch around noon, and then will continue until about 5pm.  All level and discipline horse and riders are welcome.  These are mentally stimulating, not physically exhausting clinics.  Lots of questions, interaction, instruction and laughter!  Please visit the following link for registration and details:  http://www.learnhorses.com/Clinics/camp.htm