Have you dreamt of enjoying the joy and companionship of a horse partner of your own? Is it important to you to ensure safety in the looking process and to feel confident that the horse you bring into your life is the best match for you?
You and your future equine partner deserve to be set up for the best relationship possible. Ensuring this good match requires adequate preparation.
The "So, You Want to Buy a Horse?" clinic will equip you to be an informed and discerning horse buyer and will prime you for what to except as a horse owner. Topics covered include: identifying your goals, riding style, and experience level; what to look for in a horse; questions to ask a potential seller; understanding a pre-purchase exam; where to find a horse; ensuring your safety in the looking process; finding a suitable trainer or instructor; and what kind of costs you can expect as a new horse owner.
This clinic is suitable for anyone looking to purchase or adopt a horse or for those who have recently come into horse ownership. Photo Gallery
Read what participants have had to say about the "So, You Want to Buy a Horse" Clinic.
Would you know if your horse or the horses in your care were sick or in need of medical attention? Would you know what to do and the steps to take to best support them? Have you ever tried to talk with a vet only to feel at a loss for what they were talking about?
When it comes to the health and well-being of your horse, it's better to be prepared with knowledge and not use it, then to find yourself in an emergency and not know what to do. This clinic will discuss and demonstrate the proper treatment for the common ailments that affect horses. Topics will include: general wound and injury treatment; what kind of wound needs vet attention; recognizing a healthy versus a sick horse; proper bandaging; signs of and how to handle colic; discussion of common horse diseases; and more. There will be multiple demonstrations as well as opportunities for participants to practice the skills learned on live horses.
This course is highly recommended if you spend any time around horses, even if you are not a horse owner. Just think - with this information you could save a horse's life! Photo Gallery
Read what participants have had to say about the Equine First-Aid Clinic.
Do you or your horse lack confidence with trailer loading? Is your horses willingness and aptitude to load prone to vary? Have you ever had somewhere to be, but couldn't get your horse in the trailer?
Trailer loading often has a reputation of being troublesome or challenging, but it certainly does not have to be!
The Trouble Free Trailer Loading clinic will enhance your and your horse's confidence in and around trailers so that trailer loading will become both safe and pleasurable. You will use the groundwork skills learned in Horsemanship 101 and Horsemanship 201 to prepare your horse for loading. This preparation will include teaching your horse to tie safely and using obstacles that mimic the confinement of the trailer. You will learn how to assist your horse in becoming a willing and confident partner with the trailer.
This clinic is perfect for horses that are difficult to load or those that have had traumatic experiences with trailers, as well as for anyone looking to enhance their horsemanship and the relationship with their horse. Photo Gallery
Read what participants have had to say about the "What Trailer?" Trailer Loading Clinic.
Are you at the stage of considering truck and trailer ownership? Does the idea of purchasing a suitable truck and safe trailer feel daunting? Much less, the task of hooking up, backing and driving?
In the Truck and Trailer Safety and Handling Clinic you will learn the basics of proper truck and trailer maintenance to ensure safety and longevity for your rig as well as for your horse. Topics covered include: hooking and unhooking techniques; how to back up; and courteous driving skills; You will have the opportunity to hook-up and drive both a bumper-pull and gooseneck trailer. Discussion will also include how to appropriately pair truck and trailer and safe loading and unloading of horses.
Give yourself and your horse the gift of trailering with safety and confidence through prior and proper preparation! Photo Gallery
Read what participants have had to say about the Truck and Trailer Safety and Handling Clinic.
What are your dreams and aspirations with horses? How far and wide do you want to excel in your pursuit of partnership with horses?
Let Emily Johnson help you in turning your dreams with horses into a reality. Emily is available to come to your facility to help you improve any and all aspects of your horsemanship. She can create a clinic suited specifically to your needs or take the MRH Wholeness Through Horsemanship™ program to your group or facility. Contact Emily at emily@mountainrosehorsemanship.com for further details, and to inquire about scheduling and specific rates.