Rocking Heart Ranch – Waterton, Alberta: Excel with Horses 3-Day Clinic
Are you looking to develop more confidence, control, and success with your horse?
Do you want to work towards a true partnership with your horse, built on respect and trust?
Do you want to do all of this in one of the most beautiful settings imaginable?
In this clinic Steve will help you attain these goals and become the natural leader that your horse needs you to be, while you get to ride near one of the most stunning landscapes Canada has to offer. Rocking Heart Ranch borders Waterton Lakes National Park and the views are something not to be missed.
Location: Rocking Heart Ranch Arena, Box 98, Waterton, AB, T0K 2M0, Canada
Clinic Host: Melody Garner
Phone: 403-894-1005
Email: rockingheartranch@gmail.com
Steve is one of the most sought-after instructors in the horse industry. Traveling all over the US and Canada, he has helped thousands of horses and riders develop more willing partnerships. His methods and teaching style are unique and produce instant results. Whether to overcome fears, or gain more control, participants will leave the clinic empowered and more excited about reaching their horsemanship goals.
This clinic is designed to be an overall learning experience that builds on several aspects of communication, confidence, respect, trust, impulsion, and performance. The clinic is open to people of all skill levels and disciplines, beginner to advanced are welcome. We also welcome horses of all ages and breeds.
Some of the things you will learn through the clinic are:
- Confidence to overcome fears.
- Tools to keep your horse calm, curious, and respectful.
- How to develop safe, content, and willing horses.
- Feel and timing to increase your horse’s “try”.
- Common mistakes of both the horse and rider.
- How to think from a horse’s point of view.
- What to expect from your horse and what to do when your horse does the unexpected.
- How to accomplish incredible things with your horse.
- Key exercises to unlock your horse’s potential.
- Exercises to correct your horse’s bad habits.
- How to gain overall control of your horse’s five body parts and get your horse supple and responsive.
- How to make the wrong thing difficult and the right thing easy, a key lesson for solving problems.
- How to get the most out of each training session with their horse at the clinic and at home!
Essentially, we will be teaching you the building blocks for success!
This clinic will be split into two classes so that everyone can have extensive one-on-one time with Steve. Participants from both Levels can watch the opposite Level at no cost. If there are not enough signups to form two groups, they will be combined and will 9:30-3:00 with a lunch break from 11:30-1:00.
The Level 1 Class will be primarily focused towards teaching principles of safety, communication, and confidence building for both horse and rider. This is a great class for anyone who is new or still needing foundation exercises, lacking confidence, possibly looking to not canter too much (or wanting to try cantering more), having any major issues with their horse (bucking, rearing, etc.), or themselves. Green horses (less than 6 months of riding) should be in this class. We recommend this class if you have not previously done a clinic with Steve. It will run from 9:00am – 1:30pm.
The Level 2 Class will be primarily focused towards teaching more intermediate to advanced principles. In this class we will assume that you have basic understanding of natural horsemanship groundwork concepts and techniques and are willing to have a ‘go for it’ attitude. This class will involve advancing your groundwork techniques, body control, and riding maneuvers. If your horse has any behavioral issues (bucking, rearing, striking, etc.), this class is not for you. It will run from 2:00pm – 6:30pm.
This clinic builds on concepts that take several days to achieve. For best results the clinic should be attended in its entirety; however, a minimum participation of 2 days is required. If your horse is not rideable or is too you, you can participate only within the groundwork portion.
General Information and Facility Fees:
- Arena Fee is included in the clinic cost.
- Stall/Paddock Fee per horse: $20 inside; $15 outside (if not dry camping – see below)
- Camping: $50/unit/night includes:
- 1 horse with outside pen with hay
- Access to indoor washroom and port-a-potty
- Camping: $65/unit/night includes:
- 2 horses sharing an outdoor pen with hay
- Access to indoor washroom and port-a-potty
- Access to ranch trail riding, outdoor round pen, and outdoor obstacle course at no additional charge.
To reserve camping, pens/stalls, etc. and for general clinic information please contact the clinic host.
Special Room Rate is available in Waterton (only a short drive) at the Waterton Lakes Lodge (just ask for the Rocking Heart Ranch Rate).
Coffee and light snacks will be provided.
All riders must have an Alberta Equestrian Federation Membership or provincial equivalent.
Clinic Cost:
| USD Prices | ||
| Club Member | Non-Club Member | How Much You Save as a Member |
| $575 | $745 | $170 |
A club membership fee is only $149 USD for the year, see the other bonuses and become a member at www.HorseTeacherU.com
Purchase a Spectator Pass to watch this clinic!
Members may request a Spectator Pass for one guest at a reduced cost of 25% off.
Equipment:
For participants under the age of 18, helmets are required (free Spectator Passes are available for parents of a minor participating in the clinic).
A snaffle is recommended for Level 1 horsemanship (however, for Level 2, you can bring a leverage bit). These items can be purchased at the clinic, as well as other Steve Rother approved equipment.
Cancellation:
If unable to attend, please let us know prior to the first day of the clinic or your deposit will be lost.
Deposits are NON-REFUNDABLE; however, if you let us know ahead of time that you are unable to attend, a credit may be issued that can be used towards a clinic at a later date or the purchase of Steve Rother DVDs.
Learn more about our great host, the Rocking Heart Ranch! Now offering the opportunity to Ride & Relax all year long.