Natural Horsemanship Centre “it’s way more than riding...” Hosts Judy & Larry Griffiths          Uxbridge,  On.  CANADA Dream Feather Natural Horsemanship Centre Trail riding can be the most relaxing and enjoyable time spent with your horse…it can also be frustrating and frightening if you or your horse are unconfident on the trail. Jigging, spooking, leading and following issues are only some of the problems students face when taking their horses into unfamiliar territory. Learn to ride your horse using Savvy! The trail riding clinic will focus on the importance of “Prior Preparation” to trail ride safely with confidence . The day will start Online and progress to riding in an arena or other enclosed area. Real life situations will actually be simulated , so that you will understand what to do if these unexpected things really do occur. What will be covered:   • learn how to 'Ride Out' with Savvy and safety • how to recognize your horse's thresholds and what to do when they occur • learn ways to give you and your horse more confidence. • trail riding simulations such as, bicycles, ATV's, plastic bags, dogs, joggers etc • how to ride in a group •  how to handle following or leading issues Note: due to the importance of maintaining the confidence of both student and horse, all  teaching points above may not be covered in the time allotted Format: this is a one day clinic with two 3-hour segments (6 hours of instruction). Participants will also have unlimited use of  Horse Playground before or after clinic. Prerequisite: Students must be able ride in a group at the walk and trot outside of the arena. All students for this workshop should be at an official or self-assessed Level 1 and should be playing in Level 2. Tools Required: Rope Halter, 12 foot line, saddle and saddle pad, Parelli Natural  Hackamore, or bridle (with permission from Ron Pyne) Carrot Stick and Savvy String Clinic Cost: $210 + GST per participant (limit of 8 students)             a 50% deposit must accompany the registration form. Balance due May 1, 2010 Auditing Tickets: $25 per day Supplementary Viewing: previewing  the “Success Series” Horsenalities, 7 Games, Safe Ride, Ride Out would greatly accelerate your learning for this clinic Trail Riding With Savvy Levels 2 - 4