3 Day Mountain Trail Horse Clinic
Mountain Trail is one of the fastest-growing disciplines in the horse world. Whether you would like to compete or be a better partner with your horse on the trail, this course can help. The work that you will do with your horse during this 3-day course will create the groundwork for a safe and sane mount out on the trail. There will be over 30 obstacles that we will work on as well as arena work to achieve the basic foundation. From beginner trail to advanced trail, there is something for everyone.
The course will begin in the classroom to explain the training methodology and then you’re off to get your horse in hand with just a halter. You will work on the basic groundwork that will teach your horse to move on the haunch, shoulder, forward, back, and laterally. Next, you will work through the basics of moving through cavelletis and simple obstacles while driving your horse in hand. After lunch, the group will move onto the trail course to work on the teeter-totter, bridges, water, logs, and more. Day 2 will be under the saddle. Trail obstacles will be ridden after they have been accomplished in hand. Day 3 will be spent on the trail course then out on a trail ride that has real-world obstacles to test your new skills.
Each course will be limited to 10 students and taught by 2 instructors, ensuring lots of hands-on attention. Chris Jonason has 35 years of horse experience and apprenticed with Mark Bolender for 2 years. She was his first certified apprentice. Chris gleans from both her extensive backcountry experience as well as Mark’s teachings. She presents an easy step-by-step methodology that will help you and your equine friend attain your goals. Chris was an outfitter and farrier for over 35 years with vast experience in the mountains. Horse and rider will be taught as individuals with consideration for their own goals and desires.
Includes: All dry camping and horse paddocks.
Cost: $400.00
Auditors: $25.00 per day
Dates:
June 2-4, 2017
July 28-30, 2017
Women In The Wilderness
Women in the Wilderness was last offered 13 years ago by Washington Guides and Outfitters. We, at Rendezvous Ranch, believe this special program was so beneficial to women that we want to offer it once again. Yes, it is for women and taught by women. The different skills offered are Mountain Trail through obstacles, packing and rigging, and Dutch oven cooking. There will also be an introduction to the benefits of equine natural hoof care and barefoot trimming, as opposed to traditional farrier methods.
These skills are taught by experienced horsewomen with years of combined expertise. Each night you will enjoy a hearty Dutch oven dinner that you have helped create and prepare. The riding will be directly from the ranch onto thousands of acres of state land. If you have a special interest not listed, please let us know when you register and we will see if we can accommodate your wishes. Bring your own horse or rent one of ours.
Includes: All dry camping and horse paddocks.
Cost: $460.00 with your own horse
$610.00 with a ranch horse
Auditors: $25.00 per day
Dates:
May 26-28, 2017
June 23-25, 2017
August 18-20, 2017
5-Day Bare Hoof Trimming Clinic
This course is a comprehensive look for any owner who wants to have a basic knowledge of what to look for in a good bare hoof trim or shoeing. We will look at and dissect cadaver hoofs to unravel the intricacies of the horse's hoof and how it functions. Each student will have a chance to trim a cadaver hoof and their own personal horse. We will have space for only 10 students.
Students can participate in the first 3 days for $339.
Add paddock fees if you are bringing your own horse.
Cost: $565.00
Auditors: $25.00 per day
Dates:
March 3-7, 2017
June 9-13, 2107
Rendezvous Ranch Youth Equestrian Camp
This five-day program is designed to benefit riders with previous horsemanship skills but also includes those who have only ridden a few times. We will be combining three disciplines to mold each student into an accomplished trail rider and equestrian. You will first be introduced to the horse assigned to you for the duration of the camp. Then you will be appointed a stall, tack, and given care details. While in attendance, we will go through safety procedures and rules.
The first two days we will introduce the student to our unique trail course with lessons to accomplish rider competence on obstacles.
On the third day, we will go deeper into dressage and equitation. This will involve arena riding in the morning. The instructors will break down your in more detail your seat as well as natural and artificial aids enabling you and your horse to move smoothly together as one.
On the afternoon of the third day, you will become acquainted with the
fastest-growing discipline of Working Equitation. This quickly growing
sport combines the skills of dressage mixed with tasks performed by horse
and rider in a fine dance of artful riding and skill. Each rider shall ride the
ten obstacles and become familiar with moving their horses through an
obstacle course. Riders and horses can walk, trot and canter as ready.
Practice will proceed on the fourth day with lessons again in the morning
and the trial course in the afternoon. Day five will include practice and a
small competition over five of the obstacles. Students will be judged on their
performances. Awards will be given at the end of the day.
Included: All meals, overnight lodging, horse, tack, and helmet.
Number of participants: Eight per session
Cost: $800.00 per person
Dates:
July 3-7, 2017
July 10-14, 2017
August 7-11, 2017
2 Day Working Equitation Clinic
Join us for an introduction to working equitation! Working equitation is an international equestrian sport growing quickly in the United States and consisting of three phases–dressage, ease of handling (a judged course of obstacles), and speed (a timed course of obstacles). This fun, the informative two-day clinic will consist of an overview of the sport, a course walk, Q&A, guided ease-of-handling sessions, and a mock competition on the afternoon of the second day if time permits. Horses and riders of all levels and disciplines are welcome to try working equitation in this supportive environment or advance their working equitation skills for the show ring.
Includes: Dry camping and horse paddock
Cost: $260.00
Auditors $25.00 per day
Dates:
May 20-21, 2017
July 22-23, 2017
August 26-27, 2017
2.5 Days Magic and Miracles
with Dr. Suzan Seelye
We are proud to offer clinics this year with Dr. Suzan Seelye. She has been working on our ranch horses for over 6 years and has been an inspirational force in how we keep our horses happy and healthy. She has taught Rendezvous Ranch owner, Chris Jonason her amazing techniques in quantum healing and communication.
Dr. Suzan Seelye’s revolutionary and truly unique approach to healing and wholeness incorporates numerous healing modalities to facilitate the animal’s transformation to radiant health. This is achieved through total structural alignment, utilizing spinal and deep muscular treatment, traditional Chinese medicine, and energy healing to evolve a completely healed body from the inside out.
This clinic is designed to get each student to become grounded and present in their bodies so that they may then start to attain self-carriage, balance, and confidence on and off their horse. Learn about your horse’s behavioral problems and how to resolve them. Evolve your horse’s health by bringing them back into a state of balance to
optimize all the organ systems using Chinese Tuina. You will delight in
creating balance through the magic of Chinese Tunisia and centered riding.
You can bring your horse or reserve one of our ranch horses.
Cost: $295.00
Dates:
July 8-10, 2017
Equine Quantum Healing Immersion Part I
with Dr. Suzan Seelye
Bring your joy, curiosity, and light heart, and come prepared to experience the magic when like-minded gather!
Empower yourself with knowledge and experience in this intimate setting with an internationally acclaimed holistic veterinarian, Dr. Suzan Seelye, DVM, CVA, CVTP.
In this immersion, you will learn how to apply simple concepts of Quantum Physics with the art of Chinese Tui-na to create balance in the horse and yourself to allow the ideal healing machine, the body, to heal from anything including lameness, behavioral issues, internal medicine issues, allergies – the list is endless.
We begin our Immersion into the science of Quantum Healing and the art of Chinese Tui-na at 9:30 Saturday morning. Those of you bringing horses please arrive by 9 to give you and your horse some time to get settled. Sunday begins at 9:15.
The mornings will be spent in the classroom learning the principles of holistic horse care, along with how to be your own horse's healthcare CEO. We will also delve into the concepts and principles of quantum physics, the science behind neuroplasticity, and the power of the mind
….how to rewire your brain to create anything you want in your life
….just like I did when I rewired my brain to have 20/20 vision after a
a lifetime of wearing glasses (I literally threw away my glasses 10 years ago).
Afternoons will be spent taking our newly learned knowledge to the horses
and developing your own unique artistry with the magic of Chinese Tui-na.
Lunch will be provided, Please bring a snack to share with all. Also, bring a
yoga mat or blanket if you have one and your own water. Wear comfortable
clothes for the mornings as we will be doing some discovery of our own
bodies through movement, stretches, and psoas discovery. Bring paper to
take notes and if you have any dietary no-nos, please let us know.
Your homework before coming to Immersion Part 1 is to watch the 2 links below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUbEgg6GklU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZpRP1FV0lE
Bringing your horse is optional. Please add paddock fees if you are bringing your own horse.
Includes: Lunch
Cost: 595.00
Dates:
September 2-3, 2017
4-Day Mountain Trail Trainers Clinic
This clinic is an intensive training course that will help you to learn the skill needed to train horses for Mountain Trail. Whether you want this knowledge for backcountry horses or competition it will help you achieve a closer partnership with any of the horses you train. We will help you acquire the timing in the in-hand ground work and then move into the saddle to get the flow, timing, and precise movements that are needed for showing. We will work on each student as they will be judged by a certified judge through each obstacle. This will help enhance your training by acquiring the communication needed to keep your horse straight and engaged through each obstacle. Each day we will work on basic equitation before hitting the course to help with aids and riding skills. You will also work on trotting and cantering between obstacles.
Includes: Paddock and dry camping
Cost: $565.00
Auditors: $25.00 per day
Dates:
September 1-4, 2017
4-Day Working Equitation Trainers Clinic
This clinic is an intensive course that will help you on your way to being able to train horses or students in the art of W.E. As one of the fastest growing disciplines in the U.S., there is a need for more trainers and lesson givers for this fun, fast-paced sport. Day 1 we will start with working on dressage and basic training principles for the sport. Day 2 will work with the obstacles and our certified judge will help give an understanding of exactly what they are looking for through each obstacle. We will also work the course at speed as well and each horse and rider will get a chance to ride the course as a whole and get judged and critiqued. Each day will add training principles and tips for riders and horses. We will also discuss young horses and starting their training to the course and bringing them along for success in this discipline. We will have a few young ranch horses that we will be working through the course as examples.
Includes: paddock and dry camping
Cost: $565.00
Auditors: $25.00 per day
Dates:
September 8-11, 2017
If you need to pay by check or money order please send it to:
Rendezvous Ranch
9140 Nahahum Canyon Rd.
Cashmere, WA 98815
A 50% deposit is required at the time of registration. This deposit becomes non-refundable 2 weeks prior to the beginning of the course. Students may change dates after this time. The balance will be required 2 weeks before the course. Payment arrangements may be available for qualifying students. We will begin processing your registration when we receive your payment. You will then receive a confirmation e-mail from us. Gear can be purchased from the school at a discount. Check out the gear list page or call about what you will need for class. Gear will be supplied for the first 2 weeks of class.
