4 day horsemanship clinic

4 days of Progressive, Calm Connected Horsemanship 
with Mark Langley 

Format:

1:1 lessons with Mark each day in arena

Group riding out possible, depending on group

Dinner

(Daily format is flexible to group and individual needs. Lessons may be in a small group or in pairs but individual 1:1 lessons will take place each day.)

"Forget your horse, just watch and learn" sessions in between - you learn from watching Mark approach and train 5 different horses & their riders.

Ground skills and ridden - aimed to help your horse become more connected with you, carry less tension, have more understanding, and be happier. All methods work with the principle of gaining your horse's focus and understanding before teaching it; and Mark will adapt what he teaches you depending on what you and your horse need.

This 4 day course will cover skills and philosophy to show:

- How to gain + keep calm focus

- HOW and WHY to connect with feel - not just avoid pressure

- Recognise, reduce + manage tension

- Problem solve any issues as they arise

- Teach in a way which encourages happier horses

- Techniques to improve performance, balance, softness + flow

- Suitable for all horses and riders

STRICTLY LIMITED to 10 riders so that everyone gets individual tuition

NO PREREQUISITES REQUIRED - Mark teaches you and your horse based on where you are at & what your horse needs

Info you need to know about the clinic (this will be emailed to you as well)

Cost: $722.00 (includes four good quality 2-course evening meals + morning tea)

Daily Program: 8.00am - 4.30pm
Ground skills & ridden exercises in the arena incorporating group learning and "forget your horse just watch and learn" sessions as Mark teaches 1:1.

Riding out on property or outside of arena MAY be included (depending on what horses need).

Small group sessions and / or 1:1 tuition sessions. Some people find that they get most out of just 1:1 sessions and so Mark can run the clinic or part of the clinic like this. Your lesson can be out of the arena. Have a think about what might benefit you the most. We discuss the next days plans over dinner.

Location: 1671 Lower Piambong Road, Piambong NSW 2850

Supermarkets in either Gulgong or Mudgee 25 mins away.

Meals: Group dinners together 7.00pm to discuss the day; provided for Fri-Mon.
Breaks for morning tea (provided) + lunch (BYO).

Camping: Free. Facilities include hot outdoor shower; gas stove; toilet; fridges (up on the house verandah); eskys and ice (for milk at the camping area)

Accommodation: Local (in the next paddock) B&B at neighbours Paul & Denise - great hospitality - ph 0409 885 020

Horse accommodation: Yards and medium-large shared paddocks available. We also have a paddock which can be subdivided if horses need to be by themselves.

No charge.

Please bring your own feed buckets. All paddocks and yards have their own water troughs.

Horse fitness: Horses must be reasonably fit for 3 days of work, though each day will have some ground work to give the horses a break. Riden sessions will be 2-3 hrs max.

Please bring: Something to carry water in on your horse, Suitable raincoat, If you have one, a lunge rope/ long lead rope approx 2-3m, and halter. Approved riding helmet & normal riding apparel, sun cream

Feed: Your horse shouldn’t need super high energy food for the clinic, just something that will sustain them over 4 days – eg grain & hay. Remember there will be times where you sit and watch and your horse gets a break in the yards. To avoid the stress of a new environment and food, we suggest that you introduce your horse on the ration they will be getting here a couple of weeks before the clinic.

New Gear: New gear must be checked for comfort, good fitting and ridden in before the clinic.

Payments: Pay the deposit now & the rest 3 weeks prior.

Cost for riders 4 days $722.

Spectators welcome: $40/ day + food ($35/day)

Option to pay the $100 non-refundable deposit now & the rest later.

Final payment due 3 weeks prior to clinic. You can bank transfer: Equine Ability BSB 062542 Ac No 1013 0436 - please put your name as reference).

Deposits are not refundable or negotiable. Full payments within 3 weeks not refundable unless we find a replacement.

All monies refunded in the event that we cancel the clinic.

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All bookings require $100 non-refundable deposit

Payment can be made via bank card, cheque or electronic funds transfer

Remaining payment must be made 3 weeks prior to clinic.  No refunds available under any circumstances unless you find a replacement rider yourself or we can fill your spot.