Adult Yoga & Exercise for Equestrians
8 week class, $99
Our horse’s ability to balance himself and perform well relies greatly on our ability to do the same. Join us for a chance to clear our minds and learn exercises to help improve our overall balance, flexibility and strength. A $25 deposit is required by December 20th. Class size is limited so please register early.

What Our Horses Want Us To Know
As presented at the 2006 CHA Conference at Colorado State University

Experience how your mental, physical and emotional state affects your horse. In this informational and fun seminar participants will experiment with ground exercises to help them feel what their horses feel. They will learn how to use their bodies more sensitively and effectively, improving communication with their horses on the ground and under saddle. $35.00

The Power From Within *
As presented at the 2007 CHA Conference at Cypress Gardens in Florida

Find security, balance & strength using techniques derived from the Martial Arts & Centered Riding. Participants will learn how to access the energy, control and strength that comes from their centers. The skills learned will help them become more secure in the saddle, better balanced and better able to communicate clearly with their horse. $35.00

*Ideal for riders who want to improve their confidence.

Centered Riding Open Jumping Clinic
Fall Brook Stable, Taberg, NY

For more information, contact Wendy Washlewski at FBStable@aol.com or 315-336-7841

CHA Standards Instructor Clinic
Fall Brook Stable, Taberg, NY

This clinic is for riding instructors of any level or discipline who wish to be certified through CHA (Certified Horsemanship Association). Interested instructors should contact Wendy Washlewski at FBStable@aol.com or 315-336-7841

Round Pen Workshop, 1-4 pm; $65

Learn the basic steps and/or get help improving your technique in this 3 hour "hands-on" workshop. Round pen training helps build a partnership based on mutual trust & respect. In this workshop participants will learn how to improve their communication skills by becoming more mindful of their own body language, practice recognizing the slightest "try", rewarding it and become the "Passive Leader" their horses deserve. The workshop will begin with a demonstration, allow time for practice without the horse and finish up with each participant working in the pen with a horse. Bring your own horse or learn from one of ours. This workshop is limited to 6 participants, plus auditors. The cost to participate is $65 and to audit is $25. Enrollment is on a first come, first serve basis. Please register early to secure your spot.

Champlain Valley Expo-Everything Equine Event
Essex Junction, Vt.

Maple Ridge Stable will be present at the Champlain Valley Expo’s “Everything Equine” event promoting our programs and selling our In Harmony With Horses products. Please plan a trip to Essex Junction, Vermont to enjoy the expo. Stop by our booth and visit with Deb & Heidi while your there.

Jon Ensign Clinics at Maple Ridge Stable

Colt Starting & Restarting, mornings, 9:00-12:30

Horsemanship II Under Saddle*, afternoons, 1:30-5:00

This 3-day clinic will be split into two sessions. Participants can attend both sessions or choose morning or afternoon only. Auditing is available for those who may want to watch and learn from either session.

The mornings are designed for those who have young, green or problem horses who need to be started or restarted. The main focus will be on ground work -- building trust, confidence and control. First ride will be an option for those whose horses are ready. This is generally a four day clinic, therefore, there will time available on the forth day for those who are interested. Due to the nature of this clinic there is a maximum of 10 horses accepted. The cost of this 3-day clinic is $425.00 with an early bird rate of $375.00 if the $200 deposit is received by March 1st, 2008. Auditors, $25.

The afternoon clinic sessions are for those who have participated in at least one of Jon's prior clinics and are ready to move into more under-saddle horsemanship. This focus would be more on gaining control of each quarter -- transitions, softening, collection, etc. We will accept 15 participants for this clinic. The cost is $350 with an early bird rate of $300 if the $150 deposit is received by March 1st. Auditors, $25.

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* Horsemanship II Clinic full. Please consider auditing this clinic to take advantage of learning from this master of Horsemanship

The Montana Ranch Experience

Jon Ensign and Heidi Potter collaborate to offer this exciting clinic which will be held near Bozeman Montana. We have put together some ideas to make this opportunity available to any horse enthusiasts who are interested in experiencing ranch life in Montana. This week will include: learning how to rope and then getting to practice on the real deal, cow sorting, a scenic trail ride to a lake for lunch and back-approx 12 miles round trip, horse roundups, some cattle work, a day trip (non-horseback) into Yellowstone and an afternoon of shopping in Bozeman. There is an option to camp (no electricity or running water) at the facility for free or to get a room in nearby Belgrade (10 minutes away) or Bozeman (20 minutes away). Participants can bring their own tack (under 50lbs) on the plane or Jon can lease tack from a nearby ranch. Some meals will be included and you will be on your own for some. There may be a charge to lease horses for times when we are all riding together, ie; trail ride. The cost is $700 for the week with an early bird rate of $600 if the $300 deposit is received by April 15th. A total of 12 participants will be accepted for this trip. it will be filled on a first come, first served basis. There is the option to pay by credit card for this clinic, using this form: Registration Form (credit card payments)

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Centered Riding Multi-Discipline Open Clinic
at Maple Ridge Stable

Take the time to develop an improved sense of softness and harmony with your horse by learning the basics of Centered Riding. These clinics are open to riders of all disciplines and levels. Participants will explore and develop an understanding of the basics of CR with ground work in the morning and application under saddle in the afternoon. This clinic will help riders achieve better balance, ride more comfortably and confidently, and improve communication with their horses. This clinic is limited to 12 participants, with horses and stabling available on a first come, first serve basis. Please reserve your spot early. A $100 deposit is required. The clinic cost is $300 with an early bird price of $250 if deposit and registration are received by June 15th. Auditors are encouraged and welcomed for $35 per day.

CR Clinic Registration Form

Guilford Fair Labor Day Horse Show
Registration Form Show Class Schedule

Jon Ensign Horsemanship at The Putney School

Morning Horsemanship Clinic 9-12:00
The focus of this clinic will be to improve the relationship with your horse on the ground, creating a more safe and willing partner. We will be working on respectful leading, getting softness, flagging for confidence, and controlling all four hooves. This type of work serves as a great foundation for a young or green horse, as well as improving your overall work under saddle. Limited to 15 participants.

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Jon Ensign -- Private & Semi-Private Training Sessions
Jon is available for private and semi-private sessions in the afternoon of Sept 14 at the Putney School and at Maple Ridge Stable and abroad from Monday, September 15- Thursday Sept. 18.

These sessions can be tailor made to whatever the horse owner wants. This can be under saddle work or ground work. Jon has spent a lifetime of training colts and riding horses. This is a great opportunity to get his help with some common problems i.e; trailer loading, spookiness, moving off while being mounted or just developing an improved sense of feel and getting softness in the bridle.

The cost is $75 (private) or $60 (semi-private) for sessions in Putney on Sept 14 or at Maple Ridge Stable. Cost of sessions at your place is $85/$70 within a 1/2 hour of Mapel Ridge Stable.

Registration Form
Contact Heidi to schedule as soon as possible.

Jon Ensign Trail Clinics at Maple Ridge Stable

Beginner Trail Clinic: mornings, 9-12:30. This clinic is for riders who are comfortable at the walk and jog and for horses who are young, new to traveling or could use desensitizing work. Participating horses must be performing well at the walk and jog under saddle. We will work on building confidence first in the ring and then move out into work in the surrounding hills, meadows and trails.

Advanced Horsemanship & Trail Clinic: afternoons, 1:30-5:00. This clinic is designed for riders & horses who want more challenging trail work and want to work more at the jog and lope. Most of this session will be done out of the ring and on nearby trails.

The cost for each clinic is $350 with an early bird rate of $300 if the $150 deposit is received by July 15th. Auditors, $25.
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CHA International Conference, Kentucky Horse Park. Visit the CHA website for more information.