Horse Clinics

Peggy Cummings, the developer of Connected Riding^® will lead participants as they experience her ground and mounted exercises. From years of classical training and research of various riding styles, Peggy Cummings has developed Connected Riding® methods to achieve freedom of movement and self-carriage for both horse and rider. Her technique is based on reciprocal connection rather than force; it enhances performance through better communication.

Connected Riding^® teaches you to ride from the inside (by feeling), to the outside (by action). It provides you with an awareness of body and movement that empowers you to move in harmony with the horse. It teaches you how to influence the horse's movement through an elastic connection, allowing you to let go of compressive, energy-draining techniques. Through a series of ground and mounted exercises, it shows you how to use the rhythm of your own body to lead your horse to enhanced performance.

Robyn Hood will be teaching the finer points of TTEAM. The groups will divided so that while some people are riding others will be learning the TTouch and Leading Exercises. Small teaching groups will allow people to work at their own level.

This two-week clinic will be in 4-day segments with a day off between each segment. May 19 and 24 will be rest days. Participants can practice, sight see or just rest on these days. There are many tourist possibilities in the area from winery visits to white water rafting.

Price including Tuition, Lunches & Lease of horse or board: (Accommodation NOT included)
$2500.00 Canadian + 5% GST   $2500.00 USD, EUR 1750, £12800, plus 5% GST.
15% discount if paid in full by January 31, 2008. There are also discounts for TTEAM Practitioners and Connected Riding teachers.

Accommodation NOT included. We have various options for accommodation - either motels in Vernon, B&B; self-catering in a nearby house (belonging to Barbara Owens) which can accommodate up to 8 people.

Starting Young Horse TTEAM Clinic with Robyn Hood
We will not be offering a SYH clinic at the Icelandic Horse Farm this year but Robyn will be teaching one at Bitterroot Ranch, June 8-12 in Dubois, Wyoming.

June 26-29:  Icelandic Riding Clinic
Four day riding clinic. The first day will be an introduction to the horses, balancing riders and giving people a sense of the horses they will be riding. The next 2 days will be Centered/Connected Riding with Sue Falkner-March followed by 1 day of riding on Icelandic horses. This clinic offers a positive, stress-free opportunity to learn about Icelandic horses and the tölt. We will be focusing on Centered/Connected Riding on day 2 & 3 and then integrate these skills into work on the gaits. Riders will have the opportunity to ride different horses with varying gait distributions and we will cover saddle fit, dentistry, and an introduction to TTouch bodywork and the Playground of Higher Learning. This clinic is not suited for new riders (call us if you are not sure) and you will be riding 1-2 times per day. We are taking a maximum of 8 people.  Lunches included.

Price:  $700.00 Canadian + 5% GST   (Optional Extra Day of Riding on June 30:  $150.00)
10% discount if paid in full by January 31, 2008

July 5-6:  TTEAM & Connected Riding
Two days of TTEAM & Connected Riding exercises either on our horses or your own. This clinic offers a positive, stress-free opportunity to learn about Icelandic horses (or bring your own horse), experience the tolt and TTEAM & Connected Riding concepts. We will only be accepting 8 participants to ensure personal attention. Lunches included.

Price:  $300.00 Canadian + 5% GST  (Optional extra day for more lessons July 7:  $150.00)
10% discount if paid in full by January 31, 2008

Aug 2-7:  TTEAM Training with Robyn Hood
In depth hands-on workshop exploring the TTOUCH and TTEAM ground exercises with a variety of horses. This clinic also includes Centered Riding, evaluating saddle fit, ground driving and the use of TTEAM equipment including the body wrap and balance rein.  Lunches included

Price:  $700.00 Canadian + 5% GST.
10% discount if paid in full by January 31, 2008

August 16-17:  TTEAM & Connected Riding
Two days of TTEAM & Connected Riding exercises either on our horses or your own. This clinic offers a positive, stress-free opportunity to learn about Icelandic horses (or bring your own horse), experience the tolt and TTEAM & Connected Riding concepts. We will only be accepting 8 participants to ensure personal attention. Lunches included.

Price:  $300.00 Canadian + 5% GST  (Optional extra day for more lessons August 18:  $150.00)
10% discount if paid in full by January 31, 2008

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