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The Arizona Horse Festival announces
a dynamic group of world-class clinicians featuring:
Craig Cameron - View Craig's Bio
Demo- Get ready for the weekend! Come watch what Craig has in store for you.
Laying The Foundation- Colt Starting. Craig will be working with the auction colt throughout the weekend.
Craig will teach you how to work with your young horse more effectively.
Reining- Developing A Handle On The Horse- Snaffle bit or hackamore, learn the different ways to accomplish
your goals and refine your horses response to the bridle.
Finishing The Auction Colt- Come see the transformation of this young horse after three days of concentrated
training. Craig will reinforce past lessons and set a strong foundation for the new owner to continue from.
David Davis - View David's Bio
Basic Maneuvering- Learn how to effectively position each part of your horses body using leg and rein aids to correctly perform basic to advanced maneuvers.
Cowboy Dressage- Learn how to teach a horse to perform all the upper level dressage maneuvers, and all the reining maneuvers!
Freestyle Reining-Dancing With Horses Evening Show- Three-time world champion reining horse trainer David Davis and his black overo gelding named Pastor, wearing an electric light outfit, will perform a presentation that he calls "cowboy dressage" which combines all the reining maneuvers and all the upper level dressage maneuvers set to music!
Sunday Morning Service- Dave will conduct Cowboy Church on Sunday morning in the main arena.
Dawn Dawson - View Dawn's Bio
Getting Your Horse Started on Barrels-Horsemanship Required- Whether you are starting a young horse or an older horse on barrels or even trying to fix a problem horse, participants will learn the basics of what your horse needs to know to start them on barrels, including the foundation points of the barrel pattern and their role in making a solid barrel horse. With exercises and plans you can take home to practice, you are certain to enjoy learning the process of getting your horse going on the barrel pattern.
The Problem Barrel Horse-Is it Really the Horse?- With barrel racing so big there are a lot of barrel horses out there and a lot of them have problems in the barrel pattern. Over the years, most have come to believe that barrel horses are "just crazy". Participants will learn techniques and lessons to use in helping their horses and themselves with problems and issues in the barrel pattern. Common problems with barrel horses will be the focus of this clinic.
Making a Competition Horse for a Lifetime- So many young horses are pushed through the training paces very early and with a lot of pressure. Then they compete in the futurities where many soon fall apart. No matter the event you compete in, this clinic will help participants take their horses and make them solid, sane and fun competition horses to have and compete on for a lifetime.
Geff Dawson - View Geff's Bio
Reality Horsemanship: There’s No MAGIC to it!- Whether doing demonstrations or hands-on riding clinics, riders of all ages will learn how they can Get Along Better With the Horse They Have. It doesn't take magic "no miracle training" to help riders increase their riding abilities and better communication with their horses. Riders of all ages will enjoy this clinic and they are certain to go home with lessons and exercises that they will succeed with in their training and horsemanship.
Successful Trail Riding- This is a demonstration for all of those horse owners who thought their horse was broke at home and then they join a group of riders to find out their calm quiet horse quickly changes. Learn training advice and tips on trail riding safety as well as how to help your horse deal with "all those horses". This is a demonstration for all horse owners who decide to take off and join the fun of trail riding.
Mike Kevil - View Mike's Bio
Nature vs. Nurture, Why Horses Act & React the Way They Do- What factors contribute to the mental development of your horse? Is the most important element his genetic makeup? Or is it the way he was raised--by whom and in what environment?
The Problem Horse - What Problems Does Your Horse Have- Mike works with a problem horse to demonstrate what the animal is lacking in education. And he gives the horse’s owners some tools to help them continue the training process.
How A Horse Learns- Mike describes how and why horses act and react as they do, and he explains the most effective psychological methods for achieving positive response. This information applies to any technique or program the handler decides to employ.
Grooming, Tack and Equipment - Mike demonstrates basic grooming procedures and safety, and gives examples of proper equipment, and its safe usage.
Kerry Kuhn - View Kerry's Bio
Using Cattle For Focus And Direction- Kerry will demonstrate how to use cattle to help teach your horse to stay 'between the reins'. Great exercises to help your horse learn to line out and go where you want him to.
The Secret To A Soft Feel- Kerry will demonstrate a very easy and practical way to develop a light, "soft" feel in your horse. With his techniques you will find out if you are motivating your horse to become "soft" or "heavy".
Beginning Essentials For The Roping Horse- Interested in roping? Looking to buy a rope horse or do you want to teach your horse to rope? Kerry will demonstrate what you need to know to start your horse or what to look for if you are interested in buying one.
Starting The Auction Colt- Kerry’s skills with the unbroken colt are second to none. His patient and gentle technique shows the audience that basic steps can build the horses trust ending in a quiet first ride. He will continue to work with colt throughout the weekend to show how his techniques mold and shape the horse.
Rick Lamb - View Rick's Bio
"The Horse Show Live"- Look for Rick Lamb as he presents his radio show on site at the Arizona Horse Festival.
Revolution For Horsemanship- A comprehensive, groundbreaking look at the history, science, and people of natural horsemanship. Rick Lamb will be speaking on the "Revolution for horsemanship" in the lecture hall each day of the festival.
Mike Nielsen - View Mike's Bio
Hunter Judging- Ever wonder what the judge sees when you are competing? Mike will walk you through what the judge is looking for and how to improve your performance.
Equitation Judging- Riders with varying levels of experience will help Mike show you what the judge sees and how you can improve no matter what level of a rider you are.
Course Design for Hunter, Equitation and Jumper- Mike will show the idea behind the design.
Jane Savoie - View Jane's Bio
Teaching Your Horse To Go Forward- Are you exhausted from having to use strong aids
to get your horse to go forward? Jane offers you a simple step by step process that teaches your horse to be more
responsive to all of your driving aids (leg, seat, voice and whip)
Lateral Work- Now that you've put your horse in front of the driving aids and he's
happy to go forward, the next step in your training program is to teach him to go sideways.
Suppleness- Unlock your horse's body!
Collection- Collection, otherwise known as self-carriage, is a wonderful goal for riders in ALL disciplines.
Teach Your Horse the ABC's- Training horses is like teaching a foreign language.
First your horse needs to know the alphabet such as what you mean when you use your seat, leg, and hand in a particular
way. Then you can combine the letters of the alphabet to form words such as "half halt".
Karen Scholl - View Karen's Bio
Bond With Your Horse- Having that special bond with a horse is everyone’s dream. We could do anything, anywhere, any time with our horse… and have fun doing it! Presented in a practical and humorous way, Karen’s approach will have your horses think you’re just as special as they are to you.
Make Education Pay Off- Horses go into training for performance, but what’s so important about educating the horse for recreation? Horse hobbyists say ‘oh, I just trail ride’ as if there is little skill required. Educating the recreational horse makes everything about horses more fun, safe and enjoyable.
Safety From the Inside Out- From first-time horse owners to long-time enthusiasts, everyone enjoys Karen’s perspective on safety. Understanding the mind of a horse helps us know how they view their world, establishing greater safety by learning to ‘read a situation’ to prevent injury, not just survive it.
Tommie Turvey - View Tommie's Bio
Basic Trick Horse And Liberty Training- Have you ever wanted to teach your horse a trick but don't know where to start? Come watch this fun and exciting demonstration.
Advanced Trick Horse And Liberty Training- Now that you have learned some basic things, its time to step it up a notch. Tommy continues to show you the amazing things you can teach your horse.
Having Fun With Dogs and Horses- Starring "Maverick" the red heeler.
Larry Whitesell - View Larry's Bio
Ground Work To Teach Collection On A Gaited Horse- Are you having problems with collection? Are the exercises different with a gaited horse and another horse? Larry will show you how to get perfect collection on the gaited horse.
Beginning Exercises For Gait- Learn the basic exercises needed to start a horse in the proper gait.
Advanced Exercises To Improve The Horses Gait- You have learned the basics, now watch Larry demonstrate advanced maneuvers to improve your horses gait.
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