The Festival Of Horses announces
a dynamic group of world-class clinicians featuring:

Jody Cunningham -

Western Horsemanship

Round Pen and Groundwork

The First Five Maneuvers of the Cunningham Foundation Test- Ground work

The Second Five Maneuvers of the Cunningham Foundation Test- Ground work

Preparation for Taking the Mounted Test

The First Five Maneuvers Mounted

The Second Five Maneuvers Mounted

Bring your horse and ride with Jody Cunningham in one of his day riding clinics.
Price includes stall, pass in to the event, and 'Equi-Dance' pass.
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Gloria Garland -

Holistic Medicine

Friday:
Introduction to Equine Acupressure - Easy to use hands-on acupressure techniques.

Saturday:
Tendon and Ligament Injuries - Treatment and prevention with Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Sunday:
Herbal First Aid for Horses - Easy to use herbal remedies and hands-on acupressure techniques for the inevitable kicks, bites, sprains, strains, traumas and falls that are a part of horse ownership.

Sandy Hotz -

Dressage

Friday:
Training and First Level Dressage

Saturday:
Second and Third Level Dressage

Sunday:
Fourth Level and above Dressage

Bring your horse and ride with Sandy Hotz in one of her day riding clinics.
Price includes stall, pass in to the event, and 'Equi-Dance' pass.
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Kenneth Koch, Jr. -

Wild Horse Training

Friday, Saturday, & Sunday:
Wild Horse Training

Rick Lamb -

Radio Show Host - Revolution in Horsemanship

Finding Flicka - Choosing a Horse that’s Right for You- The Inverse Rule, assessing your ability, pedigrees, temperament, size, gaits, appearance, project horses, relationship building, purchase or lease, board or keep at home, sharing a horse, changing horses, and more.

The Power of Natural Horsemanship - Understanding and Using a Horse’s Nature- The horse in nature, domestication, herd psychology, flight or fight, dominance hierarchy, importance of submission, becoming a leader to a horse, controlling movement, changing human behavior and thinking, and more.

Mythbusting - Dispelling Common Misconceptions about Natural Horsemanship- Gentleness and firmness, fear and curiosity, horses don't know right and wrong, your horse doesn't love you, no horse hates men, herd psychology, dominance and submission, control of movement, what’s really important to horses, positive and negative consequences, keeping emotions out of it, pressure and release, being as gentle as possible and firm as necessary.

Barbara Maitia

Custom Hat Shaping

Learn How to take care of your western hats!
Barb will teach you the proper cleaning, care and how to store your hats along with the do’s and don’ts for that winning look in the show arena.

Sign up at the Animals R Us booth to enter for a chance to win a free hat makeover!

Ron McCoy -

Story teller - Trail Advocate - Professional Organization Volunteer

Friday & Saturday:
Build Your Organization With These 11 Techniques - Enjoy this light hearted presentation with Ron, who has been associated with numerous organizations over the years. He has found that those who use these eleven techniques are far more successful in accomplishing their mission statement goals. As volunteers in these groups, they find more satisfaction and enjoyment in the process.

Sunday:
A Series of Horse Tails - Ron has collected a number of sometimes humorous stories of his experiences with horses. Bring your lunch, relax, and enjoy the stories we're sure you will be able to relate to!

Diana Olson -

Cowboy Mounted Shooter

All About Cowboy Mounted Shooting - How to train your horse, what equipment is needed, and the fun of Cowboy Mounted Shooting! Come learn about this fast growing sport. It may be for you!

Al Ragusin -

Horse Dance - Train Your Own Horse

Over the years, Al Ragusin’s precision horse training has been based on the belief that the training must involve the knowledge of the horse’s capabilities, state of mind, and exactly how much training he can endure at any given time.

As an expert trainer, Al works hard to get inside the horse’s mind. He wants to know when his horse is learning and if the horse understands the instructions given. Al believes that he needs to know whether the horse has become mentally tired or is refusing to follow instructions. One actually needs to get inside the horse’s mind: to know the horse as he knows his own children.

Teaching a horse a dance, and the horse understanding the cues he is given, takes time. The horse then must be able to do it so quickly that it becomes routine.

Reacting to the cues and developing the muscles that make him move contrary to his natural movements takes a lot of the horse’s energy. Sometimes 2 to 3 times a training session is all he can take. In order to perfect this movement, it must be done 1,000 to 2,000 times. Given that you ride him 5 days a week (which is a lot), 2 to 3 times a session, approximately 15 times a week for each dance step, one can see that in order to practice a movement 1,000 to 2,000 times involves years of training. In a show, more than 20 dance steps are used with all the horses involved and each dance step must be coordinated with each beat of each song for it to match perfectly.

With all this, surely the reason why horse training is not being done on a wide scale is that it takes a lifetime to accomplish. And that’s exactly what Al Ragusin has done. He has dedicated his life to his art for the sole reason of sharing a small amount of time with you in horsemanship and tradition.

Come and see Al Ragusin give the following clinics:

1. Train Your Own Horse.

2. The double rein and how it works.

Also, come see Al and his dancing horse perform in "Equi-Dance" on Friday or Saturday evening!

Cynthia Royal, Tony Royal,
and Blanco -

Discover The Magic

Friday & Saturday:
Develop the Horse of Your Dreams through an Ancient Language of Connection and Relationship

Sunday:
How to Become Herd Leader with a Lawnchair and a Blade of Grass (and without Sweat, Stress or Fuss for you OR the horse)

Join internationally acclaimed equine performing artist, trainer and clinician Cynthia Royal and her Andalusian horse, Lord of the Rings Shadowfax movie star Blanco, along with Tony Royal and several of their trick and liberty trained Iberian exhibition horses, as they present daily mini-clinics at the Festival of Horses. Based on the ground breaking approach to be featured in a permanently-based Las Vegas show, get an inside glimpse of their methods, unlike any other in their simplicity, results, and sheer enjoyment.

Cynthia translates the way horses naturally interact with one another into an extremely easy, quick and effective system of communication necessary as the foundation to any successful program. In a free, open environment and without the use of force or other restraint, you will learn how to build a magical relationship with any horse by interacting in a way the horse instinctively understands. Learn the secrets of how to become BOTH your horse’s trusted friend AND benevolent leader, gifting the horse with what he needs most to feel safe and happy.

Described as "The Missing Link" in modern equestrian programs, this approach applies to trainers, riders or anyone involved with horses and any horse of any age, training or experience, paving the way for relationship harmony and heightened performance success in any discipline or equine pursuit including dressage, polo, racing, reining, eventing, jumping, western or english competition, pleasure and trail riding. Also extremely valuable to equine assisted therapy practitioners , equine emergency rescue personnel and equine behavioral rehabilitation specialists.

In addition to the myriad benefits such a partnership affords, this approach is the foundation for achieving bridleless riding, further expanding your relationship with your horse. Learn how bridleless riding achieved through this approach results in a deeper, more spiritual connection with your horse and a more sensitive, aware, confident rider for all mounted disciplines. Also, glean insight on how to teach such trick behaviors such as the bow, lie down, sit, march and rear with suggestion, rather than force and restraint.

Cynthia is a dynamic and captivating clinician, who motivates and inspires with her Follow Your Dreams approach. Her passion for this work and the horses shines through as she spreads the word of a new way of being with our equine partners. Empowering and inspirational, this is literally a life altering experience not to be missed!

Karen Scholl -

Horsemanship for Women

Lecture Series topics:

Friday:
Tools, Knots and Knives - Gain insight and understanding how these seemingly insignificant aspects of horsemanship can make all the difference, from having greater safety to more fun with horses. You’ll be amazed how simply Karen explains knots, their use and how to easily learn something that most people struggle with!

Saturday:
How to Find the Ideal Horse - Buying a horse is for most people a lifetime commitment. How long would you date someone before marrying them... maybe we should have dated a little longer, right?! With some sound, simple principles to follow, your next horse could be the absolute ideal partner you’ve always dreamed of. Karen says that though she loves all of her horses, she’s ‘in love’ with Bergante... the horse she searched for while applying these same simple principles.

Sunday:
Traveling with Horses - If you’ve ever wanted to travel with your horses, but didn’t feel confident enough, this opportunity to glean knowledge from someone who literally lives on the road full time with her two horses and dog! Learn what to expect from your horses, great places to stay, inter-state health regulations, and much more.

Note: Questions and Answer time after each lecture. Bring Karen your questions!


Daily demonstration clinic and horse and rider daily clinic topics:

Friday:
Strategies for Trailer Loading - Most people have experienced some level of difficulty when loading a horse, and even the most confident horse can change their mind one day! Learn strategies for trailer loading that will prepare for even the most difficult situations when they arise... a roadside breakdown, bad weather, strange trailers, etc.

Saturday:
Understanding Fear - Fear is a common challenge for many people with horses, especially women. If you’ve been searching for a solution to fear, Karen presents her unique strategy for moving through any fear, large or small, to accomplish the goals you have with horses.

Riding from the Ground - Most people think that we’re not training a horse until we’re on their back. The Spanish Riding School is a great example of training starting on the ground... so there’s nothing new about this approach! From expanding your confidence to raising the level of challenge and skill with your horse for more advanced maneuvers, riding from the ground provides the concepts, strategies and skills to enhance your training program with your horse.

Sunday:
Training the Recreational Horse - Horses go into training for performance, but why would we train the horse for recreation? Horse hobbyists say ‘oh, I just trail ride’ as if there is little skill required, but these horses have to be prepared for anything we may encounter on the trail! Training 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.

Bring your horse and come participate in Karen’s daily or weekend clinic each afternoon and then present in the main arena each day with what you have learned!
Price includes stall, pass in to the event, and 'Equi-Dance' pass.
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Dr. Bill Schurg -

Professor and Equine Specialist

Saturday & Sunday:
Dr. Bill Schurg & The University Of Arizona present "Analyzing Your Horses Feeding Program"
from 1:30-3:30pm.

Bring your horses age, weight, and your feed nutrient label and they will tell you how much feed it will take for your horse!

Lectures:

Saturday:
Forage & Evaluation

Sunday:
Nutrition Simplified

Richard Shrake -

Horsemanship

Friday:
Riders! Learn to Build Your Confidence - Richard gives you real self-confidence builders and a complete program to gauge individual needs that will build your confidence. You will have all of the tools to overcome your fears and have confidence as a rider.

Measurements & Tests to Determine Your Horse's Athletic Ability - Richard Shrake teaches through a series of measurements and tests how to determine a horse's trainable attitude, athletic ability and performance potential. He teaches what makes a horse worth $500 or $5000.

Saturday:
Learn Natural Movements Without Unnatural Aids That Create Fear - Are you stealing your horse's mental & physical ability? Richard shows clearly that the use of whips, sticks and old-fashioned fear tactics that are used by many trainers will restrict your horse's natural ability. He will demonstrate and explain how his Resistance Free® methods support movements through hands, legs and seat and develop confidence and consistency in your horse without developing fear in your horse.

"PreSignals" The Next Step in Refining Your Riding Skills - Go from natural horsemanship to the next step in your riding skills. By using PreSignals you will learn how to become "One" with your horse. Richard will teach you to use PreSignls in all of your riding skills and refine them: such as your turns, transitions, supporting your horse's inside shoulders..just to name a few.

Sunday:
Understanding the Flawless Western Pleasure Horse & Ride - Richard will demonstrate the drills and exercises needed for total control.Learn to peak your performance and add the finishing touches to your Western Pleasure horse.

Perfecting Hunt Seat Equitation & Western Horsemanship Patterns - Using his Resistance Free® methods, Richard shows how to make your patterns work for you. He will demonstrate the preparation needed by the rider and horse for 100% mental and physical control.

Tommie Turvey -

Equine Extremist

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.

Meet the Stars- Performing with dogs and horses.