Horsin Around Clinics

A little about the clinician. Theresa Denham has worked with a wide variety of horsemen/horsewomen over a period of over 35 years to develop a riding strategy that has been successful for many students in different disciplines. Theresa worked under Clare Bayman (Wiltshire Riding Academy England) Sally Swift, Susan Harris, Holly Johns (Lake Oswego Hunt Club), Brian Croft, Norm and Carmen Bryant (Bryant Ranch) to gain a powerful perspective on the mechanics of riding regardless of discipline.In addition, as an accredited member of the Association of Equine Appraisers, Theresa has developed a strict eye for excellence.
Now, Theresa is sharing her perspective on gaining a well balanced horse and rider which enhances gait, movement and confidence in both horse and rider.

 

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Womans only (35 & up) ||Kids Days summer sessions  ||
Purchasing 1st horse   ||   BioMechanics Horse and Rider  ||   Colt and Filly Handling ||   Riding Lessons (Semi Private or Private)  

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Our clinics are held rain or shine ~~ We have indoor fully enclosed facility ~~ Panel stalls available for clinic use ~~

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Clinic --Biomechanics of horse and rider

3 different days available for this day long clinic. Come to one for $85.00 or
If you choose two dates, please make check for $150.00 or for three days please make check for $225.00 Bring a friend and get a 10% discount.

Saturday October 20 10:30 AM - 4:30 pm. dinner out (pay your own- 7:30)
Sunday October 27th, 10:30 AM - 4:30 pm, dinner out (pay your own- 7:30)
Saturday Nov 3th, 10:30 AM-4:30 PM , dinner out (pay your own begins at 7:30)

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This class includes approximately 1 hour of talk time understanding horse psychology for young horses.Up to  four colts/fillies will be used for demonstration and practice.Class limit is 15.  Minimum class size of 4. 

Instructor: Theresa Denham - Theresa has been raising horses for over 35 years. She has managed stallions of different breeds, raised and shown both Quarter Horses and Tennessee Walking Horses in the A circuit. She has worked extensively with foals, and taught foal handling and has helped owners of 'difficult' horses understand the whys and hows to achieve a pleasant mannered youngster.

 

Fees:  observation of clinic with some hands on with JMR owned demo horse-- $40.00

Students who wish to bring their own weanling/yearling can bring their colts for additional fee of $10.00. These will not be used as practice horses by other students (only for demo purposes by the instructor and owner).   

This clinic focuses on horsemanship, communication, and preparation of a colt of filly for the show ring. TWH will be used and assortment of outside horses will be used.
Download the registration for the handling clinic (PDF format)

• Safe horsemanship with young stock
• Understanding the natural tendency of the colt or filly
• Segment on health issues with the young horse, how to identify and avoid potential stumbling blocks in your training.
   

Download Registration form in either pdf or word format OR Register online:

pdf registration form MS WORD registration form

Apply online: Without Horse: With horse:

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Woman only (35 and up) riding clinic

Saturday October 27th 10:30 AM - 4:00 pm. 6:30-?? meet at restaurant we choose during session for social time
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Wednesday November 7th 10:30 AM - 4:00 pm.

Theresa Denham, under ARICP has personally worked under Susan Harris and Sally Swift.  She also worked Clare Bayman (Wiltshire Riding Academy, Home of the British Olympic Team)  to gain a deeper understanding of biomechanics of riding. 

Finding and using your natural reflexes, your horses natural reflexes and how the center of balance can easily be achieved will gain self confidence for you and your horse. 

This clinic has something for the beginner to the advanced rider and you will be matched to your skill level with riding partners for a non-intimidating, fun filled class. this is also a great way to meet other riders.

At the end of this clinic you will learn tools to:

• motivate your horse to move in a forward fashion
• collect your horse without the use of artificial aids
• ride in unison with your horse, even if he is jumping around, spinning and shying.
• understand what things affect your horses inability to accept your cues
• how to bring your young horse along quietly
• how to quietly use hands and legs while riding (and no I rarely address this directly, it will just come naturally when we reach the final point)

The format of this clinic is as follows:

• Each participant will join us for the introductory period.
• Ride times will be assigned for 2-3 semi private ride times apx 40 minutes in duration. You will get tired! All participants are encouraged to stay and learn during each participants ride time, although you may choose to come back only for your ride time..
• Post class discussion, Q and A
• Post discussion/funtime at McMinnamins or other local restaurant for family. (Pay your own way).
• this is a must do class for those who wish to do any discipline of riding and build confidence and meeting other women with interest in riding.

 

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Instructor :Theresa Denham
Cost: $85.00 with horse. Two separate semi private ride times.

Download the pdf entry form Download the MS WORD entry form

Apply online: Woman Only (35 and up) Riding Clinic_Saturday Oct 27th , 2007 Subway lunch order None ;Ham 6"Ham wrapTurkey 6"Turkey wrapClub 6"Club wrapOther (specify below) additional items to add (lettuce, tomatoe, onion, sweet pepper, pepperoncini, pickles,cucumbers,vinegar and oil, mayo, mustard) Woman Only (35 and up) Riding Clinic_Saturday November 7th , 2007 Subway lunch order None ;Ham 6"Ham wrapTurkey 6"Turkey wrapClub 6"Club wrapOther (specify below) additional items to add (lettuce, tomatoe, onion, sweet pepper, pepperoncini, pickles,cucumbers,vinegar and oil, mayo, mustard)

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Clinic -- Purchasing your first horse : 

 This class incorporates about 1 hours of classroom and 3 hours of of hand on interspersed with the classroom activity.

 

Please click here to email if you are interested , when we have enough for this clinic we will run it again

Instructor: Theresa Denham an Accredited Equine Appraiser with over 30 years in the horse business will be teaching this course.
Theresa has been actively involved in many disciplines involving horses, both english and western and ground handling.  She has shown the AQHA circuit, NWCHA circuit, Open Portland area circuits, and  in the Tennessee Walking Horse "A" Circuit. Her students have excelled in dressage, Saddleseat and stock seat riding and enjoy their horses on the trails.
Theresa will teach you how to assess, find and purchase a horse and will help you avoid the common pitfalls that new horse owners find themselves in.

 

Cost of class  $40.00  includes all material handouts.  This clinic helps you learn:

• How to identify when it is the proper timing to purchase a horse for yourself or family member
• What does a horse really cost?
• Helps identify what level of horse you are best suited for
• A look at the breeds. Pros and Cons
• What to look for  (red flags) in the horse
• Questions to ask
• Procedures for purchasing
• Specific health care issues for first time owners
   

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Kidz Days clinics!!!
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Our kids clinic will allow the kids to learn all about horses from include safety, proper horse maintenance, grooming and show preparation, care of tack, equitation (both english and western), games, arts and crafts. All activity with an emphasis on safety. This is a clinic geared to the beginner to intermediate child, with or without a horse!!. Each child will ride in a private lesson daily! Bring a boxed lunch, and get day care, horses and fun with other kids.

Children will also get to do arts and crafts, games, and contests.
Sack lunch needs to accompany your child daily. We do have a refridgerator for your child's lunch to stay cool. We provide boxed juice drinks, 2 sodas per day, and chips for snacks.

Please provide an approved riding helmet for your child or you may purchase one from us.

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Clinic #4 -- Driving Clinic

Date TBA 

instructor :  TBA  

 

Request for Theresa to do a clinic at your location