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For those guests who want to improve their horsemanship skills, Hill Country Equestrian Lodge offers its own Whole Horsemanship Clinics. From the ground to the saddle, students learn how to draw upon methods ranging from Join-up to Centered Riding to experience the ultimate horse and rider relationship.
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Whole Horsemanship Clinics are appropriate for riders of all ages. Clinics are offered in either Western or English style, and the principals taught can be applied to all disciplines. Riders of any skill level will benefit from this in-depth study of the fundamentals of effective riding and horsemanship. (Only riders of like skill level are taught together.) A maximum student to teacher ratio of 2 to 1 insures ample personal attention. |
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Note: A weight limit of 225 lb. is required for riders of Hill Country Equestrian Lodge's horses.
Clinic Director, Dianne Lindig Tobin has trained horses and ridden for over 30 years, competing successfully to earn high point awards in both English and Western disciplines, Trail, and Reining. Her knowledge of human anatomy and biomechanics and her versatile teaching style make her an effective and well-loved instructor. Whole Horsemanship Clinics take place over 4 or more days, and include 2 hours of instruction in the mornings, and 2 hours of trail riding or casual riding in the arena, (participants' choice), in the evenings, Whole Horsemanship Instructional Manual, and personal video tape of each student's clinic experience. Whole Horsemanship Clinics are one more reason why Hill Country Equestrian Lodge is the ultimate horseback riding vacation What students say about Whole Horsemanship Clinics: "Both Mary and I have benefitted greatly from the week that we spent with you. We are both using the techniques that you taught us and it has improved our riding and training."-Susan Petrillo, Mary Prelovsky, Ocala FL "Dianne, Thanks again for all your help. The small things like keeping my spine straight, my shoulders level, and my hands lower have improved my horse's life immensely." -Laurelee Oakley, Amarillo, TX "Dianne, Again, your generosity and talents have made the experience enefable." -Barbara and Joanne Cech, Vista, CA "Dianne, Thank you for your patience, your professionalism, your love for these magnificent animals, and your ability to teach others how to appreciate, respect, and love them also. This has been an experience I'll never forget."-Linda Howe, Houston, TX "Everything about our time at your ranch was wonderful- your lessons, your horses, your beautiful cabins, & your gorgeous land. Thank you for sharing it all with us. As we said, we intend to return,"-Steve and Linny Ramsey, Detroit, MI Articles on this clinic: Travel Texas' Unforgettable Hill Country- American Cowboy Feb. 2000 Page 40 |
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Bandera, Texas 78003 |
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