Equitation Doctor Clinics

Four Clinics to choose from:

Please call for more information on scheduling one of our clinics 254-774-9433 or 210-215-7614
Discounts given for hosting a Clinic Series.
Video copy of your clinic is available for additional charge of $15.00. Video will be delivered by USPS.


"Learn To Fix and Prevent Problems with Your Horse - Yourself"
Women's 4 hour short course:
Is the Honeymoon over between you and your horse?
Have you hit some rough spots in your relationship with your dream horse?
Is your horse pushy, wants to stay with his buddies rather that go on a trail ride on a beautiful day, and only likes to go one way, his way? Shy about unfamiliar places or trails, or just lost his mind and is out of control.

Many horse problems usually stem from the riders/handlers being concerned about doing something wrong; hurting themselves or the horse, lack of awareness and knowledge about themselves and the horse, and in some situations becoming apprehensive to fearful. Any of these combined can make a dangerous combination.

Healthy, positive dominance of the horse is based on controlling the movement in the horse by either causing it or inhibiting it, and controlling the direction and the velocity of such movement. This is the way horses establish which horse leads, which will follow and in what order.

Instead of putting your horse into training for 30 to 90 days with a trainer riding him; how would you like to learn to fix the problems yourself and learn how to prevent them? Then this clinic is for you.

You will have the opportunity to develop a sense of control, safety, and comfort by increasing self and horse awareness and learning how horses communicate with you. As well as, how you have been communicating with them unknowingly.

So you have follow through and are supported in reaching your goals, you will have the opportunities to return for follow-up clinics to continue what you have started.

Clinician Fee:
($50 horse and rider/handler combination) Travel expense maybe additional dependant on location.
(Min. of 5 and max. of 10 horse and rider/handler combinations per clinic date)
Neg. Coggins must be with you.

"Overcoming Your Fear of Horses / Riding"
Women's 4 Hour short course:
Do you want to ride but are fearful or had a bad experience in the past?
Are you taking lessons and still feel uncomfortable when riding?
Do you presently have a horse that you feel apprehension about riding?
Do you take many of the things your horse does personally?

Female Pleasure Riders need to understand that most women are nurturing by nature and try to avoid conflict. They are less aggressive than most men, less intimidating in their stance, speech, or movements, and less inhibited about crooning to, or petting animals. These are exactly the qualities to which horse are most responsive. Yet, these qualities, which are less intimidating to the horse and less likely to precipitate the desire for flight, can also cause the horse to be less respectful and to feel dominant to the woman.

During this clinic you will have the opportunity to develop a sense of control, safety, and comfort by increasing self awareness and learning how horses communicate with you participating in group activities and one-on-one sessions to teach you how to handle the horse from the ground and/or mounted. So you have follow through and are supported in reaching your goals, arrangements can be made for you to have opportunities to return for follow-up instruction or clinics to continue what you have started.

Clinician Fee:
($35 per person) Travel expense maybe additional dependant on location.
(Min. of 6 and a max. of 10 people per clinic date). Neg. Coggins must be with you.

"Basic Horsemanship short course: Buying - Horsekeeping - Training"
6 Hours (2 day clinic, 3 hours each day):
Whether you are considering buying a horse or just wanting to learn more about horses, this course will give you an in-depth and hands on understanding of safe, healthy horsemanship basics, and using various types of training techniques.
Day one:
Hands on discussion of catching, leading, feeding, grooming, equine health care and what to ask and look for when buying a horse.
Day two:
Exercising, working on the lunge & ground driving, selecting and using various types of equipment. So you have follow through and are supported in reaching your goals, arrangements can be made for you to have opportunities to return for follow-up instruction or clinics to continue what you have started.

Clinician Fee:
($60 per person for both days and $35 per person for one day) Travel expense maybe additional dependant on location.
(Min. of 10 and max. of 15 people per clinic date).

"Instructional Concepts"
8 hours course (2 day clinic, 4 hours each day):
Do you have a desire to become a riding instructor, presently instruct or want to improve yourself as a rider? This course is to offer skills to instructors and riders of all disciplines that will allow them to get more out of lessons, clinics, reading materials and life experiences. This course is not meant to offer a comprehensive training or certification program. Rather highlight in a detailed, hands-on manner, "A day in the life of a riding instructor; so as to give insight as to what is involved in being a professional riding teacher. As well as, to recommend concepts, skills and practices that supplement traditional training programs. Ask us about our riding instructor internship and certifications program. Our philosophy is: Good instructors should strive to become great teachers. Great teachers feel rather than see, possess passion and respect, support, spark, inspire, and create magic for their students.

Clinician Fee:
($100 per person) Travel expense maybe additional dependant on location.
(Min. of 5 and max. of 10 people and/or horse & rider/handler combinations per clinic date)
Neg. Coggins must be with you.