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Clinics offered by Jack Lieser

 

 
Jack Lieser's Natural Horsemanship clinics, workshops and demonstrations will give you an opportunity to learn and observe the power of the Natural Method of Horsemanship no matter what discipline you prefer.  In these workshops, you will learn the importance of being the leader in your herd of two, you and your horse.  From the lessons Jack teaches, you will grow in your understanding of how horses think and will become better equipped to eliminate common horse behavior problems.  You will develop a partnership with your horse that begins with groundwork and carries over into riding.  As you get more sophisticated in your natural horsemanship, you will see a difference in both you and your horse.  This improvement will show up in lateral flexions, suppling work and the collection that you do with your horse.  You will learn how to develop your independent seat, the necessary element of all good riding.
 
Children who are taught the natural method of horsemanship are much safer around horses because they understand why horses behave the way they do.  They learn that being the leader for their horses does not depend on their size, but on their knowledge of the horses� ways of thinking.  This understanding is the foundation to everything they want to do with their horses.
 
Horses are playful animals and this concept of fun runs through all of natural horsemanship.  The steps in natural horsemanship are called games because they are based in the play that horses engage in with each other.  Bring your sense of fascination and fun and get ready to play with the horses.

Jack Lieser holds the following horsemanship clinics.  Check Jack's Calendar of Events for details about locations near you.  You can make your reservation by filling out the Registration Form.  Here is an overview of what the clinics are designed to accomplish:
  

Foundation Class

 

This class is designed for students who are new to Natural Horsemanship.  This is your beginning class if you have had no lessons and are new to this type of training.  This is your refresher class if you have had just a few lessons and need to review  and practice beginning horsemanship concepts and skills.  

The topics discussed in this class will include the following and more:


        * Understanding horse psychology and horse sense, why they often think and react as they do.
        * Learn how to establish yourself as the leader and play with your horse on the ground using communication games.
        * Get safer ground manners.
        * How to mount safely and learn the emergency stop.
        * How to control your horse more effectively with a halter and one rein. (Instead of by the practice of using a bigger bit).

 


Advancing Foundation Class 

 

This class is designed for students who have had a few lessons with Natural Horsemanship and have played the ground games enough to have established some positive responses from their horse.  The riding portion will include walk, and trot.  You will progress from your current level of skill and be challenged to improve your timing and release.  

 

The topics discussed in this class will include the following and more:


        * How to use and improve your use of your ropes and training sticks/strings.
        * How to get in more positive responses from your horse.
        * How to work on specific problems such as trailer loading, backing up, mounting, slowing, going, etc.
        * Moving the hindquarters and forequarters with direct and indirect reins.

 


Intermediate Class 


This class is designed for the students who are ready to use longer lines for ground work and can walk, trot, and canter their horses in a controlled environment.  You will be learning about impulsion and how to use less rein for stops and turns.  You will work on improving backwards and sideways on the ground and/or in the saddle.  You will progress in skills from where you are and apply yourself to refine and improve in every way.

 

The topics discussed in this class will include the following and more:


        * Use of longer lines to increase your leadership and communication skills with your horse from a greater distance.
        * Use communication games to motivate your horse to go over, through, and around objects on the ground.
        * Begin to work with your horse without your rope. Achieve your freedom.
        * Use impulsion games and programs to slow or speed up your horse. You motivate your horse to cooperate.
        * Improve your riding skills and independent seat.

  
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