Full Week Ranch Clinic in Bozeman, Montana

We still have some open spots for the 2010 Ranch Clinic in Montana, July 19-23rd.  Bring your horse out to the stunning Gallatin Valley in Montana for a very unique and amazing clinic. Both horse and rider will develop skills as they work through various aspects of ranch work including working cows, sorting, penning, roping, and possibly even branding. This 5-day clinic will be a special combination of Jon's horsemanship clinics and having the rare opportunity to truly ride like a cowboy. Be prepared to ride long and hard, through beautiful hills, mountains, meadows and streams. This will be both an unforgettable and demanding experience.

$1000 for the week.  Horse and people boarding are available for an additional expense. Deposit and registration form required.  Please contact Denice Thurston at dthurs@yahoo.com or (206) 276-7668 for more information.

Colt Starting and Horsemanship Clinic Series @ Mission Farrier in Snohomish WA

Colt Starting/Horse Re-starting Clinic, August 12 – 15th, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. daily, $500

This clinic is for unstarted young horses, or an older horse that needs to be restarted.  The first two days of the clinic will center on exercises to get your horses’ respect on the ground and desensitize him to behaviors and things that he will encounter during the first saddling and ride.  During the next two days, we will use these exercises to saddle and ride!  This is four-hour a day, four-day clinic.  We will take frequent breaks as we do not want to push a young horse too fast too soon.  We have found this extended clinic session to be very successful.  It builds trust and respect between horse and human; we feel it is what sets Jon’s clinics apart. 

Horsemanship I, August 14 – 15th, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, $200

In this clinic we will refine exercises both from the ground and from horseback to build a softer feel, quicker, more accurate responses and a stronger partnership with your horse.    Bring a good attitude and be prepared to work on your horse and horsemanship.  This is a three-hour a day, two-day clinic.

For those of you interested in either the colt starting or horsemanship clinic, please contact the clinic sponsor, Karen Plumlee, as soon as possible.  Karen’s email is missionfarrierschool@hotmail.com or her cell is (425) 985-8321.  Limited boarding options are available on a first come, first serve basis.

Private lessons will be available August 9 through 15th.  Please call Jon directly at (406) 570-9779 to schedule these appointments.

Colt Starting and Horsemanship Clinic Series in Edmonton, AB, Canada

Colt Starting/Horse Re-starting Clinic, August 19 – 22nd, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. daily

Same description as above.

Horsemanship I, August 20 – 22nd, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily

Same description as above.

For those of you interested in either the colt starting or horsemanship clinic, please contact the clinic sponsor, Tara Gamble with Tara Gamble Horsemanship.  Tara’s email is tara@tghorsemanship.com or her cell is (780) 945-7516.  Limited boarding options are available on a first come, first serve basis.

New Clinic and Sponsor announced in Northern California!  Welcome Napa Valley Horsemanship!

2-day Workshops and Friday Night Demo @ Blossom Creek Farm in Calistoga, CA

Session #1, September 11th and 12th, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. daily, $295

This session will cover advanced ground skills, foundations for riding, address any trouble spots, and finish with a riding component.

Session #2, September 11th and 12th, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. daily, $295

This session will focus on softness, collection, and responsiveness in your horse and is geared towards riders who have a safe, well-started horse to ride in a group setting.  English and western horses welcome!

Auditing available both day; $35 per day and $50 for both days.

Friday Evening Demo

Jon will also offer a 1-hour free demonstration of his techniques, Friday, September 10th, from 6 - 7 p.m.  RSVPs are required.

Deposit and registration form required for clinic participation.  Please contact Jennifer with Napa Valley Horsemanship (www.napavalleyhorsemanship.com  ) at (707) 799-2103 for more information.

Colt Starting and Advanced Horsemanship @ Maple Ridge Stables in Guilford, Vermont

September 23rd – 26th, 2010

Please contact the clinic sponsor Heidi Potter at (802) 380-3268 for more information.

You can visit www.jonensign.com for more details.