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Introduction to Obstacles Clinic

Intro to Obstacles Clinic Flyer
WHEN: Sunday, May 18, 2025
WHERE: Briarrose Stables, PE
TIME: 9:00am to 5:00pm
PARTICIPANT COST: $125.00 (+ facility fees)
AUDITOR COST: $25.00

Please note:

  • There are limited spaces available for this clinic.

  • A deposit of $50.00 is required prior to April 18, 2025 to confirm your spot.

  • Full payment of the remainder is due by May 11, 2025

  • E-transfer to nes.naturally@gmail.com

This clinic will be an introduction to playing with various natural and man-made obstacles.  Participants will learn in-hand ground skills to execute obstacles correctly and how to complete each one with success.  In future clinics, there will be ridden obstacles.

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Confidence and a positive learning environment is the main focus of this clinic for both the equine and human.  Through the use of obstacles, participants will develop new skills to help with evaluating their horses emotional state and how to work through different processes to reach the goal developing an understanding of each step and how to apply them to future obstacles and situations.  Each small success leads to bigger successes.

​PARTICIPANT AND AUDITOR INFORMATION:

  • Participants will be divided into small group sessions to allow more one on one learning  

  • Participants are encouraged to audit the other sessions

  • Each participant will have a minimum of 2 hours of obstacle learning time

  • There is no food available on the premises so please bring your own food and drinks.  Kensington is only 5 minutes away and has a selection of food choices and stores

  • Participants and all auditors are expected to leave the facility in the same or better shape than when they arrived

  • Participants and Auditors are expected to bring their own chairs and other items of comfort (ie. bug spray, sunscreen, hats, etc.)

  • Sideline coaching is to be kept to a minimum, so not to distract or confuse participants

  • Participants will be ready to enter their session(s) on time.  If you are not ready, the session will proceed.  You may join in when ready but please do not disturb the group while joining

  • Participants and Auditors must consider the other participants safety and take note to not upset another participant.  (ie. Your horse is ok with umbrellas... doesn't mean that "X"s horse is.  Please watch your surroundings and act accordingly to ensure everyone's safety)

  • Only those that are participating in that clinic session, will be in the clinic space.  Others will be asked to wait until it is their turn.

  • Auditors will remain outside the teaching space

  • Most important: Bring your open mind and have fun!​​​

FACILITY INFORMATION & COSTS:​​

  • Stabling is $40.00/day. (Bring cash with you the day of the clinic)

  • Participants are required to clean out their stabling area

  • At the end of the clinic, $20 may be refunded after participant has cleaned out their stabling area (inspection required by facility representative)

  • Participants must provide their own feed, feed tubs, hay nets, water buckets, etc.

  • Participants who request a stall will be responsible for cleaning it out before they leave the property

  • Participants who request a paddock will be responsible for cleaning it out before they leave the property

  • Safety is priority!  Participants are expected to keep safe distances, close all gates/doors fully each time they are opened and follow any rules set out by facility owner of organizing personnel.  

  • ​The clinic is being held at a personal residence, please respect the facility owners personal belongings and only be in approved locations.

  • There will be washroom facilities available in the house​​

For more information on how to Book an Event - Click HERE

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