Courses
"The skills I have learned at Scot Hansen's clinics have been invaluable. Scot's riding talent, knowledge of the horse, and ability to read both horse and rider are extremely impressive." - C.B., Arizona
"I probably learned more in two days than all of the books and lessons I have taken in the past. You also taught in a way that made me feel more comfortable than any other clinic I have attended." D.R., Washington
"Our experience with Scot Hansen's clinics, as well as individual lessons has been nothing short of extraordinary." G. O., Washington
This is a two day clinic divided into four parts. The clinic is more than just riding -- it will teach you to understand your horse and the way he thinks, making you more effective in your training.
1. Ground School/Manners: Are you tired of your horse’s poor ground manners? Have you had it with your horse dragging you around? Does he lead you instead of you leading him? Does he struggle with trailer loading?
Teach your horse to bend, flex and control his feet through ground exercises. Teach him to respect your space and who you are in his world. Effectively judge his mind and attitude before mounting. Expand your “bubble of influence” and ability to direct the horse, relying more on body language and less on lead lines and ropes. Teach him to turn over his hindquarters and forehand, and perform lateral work from both close proximity and a greater distance. Improve his trailer loading willingness and ability.
2. Riding, Day 1 -- Ground work to saddle: Does your horse stand still to mount? Does your horse jig around? Is your horse upset about other horses in his space?
Transfer the ground work to the saddle. Stand still while mounting. Ride the patterns learned on the ground. Learn to effectively influence the horse’s movement with your seat and legs, and understand how the seat and your weight impact the balance of the horse. Begin socialization exercises for your horse, enabling both of you to ride better in a group and around other horses.
3. Riding, Day 2 – Advancing socialization and balance: Are you tired of your horse being herd bound? Does your horse want to go when others go? Does he struggle to leave his friends? Can you influence your horse with soft aids?
Experience more advanced socialization exercises to make you and your horse more responsive and effective on the trail and in groups. Teach your horse to ride anywhere in a group. Ride with balance in your seat and legs. Use what you have learned to ride in group formations and patterns.
4. Sensory Training: Is your horse afraid of almost everything? Does your horse have difficulty crossing water? Does he try to bolt from scary situations instead of approaching them bravely?
Learn to overcome fears and react appropriately to outside stimuli. Understand the psychology and actions behind both the horse’s and the rider’s uncertainty. Allow your horse the opportunity to learn by encountering various obstacles and overcoming his fear of them. Learn how to use the advantage of your horses self-preservation instinct to assist you instead of defeat you. Teach your horse to face up to fears and to react safely to them. Experience noises, obstacles, smoke, and flapping objects.
What will you do if someone attacks you on the trail? Do you know how to use your horse to get you out of trouble? Is your horse trained well enough to help you when you need it? Do you know what to look for in a human predator?
These days we are all concerned with our safety. While there are many ways to be safe in our homes, our places of work, and some parks and recreation areas, there are few safety measures for us when we are out on the trails with our horses. However, there are ways to use our horses to our advantage.
This clinic is designed to show you how to use your horse to assist you in protecting yourself from those individuals who might otherwise do you harm. Yes, we can always “spur” our horses into a gallop and run away, but this is not always practical or safe depending on where you are. There are many more actions you can take to protect yourself than simply fleeing.
You will learn how and what to do should you be attacked on the trail.
How to react to stay in the saddle
What to do if someone grabs your reins
How to teach your horse to challenge the threat instead of running away from it
When to push
When to spin
Use your horse as a shield
Equipment that can help you defend yourself
Reading body language
How to anticipate an attack
Does your young horse pull away from you? Bump into you? Strike at you? Kick at you?
This clinic is designed for those with young horses. Those horses in the six month to two year old age group who have not had much handling, or need to refine their ground manners. You will work in a group setting teaching your youngster to focus in on you and turn-off the outside distractions. Emphasis on understanding how they learn and what training methods work best with them. Improve your reactions to their antics and teach them to settle down and work with you instead of against you. Teach them how to react appropriately with other horses in the arena and respect you.
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