Meet  the  Trainers  &  Open House 

Clinics can be held at Circle E Equestrian, Walsh Stables or perhaps YOUR Stables.

1.  101- Groundwork  safety for riding -  This is my first base foundation clinic - the beginning.  Clinic designed for anyone new to groundwork/or horses-someone with a young or problem horse OR someone who knows groundwork but has a horse that is challenging them. All my ground work applies to use inside the saddle and will be explained and shown. Extend respect before you need it in the saddle. Focus is on groundwork getting useful. NEW Games are played and enjoyed together.  At times Ellie may handle and demonstrate with your horse if you wish. Focus is on safety and FUN and building confidence for both horse and human!!!!  
* I offer use of one of my own horses if you want to just learn and not be over challenged by your horse-contact me for details.

2.  102 - Connecting the reins down to the feet- The next progressive clinic is 102.  Ground work is more advanced and our goal is to practice effectiveness in the saddle.  Enhance safety & fun. NEW Games are played and enjoyed together. Saddle time is intended after ground work is practiced and your comfortable. The second day will be adding what we learned and practicing into games, the goal is so horse can relax and also start having fun. We work on details of refinement with riding.  This is a great place to get ready for shows/trailriding and practice off premises. Many times issues don't completely come out till your off premise. Getting to their mind, down to the feet  - develops your relationship and extends control.  Developing your feel and finesse.  The little things really matter.  If you find you are not comfortable riding you may practice your groundwork exercises with help provided to regain control while others go on. 

3. 103 Developing Feel & Finesse -  This clinic is based on putting it together with feel and finesse to be effective as a leader.  Focused on details of refinement with expanded riding.  Must be able to walk-trot and preferable canter.   Getting to their mind, down to the feet - develops your relationship and extents control for your safety.  Mutual respect - built on foundation, advancing to get the horse soft in the ribcage & between your reins. 

4. Despooking and Trail preparation - The title says it all.  This clinic will be fun and challenging.  Prior clinic is a prerequisite - for effectiveness on what we will be doing. 

Clinics are designed to create a solid foundation through mutual trust and respect as their leader. Asking the horse to relax and THINK - through issues,  gains trust and confidence for both human and horse.  

GOALS -   Two days with your horse is the key element to best reach goals.  Allowing your horse to "soak" overnight & using the consecutive second day of progressive reinforcement helps put "things together" for both of you.  Boundaries set on ground/in saddle. Demonstrations of balancing firmness & fairness with when & how. 

SIZE - Small !!  To allow personalized specific attention with each participant, limit 6 - another key element I offer. 
FORMAT-  Individual time with each person to address specific needs.  Depending on class needs/desires will continue individual sessions and/or as a group.  Each clinic is progressive & designed to enter at stages based on you/your horse's needs.
HANDS ON - I will have one of my Moriesian horses available to demonstrate lightness & communication.   Participants in clinic will have "hands on" opportunity from my horse - to explain what words can't. Come join  THE FUN 
TIME-   9 am to 4 pm Saturday & 8 am to 3 pm Sunday  (Time could extend - or if class not full, time will be adjusted.) 
CLINIC  FEE -  $200.00 per person.    Refunds given if you have to cancel if your reservation is refilled.   $100 deposit confirms & holds your participation, balance due 2 weeks prior to workshop, or arrangements.  Please check with me if you wish to use one of my horses.
HOW TO HOLD YOUR CLINIC SPOT-    Call or email first to check on openings.   Mail deposit to:  Twin Artesian Stables   3990 Oakdale Drive  Green Bay Wi   54313   If we must cancel, refunds will be returned. 

AUDIT FEE (come watch & learn) $20.00 daily - $35.00 prepaid both days  Adult auditors may have "hands on"  experience with one of my horses, please ask ahead and we will enjoy setting aside that time for you.

                               NEW SPECIAL Clinic 101 is FREE....come watch no charge!!!!!

Clinic 102 new special - Buy one audit & BRING A FRIEND FOR FREE!!!!  For Clinic 102 -use your free ticket to bring a friend that day  Or....   use your free ticket to audit next day yourself.    Under age 12 is FREE.

We will have a viewing area sectioned off for auditors - Please bring your own chair to enjoy watching.

STALLS -  $15 daily for all 3 days.  Please strip stall at the end. $20 daily and they will strip stall at the end for you. Bring your own shavings or purchase from Circle E.  Pick stalls as needed.

 CONFIRMATION - PLEASE CALL the evening prior to the workshop to confirm in case of bad weather or other circumstances. 920-865-5555 
 Bring your own lunch - we will enjoy a question & answer discussion of horsemanship and philosophy.
 Supper & Social -   Meeting for supper after the workshop on Saturday evening for relax, food and fun.  Confirmation & exact time will be set around lunch on Saturday.  Hope everyone can join !!

 Questions ?  Call Ellie 920-865-5555 or the best way to reach me is by email: twinartmik@aol.com   
DIRECTIONS TO:   Please go to     www.Circleestables.com

MORE  Clinics or lessons offered -
*Foundation to Advanced   
*Colt start preparation 
*Trail riding safety preparation 
***COMING SOON at Circle E- Kids day camp/youth clinic - email for upcoming date
*** COMING SOON at Circle E- New sport on horseback (too much fun)
*Trailer loading
*Foal imprinting and youngster handling 
*Putting it together on the trail & pond-at Twin Artesian Stables
*Your choice - let me know!

 ABOUT ME -  I have been involved in "natural" training since 1996 and balance that with a strong dressage background.  I have had the absolute privilege to ride and learn from Masters: Tom Dorrance, Ray Hunt and Buck Brannaman, founding fathers of "natural training".    I've also had the opportunity to ride with; learning from following renowned trainers:  Richard Thompson- Dave Seay- Pat Parelli -Mike Beck- Leslie Desmond- Terry Church - Frank Grelo - Jeff Griffith - Joe Woulters - Lynn Palm.

For me, natural horsemanship/training is about fairness & philosophy of interacting with horses that goes far beyond training - a lifestyle. "There is nothing natural about natural training for the human,                        but it’s everything to the horse." 

Developing feel -universal to all horses receives quick & long lasting results applies to ALL riding disciplines.We think so differently - the journey learning/using their body language & herd dynamics is fascinating & fulfilling.

Outline:   Goal is to understand & apply; then refine for effectiveness by removing braces. The little things matter!  Move on to condense & use less aids in groundwork & riding.  Emphasis will be developing the quality of communication through feel & fineness. Proper presentation (Attitude & Presence) gives you desired understanding & respect.  The foundation of leadership we establish on the ground will be used to transfer to the same understanding in the saddle; to connect the reins to the feet.  Safety - keep the horse between your reins and soft in the ribcage.  Advancement- *True straightness is a privilege earned - *Forward is the key to straightness and straightness is achieved by bending.   Eliminate ground work - How to check into your horse's mind in seconds before mounting with my precise advanced check. *Using outside rein whether you're riding english or western tack.  *The value of  "pretty circles" Falling in-falling out defined & corrections. *Use foot-fall or "cadence" to advance.       

Upcoming articles by Ellie

• "My horse stopped whispering"  
• "Now I got to the feet - what about his mind?" 
• "The 10 second check in - The goal of groundwork....= NO groundwork"