For over a decade, Patrick King has been committed to offering students of horsemanship the best educational experiences that he can give them. The culmination of this dedication and experience has been put together into on-site intense-study horsemanship clinics and courses where you are able to dedicate your time and focus exclusively to your horse and your own personal horsemanship development. Reach your maximum potential under the supervision of Patrick King and his select team of qualified assistants.
In addition to the learning provided by Patrick King Horsemanship, special guest presenters are also a common addition to most of our home based clinics and extended courses. Special guests present for our students on topics such as body awareness, dentistry, equine massage and therapy, hoof care and farrier skills, saddle fitting and more.
Be sure to sign on early for your clinics and extended horsemanship courses to take advantage of special earlybird pricing. You can invest confidently in your horsemanship, knowing that each course comes with a 100% tuition guarantee.
2011 On-Site Courses and Clinics
Held at Horizon View Farms Horsemanship CenterTrail Horsemanship Clinic ♦ May 21
Horsemanship is more than a class inside an arena. Learn how to develop harmony with your horse out in the real world. Break down the human-equine communication barrier. Learn riding dynamics that will help you & your horse understand each other and accomplish more with confidence and control. This clinic is going to be a great way to start out the riding year and will cover some basic and intermediate trail obstacles.
No prerequisites for this clinic.
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Advanced Trail Horsemanship Clinic ♦ November 19-20
This clinic focuses on advanced confidence building obstacles and more extreme trail situations. Not for the fearful at heart, this class will have you and your doing more than you may have thought possible. Prepare to push the envelope on your confidence and communication with your horse.
The only prerequisites for this clinic are a willingness to push yourself and a desire for extreme confidence.
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Fundamental Horsemanship Course ♦ May 27-29 ♦ July 8-10
Learn the keys to unlocking your horse’s potential and start building the solid foundation of a horseman. Break down the human-equine communication barrier. Develop a language. Learn riding dynamics that will help you & your horse understand each other. Everything you will need to know about great horsemanship starts with this course.
No prerequisites for this course.
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Horsemanship 1 Course ♦ June 22-26
By developing your horse to the ‘Green and Growing’ stage of Patrick King’s foundation program, you’ll be developing clear communication with your horse and gaining control over each part of his body. In addition, you’ll start creating a positive balance between the four pillars of trust, understanding, confidence, and respect. Many of the common issues and challenges people encounter with their horses are solved at this stage.
Prerequisites: Able to walk, trot, and canter your horse in an arena setting.
NOTE: If you have attended a Fundamentals course, or equivalent, you automatically qualify for acceptance into a Horsemanship 1 Course.
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Horsemanship 1 & 2 Course ♦ August 31-September 4
This course is focused on getting you and your horse over the hurdles that you may be tackling through the ‘Green and Growing’ stage and to jump start your progress with the ‘Mellow Yellow’ stage. With what you already know, this course will accelerate your progress and help you overcome and sticky points with ease.
Prerequisites: Confidently able to walk, trot, and canter your horse in an arena setting.
NOTE: If you have attended a Horsemanship 1 course, or equivalent, you automatically qualify for acceptance into a Horsemanship 1 & 2 Course.
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Horsemanship 2 Course ♦ October 26-30
What you accomplished in the ‘Green and Growing’ stage was what Patrick refers to as ‘kindergarten horsemanship’ – it’s barely the tip of the iceberg. The ‘Mellow Yellow’ stage is where you and your horse develop into solid working partners.
You’ll achieve communication and control without being connected to your horse by ropes. You’ll explore higher levels of possibility with your horse. Communication takes on a new level of sophistication and connection.
Your cues will become lighter as you and your horse develop in sensitivity, responsibility, and confidence. Rhythm, impulsion, balance, and suppleness will come together as key ingredients to true collection.
Prerequisites: You must have attended a Horsemanship 1 (or higher) course, or equivalent, and your horse should have been promoted (officially or unofficially) to the Mellow Yellow foundation stage to qualify for acceptance.
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Horsemanship Experience ♦ September 29 – October 2
Designed to accelerate your progress regardless of what stage of training you and your horse are at, this is the ultimate course for maximizing your horsemanship. The world is your classroom during this course, encompassing arena work, trail riding, cow working, principles of dressage and jumping, and more. The nature of this course opens up the agenda to whatever is necessary for each horse and rider. This course is truly an ultimate horsemanship experience.
Prerequisites: Confidently able to walk, trot, and canter your horse in an arena setting.
NOTE: If you have attended a Fundamentals course, or equivalent, you automatically qualify for acceptance into the Horsemanship Experience Course.
Download the course registration: Page 1 & Page 2
Beginning Cow Working ♦ August 13-14
If you or your horse are new to working cattle or needing more experience, this will be a great clinic for getting exposure and building confidence. The primary focus is low-stress ranch-style work. This is HORSEMANSHIP with cattle… where solid horsemanship skills allow the horse and rider to come together, controlling the cow as a unified team. Even if you never plan to work cattle in the future, you will be developing a much more responsive and handy horse by having the opportunity to work cattle.
No prerequisites for this clinic.
