Obstacle & Sensory Clinics and Training - Mounted Police Style

 WHAT IS THE OBSTACLE CLINIC? Learn mounted police training techniques that encourage partnership and communication to achieve exceptional trust.  Presented by Joann Long, National Mounted Police and Toronto Police Mounted Certified.  Riders will work with their mounts in creative sensory and obstacle situations using proven police horse techniques.  Learn how to develop a partnership with your horse mounted police style!  

Gentle Dove Farm will be presenting only 3 Obstacle Clinics in 2013.  Be sure to register as soon as possible if you want to participate!
Click here: Upcoming 2013 calendar of events

Remember, workshops and lessons are available all year long.
Working with you and your horse throughout the year!  
Contact Joann for more info!

WHAT MAKES THE GENTLE DOVE FARM OBSTACLE CLINIC SPECIAL?  Come see how a police horse stands still while a gun is fired, how he walks calmly over the plastic tarp with bubble wrap popping, how he stands quietly while a flare is lit, or willingly pushes past the barrel blockade.  A demonstration through a series of difficult obstacles showing complete control will start most clinics off to exhibit the ultimate trust that can be achieved.  Riders will be instructed using formation riding and police horse training techniques to gain confidence and trust while attempting obstacles appropriate for their level.

Retired with over 12 years in the mounted police, Joann and her horse ‘Dillon’ earned multiple North American and New York State Obstacle Grand Championships.  She has trained with numerous NYS Police units as well as the Toronto Police Services.  By using these unique techniques, the rider will develop a stronger partnership and better communication toward achieving a higher level of trust. 

Feedback from previous clinic participants included "I liked best seeing the improvement in the horses in just a short time!”, “Loved watching the horses calm down and have fun!”, “Awesome – very well done!”, “Great experience – I liked the variety of obstacles!”, “Very well organized”, “Gentle Dove Farm offered a new approach for me to train my horses! Very informative!”, and “How do you spell phenomenal?!”  

Whether you ride Trail Trial, Cowboy Challenge, 4H, Pony Club, Games, Eventing, Hunters, Team Penning, Trail riding, Dressage, or any other equine activity, these obstacle training techniques are beneficial to all.  With the common goals of safety and horsemanship in mind, we want you to put the relaxation and fun back in your saddle!  All disciplines are welcome!   

• Rider pre-registration required - don’t delay - these clinics fill up fast!  Past clinics have sold out!
• Rider Entries: see individual clinic registration form for fees and regulations
• Current coggins and rabies papers are required.  
• Boots and ASTM helmet are required.  Balance of attire is discretionary.
• Riders are expected to have basic control of their horse, including the ability to walk, trot, turn, and stop their horse.  Riders should be comfortable riding in large groups and in pairs. Horses participating in the clinic should have some out-of-arena experience and be free of dangerous vices (i.e. kicking).
  
• Auditors are welcome! Come watch these unique horse training events!  Please bring chairs.
  

All entrants must sign a liability release form.  If under 18, a parent or guardian must sign the release form.   

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