"LISTEN TO THE HORSE. TRY TO FIND OUT WHAT THE HORSE IS TRYING TO TELL YOU. ALL WE ARE TRYING TO DO IS FIX
THINGS UP TO WHERE HE CAN FIND THEM; THEN IT'S THE HORSE'S IDEA." ~ Tom Dorrance |
SHEA'S HORSEMANSHIP & RIDING CLINICS
Shea travels to different locations to teach horsemanship and riding clinics. The clinics are designed for the individual needs of each horse and rider. They provide an opportunity for riders to improve their horsemanship skills, and to better understand how to help certain needs their horses may have. Some people come because they have a specific problem that they want addressed. Others come to see what more they can learn from their horse or to help get their horse started on the right path. Shea offers 2-day weekend clinics, 3-day and 4-day clinics with a maximum of 6 riders. Auditors are welcome to clinics for a small fee. The schedule page lists dates and contact information for current clinics. If you wish to schedule a clinic with Shea, please call or email to discuss possibilities.
CLINICS AT STEWART RANCH
Clinics are offered at Stewart Ranch as well. Clinics are scheduled with a specific format, and usually held on the weekends.
Other clinics Shea offers focus on foal handling, helping the green horse or young horse, and advanced riding. Each clinic starts with an evaluation of where each participant and horse is in their training. Shea also will help with saddle fitting and equipment use. Email if you have a specific clinic that you would like to take and you don't see it listed on the schedule!
Shea also offers lesson days at her facility and travels to other facilities for one-day lesson days. These are opportunities to get a certain issue addressed, or to come and get an understanding of Shea's teaching style and philosophy. Email Shea if you would like to book a lesson day at your facility. Shea schedules each lesson for one hour and will take a maximum of 7 sessions.
HORSEMANSHIP & RIDING LESSONS
Shea helps people from all backgrounds with their riding skills. The main focus is how to read and understand your horse better and learning to direct your horse's thought and focus. However, Shea's riding lessons will also help you become a proactive rider. Shea will teach to use your body more efficiently so you can ride without stress which, in turn, will help your horse use his body better. Shea will help you recognize when your horse is forward and balanced, which is an important aspect of keeping your horse mentally and physically healthy and sound.
Most people who come to Shea for lessons are searching for a deeper understanding of their horse. Shea has clients from different backgrounds, disciplines, and of all skill levels. Once a person learns how to read a horse and develop feel, they can apply any method and be successful. Shea also helps horse owners work through challenging issues with their horses, such as spookiness, fear of crossing water, trailer loading, refusing an obstacle, and numerous other issues that can come up on the trail or in the show ring.
Auditors are welcome for free to watch any of Shea's lessons. Call or email for scheduling. Check the schedule for available lesson days.
