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Six Day Horsemanship Clinics

  HORSEMANSHIP I

  • Horsemanship I is the foundation in which all other classes and demonstrations are built upon.
  • Learn to read your horses personality through body language.
  • How to control your horse’s feet from the ground.
  • How to properly catch your horse.
  • Teach your horse respect for your space.
  • Proper lead rope techniques.
  • Disengaging the hind quarters.
  • Lead direct-n-drive to the left and over obstacles.
  • Advanced trailer loading.
  • Using proper equipment and proper saddle fitting.
  • How to acquire a centered seat and riding with the rhythm of the horse.
  • Learn Chris’ 3 seat positions
  • Rein management
  • Creating the natural headset.
  • Trail ride! Put all that you have learned together on a trail ride.
  • Developing the rider and horse as one through feel and softness.

HORSEMANSHIP 2

  • Focus on the front end of the horse using leg aids.
  • Turn arounds.
  • Leg yielding.

HORSEMANSHIP 3

  • Collection.
  • Leads and lead changes.
  • Refinement of learned skills.

HORSEMANSHIP 4

  • All three leg positions.
  • Body control.
  • Collection.

HORSEMANSHIP 5

  • Colt starting.
  • Advanced Horsemanship.

Come join Chris for a week-long, learning event of a lifetime. The Diamond Double C Ranch becomes your home for 6 days as Chris leads you to a higher level of understanding and communication with your horse. What you will learn during your stay will permanently and positively change the way you deal with your horse. You will not only benefit from the group lessons, but will receive personal instruction from Chris.

You will learn to:

  • Understand how the horse thinks and why.
  • Communicate effectively in ways the horse understands and respects.
  • Master the ground work that essential for every horses foundation training
  • Develop confidence in yourself as a rider.
  • Master collection, lead changes, stops, turn-a rounds and much more.

It all starts on Monday morning at 8:00am with a hearty breakfast at the ranch kitchen. Chris will start the clinics with an orientation and introductions.

At the end of the week, you will head home with a new enriched concept of how to communicate with your horse and establish a relationship of respect and understanding. The number of participants in each clinic is limited to ensure an ideal learning atmosphere. 5 levels of course training are offered depending on the level of participant experience

Tuition:
All 6 days clinics cost $2,299 per participant which includes a room, 3 meals a day and a stall for your horse. (We are unable to provide feed due to potential health risks to your horse and the vast differences in diet).

Payment Terms:
Due to a specific number of people required for each clinic, we require a minimum deposit of $1,000 paid upon receipt of our invoice after your application is approved. The final balance will be due no fewer than 45 days prior to the clinic start date. You are responsible for calling to make this payment. If you fail to pay your remaining balance when due, we'll assume you have cancelled and you will be subject to the following cancellation provisions.

Cancellation:
$300 of the deposit is non-refundable. The remaining amount paid is refundable only if the spot can be filled by another participant.

Note:
All clinic deposits are non-transferable to another person.

To apply, or to view complete clinic requirements, download the Clinic Requirement & Enrollment Form  

Trailer Hookups
Trailer hookups are $20 per night.

Horse Requirements:
To protect the safety of our participants and their horses we do not allow studs/stallions in our clinics. If you do not have a mare or gelding to bring, we do have horses for rent at a rate of $600 per week.

Spectators:
We do allow auditors at all of our 6-day clinics. Call for information.

Progressing with Your Learning:
Chris offers 5 levels of Horsemanship training. You must complete each previous course to qualify for the next level. Please remember that Chris does not offer a beginners course at this time, though you may want to consider the Building Riders' Confidence clinic. You must be able to walk, trot and canter on a loose rein to qualify for horsemanship I.

Course Schedule:

January 19-24, 2009 Horsemanship III
February 9-14, 2009 Horsemanship II
March 23-28, 2009 Horsemanship I - SOLD OUT
April 20-25, 2009 Horsemanship I - SOLD OUT
June 8-13, 2009 Horsemanship II
June 26-July 1, 2009 Horsemanship V (Colorado)
September 21-26, 2009 Horsemanship I
November 9-14, 2009 Horsemanship IV

To reserve your spot at our next open clinic call us at 940-327-8113. Spots are limited and are first come, first serve.

 

 



"Building Confidence Through Knowledge"
5309 W.FM 1885 · Mineral Wells, TX 76067
Toll FREE: 888-81-HORSE
Local and International: 940-327-8113

 


Ride the Journey: Life is a journey, and my journey is with horses. Come Ride the Journey is my way of inviting you to join my life, learn the lessons I've learned and continue to learn from the horse, and make the horse, to some extent, your life and journey as well. The journey lasts until the day I die, because the way I see it, there will always be something for me to learn from a horse or another horseman. Don't forget: the difference between good and great is passion. And I hope you'll share my passion for the horse.



Riding with the Correct Seat Position
$39.99  
Riding with the Correct Seat Position

Chris teaches you how to find your centered seat. He talks about three seat positions: (1) front of saddle, (2) center of saddle and (3) back pocket of saddle. These positions are essential to achieve maximum effectiveness while performing maneuvers with your horse. He will show you how to establish balance and timing so you get in rhythm with your horse. No matter what discipline your horse is used for, English or Western; this video will teach you the correct equestrian seat.



Hi. My name is Hannah. I admire my mom and dad the most, but another person outside my family really admire is a horseman named Chris Cox. I have had the honor of meeting Chris on a few occasions and he always takes an interest in what people have to say. He is always open to help and teach others about horses, yet never acts like he is the expert. He is a down-to-earth gentleman who has a true respect for all.

Hannah Sherrill, age 11

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