Saturday Schedule
7:30 a.m. - Doors Open for Ride the Journey Team Members
8:00 a.m. - Doors Open for General Public
9:15 a.m. - Opening Ceremonies
9:30 a.m. - Colt Starting
Watch and learn as Chris uses the same methods he used to win Road to the Horse when he takes an unbroken colt through basic groundwork lessons, saddling and that all-important first ride.
11:00 a.m.- Mid Morning Break
Meet Chris for a personal autograph signing.
11:30 a.m. - Creating the Natural Headset
Chris works with local problem horses that fight the bit, throw their heads, and won’t give to pressure. Horses learn both lateral and vertical flexion as Chris helps them find their own natural headset.
1:00 p.m. - Lunch
2:00 p.m. - Lead and Lead Changes
Discover the correct way to achieve the correct lead and lead changes every time.
3:30 p.m. - Mid Afternoon Break
Meet Chris for a personal autograph signing.
4:00 p.m. - Bucking Horse
Watch Chris work with a local horse who bucks, often these horses have injured their owners, and sometimes even trainers. People generally avoid these horses due to a propensity for bucking or a nasty temperament.
5:00 p.m.- Sweepstakes Drawing
Meet Chris in the booth for a Question and Answer Session
Sunday Schedule
7:30 a.m. - Doors Open for Ride the Journey Team Members
8:00 a.m. - Church Service
Everyone is welcome and invited to attend.
9:15 a.m. - Opening Ceremonies
9:30 a.m. - Trailer Loading
Watch the transformation as Chris works with a horse that has trouble with trailer loading, either because he’s never been correctly taught to load, or has had a bad experience and gotten sour.
11:00 a.m. - Mid Morning Break
Meet Chris for a personal autograph signing.
11:30 a.m. - Building Rider’s Confidence
Chris works with local rider(s) and horse(s) to show them how to build the foundation of a trusting relationship as they develop feel and timing. This session is especially beneficial to riders who have lost confidence because of an accident or bad experience with their horse.
1:00 p.m. - Lunch
2:00 p.m. - Advanced Horsemanship
Sit back and enjoy the grand finale as Chris and his horse demonstrate the high level of harmony and performance that can be achieved with his techniques.
4:00 p.m. - Sweepstakes Drawing
Meet Chris in the booth for a Question & Answer Session
Notice: All times ARE approximate and subject to change.
