This Course is full but we have another one this year in Sept/Oct that has a few spots left!

Up for a little bit of a challenge? Our “Boots Camp” is an intense immersion into what it takes to be at your best for your horse. In five full days at our place we will ride (a lot!), we will take some deep dives into your horse’s health and how to monitor it, anatomy and hoof health, herd and individual horse behavior, stabling and equine welfare, feeds and feeding and much more. What really makes this clinic different though, is that you won’t be just talking about these things—you’ll be looking through a microscope to get a fecal egg count on your own horse and learning how to use a stethoscope. You’ll practice new ways to use a round pen, how your horse can help train another horse and new approaches to obstacles. You’ll be taking a hay sample, deciphering a hay test, reading a feed tag—you’ll even set up a more interesting stall for your horse friend!

All of this plus meals, lodging and an option for light equestrian workouts in our gym. Because this is intensive we limit it to four people per session. And since we really love horses here, each rider can bring two if they want. So grab a friend or three. Pull yourselves up by your bootstraps and come on out to our place for a challenge! A (non-refundable) deposit of $500 will hold your spot and an invoice for the balance of $1390 will be sent 4 weeks prior to the clinic and will also be non-refundable at that time. You are welcome to find someone to take your place if issues arise making it impossible to attend!

Please contact us with any questions or clarifications. Info@chrisellsworthhorsemanship.com or call/ text Claire 307-689-8375.

Join us at the very unique Running I Ranch where they have 20 acres and 100 obstacles!

This clinic is designed with the trail rider in mind but it’s more than just the typical “bomb-proofing” clinic. It’s about finding ways to approach the problems you are most likely to encounter on the trail: water, hikers, and other hazards but also other troubles such as horses that move too slow or too fast, horses that don’t get along with each other and even good etiquette when riding out with others. There’s even a section on trailer safety. This is always a lot of fun in a relaxed atmosphere. The Running I has dry camping available (with portapotties ) for $20/night and horse pens available for $30/ night. You bring your own buckets, feed and shavings if you want them. We are limiting this to 15 riders for lots of one on one attention. Dogs on a leash are ok at the camping area. A (non-refundable) deposit of $250 holds your spot. I will send out an invoice for the balance of $500 4 weeks prior to the clinic and is non-refundable at that point. ( But you are welcome to get someone to take your place.) This is another clinic that fills up pretty fast! Please call or text Claire for any questions, 307-689-8375 or email us at info@chrisellsworthhorsemanship.com.

Chris Ellsworth helps people develop better, safer and happier relationships with their horses. An uncanny teacher and horse interpreter, he has a unique talent for getting to the heart of matters and bringing a fresh understanding between you and your equine partner. Chris always makes time for a little one-on-one with each rider so come join us and try on a new perspective! This clinic will run from 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm Saturday and Sunday, June 8&9, 2024. It is being sponsored by the Moraga Horsemen’s Association and is $410 for non members or $460 for members. (To sign up for a membership visit: www.Moraga horsemen.org/membership) Horse pens are available for$25/night, bring your own hay. Auditors are welcome for $35/day or $55/weekend. To sign up : ljfend@pacbell.net or call 925-216-8147

This is three days of handling cattle in the tradition of the working ranch. Your horse will be exposed to cattle in a non-threatening, learning environment and you will learn how to read, approach and move cattle effectively. Good horsemanship is a big and necessary part of it - we'll work on that too!

This 3 day clinic is $870, which includes the stock fee .A non-refundable deposit of $250 holds your spot and the balance of $620 is due two weeks before the start of the start of the clinic and at that point will be non-refundable. For those that want to camp on site it is $25/night and horse pen fee is $10/night.

Please no dogs within 250’ of the arena.

Register below or contact: info@chrisellsworthhorsemanship.com or (307) 689 9017 for more information.                     

This is a one on one clinic where each rider works with Chris individually for an hour (or more) and are welcome to audit while he works with the other riders. This is a great opportunity to watch Chris as he deals with a variety of horses and riders. Haul ins are welcome. Please contact Erin King at All The Kings Horses to sign up. 415-385-8354

This clinic is designed to introduce the horse and rider to ranch style roping in the safest manner possible. If you’re already roping it can enhance your skills and give you insights into good horsemanship while handling a rope.

We’ll cover the many aspects of ranch roping from the ground up, including; ropes and rope handling, horsemanship and working with cattle.

Any actual roping of live cattle will be done with breakaway ropes, which we will provide.

This can help you and your horse prepare for the unexpected, overcome certain fears and challenges and get started the right way.

And number one is about safety! As Chris says, “If you have to learn all your roping lessons the hard way, you’re gonna get hurt”.

This clinic will be incredibly beneficial to your horse no matter how skilled or unskilled a roper you are and no matter what discipline you normally ride. Like Chris’s other clinics it is limited to 15 riders for plenty of one on one attention.

This clinic will run from 2-5pm Friday, Sept. 13 and 9am-4pm on Sat and Sun, Sept. 14 & 15, 2024

The cost is $775/rider, which includes the clinic and cow fees. Horse pens are $10/horse/night, and dry camping available for $25/night. The non-refundable deposit to save your spot is $200. You’ll be sent a letter 4 weeks prior to the clinic with clinic details, map etc and and invoice for the balance which will be due (and also non refundable) at that time.

Please don’t hesitate to email with any questions or concerns or text Claire at 307-689-8375.

This is a 3 part series on the 4th Saturday of Sept, Oct.,Nov. 2024 (Sept.28,Oct.26, Nov 23) This is for the riders that have completed Chris’ “Canter Course I “and feel ready to work on refining, lead changes, rebalancing and posture at the canter. Check with Chris if you have any questions or are unsure which course to take. The cost for all three days in the series is $525. Sorry , no splitting up days. Class is limited to 8 participants, sign up early!

Up for a little bit of a challenge? Our “Boots Camp” is an intense immersion into what it takes to be at your best for your horse. In five full days at our place we will ride (a lot!), we will take some deep dives into your horse’s health and how to monitor it, anatomy and hoof health, herd and individual horse behavior, stabling and equine welfare, feeds and feeding and much more. What really makes this clinic different though, is that you won’t be just talking about these things—you’ll be looking through a microscope to get a fecal egg count on your own horse and learning how to use a stethoscope. You’ll practice new ways to use a round pen, how your horse can help train another horse and new approaches to obstacles. You’ll be taking a hay sample, deciphering a hay test, reading a feed tag—you’ll even set up a more interesting stall for your horse friend!

All of this plus meals, lodging and an option for light equestrian workouts in our gym. Because this is intensive we limit it to four people per session. And since we reallylove horses here, each rider can bring two if they want. So grab a friend or three. Pull yourselves up by your bootstraps and come on out to our place for a challenge!

A (non-refundable) deposit of $500 will hold your spot and an invoice for the balance of $1390 will be sent 4 weeks prior to the clinic and will also be non-refundable at that time. You are welcome to find someone to take your place if issues arise making it impossible to attend!

Please contact us with any questions or clarifications. Info@chrisellsworthhorsemanship.com or call/ text Claire 307-689-8375.

Good ranch horses are about the most versatile horses on earth and you can’t make one overnight—but you can get a pretty nice start by coming to the 2024 Ranch Horse Course. By popular demand we’ve added a day onto this course! Arrival is Sunday evening and departure is Thursday afternoon.

Once again we are excited to hold it at the beautiful V6 Ranch, Parkfield, CA! Learn the true art of handling cattle from horseback with the entire ranch as your classroom. You’ll get a feel for it in the arena and then it’s out on the range for the real thing with a teacher who’s the real deal. There’ll be everything you and your horse need to get started or get better at being a ranch horse. The skills and confidence you take home can improve your time on the trail, in the arena or down the center line.

And if you don’t have a horse of your own, a limited number of V6 ranch horses are available to ride in this clinic!!! ($350 to rent one for the entire clinic)

The $1725 clinic fee includes your meals (breakfast, lunch, supper Monday - Wednesday and breakfast on Thursday), a place for your horse and the use of cattle and ranch. A non-refundable deposit of $300 holds your spot and the balance of $1425 is due 1 month before the start of the clinic, at which time will be non-refundable. (Unless you get someone to take your spot). Camping (LQ, RV, or tent) with showers and restrooms available is $20/night. Horse pens are free.

*Bunkhouse, Glamping tents and the Parkfield Lodge if preferred are available at additional cost. To reserve a horse or one of the sleeping accommodations other than camping please contact V6 directly. V6ranch.com or 805-463-2421

Please contact Claire for any additional questions or concerns. We’d love to visit with you about it. She can be reached by call or text at 307-689-8375. Or email us at info@chrisellsworthhorsemanship.com.

This clinic usually fills up fast so plan early to insure your spot!

Chris inspired horsemanship will help you and your horse make a clear connection. He has an uncanny way of getting to the heart of the matter to help you develop a better, safer working relationship. He always makes time for some one-on-one with each rider so come join us and try on a new perspective! Size is limited to 15 participants to ensure plenty of individual attention. All disciplines and skill levels are welcome. A (non- refundable) $200 deposit saves your spot. I will send an invoice out 4 weeks prior to the clinic for the balance of $300 and at that time it will also be non refundable. $25/day to audit.