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The Horsemanship Retreat, Shamrock & Thistle Ranch, 6661 Morning Canyon Rd. Placerville, CA.



Immerse yourself in Chris-inspired horsemanship. A 3 day weekend of riding, learning and camaraderie in a lovely setting. Enjoy “clinickin’,” Q&A, demos and more. Registration includes meals on Thursday evening, all day Friday & Saturday & Sunday and Breakfast on Monday( for those wanting to head out in the morning instead of Sunday night). Camp on site in your trailer or tent with a full bath available. We have a few mattresses we can offer in the gym.

Auditors and guests can purchase the full weekend meal package for $135. Thursday supper through Monday morning (everything except Sunday supper).

*All hauled in horses must be up to date on vaccinations.

A non refundable deposit of $300 holds your spot with the balance of $600 due two weeks prior to the start of the clinic, at which point it will be non refundable. (You can pay the balance on line or we can send you an invoice)

*Dogs permitted but please keep them leashed and none are permitted by the arena or wherever horses are worked.

Itinerary:

Thursday evening: Arrival time 2pm-6pm

6:30 pm Meet and Greet Supper

Friday:Arrival time 7:30am-8:30am for those that didn’t come in the night before.

Breakfast at 7:45am

9am-12pm Horsemanship

2pm-4pm Round pen demo/practice

and 2-horse exercises

6pm Supper

7-8pm Q&A

Saturday:

Breakfast 7:45am

9am Horsemanship & Obstacles

12pm-1pm Lunch

Gather Horses to Arena, All about hoof health, conformation, T.P.R., conditioning exercises, and ground poles.

6pm Supper

7-8 pm “Build a horse” Interactive study, Q&A

Sunday:

Breakfast 7:45

9am Obstacles and Trail ride

12-1pm Lunch

1pm Focus on cantering

3pm Cow Flag

7pm Supper

Monday:

7:45 Breakfast

Depart by 12pm