January 2023
Saturday 28th – Sunday 29th
Advancing Horsemanship Clinic
This weekend clinic is designed for riders who are wanting to progress both their ground and ridden skills. We will be focusing on developing lightness to your aids, softness to the feel of the reins and also how to develop a connected equine partner while on the ground and in the saddle.
Clinic location: Rollings Reserve Kyneton, Victoria
All bookings need to be via Rachel so please email: horsemanshipau@gmail.com or phone: 0447 696 841
March 2023
Thursday 2nd Young Horse Intake
No. 1 – Fully Booked
Four weeks of young horse handling and starting under saddle.
Location: Rutherglen, Victoria
Contact: Rachel for inquires and how you can get on the wait list for the upcoming intake dates for 2024!
Email: horsemanshipau@gmail.com or Phone: 0447 696 841
Saturday 4th – Sunday 5th
Becoming a GREAT rider clinic
Rutherglen, Vic
This two day clinic is focused on Rider Bio-mechanics. Learning the different ways to get the most out of your riding whether it be when on a loose rein in Freestyle riding or how to use your body correctly while riding with contact in Finesse. We will also look at the benefits of bareback riding.
For Intermediate to advanced riders.
Contact Rachel directly at horsemanshipau@gmail.com or 0447 696 841
Friday 31st – Monday 3rd April
Young horse integrations with owners
Venue: Rutherglen, Victoria
April 2023
Friday 7th – Monday 10th “Easter Weekend”
Trail riding and Working Equitation obstacle training clinic
This 3 1/2 day clinic is for those of you looking to advance your foundational skills both on the ground and in the saddle with your horse. We will focus on new ways to integrate more patterns into your everyday riding to help you to have a better trail riding experience. You will learn how to be more polished and precise (without been critical) as a rider and handler. Plus we will be dabbling into the world of performance learning the skills and strategies required to successfully compete on the Working Equitation course at this venue. This clinic is best suited to riders who are confident riding in open spaces and ready for more high level challenges both on the ground and in the saddle.
Location: Banyandah Naturally, Howlong NSW
Email: horsemanshipau@gmail.com
Friday 28th – Sunday 30th
Fundamentals to Natural Horsemanship Part One Clinic
This clinic is for those of you who have had some lessons with Rachel and are ready to step things up and attending a clinic. Or those of you who are wanting to consolidate some of the basics in both your ground and ridden horsemanship skills.
We will look at the many ways you can help your horse to stay Calm, Connected and Responding to you both on the ground and in the saddle. We will explore the strategies needed to ride in open spaces and out on the trail.
Location: Oxley Recreation Reserve, Oxley Vic
Contact: Rachel for bookings at horsemanshipau@gmail.com
May 2023
Tuesday 9th – Thursday 18th
Advanced Riders 10 Day Intensive Horsemanship Camp
Fully Booked….Taking riders names for wait list
Rachel does a couple exclusive 10 Day intensive camps which are smaller in rider numbers and way more personalized to each individuals needs. These camps are for those dedicated students who want to make huge changes in their horsemanship journey and are committed to learning how to become their horses ultimate partner. In every 10 day camp riders get to explore all aspects of their horses Mental, Emotional and Physical being as well as their own so be ready for changes in not only your horse but also yourself.
To see if this type of course may be right for you please send Rachel an email to discuss further
Location: Oxley Recreation Reserve, Oxley Vic
Email: horsemanshipau@gmail.com
Saturday 27th – Sunday 28th
Advancing Online and Liberty training Clinic
Two full days to focus on all areas of horsemanship on the ground. This clinic is for those of you keen to progress both your online ground skills and also delve into the amazing world of Liberty training. This is for participants who have done some liberty or are familiar with ground skills and are ready to take the next step in and out of the round yard.
Location: Mount Bruno, Wangaratta Contact Rachel: horsemanshipAU@gmail.com
June 2023
5 Day- Young and Green horse Clinic
Saturday 17th – Wednesday 21st
This camp is for those of you who have ridden and studied with Rachel and are looking to spend more consistent, guided time with either your young green horse or perhaps have a horse that is needing more consistency than a 3 day camp. This camp will cover all areas of horsemanship from the ground up.
Contact Rachel for more info and to see if this camp may be suitable for you and your horse in 2023
Email: horsemanshipAU@gmail.com
Friday 23rd – Sunday 25th
Winter Woollies Horsemanship Camp
Winter can be a hard time to stay progressive so we will delve into the many ways you might keep your horsemanship fun and safe while the colder months set in. Riders will be playing with more advanced training strategies both on the ground and in the saddle.
We will have fun with riding out or the arena and finding safe ways to utilize the terrain at the venue to gain more trust and confidence from your horse.
Locations: Mount Bruno, Wangaratta VIC
Contact: Rachel for more details horsemanshipau@gmail.com
August 2023
Thursday 24th – Sunday 27th
Advancing your horsemanship journey- Somerville VIC
Progressing your horsemanship from the ground up!
Develop a calm, connected and responsive partner no matter what your goals or aspirations with your horse.
Location: Private Property, Somerville Vic
Contact: Rachel horsemanshipau@gmail.com
September 2023
Sunday 3rd
Young Horse and Foundation Training Intake
Location: Rutherglen, Vic
Contact Rachel for further details and information
horsemanshipau@gmail.com or Phone: 0447 696 841
Friday 8th – Sunday 10th
Advanced Trail Riding Horsemanship Camp
Warby Rangers, Mount Bruno Vic
This three day clinic gives riders and their horses the chance to explore some great trail riding tracks while still having a focus on our horsemanship. Riders will be shown the strategies needed to develop a calm and relaxed emotional system in their horse through the use of impulsion patterns.
You will learn how to stay safe and have some handy skills to aid in a more fun and enjoyable trail ride every time you go out with your horse and friends.
Venue: Mount Bruno private property, Vic Contact Rachel: horsemanshipau@gmail.com
Friday 29th – Sunday 1st Oct
Young horse integration weekend with owners
Location: Rutherglen, Vic
October 2023
Friday 6th – Sunday 8th
Liberty and Freestyle riding clinic (building to bridless riding)
Learn the skills and steps leading to the ultimate partnership with your horse where you don’t need any ropes or reins to control your horse. Riders will explore going beyond the round yard with their liberty games and how to advance their connection in the saddle leading to bridless riding.
Location: Banyandah Naturally, Howlong NSW
Contact Rachel: horsemanshipau@gmail.com
Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd
Fundamentals to Natural Horsemanship Clinic- To be confirmed
This clinic is for those of you who have had some lessons with Rachel and are ready to step things up and attend a clinic to immerse yourself in your horsemanship. This clinic would also suit those of you who are wanting to consolidate some of the basics in both your ground and ridden horsemanship skills.
We will look at the many ways you can help your horse to be Calm, Connected and Responsive to you on the ground and in the saddle. We will explore the strategies needed to ride in open spaces and out on the trail.
Location: Oxley Recreation Reserve, Oxley Vic
Contact: Rachel for bookings at horsemanshipau@gmail.com
Annual Spring Time Super Camp
Thursday 26th – Sunday 29th October
Advanced riders- Theme and more details on this camp to come
Location: Oxley Recreation Reserve, Oxley Vic
Contact Rachel: horsemanshipau@gmail.com Phone: 0447 696 841
November 2023
Tuesday 21st Nov – Thursday 30th
Personalized 10 Day Intensive camp
Intermediate Horsemanship level riders
Covering everything you need to know on the ground and in the saddle
Focused on personalizing the horsemanship experience for each participant.
Only a small group of rider spots available, taking applications now.
Email: horsemanshipau@gmail.com 0447 696 841
December 2023
Saturday 2nd
Free Christmas Play Day for all horsemanship clients
End of year celebration @ Oxley Reserve, Oxley
Come along for a fun filled free day at the lovely Oxley Recreation Reserve. Bring a plate to share for lunch and enjoy the facilities on offer with like minded horsey friends.
Bookings are essential so please let Rachel know if you are planning to come with or without your horse. Prizes for best dressed horse and best dressed Christmas themed rider
Email: horsemanshipau@gmail.com