2023 Schedule

 

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

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