Clinics Held at Brandreth Farms
Under one roof – arena floor 250′ x 125′ plus 22 stalls & elevated viewing room, climate controlled with full kitchen and seating for your convenience. Ladies and men’s restrooms with a shower in each area, and full trailer hook-ups available. Contact us for more information on how to book a clinic with us at Brandreth Farms.
BRANDRETH FARMS REQUIRES HEALTH CERTIFICATE FOR HORSES COMING IN FROM OUT OF STATE FOR ALL CLINICS, ALONG WITH NEGATIVE COGGINS FOR ALL HORSES.
Scheduled Clinics at Brandreth Farms
May 4 – 5 2024
Beginners Mounted Shooting & Fun Clinic with Courtney Chapman
Contact Courtney for the daily format of this clinic and to reserve your spot, 706-302-1227
June 21 – 23 2024
Ron McLoughlin Classical Stock Seat Riding
Ron’s clinics are three days of very intense multi-subject concept instruction. At some facilities, our sponsors have horses that can be leased for the clinic, but normally students are on their own horses, with generally 15 to 30 riders in attendance.
Clinics are capable of handling all levels of riders at the same time, and one of the easiest ways to get quality time for a reasonable price. Clinics are meant to be a shot in the arm for your riding program, for the purpose of improving your riding skills and increasing your knowledge. The atmosphere of the clinic is conducive for learning and reinforces the educational process the weekend, by setting and reaching reasonable objectives for each rider, as an individual. The principles we use of suppleness and obedience are safe, humane, and enjoyable for horse and rider. The basic format of our three day riding clinic is as follows:
Daily format: 9:00-11:30am Riding session
12:30-1:30pm video/lecture sessions
2:00-4:00pm Riding session
Contact Nathan; 706-897-5913 nathan.stephany2020@yahoo.com
August 10 – 11 2024
Mounted Shooting & Fun Clinic with Courtney Chapman
Details coming soon
October 18 – 20 2024
Ron McLoughlin Classical Stock Seat Riding
Ron’s clinics are three days of very intense multi-subject concept instruction. At some facilities, our sponsors have horses that can be leased for the clinic, but normally students are on their own horses, with generally 15 to 30 riders in attendance.
Clinics are capable of handling all levels of riders at the same time, and one of the easiest ways to get quality time for a reasonable price. Clinics are meant to be a shot in the arm for your riding program, for the purpose of improving your riding skills and increasing your knowledge. The atmosphere of the clinic is conducive for learning and reinforces the educational process the weekend, by setting and reaching reasonable objectives for each rider, as an individual. The principles we use of suppleness and obedience are safe, humane, and enjoyable for horse and rider. The basic format of our three day riding clinic is as follows:
Daily format: 9:00-11:30am Riding session
12:30-1:30pm video/lecture sessions
2:00-4:00pm Riding session
Contact Nathan; 706-897-5913 nathan.stephany2020@yahoo.com
November 9 – 10 2024
Comprehensive Horsemanship Clinic with Bill Richey – click here for Bill’s photo gallery
Clinic Overview
This combined clinic is divided into five sections
1. Horse Physiology and Psychology
2. Equitation Techniques
3. Mounted Drill
4. Mounted Obstacles
5. Mounted Sensory
- Horse Physiology and Psychology
The first lesson “Horse Physiology and Psychology” covers the physical attributes of the horse relating to equine vision. The thought process is also examined. The horse’s “eye” and how it relates to “fight or flight” is one of the least understood aspects of training. This, along with the role played by the horses “instinctual vision”, is used in developing the proper authority by the rider/handler. The herd instinct that naturally occurred in equine evolution is used as a tool in aiding, instead of hindering, the rider. This lesson enables the human to clearly understand his or her role in developing the horse’s confidence in the rider and\or handler. Further, the psychological aspects relating to the horse’s brain and how it (the brain) functions and why its understanding is paramount to solving the “spooking issues” that all horses have undergone.
- Equitation Techniques
Civilians are trained using the same methods employed by successful mounted police officers throughout the world. This style of riding is called the “Military Seat”. Every rider understands that to get the horse to perform any “duty” the rider must give one or more signals for the horse to comprehend the “task at hand”. The task(s) in this area of the course are designed to not only instill confidence in the horse and the rider, it is also used when introducing the horse to sensory and obstacle training. Basically, there must be a clear and concise methodology in communicating the riders’ instructions. The equitation techniques used to teach in this section of the course are proven to work using a combination of weight, balance, light hands and body position.
- Mounted Drill
Mounted Drill is used in the training of horses and riders to put to practical use the knowledge gained by the riders in the “equitation” component of the course. Combining equitation and mounted drill teaches the horse to work more freely with the horses around them. This working knowledge, along with the use of the horses instinct to interact with the herd, reinforces the horses ability to negotiate obstacles and sensory training that comes later in the course.
- Mounted Obstacles
Riders and mounts will learn to negotiate obstacles such as barricades, vehicles, bridges, teeter-totters and hanging tarps. As in the training of the police mount, these obstacles are not only used, they are combined as the course progresses. This means, for instance, walking over a wooden bridge while walking under a hanging tarp. It is imperative that the rider be able to control every movement his or her horse makes in order to effectively instruct the mount. This is accomplished by using the dill training, horse psychology and the equitation techniques taught in the previous lessons.
- Mounted Sensory
Sensory obstacle training differs from physical obstacle training in that this training is the use of perceived obstructions as opposed to physical obstructions. The use of tactile obstacles, different noises, smoke, flares that produce smoke and fumes are used to present new visual, auditory, and smell challenges for the horse to overcome. Like all obstacles, they are introduced slowly, and, after proper training, are combined with the physical obstacles to improve both the rider and mounts confidence and understanding of each other.
Combination of Training
Finally, as all the above tasks are completed, they are combined. Before the course is through, horses and riders will ride over teeter-totter bridges, walk through smoke and toward police lights and sirens while maintaining their place in the drill. All of this will happen simultaneously by the end of the two-day clinic.
Come and experience a Mounted Police Training School, you will be amazed at what you can do!
$450 Includes: 1 horse stall, lunch on Saturday and Sunday, morning coffee and pastries.
Contact John Brandreth; 770-596-6256 john@brandrethfarms.com to reserve your spot.
Western Dressage Association of Georgia
8am
February 22, 2020
WDAA ,Western Dressage of Georiga Hosting Train the Trainers
Dressage Judges, L Graduates, Trainers and Amateurs welcomed!
UPDATED LECTURE & DEMONSTRATION SCHEDULE
Deadline for Registration: December 15, 2019
The two-day clinic cost is $375 by December 15, and includes lunch both days. Hurry, after December 15, clinic fee will increase to $425.
The Georgia Western Dressage Association will be hosting its first Train The TrainersTM clinic and seminar in Talking Rock, Georgia on February 22-23, 2020. If you want to learn all about Western Dressage, this is the place to be!
Train the TrainersTM program, developed and owned by Cliff Swanson and Frances Carbonnel, is designed to educate professional trainers, judges and Western Dressage enthusiasts who want to learn the standards of Western Dressage and how to train, hold clinics, show and judge this exciting new discipline. A Certificate of Completion will be provided to all clinic graduates. The WDAA lists all TTT
graduate trainers on the WDAA website. As professional trainers, you are an integral part of the success of the discipline of Western Dressage. If you would like to see a video about what to expect at the TTT clinic, please go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uCFlJxm3ug
Frances Carbonnel and Cliff Swanson, seasoned Western Dressage clinicians and trainers, conduct the clinic. Frances and Cliff have been teaching Western Dressage clinics and training Western Dressage horses for many years prior to the inception of the WDAA.
For more information about Frances go to: http://classicallegacydressage.com/,
and about Cliff, go to: http://www.westerndressageassociation.org/news-events/interview-with-cliff-
swanson-on-horseworld-today/.
By participating in a Train the TrainersTM clinic, you will become a part of the foundation of the educational thrust of Western Dressage. If you are not a professional trainer, but would like to attend the Train The TrainersTM clinic, you will receive an Amateur Certificate of Completion.
Schedule (subject to adjustments):
Day 1 ~ Morning Session - Developing Your Eye.
Morning sessions will be held in the farm’s Cantina. We will have active discussions led by Cliff Swanson and Frances Carbonnel, supported by videos and handouts. Snacks and lunch will be served each day w/registration.
Topics for Classroom Session:
- What is Western Dressage?
- Gaits and Maneuvers, Including Gaited Horses
- WDAA/USEF Rules (will be included in packets)
- How Equitation affects the horse’s performance
- Rail classes
- Bend equals Lateral Suppleness
- Discussion of tackAfternoon Session will take place in the indoor arena at Brandreth Farms in Talking Rock, GA.. Several demonstration riders on World Champion horses will participate (including gaited horses). On the first day, Frances Carbonnel and Cliff Swanson will coach the Demo riders in equitation, lateral movements, and basic principles of the lower levels.
Day 2 ~ Morning Session – Overview of the philosophy of Western Dressage Tests
The Morning session will again be in a classroom setting in the Cantina at the farm. We will review Day 1 and objectives of Day 2, supported by videos and handouts. Snacks and lunch will again be served.
Topics for Classroom Session:
- Philosophy of Western Dressage tests
- Understanding Judging Criteria from the judge’s perspective
- WD Musical Freestyle
- Working toward Collection – Advanced ManeuversAfternoon Session Back to the arena... Frances and Cliff will coach riders on how to move up the levels. Riders will demonstrate advanced maneuvers and Ride a Test
Reservation Details:
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Brandreth Farms The TTT will be held at Brandreth Farms (https://www.brandrethfarms.com/) in Talking Rock, GA. This is a fully enclosed, full size arena. There is a climate controlled classroom and lunch area as well. Many clinics are held there each year, including several Western Dressage clinics! |
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Our host hotel is the Microtel Inn & Suites, 171 H Mullins Court, Jasper, GA 30143. Phone number is 1-800-375-6085 The Atlanta-Hartsfield International Airport is located approximately 1.5 hours from Brandreth Farms and the host hotel. Rush hour on Fridays however will extend that to over 2 hours so plan accordingly. There are limited RV/LQ hookups available for $20/night. Please email Kim Stayton @ ksequestrian29@gmail.com to reserve. Class size is limited. Please submit your application with your equestrian resume and payment onlineat: http://wdageorgia.org/
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Georgia Western Dressage Association – http://wdageorgia.org