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.
Events in October 2021
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October 7, 2021
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October 8, 2021(1 event)
N/A: Closed for Family timeN/A: Closed for Family time N/A Brandreth Farms will not be open theses dates Sorry for any inconvience. |
October 9, 2021(1 event)
N/A: Closed for Family timeN/A: Closed for Family time N/A Brandreth Farms will not be open theses dates Sorry for any inconvience. |
October 10, 2021(1 event)
N/A: Closed for Family timeN/A: Closed for Family time N/A Brandreth Farms will not be open theses dates Sorry for any inconvience. |
October 11, 2021(1 event)
N/A: Closed for Family timeN/A: Closed for Family time N/A Brandreth Farms will not be open theses dates Sorry for any inconvience. |
October 12, 2021(1 event)
N/A: Closed for Family timeN/A: Closed for Family time N/A Brandreth Farms will not be open theses dates Sorry for any inconvience. |
October 13, 2021(1 event)
N/A: Closed for Family timeN/A: Closed for Family time N/A Brandreth Farms will not be open theses dates Sorry for any inconvience. |
October 14, 2021(1 event)
N/A: Closed for Family timeN/A: Closed for Family time N/A Brandreth Farms will not be open theses dates Sorry for any inconvience. |
October 15, 2021(1 event)
N/A: Closed for Family timeN/A: Closed for Family time N/A Brandreth Farms will not be open theses dates Sorry for any inconvience. |
October 16, 2021(1 event)
N/A: Closed for Family timeN/A: Closed for Family time N/A Brandreth Farms will not be open theses dates Sorry for any inconvience. |
October 17, 2021(1 event)
N/A: Closed for Family timeN/A: Closed for Family time N/A Brandreth Farms will not be open theses dates Sorry for any inconvience. |
October 18, 2021(1 event)
N/A: Closed for Family timeN/A: Closed for Family time N/A Brandreth Farms will not be open theses dates Sorry for any inconvience. |
October 19, 2021(1 event)
N/A: Closed for Family timeN/A: Closed for Family time N/A Brandreth Farms will not be open theses dates Sorry for any inconvience. |
October 20, 2021
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October 21, 2021
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October 22, 2021(1 event)
8 : MCLOUGHLIN HORSE HANDLING CLINICS OF GEORIGA8 : MCLOUGHLIN HORSE HANDLING CLINICS OF GEORIGA 8 MCLOUGHLIN HORSE HANDLING CLINICS OF GEORIGA
Join us for a 3-day clinic with Ron McLoughlin, head
instructor of the Classical Stock Seat School or Arizona.
Clinics are open to all disciplines and levels of riding!
Come with questions and let Ron help you and your horse with humane and effective training methods.
Located at the Beautiful Brandreth Farms in Talking Rock, Ga.
Hookups avaivalibe! additional facility / stall fee.
2021 Clinic dates!!
March 19th,20th,21st
August 6th,7th,8th
October 22nd,23rd,24th
At Brandreth Farms!
$550/ rider
$ discount if deposit of $225 paid 6 weeks in advanced!
Hookups available!
Cabin rental available!
My phone number is (706) 897-2830
Nathan’s is (706) 897-5913
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October 23, 2021(1 event)
8 : MCLOUGHLIN HORSE HANDLING CLINICS OF GEORIGA8 : MCLOUGHLIN HORSE HANDLING CLINICS OF GEORIGA 8 MCLOUGHLIN HORSE HANDLING CLINICS OF GEORIGA
Join us for a 3-day clinic with Ron McLoughlin, head
instructor of the Classical Stock Seat School or Arizona.
Clinics are open to all disciplines and levels of riding!
Come with questions and let Ron help you and your horse with humane and effective training methods.
Located at the Beautiful Brandreth Farms in Talking Rock, Ga.
Hookups avaivalibe! additional facility / stall fee.
2021 Clinic dates!!
March 19th,20th,21st
August 6th,7th,8th
October 22nd,23rd,24th
At Brandreth Farms!
$550/ rider
$ discount if deposit of $225 paid 6 weeks in advanced!
Hookups available!
Cabin rental available!
My phone number is (706) 897-2830
Nathan’s is (706) 897-5913
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October 24, 2021(1 event)
8 : MCLOUGHLIN HORSE HANDLING CLINICS OF GEORIGA8 : MCLOUGHLIN HORSE HANDLING CLINICS OF GEORIGA 8 MCLOUGHLIN HORSE HANDLING CLINICS OF GEORIGA
Join us for a 3-day clinic with Ron McLoughlin, head
instructor of the Classical Stock Seat School or Arizona.
Clinics are open to all disciplines and levels of riding!
Come with questions and let Ron help you and your horse with humane and effective training methods.
Located at the Beautiful Brandreth Farms in Talking Rock, Ga.
Hookups avaivalibe! additional facility / stall fee.
2021 Clinic dates!!
March 19th,20th,21st
August 6th,7th,8th
October 22nd,23rd,24th
At Brandreth Farms!
$550/ rider
$ discount if deposit of $225 paid 6 weeks in advanced!
Hookups available!
Cabin rental available!
My phone number is (706) 897-2830
Nathan’s is (706) 897-5913
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October 25, 2021
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October 26, 2021
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October 27, 2021
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October 28, 2021
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October 29, 2021
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October 30, 2021(1 event)
2 days: Bill Richey with NMPS OBSTACLE CHALLENGE2 days: Bill Richey with NMPS OBSTACLE CHALLENGE 2 days Bill Richey with NMPS, OBSTACLE Challenge
Equine De-spooking and confidence course (MORE Obstacles) CLINIC PRICE $ 400.00 if sign up with paid deposit before Aug 01, 2021 This Clinic will teach you on a higher level of thinking.
Civilian Clinic
will teach you confidence and a new level of how your horse reacts to new challenges. How your Horse see's thru his vision and with the correct actions and correct cues can teach you and the horse to accomplish obstacle or new challenges. You and horse will achieve a higher level of trust and respect! You will also gain confidence in your horses ability to accomplish any task you set in front of him/her. Training a horse to be responsive and spook proof depends on a working knowledge of some of the methods used in the training of Mounted Police and Mounted Patrol horses. With the applied technique and enough practice, your horse will learn to trust you and go forward through any new and unusual situation on the trail and in the arena. There are
only 12 rider spots available Breakfast snacks , cold drinks, and lunch are included both days. ****CLINIC FEE IS ********* $400.00 2 full days Stalls are already included in price! 400.00 is the early sign up price early sign up price is only good before Aug 01 ,2021
All deposits are NON REFUNDABLE your deposit will go towards next clinic date. Come in on October 29,2021 settle horses in. NO AUDITORS - Your spouse is welcome Spots are limited 12 horse and riders To hold a rider spot please contact : samantha@brandrethfarms.com and send a deposit of $150 Brandreth Farms - Samantha Brandreth payable to Brandreth Farms PO Drawer 1068 Canton Ga 30169 Samantha Brandreth 678-848-8830 Please sign up ASAP as spots are limited with a UTD Coggins ******************* Accommodations Full hook ups for trailers: $25 per night Dry hook ups for trailers: $15 per night Facility is fully covered! There is a full kitchen and climate controlled men’s and ladies restrooms with showers. Sign up ASAP with your Deposit. Come join all the fun. *Indoor facility *Local motel *Local restaurants *Stalls in arena *Ladies and Gentlemen Restrooms with shower *RV hookups *Viewing Room with AC/Heat - Full Kitchen and seating *Arena is 250X125 with awesome footing *Riders OF ALL AGES *BANDANNA/SCARF OPTIONAL FOR SMOKE BOMBS *All breeds welcome *Full Intercom system *Loads of Obstacles *Fire and Smoke will be in with Obstacles along with Police car-Police dog-and sirens (Crazy FUN Officer they Call the Instructor (BILL) and his Loser New Pup, Radar! *Pets welcome (no aggressive dogs allowed). We ask they stay up during clinic hours for riders safety. NOT IN BACK OF TRAILER BARKING All dogs must stay on leash! ***NO Trailer Tying allowed for safety of horses all horses get a stall. Fun filled weekend ************************ THINGS TO BRING... *A wagon to tote items like saddle/hay. It’s all indoors, so you will have to bring in all Items. *Saddle Rack a Must *Grain feeder pan *Poop Fork *Hay and feed for your Horse *Check trailer for power cords and drain hoses WE PROVIDE... *Two water buckets for water only *Large Hay feeder bucket on ground *Poop Buckets ***For our participants we offer use of Trails and horse play ground ,weather permitting! ****** NO DOGS allowed to run free Hotel: Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham Jasper Hwy 515 and Philadelphia rd. Jasper, Ga 30143 866-430-2692 |
October 31, 2021(1 event)
2 days: Bill Richey with NMPS OBSTACLE CHALLENGE2 days: Bill Richey with NMPS OBSTACLE CHALLENGE 2 days Bill Richey with NMPS, OBSTACLE Challenge
Equine De-spooking and confidence course (MORE Obstacles) CLINIC PRICE $ 400.00 if sign up with paid deposit before Aug 01, 2021 This Clinic will teach you on a higher level of thinking.
Civilian Clinic
will teach you confidence and a new level of how your horse reacts to new challenges. How your Horse see's thru his vision and with the correct actions and correct cues can teach you and the horse to accomplish obstacle or new challenges. You and horse will achieve a higher level of trust and respect! You will also gain confidence in your horses ability to accomplish any task you set in front of him/her. Training a horse to be responsive and spook proof depends on a working knowledge of some of the methods used in the training of Mounted Police and Mounted Patrol horses. With the applied technique and enough practice, your horse will learn to trust you and go forward through any new and unusual situation on the trail and in the arena. There are
only 12 rider spots available Breakfast snacks , cold drinks, and lunch are included both days. ****CLINIC FEE IS ********* $400.00 2 full days Stalls are already included in price! 400.00 is the early sign up price early sign up price is only good before Aug 01 ,2021
All deposits are NON REFUNDABLE your deposit will go towards next clinic date. Come in on October 29,2021 settle horses in. NO AUDITORS - Your spouse is welcome Spots are limited 12 horse and riders To hold a rider spot please contact : samantha@brandrethfarms.com and send a deposit of $150 Brandreth Farms - Samantha Brandreth payable to Brandreth Farms PO Drawer 1068 Canton Ga 30169 Samantha Brandreth 678-848-8830 Please sign up ASAP as spots are limited with a UTD Coggins ******************* Accommodations Full hook ups for trailers: $25 per night Dry hook ups for trailers: $15 per night Facility is fully covered! There is a full kitchen and climate controlled men’s and ladies restrooms with showers. Sign up ASAP with your Deposit. Come join all the fun. *Indoor facility *Local motel *Local restaurants *Stalls in arena *Ladies and Gentlemen Restrooms with shower *RV hookups *Viewing Room with AC/Heat - Full Kitchen and seating *Arena is 250X125 with awesome footing *Riders OF ALL AGES *BANDANNA/SCARF OPTIONAL FOR SMOKE BOMBS *All breeds welcome *Full Intercom system *Loads of Obstacles *Fire and Smoke will be in with Obstacles along with Police car-Police dog-and sirens (Crazy FUN Officer they Call the Instructor (BILL) and his Loser New Pup, Radar! *Pets welcome (no aggressive dogs allowed). We ask they stay up during clinic hours for riders safety. NOT IN BACK OF TRAILER BARKING All dogs must stay on leash! ***NO Trailer Tying allowed for safety of horses all horses get a stall. Fun filled weekend ************************ THINGS TO BRING... *A wagon to tote items like saddle/hay. It’s all indoors, so you will have to bring in all Items. *Saddle Rack a Must *Grain feeder pan *Poop Fork *Hay and feed for your Horse *Check trailer for power cords and drain hoses WE PROVIDE... *Two water buckets for water only *Large Hay feeder bucket on ground *Poop Buckets ***For our participants we offer use of Trails and horse play ground ,weather permitting! ****** NO DOGS allowed to run free Hotel: Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham Jasper Hwy 515 and Philadelphia rd. Jasper, Ga 30143 866-430-2692 |
November 1, 2021
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November 4, 2021
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November 5, 2021
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November 6, 2021(1 event)
Trail Horse Clinic and Test with Robin Ratliff (PFHA Trail Horse Program)Trail Horse Clinic and Test with Robin Ratliff (PFHA Trail Horse Program)November 6, 2021 Is your horse a Junior, Senior or Master Trail Horse? Enjoy a fun non-competitive, weekend of learning, building communications, confidence and improving trail skills with your trail partner, just have fun or choose to have your horse evaluated against the specific criteria established by the PFHA TRAIL HORSE PROGRAM |