Past Clinics
Classical Stock Seat School of Arizona – Clinic with Ron McLoughlin
March 28 – 30, 2025
Ron’s clinics are two to 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
Please contact Nathan or Stephanie for more details and clinic registration: Nathan.Stephany2020@yahoo.com
The Horsemanship Clinics are progressive. The knowledge and skills learned will build each day and the techniques and methods taught are fundamentals of Chris Cox’s program. These are practical and effective techniques that you can use every day to communicate with your horse.
Come prepared and ready to learn with an open mind. Please inform us of any physical problems or disabilities that will hinder you and your horses’ ability, prior to attending the clinic.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Rope Halter & 13-foot Lead Rope these are available for sale at the clinic.
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Riding Boots with flat leather soles and proper riding heels are best.
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NO videotaping is permitted during any part of the clinic. This includes the use of any type of recording device, including cell phones.
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Still photos are allowed.
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NO SMOKING is permitted on the ranch! This includes no smoking in your vehicle, barns, porches, etc. If you need a smoke break, please leave the ranch to smoke. We appreciate your cooperation!
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NO DOGS are permitted on the ranch.
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The course requires a horse that you are comfortable riding at a walk, trot and lope on a loose rein with a good foundation.
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At times, you will be riding outside the arena, so you need to be comfortable riding in these situations.
Green Broke horses or Studs are not suitable for this type of clinic.
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This is a group clinic and your horse needs to be reasonable and manageable. Individual assistance will be given as needed and up to a certain amount without interfering with the progression of the group session.
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The number of participant spots are limited so each rider can expect to get individual feedback throughout the clinic, as well as benefit from the feedback Chris will give others. You are expected to be a secure and confident rider and you are also expected to be able to enjoy riding for several hours at a time. If you are not at this level then we recommend auditing the clinic.
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You will need to schedule your arrival at the host facility prior to arrival.
Clinic hours: 9 am to 5 pm each day
Spectators/Auditors are welcome at a cost of $35 a day and may not bring horses to the clinic. Bring a folding camp chair.
For more information, rider application and reservations, please visit: https://www.chris-cox.com/talkingrock
For more information, rider application and reservations, please contact;
Natural Horse Solutions (404) 226-4449 e-mail: naturalhorsesolutions@gmail.com