Clinics

   
















 
Our training clinics are designed to train and work with the horse and rider at their current level. The clinics are designed to improve communication between horse and human whether it be a completely green horse/rider or the serious dressage or reining competitor. Our training process takes a very progressive approach for both horse and rider. We create a foundation and then build on that foundation until the horse & rider are ready to be schooled for a specific discipline such as Reining, Dressage, Driving or Trail. 

These clinics are excellent for those students preparing themselves for Chris Irwin’s Train the Trainer program. Symphony has successfully trained numerous students who were then able to earn / upgrade their trainer certification.

These clinics are great for training horses with problems like:
  • Standing for mounting
  • Biting, kicking
  • Bucking, rearing, runaways
  • Spooking in the show ring or on the trail
  • Problem picking up feet
  • Trailer loading
If your horse is already going well, we can help with:
  • Getting nicer upward or downward transitions from walk, to trot, to canter
  • Get them bending, stretching and working on true collection from back to front
  • Get nicer leg yield maneuvers for: half pass, side pass, spins haunch turn etc. by making full use of timing and proper use of leg and seat aids
  • Long lining and preparing for driving


Clinic Format

The clinic runs with a series of 1.5 hr private one on one lesson throughout the day. Choose one or more time slots as suits you best. Horses are available for people from out of town or those that may need a horse.

Time Slots are as follows:
  • 9am to 10:30
  • 10:30 to 12:00
  • One hour lunch
  • 1:00 to 2:30
  • 2:30 to 4:00
  • 4:00 to 5:30
On Saturday Evening we will have a group dinner for participants who wish to join us.


Pricing
  • Price per 1.5 hr lesson is $85  HST included
  • Auditor fees are $20.00 per day
  • Stall fees are $17 HST included per day.
  • No charge for working with one of our own horses however, Stall fees of $17 per day will apply if that horse is stabled inside.
  • Lunch is available for purchase on the farm at a very reasonable cost of $5
  • Accommodations available close by
50% lesson deposit is required upon booking clinic to reserve your space. First come first serve basis. Deposit is refundable only if someone is able to fill your space.

Horses attending the clinic must be up to date on their vaccinations. Horse owners are responsible for their own feed, and daily cleaning of stalls. We ask that you leave the stall in the same condition it was in when you arrived.

People working with our horses are responsible for cleaning their stalls and feeding during the clinic.