LEARN THE PRINCIPLES OF SOFT FOR LIGHTNESS HORSEMANSHIP

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1. Groundwork for Softness

2. If you want to create a soft and light horse with great groundwork foundations

3. Want to become a more calm and confident rider? Do you wish for a more relaxed, calm and less spooky horse? 

4. Improve your feel on a circle, groundwork, backing, balance and soft ridden circles, ridden serpentines, direct and indirect rein, softness and lightness with these groundwork and riding lessons  you can try these lessons at home with your horse. 

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SOFT HANDS FOR LIGHTNESS CLINIC GUIDELINES: 

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The focus of our Soft Hands for Softness clinic is to help you to improve and advance your ridden horsemanship. John's clinics are not designed for unbacked horses, or for horse with major problems. It is highly recommended to take the 'Groundwork for Softness course before attending a clinic.

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Here are our guidelines for all clinic horses:

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• The horse to be aged 4 years or above

• All horses must be ridden already (no un-started horses)

• You can already walk and trot your horse safely

• Your primary goal is to improve your ground and ridden work

• No serious behavioral issues (no rearing, bucking, bolting, etc). This is because it is difficult to address these types of issues given the time allowed during each clinic, and the mix of riders in each class.

• We do not accept stallions, as many locations do not have suitable facilities. not have suitable facilities

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We aim to provide a happy, calm supportive place for all of our clinic riders and horses, and thank you for helping us achieve this

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FEEDBACK WANTED: 

If you have ridden or been a spectator at a clinic this year, we would love receiving your feedback. We would really appreciate you help us make our clinics even better!

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