Don’t you just love the way horses smell?
Even during this lingering pandemic, it is still good for you to “go outside and smell a horse”. I have been vaccinated and boosted and am willing & happy to travel to help you live a happy horse life.
Let’s plan a clinic in your neck of the woods! Contact or call me at (970) 946-1686
Your Clinic Experience
In order for you to get the most out of your clinic experience, I group students according to their level of skills & ability. You will notice in the list of clinics that there are some more advanced subjects and some that are better suited for people just starting out on their natural horsemanship journey.
That way, the participants can be grouped by ability and advance from there so that they can get out of their comfort zone just enough to enjoy a healthy amount of the learning zone, yet steer clear of the panic zone.
However, in each clinic, there will be participants who are at slightly different stages in their journey to becoming a horseman/horsewoman, which is great because you can get inspired by others or be the inspiration for others!
I will break things down into achievable steps and teach you at your level, with refinement & progress in mind.
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What about a Custom Course?
You pick the subject and I will create the course content around it. Thanks to many years of studying directly with Pat and Linda, I can cover a wide range of subjects and love sharing them with horse lovers like you!
Let’s dream big – together!
Contact me about YOUR Custom Course here!
Don’t know what clinic is right for you or which one you are ready for?
Contact me for personal consulting tailored to your individual needs!
Host a Clinic and Ride for Free!
I would love to come teach in your area, so if:
- You are good at spreading the word about the clinic with Elli
- You are willing to manage the clinic sign-ups
- You agree to get a minimum of 8 riders; a maximum of 12 riders signed up for a 2-5 day clinic
- You secure a facility to use
- You are confident that you will find volunteers to help with check-in, and whatever else is needed during the clinic
Then, be my guest and ride for FREE!
Contact me for more information!
2024 Clinics and Events
Spring Horsemanship Sessions
R & R Farm, Zionville NC
April 19th – 21st
Join Elli for this 3-day Natural Horsemanship clinic specifically designed to set you off on the
right hoof for a summer filled with horsey adventures!
This positive & progressive experience is designed to deepen your bond with these magnificent
creatures and elevate your horsemanship skills to new heights, both on the ground and in the saddle.
This clinic combines group sessions in the morning with more individual time in the
afternoons, ensuring an engaging and tailored experience for you and your horse!
Private coaching sessions are available on April 22nd & 23rd.
Trails & Tales Experience
Red Cliffs Lodge, Moab, UT
May 5th – 10th
This fun horsey getaway focuses on trail riding and cow working in the stunning setting of
the red rocks. Two evening escapes will take us stargazing into the dark desert sky and up to Hell’s Revenge for a sunset safari!
Bring your own horse or lease one of the well-trained & reliable ranch horses!
Cow Working Camp Switzerland
Reitanlage Steinlera, Düdingen
May 18th – 20th
Colorado Cow Camp & Longevity Clinic with Lester Buckley
Spring Hollow Equestrian Park, Hesperus, CO
June 14th – 18th
Experience Lester Buckley’s unique approach to horsemanship and cow working! 3 days of cow working, followed by 2 days of Riding for Longevity where we explore your horse’s emotional and physical fitness. We will cover suppling and collection exercises: what they are and how to use them. Your takeaway will be the ability to structure a riding session, from warm-up and through to cool-down, in a way, using the tools above, to allow you to enjoy your horse for years to come and live a long, happy horse life.
Fire & Ice Adventure
Iceland – July 7 – 12th, 2024
Join me for this horse lover’s dream trip to the land of fire and ice! Horses, hot springs & sightseeing are the highlights of this exclusive, behind-the-scenes insider experience of Iceland. Picture yourself riding a cute Icelandic horse, tölting over hill & dale, and marveling at the magical, mystical landscape on this island. Don’t miss out!
No prior gaited horse experience is needed. Advanced riders only: Expect to canter on uneven ground, but trust that the horses and guides will take the best care of you!
Lovers of Liberty
Dolores, CO
August 24th – 26th
Welcome to your “Lovers of Liberty” 3-day natural horsemanship clinic specifically designed to introduce you and your horse to the amazing world of liberty. Each morning, we will have a group session where you will learn the essentials and principles for connecting and communicating with horses. In the afternoons, the clinic takes on a more intimate setting with smaller group sessions, allowing for personalized attention and tailored guidance to address specific challenges or goals. You’ll have the opportunity to delve deeper into the subtleties of liberty and refine your skills. Whether you have already experienced the magic of liberty or are just starting out, this weekend is all about building a harmonious relationship with your horse.
Happy Hooves & Heartbeats
Long Shadows Farm, Cambridge, NY
Sept. 6th-8th
Trails and Tales Experience – September Edition
Red Cliffs Lodge, Moab, UT
September 18 – 23rd, 2024
Imagine this: Waking up in your River Queen Cabin at Red Cliffs Lodge, having a cup of coffee on the patio listening to the soothing sound of the Colorado River, day-dreaming about riding through the Red Rocks, before you join the Sunrise Yoga & Meditation – if you choose to do so. After a hearty breakfast (I’m telling you, this breakfast buffet is out of this world!), it’s time to saddle up & ride!
Trail riding and cow working are the main focus of this exclusive retreat in a historic setting. Bring your own horse or lease one of the seasoned and well-trained trail-cow horses – or both! If you’re a natural horseman or horsewoman, this unique opportunity is for YOU! Non-horsey activities on this trip include stargazing in the desert and a sunset safari!
Wise Whinnies Workshop – Discover your horse sense!
Best Friends Horse Haven Sanctuary, Kanab, UT October 4th – 7th, 2024
This 4-day immersive experience is for you if you are new to horses, getting back into horses, or wanting to explore natural horsemanship. Maybe even toy with the idea of adopting a horse or giving a horse a forever home! The format will be a mix of groundwork & riding (where applicable) in group sessions as well as individual sessions. In addition to that, there will be some theory sessions and simulations. Bring your own horse or lease one!
Offer a resident cat or dog a sleepover during your stay at the Best Friends cabins, cottages, or their Roadhouse!
LQ hook-ups are available too!