5-Day ABC’s of Riding Clinic

Bells Run Farm
Morganton, NC

May 23 - 27, 2024

Clinic Details

*THIS CLINIC IS CURRENTLY FULL. PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE WAITLIST.
Dates: May 23 - 27, 2024
Location: Bells Run Farm - 100 Bells Run, Morganton, NC 28655
Clinic Type: ABC’s of Riding

This five-day clinic will be an in-depth study on using the rider’s body and the aids to effectively communicate with the horse in a language he understands.

Each of the first four days will focus on a single piece of the language. Day five will put it all together.

Mornings will be spent in group arena sessions. There will be exercises/activities designed to indicate progress. Private and semi-private sessions in the afternoon will provide further practice. All participants attend and take notes at each session.

The goal for this clinic: An In-Depth Study of “Being Particular” and “Everything is the Same”.

  • Day 1 - Rein Management

  • Day 2 - Understanding Leads and Body Position

  • Day 3 - Proper Leg Cues

  • Day 4 - Seatbones as Cues

  • Day 5 - Putting it All Together

* During each session, there will be exercises/activities designed to indicate if proficiency has been obtained. Private and semi-private sessions in the afternoon will provide further practice. All participants attend each session.

Event Contact: Lee Hardin | Call/Text: 828-773-6075 | Email: RPH.LeeHardin@gmail.com

Additional Details

  • Limited to 6 Participants

  • Bring a bagged lunch/snacks.

  • Restrooms On-Site

  • Primitive Camping Available

  • Bottled Water Provided

  • Please plan to bring your own shavings, hay, buckets, feed pans, and feed. Pick stalls out daily. Stalls are to be left as they were found. 

Clinic Fees

  • Participant Fee: $1000 (paid to RPH)
    *A deposit of $200 is required at registration to secure your spot.

  • Facility Fee: $20 per day (paid to facility)

  • Audit Fee: No Charge!

  • Stall/Paddock Fee: $30 per day

  • Primitive Camping: $30
    *A shower is available for use.

 

Register Now!

Please complete and submit the form below to register for the waitlist. Please do NOT pay a deposit until the clinic host confirms a spot is open for you. No other action is required at this time.

Clinic FAQ’s

  • A participant will receive a full refund if cancellation is expressed 30 days prior to the said clinic (minus the non-refundable deposit).

    If a cancellation is received after the 30-day timeline, a refund will be refunded minus 25% of the balance owed, but not to include the non-refundable deposit.

    If a cancellation is received 7 days prior to the clinic, no money will be refunded.

  • A non-refundable deposit is due upon registration in order to secure your spot. The remaining clinic fee will be due 30 days prior to the clinic date.

  • Click here to be directed to our payment page. Scroll down and click on the the clinic(s) you are registered for, add the remaining balance to your cart, then complete the checkout process.

  • Yes, if you’d like to discuss getting on a payment plan for a clinic, please contact Lee Hardin at RPH.LeeHardin@gmail.com