Springmaid Mountain Resort
Spruce Pine, NC

September 21 - 25, 2024

5-Day ABC’s of Riding Clinic

Clinic Details

Dates: September 21 - 25, 2024
Location: Springmaid Mountain Resort - 2171 Henredon Road, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
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

NOTE: All cabin reservations must be made with Springmaid Mountain. Please call 828-765-2353 or email info@springmaidmountain.com and ask to speak to Katie Carter to make reservations.

Additional Details

  • Limited to 6 Participants

  • Bring a bagged lunch.

  • Restrooms On-Site

  • Campsites Available

  • Cabin Rentals Available

  • Bottled Water Provided

  • Please plan to bring your own shavings, hay, and feed.

  • Leave your stalls the way you found them or choose to pay a one-time $10 stall cleaning fee.

Learn More About Springmaid Mountain Resort

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 Fee: Inside Stalls - $25 per night, Outside Stalls - $15 per night (paid to facility)

 

Register Now!

Please complete and submit the form below to register to participate in this clinic. A $200 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot. You will be directed to payment options after submitting the form below.

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