Continuing Education


 MORE INFORMATION

In order to ensure all monthly horse-training clients receive the utmost attention, Jon will be limiting his monthly trainees to four horses a month. All scheduling will be done by Denice, so please email her at  dthurs@yahoo.com  or call (206) 276-7668 for availability.
 
 Beginning Ranch Roping series Friday nights 6-8pm, December 28, 2007, January 11, 18th, 25, and possibly February 1st and 8th, 2008.  Consecutive evenings.  $50/evening.

 

Jon Ensign 2-day Colt Continuation, combining Groundwork and Foundation classes to accomplish two goals, (1) to assist participants in progressing their recently started (or restarted) colts or horses under Jon's direction, and (2) to offer other participants a brush up on foundation skills and keep their horses going during the winter.  January 19-20, 2008.  $400 for both days, 9am - 3pm.

 

Beginning Cow Working, introducing your horses to cows and beginning cow work.  January 26-27, 2008.  $400 for both days, 9am - 3pm, plus $25 cow fee.


 Also visit www.JonEnsign.com 


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RICHARD CALDWELL - VAQUERO HORSEMANSHIP & RANCH ROPING CLINICS
Location:  Faith Equestrian/Mission Farrier School
Snohomish, WA,

Schedule:

June 7-8, 2008, 2-day Vaquero Horsemanship Clinic, $450
June 9th, 2008, 1-day Ranch Roping Clinic, $225
Auditors Welcome - $40/day
Preregistration Required - for registration and more information, email Karen Plumlee @ MissionFarrierSchool@hotmail.com 
 

Transitioning past the Snaffle Bit stage. 

Riding in the Hackamore. 

Hackamore to 2-Rein.

2-Rein to straight up in the Bridle.

Learn a better appreciation of traditional Vaquero equipment and its proper use.

Learn how to train and ride without use of gimmicks.

Richard has received the NRCHA Superior Title on 7 horses, been NRCHA finalist and Top Ten numerous times, Received numerous Hackamore, 2-rein, and Bridle Championships, and the only rider to have won NRCHA Triple Crown Hackamore on a 3-year old.

HOOF  EDUCATION CLINIC

 

 

4H Educational Series 

November 18, 2007, 4H Discussion of Laminitis

CANCELLED: March 8, 2008, 4H Discussion of Laminitis and How to recognize lamenesses.  The March 8th Educational Series has been cancelled.  Please check back in the future for the next scheduled date.

Previous presentations have included:

v   Presentation of Gene Ovnicek’s Wild Horse Research.

v   Natural Balance Farrier Science - What It Is, and What It Isn’t.

v   Environmental Influences and It’s Effect on Domestic Feet.

v   Re-thinking Healthy Foot Function.

v   Discussion of Lameness Issues.

v   How to Identify Appropriate Balance, & Distortion, in Your Horse’s Feet.

v   How to Look at and Understand Foot Falls (how the foot meets the ground).

Bring a Lunch and BYOC – Bring Your Own Chair.  

This clinic is open to any interested kids and parents, but PLEASE RSVP to MissionFarrierSchool@hotmail.com, and let us know how many from your club will be attending.

Directions:  From Hwy 2 go East or West to Roosevelt (Arco AM/PM minimart).

Turn East (Up Hill) on Roosevelt.

Turn Right on Trombley.

Go up hill ½ mile, turn Right into Faith Equestrian/Mission Farrier School.

Drive down between the Barn and Covered Round Pen.  Parking is behind the barn or below the farrier shop.

Call Karen Plumlee at 425 985-8321 for questions.

 
 

Mission Farrier School
Mission Equine, Inc.
 17028 Trombley Rd.,
Snohomish, WA  98290
Phone: 360 862 1406
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