With the obvious fight from all the elements of weather, another successful clinic was held in Virginia on April 14&15 2007 at Moonraker Stables hosted by Diana Graves. Congratulations go out to all who attended. Their hard work and dedication will be remembered. Shown here, from left to right, are newly accredited instructor Lori Johnson, Frank Bell, Diana Graves, Bob Claymier, Katherine Barbarite.
April 14&15 , 2007 Gentle Solutions Clinic
Feb.25-March 3 ,2007 7 Day Intensive Gentle Solutions Clinic
With a group of talented and eager students the clinic was held at White Stallion Ranch in Tucson Arizona, on February 25-March 3 2007. We devoted this time to horsemanship, lectures and demo's. We covered pain management,dentistry,pole gentling,nutrition,trailer loading,saddle fitting,and equine bodywork therapy. What a successful week working with the horses and the camaraderie built amongst new friends. Hats off for all the hard work and open minds!!
Top left: Frank Bell, Katherine Barbarite, Jim Rae
Bottom Left: Katherine Barbarite, Frank Bell
Top Right:Katherine Barbarite, Frank Bell
NEWS......WHATS GOING ON...........NEWS........WHATS GOING ON............NEWS........WHATS GOING ON.........NEWS...
April 28- May 6, 2007 Gentle Solutions & Partnership Building Clinic
Who said you would never ride or understand a horse? With smiles and determination, folks from California to Dublin, Ireland. Novices first time bonding with there horses, now are cantering off in the sunset with a better partner on the saddle. Clinic held April 28- May 6 2007 at Rancho Las Cascadas in Mexico. Big round of applause go out to all for all hard work!!!!
Left to right:Thomas,Frank,Traci,Joe,Katherine Barbarite,Gruendagh,Daemon
May 13-May 17, 2007 CHA Certification Armuchee, GA
May 19 & 20, 2007 Gentle Solutions & Partnership Building Clinic
Davidson, NC
Lesson plans, Lesson plans and role playing. All good. Now certified from the CHA as a riding instructor English and Western.
Go PAINT!! Thank you for bringing the youngest participant a 3 yr old. What? Plastic? oh my!!
What a wonderful adventure . Thanks to all.
CHA certification at Zion Farms Armuchee GA, Gentle Solutions Clinic at Fair Oaks Farm in Davidson, NC
June 9, 2007 Introduction to a New Member to My Family
CHEROKEE
July 12 - 15 ,2007 Gentle Solutions & Partnership Building Clinic
From different horsemanship backgrounds and different riding disciplines, novice to experienced hats off to this terrific group of people who participated in this clinic at The Hilltop Ranch in Jamesville,NY on July 12-15, 2007. It always looks easier until coordination gets in the way. Even discovered in the open range when least expected,"One Rein Stop","One Rein Stop","One Rein Stop" YES IT WORKS!!! The partnerships that were built this weekend were very enlightening. Remember to ask first not demand. Once again Hats off.
From Left to Right: Jennifer Derrick, Mike Derrick, Mark Johnson, Jill Lyon, Marlene Guilfoos
Below: All the above working cattle
SUMMER 2007 FUN IN THE SUN
What else do you need Horses,Water,and Sun
August 2-3, 2007 Arabian East Coast Championship
Held at the Quentin Riding School in Quentin, PA HA/AA Sport Horse under saddle junior championship. Also qualified for the Arabian Sport Horse Nationals.Here shown, Striking, well mannered, talented "DRR Salib Degas" a 4 year old 1/2 Arab 1/2 Percheron Filly.
Way to put out the champions Bob Claymier with Desert-Rose-Arabians!!!
Left to Right: Dana,"DRR Salib Degas"
Bob Claymier, Katherine Barbarite
September 21 - 23, 2007 Gentle Solutions Partnership Building Clinic
The WILD bunch . From "rootin' tootin' "Cowboy's" to now CONFIDENT "Calamity Jane's". Take on the most challenging horses.From wild mustangs,race track TB's to rescued abused quarters.This group deserves a round of applause for having truly completed the Dance and discovered the horse as their gentle trusted partner.Held Sept. 21-23 at Saving Wild Horses West Falls,NY
Congrads for job done exceptionally well !!
Richard ,Rick,Mark ,Jill,Lynda,Linda,Casandra,Lisa,Jen&Mike Derrick,Alexandria,
A well deserved thanks to all the spectators as well,without your support it wouldn't be the same.
November 17 & 18, 2007 Gentle Solutions/Partnership Building Clinic
A WARM thanks to the "SNOWFLAKE" crew that came out and tackled the cold ,damp and muddy weather of Long Island, NY to be part of a wonderful program. Its never a wrong or right answer. Reward for the smallest try. Thanks again to Lynda Smith, Allison Paczkowski, Jeannean Mercuri, Betty Mumphry and Jon Paullinoto for taking the time out to make a difference.
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