Horsemanship Events in British Columbia

Last minute additions for our summer schedule! We have an amazing (and affordable!) dressage clinic series for everyone. This series is in partnership with Two strides Forward Equestrian. It will provide riders (or in hand participants) an amazing opportunity to build their skills with Helgi Sangret and then with “homework” between each session. Sessions can be taken individually or as a group with a discount. Registration for: 4 July, 8 August and September 5th, with all clinic details, is now open and found here: https://forms.gle/rx8dUrZxDbP32acx7 Meet your clinician: Helgi Sangret has been a certified coach for 20 years, and currently holds 4 different certifications. Her background includes dressage, eventing, Pony Club, natural horsemanship, starting and training horses, positive reinforcement training, therapeutic riding and para/dressage, and vaulting. Helgi enjoys blending French classical dressage principles with modern neuroscience and ethology and somatic biomechanics, all within a trauma-informed approach that is gentle and accessible for both horse and human. Let’s learn and ride together this summer team MES!

Professional horsewoman, trainer, coach, and judge Jodie Moore brings 43 years of experience to this clinic. Features insights from her accomplishments across APHA, ApHC, APHCC, COHA, and AHA circuits.

Somatic practices therapeutic wisdom and relational horsemanship guided by Lisa Hartwick and Brooklyn Rae Greig.

Fundamentals-based horsemanship clinic emphasizing connection, confidence, softness, and enjoyable learning for horse and rider.

Four-day immersive stockmanship clinic blending canine herding and equine stock work. Includes sheep work, introductory cattle handling, canine herding foundations, and equine stock practice in-hand or ridden. Suitable for all levels. Catered lunches, workbook, and swag included.

IJill Barron is a lifelong student of horsemanship and equitation, the horse being her greatest teacher. She believes horses have a universal language and our job as riders, is to learn how to speak and understand this language. Through a blend of classical dressage techniques and natural horsemanship, her focus is encouraging a deeper connection between horse and rider. All disciplines. All levels. Barron is Canada’s most decorated Working Equitation rider and is an International Working Equitation competitor, Clinician and Judge. Her recent accomplishments include Championships at Haras Cup, Cross Nations Cup (Advanced), Andalusian World Cup (Advanced), Western Canada Regional Champion (Masters) and WEUSA National High Point Reserve Champion (Masters). Jill empowers riders by equipping them with the skills and confidence to enhance their partnership with their equine. Her instruction aligns with the training goals for individual riders. She shares knowledge that is transformative and embraces positivity.

Emotional Horsemanship clinic taught by Lockie Phillips.

Relational Horsemanship is built on a foundation of forming a deep connection with our horses by striving to understand their needs and empowering them to perform at peak capacity rather than dominating them. Refined over two decades of experience working with clients from across Canada and across multiple disciplines, Josh’s method has rapidly gained an international following among horse owners and equine professionals alike. Josh’s innate ability to help his clients connect with their horses in new ways, as well as accomplish their objectives with ease has made his program a standout within the industry, attracting clients from as far away as Texas and Sweden. Always inspired by the animals and people he works with, Josh believes there are many things we can learn about ourselves by listening to our equine companions. “One of [their] gifts,” he believes “is the way horses will deal with your inner turmoil, show you what they feel from you, but not give up on you. If we look past the mentality of dominance and submission and believe that the horse’s thoughts and opinions matter, we can learn much about ourselves. In this way, the horse provides an amazing avenue to deepen the measure of our own heart and mind.”

Sarah Bradley will be coming to Victoria this November 20-22 for a three day clinic! Sarah is on the Canadian Working Equitation team as an alternate this year and is currently overseas training in preparation for the World Championships. This will be an incredible opportunity to learn from Sarah, who is a talented rider but also an excellent teacher! Please contact Claire Aasen for more details and to reserve your place in this clinic! Rider spots are currently available, sign up before they're all filled! All rider/horse levels are welcome.