Clinics
Don’t you just love the way horses smell?
Even during this lingering pandemic, it is still good for you to “go outside and smell a horse”. I have been vaccinated and boostered and am willing & happy to travel to help you live a happy horse life.
Let’s plan a clinic in your neck of the woods! Contact or call me at (970) 946-1686
Your Clinic Experience
In order for you to get the most out of your clinic experience, I group students according to their level of skills & ability. You will notice in the list of clinics that there are some more advanced subjects and some that are better suited for people just starting out on their natural horsemanship journey.
That way, the participants can be grouped by ability and advance from there so that you can get out of your comfort zone just enough to enjoy a healthy amount of the learning zone, yet steer clear of the panic zone.
However, in each clinic there will be participants that are at slightly different stages in their journey to becoming a horseman/horsewoman, which is great because you can get inspired by others or be the inspiration for others!
I will break things down into achievable steps and teach you at your level, with refinement & progress in mind.
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2024:
“Spring Horsemanship Sessions”
R & R Farm, Zionville NC
April 19th – 21st
Join Elli for this 3-day Natural Horsemanship clinic specifically designed to set you off on the
right hoof for a summer filled with horsey adventures!
This positive & progressive experience is designed to deepen your bond with these magnificent
creatures and elevate your horsemanship skills to new heights, both on the ground and in the saddle.
This clinic combines group sessions in the morning with more individual time in the
afternoons, ensuring an engaging and tailored experience for you and your horse!
Private coaching sessions are available on April 22nd & 23rd.
“Trails & Tales Experience”
Red Cliffs Lodge, Moab, UT
May 5th – 10th
This fun horsey getaway focuses on trail riding and cow working in the stunning setting of
the red rocks. Two evening escapes will take us stargazing into the dark desert sky and up to Hell’s Revenge for a sunset safari!
Bring your own horse or lease one of the well-trained & reliable ranch horses!
“Cow Working Camp Switzerland”
Reitanlage Steinlera, Düdingen
May 18th – 20th
“Colorado Cow Camp & Longevity Clinic with Lester Buckley”
Spring Hollow Equestrian Park, Hesperus, CO
June 14th – 18th
Experience Lester Buckley’s unique approach to horsemanship and cow working! 3 days
filled with inspiration, fun, good times & even better company so that you can take home a
quiver of new strategies that you can implement long thereafter!
“Fire & Ice Adventure”
Iceland – July 7 – 12th, 2024
Join me for this horse lover’s dream trip to the land of fire and ice! Horses, hot springs & sightseeing are the highlights of this exclusive, behind-the-scenes insider experience of Iceland. Picture yourself riding a cute Icelandic horse, tölting over hill & dale, marveling at the magical, mystical landscape on this island. Don’t miss out!
No prior gaited horse experience needed. Advanced riders only: Expect to canter on uneven ground, but trust that the horses and guides will take the best care of you!
“Lovers of Liberty”
Dolores, CO
August 24th – 26th
“Happy Hooves & Heartbeats”
Long Shadows Farm, Cambridge, NY
Sept. 6th-8th
“Trails and Tales Experience – September Edition”
Red Cliffs Lodge, Moab, UT September 18 – 23rd, 2024
Imagine this: Waking up in your River Queen Cabin at Red Cliffs Lodge, having a cup of coffee on the patio listening to the soothing sound of Colorado River, day-dreaming about riding through the Red Rocks, before you join the Sunrise Yoga & Meditation – if you choose to do so. After a hearty breakfast (I’m telling you, this breakfast buffet is out of this world!), it’s time to saddle up & ride!
Trail riding and cow working is the main focus of this exclusive retreat in a historic setting. Bring your own horse or lease one of the seasoned and well-trained trail-cow horses – or both! If you’re a natural horseman or horsewoman, this unique opportunity is for YOU! Non-horsey activities on this trip include stargazing in the desert and a sunset safari!
“Wie Whinnies Workshop – Discover your horse sense!”
Sept. 6th-8th “Wise Whinnies Workshop – Discover your horse sense!”
Best Friends Horse Haven Sanctuary, Kanab, UT October 4th – 7th, 2024
This 4-day immersive experience is for you if you are new to horses, getting back into horses, or wanting to explore natural horsemanship. Maybe even toy with the idea of adopting a horse or giving a horse a forever home! The format will be a mix of groundwork & riding (where applicable) in group sessions as well as individual sessions. In addition to that, there will be some theory sessions and simulations. Bring your own horse or lease one!
Offer a resident cat or dog a sleepover during your stay at the Best Friends cabins, cottages, or their Roadhouse!
LQ hook-ups are available too!