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A variety of educational clinics are available to both novice horse people and those with more experience. Each community education clinic or class provides participants with a better understanding of a single topic related to horse care and ownership.
Past topics have included:
Questions? Email DEFHR or call 301-854-5037.
Course information and registration instructions can be found below. We are working on 2024 dates and will post them soon. Stay tuned!
Horsemanship Lessons with DEFHR Trainers
Registration includes a 1-hour semi-private lesson with one of DEFHR's trainers; Pairings and instructor are to be decided based on experience and personal goal setting. All levels and abilities welcome! DEFHR horses are available for borrow (groundwork lesson only) OR trailer in your equine partner (groundwork and/or riding lesson). Lesson time slots will be determined after registration via email. Come for just your time slot, or come for the whole day and audit with your fellow clinic participants!
Clinic Dates Offered:
Fee: $75/person
About our Trainers:
Sara Strauss has been DEFHR's Head Trainer for over 15 years, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience in everything horses. She is known for her quiet communication and has worked in a variety of disciplines, from dressage to western riding. Sara is passionate about educating the adult horse person on ways to better communicate with horses, whether it is on the ground or under saddle. Her focus is on biomechanics and body position, both in and out of the saddle. Wherever you are on your horsemanship journey, Sara is ready to meet you where you are at.
Leigha Schrader's passion for DEFHR and the rescue horse shines through in everything she does. Leigha's training methods focus on finding balance in all areas of horsemanship. She incorporates positive reinforcement, clicker training, and liberty/trick training into her programs. Leigha is passionate about starting horses ethically from the ground up and showcasing how amazing rescue horses can be through her liberty performance work. Under saddle, Leigha has found success on the local and rated Hunter/Jumper circuits. She enjoys teaching compassionate horsemanship, both in and out of the saddle!
Obstacle Clinic & Fun Show @ DEFHR
Join DEFHR's trainers for an Obstacle Clinic and Fun Show! An expansive obstacle course has been designed for both new and seasoned pairs alike! Receive personal coaching in a clinic format from 9AM-12PM. There will be lunch break from 12PM-1PM before the fun show starts. Then it's time to show off all you and your horse have learned! The Fun Show will run from 1PM-3PM. Judging by DEFHR's trainers. Ribbons and prizes to be awarded.
This is the perfect set-up for green horses or those looking to advance their horsemanship skills. DEFHR horses available to borrow (groundwork only) OR trailer in your equine partner (groundwork and/or riding through the course).
WHEN: Saturday, October 12th, 9am-3pm
FEE: $75/person
WHERE: Days End Farm Horse Rescue
1372 Woodbine Road
Woodbine, MD 21797
P.O. Box 309
Lisbon, MD 21765
52-1759077
Days End Farm Horse Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Photos by Bethany P Photography
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1372 Woodbine Road
Woodbine, MD 21797
P.O. Box 309
Lisbon, MD 21765
52-1759077
Days End Farm Horse Rescue is a 501(c)3 nonprofit
Photos by Bethany P Photography
Sign up to learn more about current events, news, educational programs, and ways to can support Days End Farm Horse Rescue.