POSTPONED – DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED Wayne Byrne – Horse Driving Clinic May 18 & 19, 2019

Introduction to driving with Wayne Byrne. Fun for adults and kids! Kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

You can take part in this clinic with minis or larger horses.

What will Wayne be covering during his clinic? Here is some information:

First Day:

Trailers, ramps, loading, halter, showmanship, type of horse, longlining, harness types

Carts – 2 wheel vs 4 wheel

Handling your horse in the ring and showing your horse to your advantage.

Second Day:

Introduction to cones

How to set up a cone course

How to drive a cone course

Two Day Clinic (includes 3 nights camping with corral) This includes unlimited trail riding access to over 50 +km’s of trails, resort pass including access to hot tub, swimming pool and games room, 10% off meals, rafting and kayaking trips at Wilderness Tours Resort add $50 per night for additional nights of camping).

Auditors:  $25 per day to audit, $40 for the weekend (Includes access to the trail system and auditing the clinic)

*Deposit: Credit Card or PayPal Deposit of 50% is required upon reservation and waivers. Full Payment must be received on or before April 1, 2019.

**Cancellation/Transfer-ability Policy: Deposits are fully refundable minus a $20 admin fee until April 1, 2019.  Should you cancel after April 1, 2019, your deposit can be turned into a credit that can be used for camping or future clinics at Horse Country.  Individual reservations can be transferred to another individual at any time.

Jason Irwin Horsemanship/Training Clinic – June 8 – 9, 2019 – CLINIC IS FULL

12 Spots for this clinic

Learn how to teach your horse to be a soft, willing, and responsive partner. Whether you’re looking to advance your green horse, are having trouble with your older horse, or just want some tips to refine your training this clinic is for you.

Topics covered (but not limited to) include:

Yield laterally to the bridle, Yield vertically to the bridle, Yield to leg pressure, Soften the mouth (or nose), Turn on haunches, Turn on forehand, sidepass, Improve stops, Improve back up, Improve steering, Improve responsiveness, and Problem Solving.

Two Day Clinic (includes 3 nights camping with corral) This includes unlimited trail riding access to over 50 +km’s of trails, resort pass including access to hot tub, swimming pool and games room, 10% off meals, rafting and kayaking trips at Wilderness Tours Resort add $50 per night for additional nights of camping).

Auditors:  $25 per day to audit, $40 for the weekend (Includes access to the trail system and auditing the clinic)

*Deposit: Credit Card or PayPal Deposit of 50% is required upon reservation and waivers. Full Payment must be received on or before April 8, 2019.

**Cancellation/Transfer-ability Policy: Deposits are fully refundable minus a $20 admin fee until April 8, 2019.  Should you cancel after April 8, 2019, your deposit can be turned into a credit that can be used for camping or future clinics at Horse Country.  Individual reservations can be transferred to another individual at any time.

De-Spook Clinic with Cindy Fuerth!  June 22 – 23, 2019

12 – 14 Spots for this clinic.

Kick off the Summer at Horse Country in the Ottawa Valley. This is a cannot miss weekend with Cindy Fuerth, owner of the Brookston Horse Park, who will be leading her fabulous De-Spook and Mountain Trail Clinics.

This Course is designed to provide you with proper de spooking methods, similar to the mounted Patrol Horses begin with.  You will find out why your horse zigs when you zag, what makes him flee or freeze and how to handle these situations through the proper introduction.

Understanding the issues your horse may have, how to cope with the issue and how to apply practical applications with de spooking methods will build you and your horse as a team, remember you are both the players.

Two Day Clinic (includes 3 nights camping with corral) This includes unlimited trail riding access to over 50 +km’s of trails, resort pass including access to hot tub, swimming pool and games room, 10% off meals, rafting and kayaking trips at Wilderness Tours Resort add $50 per night for additional nights of camping).

Auditors:  $25 per day to audit, $35 for the weekend (Includes access to the trail system and auditing the clinic)

*Deposit: Credit Card or PayPal Deposit of 50% is required upon reservation and waivers. Full Payment must be received on or before April 22, 2019.

**Cancellation/Transfer-ability Policy: Deposits are fully refundable minus a $20 admin fee until April 22, 2019.  Should you cancel after April 1, 2019, your deposit can be turned into a credit that can be used for camping or future clinics at Horse Country.  Individual reservations can be transferred to another individual at any time.

David Cowley – Extreme Cowboy Racing Clinic Hosted By David Cowley

Extreme Cowboy Racing Clinic Hosted By David Cowley 

DATES:   Saturday, July 27, 2019 

Interested in competing or learning more about the sport of extreme cowboy racing? Are you a competitive Extreme Cowboy Racer? This clinic will be focused on your skills development, how to maximize points and build technique. This one day primer is a must-attend for anyone seeking to improve your score and push the boundaries of your extreme cowboy experience.

David is joined by special guest Diana McMurtrey of Winter Garden, Florida – Calgary Stampede and level 5 EXCA judge and Horse Country’s own Larry Davis, Bellingham, WA for a day of extreme cowboy race coaching and training.

COST: $350+HST

One Day Clinic (includes 2 nights of camping with corral) Clinic includes unlimited trail riding access to over 50 +km’s of trails, resort pass including access to hot tub, swimming pool and games room, 10% off meals, rafting and kayaking trips at Wilderness Tours Resort.

Add-Ons:

• Additional nights camping $50 per night
• Extreme Cowboy Race (Sunday July 28) Entry Fee: $75.00
• Bring A Friend Auditor Fee: $25 per day / $35 weekend (audit fees include resort pass and access to trails – bring your horse!).

*Deposit: Credit Card or PayPal Deposit of 50% is required upon reservation along with completed registration form and waivers. Full Payment must be received on or before May 25, 2019.

**Cancellation/Transfer-ability Policy: Deposits are fully refundable minus a $25 admin fee until May 25, 2019.   Cancellations after May 25, 2019 are Non-Refundable. Individual reservations can be transferred to another individual at any time.

Extreme Cowboy COMPETITIVE RACE (Sanctioned EXCA event) 

DATE:   Sunday, July 28, 2019 

Hosted by the Great White North Extreme Cowboy Club this is a sanctioned EXCA Race. EARN points toward EXCA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS and compete for cash prizes and the HORSE COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP BUCKLE.

Please have a look at the full details of the race HERE

MC/HOST:  David Cowley

JUDGE: Diana McMurtrey of Winter Garden, Florida – Calgary Stampede and level 5 EXCA judge.

ENTRY FEE: $75+HST

One Day Event Entry Fee includes parking, access to 50 +km’s of trails, resort pass including access to hot tub, swimming pool and games room, 10% off meals, rafting and kayaking trips at Wilderness Tours Resort. 

Add-Ons:

• Add camping With Corral $50 per night
• Bring A Friend Auditor Fee: $25 per day / $35 weekend (audit fees include resort pass and access to trails – bring your horse!).

*Payment: Credit Card or Etransfer of 100% is required to be entered into the competition.

**Cancellation/Transfer-ability Policy: Entry Fee Payments are NON-REFUNDABLE. Cancellation ENTRY FEES can be transferred to another individual at any time prior to the event.

Harmony Horsemanship Clinic with Lindsey Partridge August 2 – 4, 2019

12 Spots for this clinic

Founder of Harmony Horsemanship and the Natural Horsemanship Association is available for clinics, demos, and horse starting.  

Enjoy Canada Day weekend with an amazing and fun clinic with Lindsey Partridge, Harmony Horsemanship.

Harmony Horsemanship Program: Learn to understand yourself, your horse, and the language that connects you. Works through the Harmony Horsemanship program to create a partnership with your horse – from there you can do anything.

Two Day Clinic (includes 4 nights of camping with corral) Clinic includes unlimited trail riding access to over 50 +km’s of trails, resort pass including access to hot tub, swimming pool and games room, 10% off meals, rafting and kayaking trips at Wilderness Tours Resort add $50 per night for additional nights of camping).

Auditors:  $25 per day to audit, $40 for the weekend (auditing includes, access to the trail system and auditing of the clinic)

*Deposit: Credit Card or PayPal Deposit of 50% is required upon reservation along with completed registration form and waivers. Full Payment must be received on or before April 22, 2019.

**Cancellation/Transfer-ability Policy: Deposits are fully refundable minus a $20 admin fee until April 22, 2019.   Cancellations after April 22, 2019, are Non-Refundable. Individual reservations can be transferred to another individual at any time.

Caylyn Walker – Horse Trick Clinic – August 24 – 25, 2019 

10 Spots in the beginner clinic

10 Spots in the afternoon intermediate clinic (You must have taken the beginner trick clinic before registering for the intermediate clinic)

Our introduction to trick horse training course will run from 9am-12pm Saturday and Sunday and accommodate a maximum of 10 people. Over the course of this clinic, we cover hugs, smile, wave, two-legged bow, pedestal work, one knee bow, target mats, nose to target, the start to liberty ground control, saying ‘no’ and more!

Our intermediate trick horse training class is for anyone who has already taken one of our clinics – 1 – 4:00 pm –  and is ready to advance to the more difficult maneuvers! During this clinic we will review and refine the tricks from the beginning course and introduce more advanced tricks including the sit-down, park out, give kisses, curtsy, pull turns, coming to the mounting block, come when called, flag chasing, playing ball and the start to the laydown.

Saturday we will meet from 1-4pm and Sunday groups will be broken into two smaller more intimate groups (max 5 people per group). One group will run from 1-2:30 and the other from 3-4: 30 pm. In this session, you will have time to refine the more difficult tricks with targeted one on one time and at the end of each session, you will have the opportunity to work directly with a professionally trick trained horse to further enhance your techniques. Get ready for a once in a lifetime opportunity!!

Note: You must have taken a beginner trick class already in order to take the intermediate clinic.

Marina Wright – Pair Bonding Horse Clinic – Sept 14 – 15, 2019

10 Spots Available

In this clinic, you will learn the foundation of Pair Bond Training, The 7 Mindful Movements. The 7 Mindful Movements give you the freedom of creativity in your daily liberty routine! Through the 7 Mindful Movements, you will unlock the horse of your dreams. One that is engaged in his own learning and is aware of your evolving needs and requests.

This clinic will consist of group learning experiences as well as individual lessons with your own horse. There will be an optional group trail ride (hand-walkers welcome!) on the beautiful trails at Horse Country Campground at the end of each day. Bringing your horse is encouraged but not necessary – Marina will have two of her own on-site you can learn with.

Optional lunch add $15+HST per person for Saturday.

Two Day Clinic (includes 3 nights camping with corral) This includes unlimited trail riding access to over 50 +km’s of trails, resort pass including access to hot tub, swimming pool and games room, 10% off meals, rafting and kayaking trips at Wilderness Tours Resort add $50 per night for additional nights of camping).

Auditors:  $25 per day to audit, $40 for the weekend (Includes access to the trail system and auditing the clinic)

*Deposit: Credit Card or PayPal Deposit of 50% is required upon reservation and waivers. Full Payment must be received on or before June 1, 2019.

**Cancellation/Transfer-ability Policy: Deposits are fully refundable minus a $20 admin fee until June 1, 2019.  Should you cancel after June 1, 2019, your deposit can be turned into a credit that can be used for camping or future clinics at Horse Country.  Individual reservations can be transferred to another individual at any time.