Introduction and Orientation
The Wisdom of the Horse™ seminar and introduction to the nature of horses.

• Meeting the horses
• Safety
• Grooming
• Caring for the horses

Becoming a Hand

• Sessions 2-4
• Simple ground work exercises
• Learning what “feel” is
• Becoming the leader
• Learning how to ride (guided by a lead, and two side riders)
• Balance, eye, hand, and seat skills

The Wrangler
Phase 1

• Scheduled group or individual sessions
• Preparing the horse to ride
• Equipment and how it is used
• Mounting, go, whoa, turns, emergency stops

The Wrangler
Phase 2

• Scheduled group or individual sessions
• Knowing where the horses feet are
• Directing the horse through advanced movements
• Obstacles and speed transitions

Earn Your Spurs

• Scheduled group or individual sessions
• Riding as one with the horse using advanced leadership
• Open country and trail riding
• Campfires and Bull sessions (sharing and learning from fellow participants)