Reach Out to Horses® Clinic (3-5 days)

This clinic forms the foundation for all others as you will be introduced to the silent language of the horse. Through demonstrations, lectures, exercises and “hands-on”, which can be tailored to your requirements, you will experience how all contact with your horse, your intentions and body language form a communication system.  You will be provided with means for recognizing and interpreting the language so that you can

build upon your knowledge at home. Understanding the way the horse perceives the world and how it learns will enable you to work with their mind and not their body mass. Witness the starting of a young horse to its first saddle, bridle and (where applicable) rider and the following days of training through non-violent methods. As you see the harmony unfold before you, notice the young horse develop personality and build confidence. Through continuity of body language and ground-driving exercises we will show you the

natural progression to take this same language and its principles onto horseback for everyday pleasure and problem solving. Learn how to trust your intuitive guidance as you open your heart and your mind to the wisdom of horses.

This experience can often be life changing and deals with your personal path to success through methods and techniques which have been developed into simple understandable steps that teach the potential horse owner right through to Olympic dressage and show-jumping champions.

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Reach out to Problem Solving

Each clinic explores the personal desires and requirements of both horse and handler in order to build a 50/50 partnership which is achieved by "listening" to one another. Confidence is creating harmony through an open mind in order to gain knowledge and understanding of the way the horse perceives the world.

You will discover some of the most common reasons for your horses’ remedial behavior. Through demonstration, discussion, human to human exercises and hands-on work with your horse you will be given the opportunity to create a tool box of

Private Clinics

Racing staff arranged to have a private “Starting the young horse” clinic with Crawford Hall and Anna Twinney during the Fall of 2002 to learn natural horsemanship methods and techniques to enhance their racing program. By witnessing proven results their minds were open to learn new methods, which are highly effective, safe and very efficient for training great numbers of horses or just one. This offer is now available to any organization that would like to discuss their specific needs with the Reach Out team. Learn techniques which allow

you to start a horse under saddle safely in 30 minutes! The same concepts and methodology can be used for mature horses to re-establish a more cooperative relationship between horse and rider. This is a hands-on clinic and you will be learning the technique in all aspects of the process. You will begin to learn your body language and its affect on the horse as its energy relaxes into the partnership that is being formed.

Whether you have a dressage, show-jumping, polo, long distance riding, racing or western background – this clinic will help you understand your horse’s needs in order to achieve a successful partnership. Why not create a staff training weekend or a club outing, incorporating new ideas and handling horses in a non-violent manner. Take a weekend out of your busy schedule and allow everyone to come together and learn new methods.

Loading Clinic

Rather than leaving it to the last minute and putting the ramp up quickly to ensure your horse stays on the trailer, create an environment to encourage your horse to want to load!

This is your chance to work alongside Anna with your horse. During a weekend clinic you will learn all about: Preparing yourself mentally, creating the correct and safe environment and the safe use of equipment. You will know how to teach your horse to come off pressure and why it is important to keep your adrenaline and that of your horse down. We will touch upon alternative methods to relax your horse, while discussing why food does not work as a reward. Strategies and helpful hints leading up to loading will be explored as the weekend progresses.

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Ground-driving Weekend

Ground driving is a useful tool for all horse owners to master. It can be helpful when preparing young horses for their first time rider, by teaching them speed and direction and incorporating leg aids. Witness how your horse learns to accept the lines and educate himself – as he becomes light and responsive to the walk, trot canter or lope. Watch how the inner balance develops without him leaning or pulling on an outside source. It is also a wonderful tool to exercise your horse and teach him rhythm and balance while developing muscles for maximum collection. You will learn how to incorporate your body language to gain impulsion and communicate necessary signals. You will also explore how your body can be effective when free-schooling your horses while creating a 2-way communication system. There will be exercises to help you develop your timing skills and we will discuss problem solving issues that could be encountered.

One-on-one Instruction

Gain personal insight into this unique and impeccable method through private instruction from former MRILC Head Instructor Anna Twinney.  Learn how to communicate with your horse from an instructor, who has coached over 5,000 international students.  Her coaching session is tailored to meet your needs and includes personal advice on horse psychology, natural behavior and how to develop and improve your relationship with your horse based on mutual trust, respect and communication. 

Anna offers telephone consultations!
Exclusive offer for Reach Out to Horses® students

• An easy, convenient and effective way to stay in touch and continue your education
• An affordable way to gain coaching in gentle horsemanship.
• Anna has clients from all around the world who call for one-hour sessions to assist them to understand their horses’ needs and solve potential issues.

Reach Out to the Untouched horse

Imagine being pulled out of your home, away from your family and friends and taken to an unknown place where you are introduced to foreigners who do not speak your language. This is exactly what these symbols of freedom so often experience. By understanding and attuning to these magnificent creatures, and seeing the world through their eyes, you will begin to master their language. You will learn how to socialize them, create trust & value in a relationship and identify their motivation & learning styles. This class is ideal for those who have recently fostered or adopted untouched horses and can be arranged in your area.

Immerse yourself in a 5-day workshop at Return to Freedom’s Wild Horse Sanctuary, located in the picturesque valley of Jalama, just 45 minutes north of Santa Barbara, California. This is a unique opportunity to observe wild horses in their natural habitat. You will begin to understand non-verbal communication with the natural world, be introduced to herd dynamics and develop a bond through building a trust-based relationship. RTF is a sanctuary that protects the natural herd lifestyles of displaced wild horses. The young horses being socialized in this clinic have come to the sanctuary through various rescue situations. They have shown a natural desire to relate to humans. To make their futures less traumatic for veterinary care, foster homes etc, these young horses will be your teachers.

Not scheduled during 2008!

See www.returntofreedom.org for their upcoming classes

Guest Lectures/Demonstrations

Anna offers a guest lecture service to organizations, colleges and universities looking for new areas of study. She can share her experiences on all aspects of horse psychology and training, from gentling to starting a young horse under saddle through to training horses for competition. Horse behavioral lectures including herd dynamics, in particular, make a stimulating addition to a syllabus in which students can learn more about methods of natural horsemanship.  Comparing learning styles of horses and how this parallels humans, together with exploring horses as our mirrors becomes eye opening. 

 Anna will demonstrate how to create a long lasting trust based partnership between human and horse.  She will begin to help you understand how to read your horse and what a 50/50 partnership entails.   You will be given insight into starting the young horse in a timely fashion, while learning to listen to his needs.   During problem solving demonstrations we will peel away the layers that are causing concerns for both your horse and you to discover the underlying issues, while reinstating confidence and understanding for both parties.  With a simple, effective and understandable approach you will gain knowledge that can be taken from the round pen to your home environment.