Description
3 Day Ken McNabb Horsemanship Clinic
Cost is $975 on a first come basis. To guarantee your riding spot is a $450.00 deposit or the rider may pay in full. Our clinics are small (about 13-15 riders) we cannot accept cancellations. Balance MUST BE PAID 2 WEEKS BEFORE the clinic. Please note all deposits as of 10/10/2022 are NON-REFUNDABLE with the exception of a medical emergency – in this case, a signed document must be sent to our office from your doctor. You will receive 1 free auditor pass if you have any one coming with you for the event. The clinic is 9-5, with 1 hour for lunch. The facility has a great sound system and you will be able to hear everything that is being taught. Ken is a fun teacher and he tries to give you as much information as you can hold in 3 days! This is the clinic of a lifetime no other clinic can compare!
3 Day Horsemanship Clinic
The 3 day horsemanship clinic with Ken McNabb provides a unique experience that you will not find with any other clinician. You will develop a close personal relationship with your horse. You will develop lasting relationships with the other people in the group. These 3 days will help you build confidence in your ability to interact with your horse. This is the most one on one time you will ever get while still in a small group setting. Ken’s simple and easy to understand instruction helps him build a relationship with each individual participant. As you progress through the clinic you can move as you and your horse are ready. If you understand the exercise quickly than Ken will give you the next one, but if your horse doesn’t understand than you can continue to work the exercise until you are ready for the next one. You are not rushed through, but also you don’t get held back waiting for those to catch up. You can be an advanced rider working on finishing maneuvers and new riders working on foundation. When the clinic is over you will have a relationship with your horse like Roy Rogers had with Trigger. It’s the best investment you can make in your horse.
Topics to be covered include:
This is foundation, for advanced riders you will be working on finishing maneuvers.
DAY 1
Groundwork: Basic through Advanced Leading
In the Saddle: Hand Positioning and Rein Management
Balance and Body Positioning
Giving to the Bit: Softening at the Poll
Head Elevation
DAY 2
Developing Collected Movement: At the Walk, Trot and Lope as well as Backing Up
Leg Speed Transitions
Directional Transitions
Improving Your Stop
Developing Shoulder Control
Rating Your Speed
DAY 3
Body Control Maneuvers Including:
Turn on the Forehand
Developing the Side Pass
Developing the Rollback and Spin
Reverse Arc Circle, Haunches In, Leg Yield and Shoulders In
Topics That Can Be Covered if Class Desires:
Overcoming Fear of Obstacles
Trailer Loading
Ken has always made it a priority to ride with each student at their level and help them advance their horsemanship. So that they might go home with as much knowledge as possible. In order to do this he has developed a method based on step by step exercises that are designed to meet you where you are in your horsemanship journey and take you to the next level. Ken’s building block style approach allows him to keep the entire clinic group moving forward without slowing down the advanced riders or overwhelming the novice riders. It is an amazing weekend!
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
Halter / 12ft. lead rope / saddle. We have all of these available for sale through our store. You may contact the office or website and we would be happy to help you make sure you have the right equipment.
SCHEDULE
Tuesday: You may check in to Stalls or RV Sites at Dripping Springs Ranch Park between 5-7 PM. Event staff will be on hand. You may also check in Thursday morning. Please be sure to reserve your stalls/RV sites through Dripping Springs Ranch Park if you plan to camp/ board a horse during your time. You may also choose to drive back and forth if you are local enough.
Wednesday: 8:45 AM – 9:00 AM Register by ensuring your signed rider release liability has been received. Please be tacked up and in the arena by 8:55 AM to start with Ken. You should have your horse saddled with a bridle over the saddle horn and have a halter and lead rope on your horse.
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Morning Session
12:00 PM to 1:15 PM Lunch Break (You can pack a lunch or choose to drive to a local place).
1:15 PM to 5:00 PM Afternoon Session
Ken will also take a break in the middle of both sessions. Feel free to take a break when you need one. This is your clinic and we understand individual needs.
Saturday: If you are staying at Dripping Springs Ranch Park you must be checked out by Saturday at 9 AM. You may also choose to pull out Friday after the clinic is over.
ADDITIONAL TIPS
Due to the nature of horse training and handling in general, accidents can occur. You are advised to wear protective headgear for your own safety and to put protective boots on your horse. You are also advised to wear proper footwear, boots that will slide off.
HORSE REQUIREMENTS
Please make sure your horse is vaccinated for everyone’s safety. You will also have to have a negative coggins at facility check in and proper health paperwork to travel.
OVERNIGHT STABLING / BARN INFORMATION (Subject to change based on Dripping Spring Ranch Park current rates)- We have more than enough stall spaces available. Dripping Springs Ranch Park offers stalls at $25.00 per stall/day. You are also required to have a minimum of 2 bags of shavings which cost 18.00 per stall. Please PRE-RESERVE your stalls through Dripping Springs Ranch Park: dsrpinfo@cityofdrippingsprings.com.
RV SITES: Dripping Springs Ranch Park offers RV Sites (30 AMP or 50 AMP) at their beautiful facility. $45.00 per night for 30AMP or 50AMP. Please PRE-RESERVE your site through Dripping Springs Ranch Park: dsrpinfo@cityofdrippingsprings.com.
FAMILY
We welcome any of your family and friends that would like to come. Observer/Auditor tickets are $25.00 per day or $65.00 for three days. Each rider receives one complimentary observer per day. Children 12 and under are free, but must be under adult supervision.
Here’s what a couple of people have to say about Ken’s clinic:
WOW! I was able to attend a 3-day Ken McNabb clinic with my wife and daughter. I have ridden my whole life and have a deep love for horses. In 3 days I learned more about me and my horse through the clinic than I had learned in my 51 years with horses. The coolest thing was being able to buy the Applied Riding video. Each time I watch it, all that Ken taught comes back to life just like I am in the arena with him. It is worth it and was one of the best vacations my family has taken. Neal H. from NC
I had my first clinic with Ken at the age of 45. My studies with Ken over the past 13 years enlightened me to pursue the stewardship of horsemanship, not just the riding give your best, and they will give it back to you! I keep in mind What’s in it for the horse? Brings me true pleasure every day. Terri C. from WA
TO OBSERVE THE CLINIC
The clinic is 9-5, with 1½ hour lunch and Ken encourages you to join him for lunch. This is a fun filled weekend enjoyable for the whole family. Ken’s clinics are unique and exciting, with his ability to involve observers in the clinic all day long. He encourages observers to participate in conversation throughout the day with questions and frequently invites them to participate in demonstrations. Enjoy Ken live all weekend as he interacts with the crowd. Ken is a fun teacher and he tries to give you as much information as you can hold in 3 days!
$25 for the day
$65 for the weekend
Tickets may be purchased at the door or online at kenmcnabb.com
