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First “Concentrated” Clinic of 2024
Matt Mills Riding Clinic
April 5 - 7, 2024 - Weatherford, TX
Register today to spend 2 full days with Matt that is guaranteed to be one of the best learning experiences of your life.
CLINIC REGISTRATION CLOSED
Saturday, April 6
DAY ONE – LET’S FOCUS, PLEASE …
A focused horse just does everything better. We will work on getting into the mind of your horse through specific easy to follow exercises. This training is beneficial for all levels of horse and rider.
** horse and rider current skill level will determine how in depth the teaching goes.
| 7:30 – 8:30am | Meet and Greet/Continental Breakfast |
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| 8:30 – 9am | Get horses saddled and ready |
| 9 – 11:45am | All participants
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| 12pm – 1:30pm | Lunch & Q and A Riders will be paired up based on horse/rider |
| 1:30 – 3:00pm | 2 riders |
| 3:00 – 4:30pm | 2 riders |
| 4:30 – 6:00pm | 2 riders |
| 6:00 – 6:30pm | Q and A /recap |
Sunday, April 7
DAY TWO – LET’S BREAK IT DOWN: LEAD CHANGES AND DEPARTURES
Exercises to improve your horse’s lateral movement including groundwork which directly translates to riding and all the way to avoiding anticipation in the show pen.
| 7:30 – 8:30am | Continental Breakfast |
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| 8:30 – 9am | Get horses saddled and ready |
| 9 – 9:30am | Discussion – how and why groundwork will help with lead changes |
| 9:30am – 12pm | Groundwork focused on lateral movement with each rider designed to increase riders’ confidence and strengthen connection with the horse |
| 12pm – 1:30pm | Lunch and Q & A |
| 1:30 – 3:30pm | 3 riders – focused lead change work |
| 3:30 – 5:30pm | 3 riders – focused lead change work Evaluation following each session of horse and rider and where they are including a plan for improvement (Homework!) |
LOGISTICS
Ranch address: 3787 Bethel Rd, Weatherford, TX 76087
Friday, April 5 at 5:30 pm: Texas BBQ Dinner and welcome
Friday One-on-One with Matt: your choice of topics (stops, spins) or Matt and ride and work your horse for you
Auditors: breakfast & lunch included – bring your favorite comfortable chair!
Friday afternoon move-in (details to follow)
Stalls: may be at a nearby location provided for Friday/Saturday (available for Sunday)
Lodging: several hotels in Weatherford (10 minutes north of ranch)
Personal Message from Matt
I am excited that you have decided to join me at this clinic. I know you will benefit so much from the experience. I look forward to seeing you soon!
