Things Aren't Spooky With A Solid Foundation!

Sunday, November 1st

10:00 AM to 4 PM

Struggling to develop the foundation you need to succeed in spooky situations?

THIS CLINIC IS FOR YOU!

It's "Spooky" Season......are you ready?

THIS IS NOT A DESENSITIZING CLINIC!

This clinic develops your partnership through softness and clear communication, teaching you and your horse how to work through difficult situations without shutting down or exploding. You will leave with a toolbox of skills that give you the leadership role you have always wanted with your horse and resources for quick thinking when a situation begins to escalate.

Our daily handling is the foundation for communication and success for our partnership. Come learn unmounted "tricks" to take away the "fright"!
- Develop kind, clear, consistent boundaries
- Become the confident, thinking handler that your horse needs
- Learn basic equine learning theory
- Apply in new and exciting situations!

*Please note

Level 1 participants will use our horses.

Level 1+2 participants bring their own horses.

(DPH students may use a lesson horse for level 2, horse use fee applies.)

Level 1: Unmounted

10:00 AM: Human warm-up for grounded handling – deepen your presence for your horse!

10:45 AM Foundations in handling – unmounted “tricks” to take away the fright! Handle Dorato horses in everyday settings with guidance on how to improve the partnership and confidence.

12:00 PM: Discussion, Q and A on equine learning theory, and lunch. (Please bring your own lunch)

1:00 PM: Application in the arena – demonstration and application on utilizing the foundations in “spooky” situations. Teresa will demonstrate how to apply foundational techniques in a new setting. Clinic participants will apply the grounding and foundations as they guide Dorato horses through a “ghoulish” course.

Level 2: Mounted (Level 1 will stay to audit)

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: The process from start to "finish". Ground yourself and your horse using the foundational principles in a controlled environment and then through our spooky course.

Clinican Teresa Pilegaard specializes in human groundedness and observational horsemanship as the foundation builder for human-equine relationships. Teresa thrives on rehabbing horses into confident partners including her OTTB mare, Brooke, who won the competitive trail RRP broodmare division in 2023.

Event Host

Dorato Performance Horses

5636 Keyser Road, Hume, VA 22639

Contact: Teresa Pilegaard (540) 717-0121

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is my horse ready for this clinic?

Both horse and rider need to walk, trot, and manage their spacing in the arena soundly and confidently.

Is this appropriate for junior riders?

Yes! As long a both horse and rider can walk, trot, and manage their spacing in the arena soundly and confidently

What should I expect?

The first part of the day will encompass learning handling and foundational training skills from our experienced horses. For level 2 participants, please reach out directly to discuss options for stabling for the morning for your horse. Once everyone has developed their skills with the Dorato horses, level 2 participants will transfer that work to their own horses. We will work at the horse's pace which means we may or may not mount. Being able to ride through the spooky obstacles is our ultimate goal.

Is the clinic refundable if I cannot attend?

The clinic is non-refundable unless the organizer has to cancel.

What is your weather policy?

We ride rain or shine unless the weather is dangerous. You will be notified by email and we will select an alternate date if weather is an issue. If you are unable to attend the alternate date we will provide a refund.

What is the trailer parking situation?

Parking is in our grass field. You will be able to pull through, no backing up required. Please not that you must come in from Leeds Manor onto on Washright Road, do not turn from Leeds onto Keyser, your trailer will not be able to make the turn into our driveway.