Massachusetts Equine Affair, November 11-14, 2010
http://www.equineaffaire.com

Thank you everyone for allowing us the opportunity to be with you and share our way of Being and doing with horses!


Rider Horsemanship had an amazing reception at this year's Equine Affair in Massachusetts. Not only were our presentations packed with standing room only, our booth was mobbed with wonderful people! We were SO excited and exhilarated with the experience of being so well received and welcomed. We want to thank you again for your generous support and reception.

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Winter Training and Maintenance Programs

Apprenticeships and Tao of Horsemanship Certification
Don't let the Winter months keep you on hold and locked up inside! What a better time to invest in yourself while you pursue your continued education in horsemanship. Come join us here at Rider Horsemanship for a journey within that is rewarding, fulfilling, full of promise and joy!


Please see our website for details:
http://www.riderhorsemanship.com/apprenticeship.htm



Winter Maintenance for Your Horse
Why wait until Spring to "restart" you and your horse? If Winter keeps you inside, and away from your horse, send your horse to us! Our facility hosts a wide array of training areas, such as: two round pens, a covered arena, outdoor arena and 200 acres of trails.

We offer full-time and part-time training (and maintenance) for your horse. Some horses may need to be schooled just a couple days a week to maintain while others may need a more focused training schedule. Either way, each and every horse is revered and schooled in our Tao of Horsemanship approach.

We are accruing a waiting list already, so please be sure to sign up soon so we can reserve your spot!


Please see our website for details:
http://www.riderhorsemanship.com/winter-maintenance-program.htm


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What's NEW!

NEW Clinic Formats!
Check out our website for more details:
http://www.riderhorsemanship.com/horse-training-clinics.htm

Our clinic formats are flexible and adjustable to meet your needs. Based upon popular demand, Caroline has posted the most popular clinic formats for you to choose from. However, these clinics are flexible! Here are a few adaptations that some of you asked about during the Equine Affair:

Group Internships: Group of friends can request a 3 or 5-day apprenticeship with Caroline. The internship would be held at Rider Horsemanship's facility here in PA. You can bring your horse, or lease one of ours. This is a great opportunity to share yourself in a community of like-mindedness - one that is full of support, encouragement, hope and trust.

Private Lesson Clinics: Caroline understands that some of you are not comfortable in a group setting. This clinic format is less demanding (time and concentration) and more personal for both horse and rider/handler involved. Each day consists of 60-75 minute individual lessons. It is amazing to see the progress of both horse and handler within a 3-day period. Any area of horsemanship, breed of horse and level of rider is welcome!

CONNECTION & COMMUNICATION Symposium and Lecture Series: Caroline would like to extend this into a 2-day opportunity where she can continue in demonstrating "the language of the horse" with her horses. In the two days, you can expect an open forum where lecture, Q&A, limited participation from the audience (with her horses) and challenging horse demonstrations will be held. The challenging horse demos are open to any problem. Only 2 horses will be chosen and worked with each day.

More Clinics:

"Riding as One" 3-Day Clinic
Finding Your Balance and Independent Seat while Developing Deeper Unity & Partnership through Connection, Movement and Timing

3 Day Tao of Horsemanship DVD SERIES Clinic
This clinic follows the first 3 DVDs: Round Penning, Ground Work and Riding as One

"Starting Your Young Horse; Preparing for The First Ride: Part I"
Exercises to Develop Connection, Communication, Trust and Partnership

"Trail Riding Safely and with Confidence"
Exercises that Develop a Calm, Connected, and Confident Partnership on the Trail

"Liberty Dance" 3-Day Clinic
Developing Deeper Horse-Human Bonds, Connection, Unity and Partnership through Mindful Practices and Purposeful Movement

Please contact Erika to for details/fees: Erika@riderhorsemanship.com


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Hosting Clinics

You can book a 3 or 5 day clinics, with Caroline, at your facility - anywhere in the World!

Caroline's clinics are designed to be intimate with a minimum requirement of 6 participants, maximum 10. Once the minimum of 6 is filled, you are eligible for FREE participation (you, the host being #7), as well as proceeds of auditor/observer fees.

Facility Requirements

We prefer an indoor arena all year around as weather conditions are very unpredictable. Caroline's schedule is also busy with little, or no time, for rescheduling.

Unless otherwise specified, auditors are asked to bring their own seating and food arrangements.

Video cameras are not permitted during clinics, as this time and space is shared and should be respected.

If you are interested in hosting a Caroline Rider 3 or 5-Day Clinic, please contact: clinics@riderhorsemanship.com, or 1-888.401.2258



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6 NEW Educational, Problem Solving DVD's!!!

We've been busy these past couple of months producing 6 NEW DVDs to add to our collection. The subject matter, or topics, for the DVDs came from questions frequently asked by our viewers and students, such questions as;

1) Q: "I'd like to know more about your Tao of Horsemanship training method and why it is an easier, more natural way to work with horses. What makes it different and why is it more effective?"


A: Our DVD,
About Tao of Horsemanship: An Educational Interview and Demonstration Explaining the Approach and Philosophy of Tao of Horsemanship will explain our Taoist methodology to Being and working with horses more naturally and freely.

Please see link for commercial: http://www.youtube.com/user/CarolineRider#p/u/5/vlTAJgxSHRY


2) Q: "I am not a very confident rider and often lose my balance. I would love to learn how to feel more connected to my horse and confident when I ride. Where do I begin and what can I do?"

A: Our DVD,
Biomechanics of Riding with a Balanced, Independent Seat: Exercises to Increase Awareness and Develop Timing and Rhythm Within will help you feel more connected and confident as a rider!

Please see link for commercial: http://www.youtube.com/user/CarolineRider#p/u/0/cWPuEG1W3r4



3) Q: "My horse does not carry themselves well, and is often stiff and irritated when I ask for certain movements. They often need adjustments and chiropractic work too. What can I do to help them?"


A: Our DVD,
Lunging with a Purpose: Developing Connection, Collection and Self Carriage Naturally will help if not correct your horse!

Please see link for commercial: http://www.youtube.com/user/CarolineRider#p/u/3/8iknuJ4w9-I


4) Q: "Where do you begin when starting a young horse?"

A: Our DVD,
Starting Your Young Horse; Preparing for the First Ride: Exercises to Develop Connection, Communication, Trust and Partnership will teach you the essential foundation work needed to create a lifetime of trust and partnership!

Please see link for commercial: http://www.youtube.com/user/CarolineRider#p/u/2/hk_IX0C0dMY



5) Q: "What can I do to help my horse become calmer, more confident and patient on the trail?"

A: Our DVD,
Trail Riding Safely and with Confidence; Exercises that Develop a Calm, Connected, and Confident Partnership on the Trail will help you teach your horse how to trust you more, develop confidence, patience and partnership!

Please see link for commercial: http://www.youtube.com/user/CarolineRider#p/u/4/aelqQdcNw0Y



6) Whether you have a fearful horse when loading into the trailer or a horse that just isn't sure and needs that little extra time, this DVD will answer most of your questions as well as provide the solutions! Our DVD,
Trailer Loading Made Easy; 3 Simple Exercises to Help Build Focus, Trust and Partnership.

Please see link for commercial: http://www.youtube.com/user/CarolineRider#p/u/1/oWJui2-ZBDM


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This Month's Topic of Interest

Caroline Rider's experience in her first "Colt-starting" Challenge
http://www.equineextravaganza.com/challenge.htm
October 29-31, 2010


What a great opportunity for me, Caroline Rider, to present my way of working with horses at this year's VA Equine Extravaganza! Along with Leisha Griffith and Tara Jones, I was selected to participate in the first ever Equine Extravaganza's Women's Trainer Challenge. The opportunity to compete, as a clinician during the colt-starting challenge, provided so much exposure for each of us. We were honored and excited to be given the chance to showcase our methods and training styles. I am personally filled with much gratitude and thankfulness as the exposure will open many doors for women trainers!

READ MORE >

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My Best,
Caroline Rider
Student of The Horse, Clinician, Teacher
Tao of Horsemanship Practitioner

Rider Horsemanship
www.riderhorsemanship.com

Local Tel: 717-266-1916
Toll Free: 888.401.2258