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Communication Series


 


Jeffco Mounted Patrol
A group of Louis' students from Jefferson Unit on Parade
Denver, CO

 


"Bad Boys of Dressage"
Tristin Hardy  and Louis
Suffolk, VA

 

Louis and Mr. Lucky
Mountainview Ranch

Who says dressage horses can't work cows!

 

Louis and Glo
Lexington, VA

"Glo-A-Little"
1984-2010
To an old friend who will truly be missed

 

 


 

 

 

 


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PRIVATE LESSONS:

At this point, a large portion of Louis' efforts are devoted to working privately with riders and their horses.
Some clinic hosts book dates to offer individual private sessions for owners in their area, or clients may choose to have Louis work at their facility. 
Sessions at the ranch are also offered dependant upon his traveling schedule.

Lesson formats available:
Dressage..................Colt Starting
Over Fences............. Developing the Green Horse
Trail Riding...............Cattle handling                           
Round Pen................Groundwork
Halter work...............Under Saddle
 

Whether you are trying to enhance performance in a super athlete or resolve a problematic relationship, Louis can help you find a solution for success!

Lesson formats available from 1 hour sessions to ongoing programs designed to best suit our clients needs.  Please contact us for current prices and availability.
 

ONE TIME ROUND PEN SESSION:  
Louis establishes the same basic principles with the client's horse that he utilizes in his training program during the 1st time round pen session.  Client must be able to attend and sessions run anywhere from 2-4 hours.  This is an informational clinic for client and immediate family.  Scheduled privately. 
All round pen sessions "off the ranch" are negotiable based on location.

PRIVATE CLINICS:  
Louis  offers the availability of tailoring a custom clinic format to suit any client's needs. These clinics may be held at the ranch or at your facility.  Many of his clinic formats include riding disciplines such as dressage, cross country, and hunter jumpers.
All clinics are priced to suit the clients needs and location.

ONE DAY ROUND PEN - DEMO:  
This clinic is designed to show observers how Louis begins the basic foundations for his training programs.  With the use of the round pen environment, Louis demonstrates his methods to achieve a willing, trusting attitude from his horses, and progresses through beginning halter work, fear response, and up to the colts first saddling.  Each demonstration will have its own learnings reflected from the individual horse.  Whether using an un-started colt or a restart of an older horse, he places particular emphasis on safety and many of the key concepts which may be used in working with horses in general.
Contact Louis today to set up a demo at your facility or check our schedule for one near you.

 COMMUNICATION WITH THE HORSE CLINIC  
This clinic is designed for horse and rider.  Participants should be able to safely ride their horse at a walk and trot, and may ride any discipline.  Clinics are limited to 12 riders.  The focus of this clinic is to achieve a better line of communication with the horse, through better understanding, body language, ground work, halter work, and exercises under saddle which enable the rider to achieve a trusting, willing partner.  During each clinic emphasis is placed on the particular needs of the participant and their horse, as well as a focus on the riders as a group.  Some of the clinics are offered for ladies only, creating a unique learning environment.
Price is per person/horse - includes pasture board for horse.  Must pre-register.
Observers are welcome at a charge of $25 per day per person

WORKPLACE RELATIONSHIPS
     The unique relationship between horse and rider offers many opportunities for us to learn insights which can have meaning beyond our relationship with the horse.
     Since the very beginning of our horsemanship clinics, many of our clients have indicated to us that utilizing the same principles we use with the horse could apply to personal and work relationships as well.  With encouragement and support of these clients, we here at Mountainview Ranch began to offer people the chance to participate in personal and professional development programs which make up our "Communication Series" of clinics.
     Utilizing a 1-3 day format of working a horse in a round pen environment combined with periods of group discussions, hosted by a professional co-facilitator, we use our horse methodology to address a diverse variety of issues.  These include leadership, collaboration, communication, and interpersonal effectiveness as they apply to our work and personal lives.  These clinics offer success as a complete workshop, or add success to an existing program format.
     Whether you are interested in a staff retreat, an interpersonal learning experience, or a unique alternative to traditional leadership development courses, let us help design a workshop to best fit your particular needs.
     The facilities here at Mountainview Ranch offer breathtaking views and a relaxed ranch environment or we will gladly bring a workshop to the location of your choice.
       If you are interested in more information on our communication series of clinics for yourself, business or workgroup, please contact John Lord at (540) 456-6073 or email johnlord@ntelos.net

It's All About Communication!
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