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Private Lessons
Round Pen Session
Private Clinics
Training
Communication Series
Louis and Augustus McCrae
"It really is all about trust"
"The greatness of a
nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are
treated."
Gandhi

It's great to participate
in a clinic with an instructor that projects confidence in both his abilities and ours! It's nice to be treated with respect. I can't wait to participate again! Thanks for
the experience and wisdom!
Thank you for our
lessons in
horsemanship and life!.......

It was a pleasure
working
with you. The clinic was a
challenge, but I learned
a lot from you. Thanks for
sharing your knowledge....."

"Louis has refined the ability to
communicate with horses so effectively that the University of Virginia
uses it as a model for human leadership."
John Lord,
Leadership Development
Facilitator
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PRIVATE
LESSONS: |
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Round
pen, groundwork, halter work or under saddle
Group lessons available upon request.
All lessons "off the ranch" are negotiable based on location.
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ONE TIME ROUND PEN
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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.
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PRIVATE
CLINICS: |
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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.
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TRAINING: |
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COLTS: |
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Previously
un-started-not over 5 years old.
Our program is based on understanding between horse and rider. Client is required to
attend initial session, and should be prepared to visit at least once per week.
Louis
strives to work at a pace that comfortable for each individual colt.
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PROBLEM
HORSES: |
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Colts
over 5 years or previously started and exhibiting problem behavior, older horses
exhibiting problem behavior. Prefer to evaluate horse with customer before
acceptance. If horse is accepted, customer is required to attend initial session,
and visit at least once per week. Louis will accept problem horses for 30 day period to
focus on those specific problems only.
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ONE
DAY ROUND PEN - DEMO: |
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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.
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3 DAY COMMUNICATION WITH THE HORSE: |
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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
8 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 3 day 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
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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
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It's All About
Communication!
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