Introduction What a better place to learn natural horsemanship than while on vacation?  And what better place than the Rocky Mountains of Colorado! Pat & Linda Parelli's Natural Horsemanship techniques have been part of the horse program at the Laramie River Dude Ranch for many years. We have scheduled two natural horsemanship clinics at the ranch for 2008.  Come and experience natural horsemanship for yourself!  Our spring class is scheduled for the week beginning June 15th, 2008. The fall clinic is scheduled for the week beginning August 24th, 2007. The Program Chip Harris will cover the basic skills of natural horsemanship in his beginner class or will cover as many intermediate skills as students can master in six sessions in his more advanced class.  At the beginner level you will learn the basic games of communication that horses play with each other and how to break down the prey-predator barrier.  You will create a language with which to communicate with your horse, and teach your horse on the ground the things you want him to understand when you are on his back.  Finally, you will learn more about natural riding dynamics and have the opportunity to begin a conversation with your horse while you are in the saddle. At the intermediate level you will build on the basic skills and learn, through a series of tasks, to develop your communication skills with your horse to a point where your horse will not only do what you ask, but do it willingly and with respect. Students will receive three hours of instruction each day, Monday through Saturday. The rest of the day can be spent practicing what you have learned or going for a trail ride. Bring your whole family! We will be happy to entertain them with our full dude ranch program while you’re attending the clinic. The Instructor Chip Harris lives in Colorado, works full time giving clinics around the western states, and has given clinics at the Laramie River Dude Ranch since 2001.  After growing up with horses, Chip Harris began his journey into the world of natural horsemanship ten years ago when he attended his first six-day clinic with Pat and Linda Parelli.  Within a year he achieved his level two assessment with Linda Parelli and within two years had become an instructor.  Since then he became a two star level three instructor, and a one star colt starting and foundation specialist.  He continued his education with the Parellis through Instructor Intensive courses, Professional’s Conferences, and many clinics and Savvy Conferences.  As a member of the Savvy Team he has done numerous opening demos for Pat and Linda Parelli, David and Karen O’Connor and Craig Johnson.  He resigned his endorsement with the Parellis in 2004 to focus on developing his own training facilities, and to expand his breeding and colt starting program.  Chip will continue to give clinics and instruction in natural horsemanship both at the Laramie River Dude Ranch and around the western states. While there are many qualified horseman around, Chip is truly exceptional in that he not only has the horse skills but he also has excellent people skills.  He is a dynamic, motivational and empathetic teacher.  Chip is completely enthusiastic about what he does and it’s very contagious! As one guest told us at the end of her stay, "This was a life changing experience!" Frequently Asked Questions Q : Who should attend these classes? A : Anyone who wants to learn about natural horsemanship and how to communicate with a horse to achieve excellence. Q : What if I don't own a horse for the clinic? A : We have a fine herd of horses and we will pick one appropriate for your ability. We have a limited number of horses that are appropriate for intermediate level classes. Please contact us well ahead of time regarding availability. Q : Can I bring my own horse? A : Yes, you can bring your own horse for use in the natural horsemanship program.  We will be happy to assign a ranch horse to you for trail riding -or- guests with their own horses will be escorted on rides separate from our other guests.  For safety reasons we cannot allow personal horses to be used on the trail with our dude horses.  We have limited space to accommodate your horse so please call well ahead of time to make arrangements.  There will be no charge for stabling your horse.  However, you will be responsible for watering, feeding, and mucking the stall while your horse is in residence.  Our stalls have a dirt floor, so if your horse requires bedding please bring it with you.  Please bring your own water bucket and hay net.  Bring your own hay or hay will be available at market rates. Q : What does the workshop cost? A : The clinic fee for ranch guests is $450 for the six three-hour classes.  Our early and late season dude ranch rates also apply. Q : What will the class size be? A : Each class size will be limited to an intimate number of no more than ten, allowing students to have one-on-one time with Chip as well as being able to watch and learn from each other. Q : Is there a lower limit on the number of students before the class will be canceled? A : Chip needs at least six spots to be filled in order to run the clinic.  The ranch will make a decision about the classes on April 15th regarding cancellation of the spring clinic and July 1st for the fall clinic.  We expect that we'll have plenty of interest in both clinics. Q : Will I still have time to do non-class oriented horseback riding or fly fishing? A : You bet.  There will be time for trail riding, team penning, fly fishing, hiking, and more! Q : I have more questions, who can I talk to? A : Call Krista at the ranch - (800)551-5731 or (970)435-5716.  She would be happy to answer your questions!

Laramie River Dude Ranch	Bill & Krista Burleigh	(800)551-5731 (Voice)
25777 County Road 103	Email:	(970)435-5716 (Voice)
Jelm, WY 82063	vacation@lrranch.com	(970)435-5731 (Fax)

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