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 $390. Our standard
dude ranch rates also apply. Both clinics are schedule during our
discounted weeks.
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 early clinic and July 1st for the late
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!
