Safety Clinic

NO HORSE NEEDED!

The purpose of this clinic is to learn how to prevent accidents when handling horses on the ground as well as mounted.

Next clinic: TBD
Fee: $85

Some of the topics to be covered are:

How a horse thinks and relates to its handler/rider
How to catch, lead, groom, tie and tack-up safely
How to longe a horse safely
How to teach a horse to stand quietly when mounted
How to take precaution against a spook, rear, buck or other violent behavior
How to stop a run away horse
How to punish a horse safely
What to do if your horse will not go forward
Safety equipment that can aid the rider
How to do an emergency dismount

This clinic should be a must for anyone who rides or handles a horse, as safety for you and your horse is the most important part of riding.

Open to the public - bring your friends.
Please reserve your spot by mailing the registration form (below) and a check to:
SDEC
725 portola road
Portola Valley, CA 94028

For further information call (650) 851-1114

Registration form
(PDF document, requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)