CLINICS - Horsemanship, Ground manners, Trail skills, ...
RAFTER DIAMOND K LIVESTOCK
Rafter Diamond K Livestock
Ken and Kerri-Lee Schmuland
Mailing address:
Box 11, Site 475, RR #4,
Sherwood Park, AB T8A 3K4
Web presence:
www.rafterdiamondk.com
horses@rafterdiamondk.com
Facebook group -
Rafter Diamond K Livestock
Telephone contact:
Home: 780-449-0749
Fax: 780-449-0761
Ken cell: 780-915-3026
Kerri-Lee cell: 780-915-3027
Tamara cell: 780-221-3028
Ken and Kerri-Lee Schmuland
Mailing address:
Box 11, Site 475, RR #4,
Sherwood Park, AB T8A 3K4
Web presence:
www.rafterdiamondk.com
horses@rafterdiamondk.com
Facebook group -
Rafter Diamond K Livestock
Telephone contact:
Home: 780-449-0749
Fax: 780-449-0761
Ken cell: 780-915-3026
Kerri-Lee cell: 780-915-3027
Tamara cell: 780-221-3028
| Rafter Diamond K Livestock Physical location and courier delivery address: 50542 Range Road 225, New Sarepta AB T0M 3G0 We are in Leduc County, Alberta, Canada 20 minutes southeast of Edmonton, Alberta 15 minutes south of Sherwood Park, Alberta 12 minutes east of Beaumont, Alberta 30 minutes northeast of Leduc, Alberta 5 minutes west of Northern Bear Golf Course |
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| TEAMBUILDING Your Horse and You Would you and your horse like to operate as a team? Effective teamwork requires effective communication Here are some samples of communication issues between you and your horse: Does your farrier have a tired back when he is done with your horse? Does your horse stop without rein pressure when you "quit riding"? Does your horse come to be caught or do you have to go get him? Does your horse stand quietly when you are admiring the view? Will your horse load in a trailer without you leading him in? Can you worm your horse without worming yourself? Are you having problems with flying lead changes? Does your horse move when you are getting on? Does your horse get strong on a line of jumps? Do you lead your horse - or does he lead you? Does your horse lead and back up softly? Does your horse pull back when tied? Does your colt need a first ride? Does your horse respect you? WE CAN HELP! Any one of these symptoms indicate you could use some help with your horse. One on one coaching or will design custom clinics for your group at your site. When we bought our first paint stallion he had an "attitude". It wasn't a good attitude, and in fact, he was becoming dangerous. We successfully took him back out on the show circuit and introduced him to cattle work and pleasure trail riding - not the arena stuff. We can take visitors into his pen and we are hand breeding mares using only a rope halter. Ken is helping him to develop respect, NOT FEAR, for the human using only basic groundwork skills. The horse is a herd animal. They have a keen understanding of leadership and respect. In any team, there is a leader, if you are not the leader, then your horse will be. We can help you understand what it means to be a leader, not a dominator. As you become the leader of your team, you will develop effective communication with your horse. A "Horse Whisperer"? Nope - the horse is a sensitive creature - he doesn't need you to whisper to him. The only part of our body that is as sensitive as the skin of a horse is our fingertips. Horses are so sensitive to body language, your mere thoughts cause you to move in a way your horse can understand. Don't believe me - come and see. Your job is to DO LESS each time until it looks like you are doing nothing. Is your colt ready to start? Do you have control of his hindquarters from the ground? If not, then you are taking your chances. If you don't have control of his hindquarters, then you don't have control of his mind. We can help you to connect your reins to his feet through his mind Ken or Kerri-Lee 780-449-0749 or e-mail horses@rafterdiamondk.com |
Dave Elliott - Anatomy of Biting - April 9 - 11, 2010 - Information below
Ken Schmuland - Horsemanship for the good of your horse - June 25 - 27, 2010
We can also customize a clinic for your needs at your location or at ours.
Ken Schmuland - Horsemanship for the good of your horse - June 25 - 27, 2010
We can also customize a clinic for your needs at your location or at ours.
| DAVE ELLIOTT Master Bitmaker, Horseman and student of osteopathy April 9 - 11, 2010 Dave has worked with Dr Deb Bennett, a world renowned paleontologist from California, to understand the total anatomy of the horse and how a bit fits and works to assist us to achieve true collection (not just headset) and willing contact with our horses. He has also spent many, many hours assisting riders of pretty much any discipline with their horsemanship. His lectures and horsemanship assistance are in demand across North America. Dave is also now a student of osteopathy with Janek Vluggen. Dave is one of a few selected non-veterinarians who have been approved to take this program. These combined learnings allow him to see and work with the whole horse, not just the mechanics of bits or riding. Friday evening starts at 6:30 pm at Looma Hall, doors open 6:00 pm Cost $25 plus GST Attendance Friday is compulsory for anyone planning on participating on the weekend. You are encouraged to come for Friday only if that is the only day you can make it. SATURDAY - at Rafter Diamond K Livestock Riders will be divided into two groups to spend time trying out Dave's large selection of bits. Although Dave is a bitmaker, he is here primarily to educate, not sell bits. This day is not structured, it is designed to allow you time to experiment and ask questions. Spectators are encouraged to get in with the riders too to see what is happening. Be courteous and "play safe"!!! First group should be in the arena by 9:00 am. Second group will start after lunch. Saturday evening we are hoping Dave will be able to demonstrate how Osteopathy can help your horse. SUNDAY - at Rafter Diamond K Livestock Riders will again be divided into two groups and Dave will spend some time helping us with our horsemanship. How the groups are divided will depend on the needs of the group. COST Spectators - $25 Friday evening only. $40 per day Saturday and or Sunday, $80 for the entire weekend, plus GST Bringing your own chairs to the farm is recommended. Rider cost $350 plus GST for the entire weekend To reserve your spot, please send a non-refundable deposit of $75 and your contact information to: Rafter Diamond K Livestock Box 11, Site 475, RR #4 Sherwood Park, AB T8A 3K4 You can haul in daily or leave your horses here for the weekend. We have some outdoor stalls, outdoor pens and portable panels. Hay or cubes and water are provided. Water is available, but please bring your own water buckets. Cost for overnight board is $10 per night PLEASE DRESS APPROPRIATELY FOR THE WEATHER OUR ARENA IS NOT HEATED! |
| HORSEMANSHIP with KEN SCHMULAND WEEKEND CLINIC DATES for 2010 June 25 - 27, 2010 Confirmed Possibly August long weekend (let us know if you are interested) October - Third weekend pending Clinics are held at our location 50542 Rge Road 225, County of Leduc Max 12 riders preferred, 1/2 will be working with horses at a time. $200 for the weekend for riders. $25 per day for spectators (Friday is free). $5 off spectator fee for 4-H with member card. $10 per night for horse board unless you tie to your trailer. Please add GST Start time is Friday evening at 6:30 pm without horses for an orientation/expectations session. Spectators are encouraged to attend this session also. Saturday and Sunday will start at 9 am and finish about 4:30 pm or so. Each group will ride three times on one day and two times on the other day. Sessions are about 1.5 hours. To reserve your spot, please send your contact information, a brief description of your riding experience, and a non-refundable deposit cheque in the amount of $50 to the address on our Home page. Your deposit will be refunded only if we change/cancel the clinic. You will be required to sign waivers upon your arrival. Coffee, tea, juice, hot chocolate, water, morning/afternoon snacks and lunch will be provided Saturday and Sunday. Let us know if you have any food restrictions or allergies. Evening meals and accommodations are your responsibility. RV parking will be available if the weather has been good. Plug ins not guaranteed, we will do our best to run extension cords. Although we have a covered riding space, if the weather is poor, you will need rubber boots to get around if you don't want to wreck your riding footwear. Please bring a chair and appropriate clothing as the arena is not heated and has no doors. There is a small Bed & Breakfast around the corner from us on Township road 510 Website is www.chipmunkrv.com - it is in french, but they speak english as well. Their e-mail is info@chipmunkrv.com Edmonton, Sherwood Park, Nisku and Leduc are all within easy commuting distance DIRECTIONS: From Edmonton: Pick your favourite way to Hwy 21. Go south to township road 510. Turn left and go east 2 miles to range road 225. Turn right and go south 1/2 mile to 50542 Range Road 225. You will see our sign, horses etc. Turn right and park as appropriate. From Devon/Leduc/Nisku/Beaumont: Go east on Hwy 60/Secondary 626 and across Hwy 21 to Range Road 225. Turn left and go north 1.5 miles to 50542 range road 225. You will see the horses, etc. Turn left and park as appropriate. |