Alberta Equestrian Games
Ken Schmuland answering questions from
4-H members before judging their trail and
jeopardy trail classes.
Ken Schmuland answering questions from
4-H members before judging their trail and
jeopardy trail classes.
| Horses, Health & Harmony Clinic at Blacklands Ranch Ken Schmuland discussing the many benefits of teaching your horse to approach you and stand quietly parallel to you while you sit on the fence. |
CLINICS AND JUDGING
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
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
AT HOME CLINICS WITH KEN SCHMULAND
Hosting clinics is a different class every time, even if the participants are back for a second,
third, fourth or more times. We may even be doing the same exercises, but the experience,
knowledge and questions of the participants is never the same, so the learning is different.
Clinics normally start Friday evening without horses. This gives us the opportunity to get to
know everyone and their particular needs and expectations for the weekend. We also organize
the riding groups for the following days and familiarize you with the facilities. It also gives us
the opportunity to settle any horses staying for the weekend.
The Rafter Ruff Ryderz 4-H club normally hosts a concession for lunch on Saturday and lunch
on Sunday is provided as part of the clinic. Coffee, tea, pop, juice and snacks are available
throughout the weekend.
Scheduled so far this year:
Last weekend in June
Last weekend in October
AT HOME CLINICS WITH GUEST CLINICIANS
We also invite other clinicians to continue to grow our own knowledge. Tara Gamble and
Lavern Schmidt both braved the cold in February and March 2009 to keep our minds working.
FRIDAY, APRIL 9 through SUNDAY, APRIL 11, 2010
DAVE ELLIOTT, Master Bit-maker
Communicating with your Horse.
The Bit is just a small part. Learn what else is involved.
In April again this year, Dave Elliott, master bit-maker, osteopath and horsemanship instructor
will be back with his mind opening talk on bits - describing and demonstrating how and why
they work. We are fortunate Dave brings his wide selection of bits with him for you to actually
try out with your horse. He is not here to sell bits to you, he is here to help you figure out what
works for you and your horse.
Purpose:
Understand the basic anatomy of the horse - why does a bit work?
Understand the basic parts and functions of bits
Understand the pressure points of different bits
Understand how our own habits can make a mild bit severe or a severe bit mild
Understanding the fundamentals of collection and how to achieve it without force
Friday evening - Discussion of the function of bits, pressure points, anatomy of the horse,
connecting the bit to the feet, achieving collection, ...
Saturday - Riders are encouraged to bring their own selection of bits in addition to trying some
of Dave's. You might already have the one that works best and you just need a little help in
understanding how to adjust and use it correctly.
Sunday - Putting what you have learned to work. Everything is always easier from the chair
than your horse's back. Last year we worked on circles. That may seem pretty simple, but
circles are the foundation of excellent reining patterns, awesome barrel times, great dressage
rides and spectacular over fences rounds.
Friday evening sessions for this clinic are held at Looma Community Hall. Even if you can`t
come for the weekend, try to fit the Friday session into your calendar. You won`t regret it.
During the weekend, Dave also gives a demonstration of the osteopathy skills he is learning
from Janek Vluggen. This knowledge has enhanced Dave's understanding of both the positive
and negative influences we can have on the wellbeing of our horses just by how we interact
with our horses, whether it is on the ground or on their backs .
RAFTER DIAMOND K HORSEMANSHIP CLINICS ON THE ROAD
Ken is also available to provide clinics or judging at your location. Please call to inquire for his
availability.
In addition, Ken has served on the 4-H provincial equine advisory committee during the
development of the new 4-H equine program. He has been involved in a number of the ``Train
the Trainer" programs and is available to teach your 4-H leaders or evaluate your 4-H
members.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Campers and living quarter trailers are welcome. Plug-ins available.
Edmonton, Sherwood Park, Nisku and Leduc are all within easy commuting distance.
Lovely Bed & Breakfast just around the corner from us on Township Road 510
Website is www.chipmunkrv.com - it was in french last time I looked, but they speak english
well. Their e-mail is info@chipmunkrv.com
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Please dress for the weather as our arena is not heated. We have some propane and electric
heaters to take the chill off, but the horses have to go back outside to our Alberta winter, so we
don't want to get it too warm.
Please bring chairs. We usually have enough, but you never know.
Rubber boots are recommended if the weather has been wet.
Water and feed are available for your horses, but please bring your own buckets
See the Calendar page for upcoming events and costs and the contact us page for directions.
Hosting clinics is a different class every time, even if the participants are back for a second,
third, fourth or more times. We may even be doing the same exercises, but the experience,
knowledge and questions of the participants is never the same, so the learning is different.
Clinics normally start Friday evening without horses. This gives us the opportunity to get to
know everyone and their particular needs and expectations for the weekend. We also organize
the riding groups for the following days and familiarize you with the facilities. It also gives us
the opportunity to settle any horses staying for the weekend.
The Rafter Ruff Ryderz 4-H club normally hosts a concession for lunch on Saturday and lunch
on Sunday is provided as part of the clinic. Coffee, tea, pop, juice and snacks are available
throughout the weekend.
Scheduled so far this year:
Last weekend in June
Last weekend in October
AT HOME CLINICS WITH GUEST CLINICIANS
We also invite other clinicians to continue to grow our own knowledge. Tara Gamble and
Lavern Schmidt both braved the cold in February and March 2009 to keep our minds working.
FRIDAY, APRIL 9 through SUNDAY, APRIL 11, 2010
DAVE ELLIOTT, Master Bit-maker
Communicating with your Horse.
The Bit is just a small part. Learn what else is involved.
In April again this year, Dave Elliott, master bit-maker, osteopath and horsemanship instructor
will be back with his mind opening talk on bits - describing and demonstrating how and why
they work. We are fortunate Dave brings his wide selection of bits with him for you to actually
try out with your horse. He is not here to sell bits to you, he is here to help you figure out what
works for you and your horse.
Purpose:
Understand the basic anatomy of the horse - why does a bit work?
Understand the basic parts and functions of bits
Understand the pressure points of different bits
Understand how our own habits can make a mild bit severe or a severe bit mild
Understanding the fundamentals of collection and how to achieve it without force
Friday evening - Discussion of the function of bits, pressure points, anatomy of the horse,
connecting the bit to the feet, achieving collection, ...
Saturday - Riders are encouraged to bring their own selection of bits in addition to trying some
of Dave's. You might already have the one that works best and you just need a little help in
understanding how to adjust and use it correctly.
Sunday - Putting what you have learned to work. Everything is always easier from the chair
than your horse's back. Last year we worked on circles. That may seem pretty simple, but
circles are the foundation of excellent reining patterns, awesome barrel times, great dressage
rides and spectacular over fences rounds.
Friday evening sessions for this clinic are held at Looma Community Hall. Even if you can`t
come for the weekend, try to fit the Friday session into your calendar. You won`t regret it.
During the weekend, Dave also gives a demonstration of the osteopathy skills he is learning
from Janek Vluggen. This knowledge has enhanced Dave's understanding of both the positive
and negative influences we can have on the wellbeing of our horses just by how we interact
with our horses, whether it is on the ground or on their backs .
RAFTER DIAMOND K HORSEMANSHIP CLINICS ON THE ROAD
Ken is also available to provide clinics or judging at your location. Please call to inquire for his
availability.
In addition, Ken has served on the 4-H provincial equine advisory committee during the
development of the new 4-H equine program. He has been involved in a number of the ``Train
the Trainer" programs and is available to teach your 4-H leaders or evaluate your 4-H
members.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Campers and living quarter trailers are welcome. Plug-ins available.
Edmonton, Sherwood Park, Nisku and Leduc are all within easy commuting distance.
Lovely Bed & Breakfast just around the corner from us on Township Road 510
Website is www.chipmunkrv.com - it was in french last time I looked, but they speak english
well. Their e-mail is info@chipmunkrv.com
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Please dress for the weather as our arena is not heated. We have some propane and electric
heaters to take the chill off, but the horses have to go back outside to our Alberta winter, so we
don't want to get it too warm.
Please bring chairs. We usually have enough, but you never know.
Rubber boots are recommended if the weather has been wet.
Water and feed are available for your horses, but please bring your own buckets
See the Calendar page for upcoming events and costs and the contact us page for directions.
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