Asheville Clinic - Spring 2004

Del was invited to come to Asheville, NC and work with some of the instructors of the Free Rein Handicapped Riding Program.  Julie Robins, the manager at the time, wanted the instructors to learn some safety techniques that would help them in handling the horses that work in the program.

Each instructor had an assigned horse to work with during the clinic.

The instructors' most important job is being able to handle the horses on the ground quietly and effectively.  They learned ground techniques that not only carry over in the saddle work but give them more control over the movements of their horses.

It was a great clinic and everyone learned a lot about how to communicate better with the program horses.  Good Luck to everyone at the Free Rein Program.