3 Day Responsive Riding Clinic is open to all levels of riding and all disciplines. Come tell Kenny what you would like to improve with your horse. If you need help on Basic Horsemanship, Building your Confidence, Canter Departs, Lateral Movements, Shoulder Control, Problem Solving and more. Kenny can give you the missing tools in your toolbox and get you where you need to be! Friday-Sunday. Clinic hours are 9:00am-5:oopm with a mid-day lunch break.

Friday Evening Demonstration

A good way to get people excited about Kenny's training method and to go over what they will be seeing over the weekend. It is always enjoyed by everyone, even if they don't know that much about horses. Kenny will introduce his "Training with Trust" method and together with his horse will show what his training techniques can accomplish. Kenny will demonstrate the steps of round penning, will ride his horse bridle-less, can demonstrate mounting without a girth, among other things. Kenny likes to interact and get the audience involved. Many times, Kenny will have a spectator join him in the round pen to assist. Kenny is very approachable and will also entertain a question and answer period. The Friday evening demo is also an opportunity for spectators to pre-register for the following clinic days. The suggested spectator fee for the Friday evening demo is $10.00. Friday evening demonstration hours are 7:00 to 9:00 pm.

Problem Horse/Unbroke Clinic

Scheduled for 2 days, always Saturday and Sunday. Kenny works with horses he has never seen worked before. Over the two days Kenny will start and work with no more than two unbroke horses. The unbrokes are worked first and will be worked both Saturday and Sunday. The definition of an unbroke is a horse that has never had a saddle or rider on his back or one that can't be ridden safely for over five or ten minutes. The unbroke horse must also be at least 2 years old. The horse will be round penned and thoroughly sacked out and tacked up. After the first session Kenny is in the saddle without the fear of bucking. Kenny will also work with two problem horses he has not seen or trained before. Kenny will have the owner or rider of the horse give the background on the horse and explain to the spectators the problem. The horses can have a variety of problems, i.e. bucking, rearing, head shy, spooking, leading, bridling, not standing to be mounted, etc. The definition of a problem horse is a horse that can be and has been ridden. In order to qualify as a problem horse the owner or handler must ride the problem horse at least at a walk for 10 minutes. If there are no unbroke horses registered, the clinic can consist of four problem horses. During this clinic, Kenny works not only with the horses, fixing the problem but also with the owner or rider. It is important to Kenny that the owner understands, is confident, and able to continue with the training techniques. Kenny also likes to have a lot of spectator participation and interaction, answering any questions they might have pertaining to the training, using the audience members to illustrate certain points. This clinic is a very educational spectator event and a lot of fun.

Trailer Loading

Trailer-loading problems can be incorporated into the clinic but will be the only problem addressed with that particular horse. Kenny will not only have the horse loading and leading safely, but also will also teach the steps to the owner and have them doing the loading with confidence.

Riding Clinic or Conditioning/Response Riding Clinic

A three-day clinic. It consists of a minimum of six to a maximum of ten riders. Kenny offers two formats of the riding clinic. Format #1 consists of about two and a half days of working with your horse in the saddle and a half-day of groundwork. Regardless of the discipline in which you ride, we recommend you outfit your horse in a western saddle for this clinic. The pommel will make it easier for you to learn the exercises, the hand mechanics and to be clearer in your cues, which will help you train faster. A bridle, complete with rope reins and a full cheek snaffle will be loaned to you for use in the clinic, a full cheek snaffle bit is mandatory. You will be riding between the hours of approximately 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a long lunch break for you and your horse. Format #2 consists of about two days of groundwork and one day of riding. This format is more advanced and covers exercises that result in a soft, round, willing horse. It teaches the components to the stop, as well as dressage and reining movements all off of one rein with very little pressure. Kenny decides which format he will be teaching based upon the horses and the riders in the clinic. Both riding clinics consist of drills and exercises that will teach the rider how to communicate more effectively with their horse and how to gain better control. They will learn how to make specific requests in order to get specific responses. The clinic formats create awareness, focus, confidence, trust, and understanding in a humane and gentle way that builds a real partnership between horse and rider. The repetitions of the exercises aid in reconditioning the horses by making them more responsive, relaxed and softer, targeting specific muscles. Response is a large part of the conditioning program. Other issues that may be addressed include head set, lateral movement, turning on the haunches, turning on the forehand, lead changes, speed control, the one-rein stop, roll backs, etc. It is important to note that every clinic is different regardless of the format depending upon the horses, riders, and group dynamics. It is also important to emphasize that the more the rider puts into the clinic and works at completing the exercises and drills, the more the horse and rider will become conditioned and benefit. By the end of the third day, the horse will be softer, more responsive and more relaxed. In the riding clinic, the rider not only learns the techniques and hand mechanics, but also trains their horse. It results in the horse and rider communicating better with a visable transformation in both. All participants are registered for all three days.

Limited participant space is available for both the Problem Horse/Unbroke Clinic and the Riding Clinic, which is why it is important to register in advance. A deposit of $150 is required to secure the space.

One can participate with their horse in either the Problem Horse/Unbroke Clinic, the Conditioning/Response Three-Day Riding Clinic or in both.

The Cost to Participate

Problem Horse -- $350 (1 session)

Trailer Loading Problem -- $300 (1 session)

Riding Clinic -- $900 ( you and your horse for three days.)

Note: To have an apprentice ride your horse in a clinic will be an additional charge of $300. The owner should attend the clinic. The owner is responsible for all stall charges arranged through the clinic facility. The owner will not be required to pay a spectator fee.

Stabling costs must be worked out with the facility in which the clinic is being held. You will need to make arrangements for feed, hay, and bedding (some facilities include this in the nightly charges, some do not). You will also be responsible for your own nightly accommodations.

*If a horse participating in the clinic has a problem loading after the clinic and Kenny needs to load the horse, there will be an additional charge of $300. In order to safely and correctly load your horse, he must start from square one and continue until the lesson is complete. Once learned, however, your horse will be a pleasure to load.

The length and the clinic format can be custom tailored to the needs of the facility and the participants. For example:

Spectator space for the clinics is unlimited, but we recommend pre-registration.

The suggested spectator fee for the Friday Evening Demonstration is $10 per person pre-registered, or $15 at the door. Spectators attending Friday evening will have the opportunity to pre-register for the following days.

The Spectator (auditors) Fee for the Problem/Unbroke Horse Clinic and the Riding Clinic (Saturday through Wednesday) is $30 per person per day pre-registered and $35 at the door per person per day. Card bearing 4-H or Pony Club members are $20 per day in-groups of ten, and children aged 12 and under are free unless they are members of a club. Participants with their horse are allowed to audit for free along with one guest/helper on the day(s) of participation.

One-Day Demonstration

A one-day demonstration can cover any of the topics above. The format needs to be worked out with the office to meet your needs. (See Friday Evening Demo). The cost of one-day demonstration is $750/day plus travel and motel expenses. Please call the office for more information.

Expo Demonstrations

Kenny's demonstration fee is $750.00/day + 2 motel rooms + travel and expenses. He does not limit the amount of demonstrations per day and would prefer to do at least two per day, sharing in the prime time slots. We do supply our own round pen, professional sound system, TV and VCR. We do require two booth spaces located near the demonstration arena and in the main traffic area if possible .

We recommend all horses wear protective leg gear, wraps, bell boots, or splint boots. If you decide to participate in a clinic, please read your contract carefully. It contains valuable information regarding vaccinations, payments, etc. The contract also includes a list of gear you will need or may wish to bring with you.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PARTICIPATING, REGISTRATION, OR TO SCHEDULE A CLINIC, PLEASE CALL KENNY'S OFFICE AT (434) 983-2221.

MICROSOFT WORD QUESTIONNAIRE FOR DOWNLOAD

If you have recently completed a clinic with Kenny, please download, complete and return the questionnaire to Kenny's office.

For more information, to register or to return the questionnaire, contact the office.

PAYMENTS MAY BE MADE BY VISA, MASTERCARD OR DISCOVER CARD, CASHIER'S CHECK, CERTIFIED CHECK, OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO: TRAINING WITH TRUST. PLEASE MAIL PAYMENTS TO:

Cedar Run Ranch
2266 High Rock Road
Cumberland, VA 23040
Office: 434-983-2221
FAX: 434-983-1069