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April 2018
Creating Harmony with Horse Speak
Creating Harmony with Horse Speak Co-Taught by Sharon Wilsie & Heidi Potter Sharon Wilsie and Heidi Potter have partnered to offer a clinic like no other. Combined they bring over 80 years of horse experience, a passion for teaching, a sense of humor and a commitment to helping horses and their humans. Using principals derived ... Read more
Find out more »May 2018
Creating Harmony with Obstacles Clinic
Improve Understanding & Build Confidence Through Mindful Leadership
This clinic day is designed for riders of all disciplines and levels who want to develop a safer, more trusting and enjoyable relationship with their equine friends. Participants will deepen their understanding of themselves and their horses through Heidi’s stress-free approach to horsemanship and obstacle training.
Find out more »Moonrise Farm Lesson Day
Private, semi-private or group lessons to follow up on the Creating Harmony with Obstacles Clinic
Find out more »The Deepening – Piet Nibbelink Private Clinic
This is a private clinic. NECH will be closed to visitors during the clinic.
Find out more »June 2018
Experiential Enrichment for Women and Horses
Co-taught by Heidi Potter and Sharon Wilsie
Horse lovers of all levels, from those with no experience to the life-long horse owner are invited to this unique and inspirational weekend. Heidi and Sharon, both with a background in traditional martial arts, bring you over 80 years of combined horse experience. Their journey’s have led them to an enriching, special, mindful and rewarding practice with horses. What they share will be teachings to enhance your overall life, with and without the horse. Join them for a inspirational weekend of experimenting with eastern philosophies, the basics of Centered Riding, the practice of Holistic Horsemanship and the integration of Horse Speak. Together they promise to bring you a magical experience like no other.
Find out more »Horse Agility, Western Dressage and Changing Undesirable Behavior
Heidi will be at Irish Spring Farm for 3 days of fun and learning!
- Youth Horse Agility Clinic, Friday June 22, 9 am - noon
- Changing Undesirable Behaviors with Positive Reinforcement, Friday, June 22 1-5 pm
- Horse Agility Open Clinic, Saturday, June 23 9 am - 5 pm
- Intro to Western Dressage, Sunday, June 24, 9 am- 5 pm
Register by May 25 for the Early Bird rates!
Youth Horse Agility Play Clinic
Friday, June 22 9 - noon Agility play improves communication and confidence, creating safer, more respectful and enjoyable partnerships. Sessions include in-hand relationship training, obstacle play and finishes up with a fun, scored contest. Registration Form Irish Spring Farm Clinics June 2018 v2 Flyer Clinic Series at Irish Spring Hill Farm
Find out more »Creating Harmony with Horse Speak
Learn the basics of Horse Speak and open up new world of communication and connection with horses. Find the missing link in your horsemanship. It will rock your world!
Presented by Sharon Wilsie, author of Horse Speak and Heidi Potter, internationally known clinician.
3 day option: Friday, Saturday & Sunday June 29-July 1, 2018, $500
2 day option: Saturday & Sunday, June 30-July 1, $300
Find out more »July 2018
Creating Harmony on the Trail
Centered Riding for Pleasure Trail Riders
Pleasure trail riders of all levels and breeds of horses will love this clinic! Learn how the basics of Centered Riding help you to develop a more safe, secure, balanced and comfortable seat. Gain a deeper understanding of how best to support your horse, improve confidence and deepen trust with Heidi's stress-free approach to obstacles.
Find out more »August 2018
Centered Riding Clinic – Open to All
Open to Riders of All Disciplines and Skill Levels
Centered Riding techniques connect the mind, center and body in riding. This clinic will help you use your body correctly and more effectively. Horses respond by becoming more responsive, better balanced and more relaxed, allowing them to perform with greater freedom of movement. The techniques of Centered Riding can be applied to any discipline, and will improve your overall comfort, confidence and communication with your horse.
A Saturday-only option is available.
Find out more »September 2018
Creating Harmony on the Trail
Centered Riding for Pleasure Trail Riders
Pleasure trail riders of all levels and breeds of horses will love this clinic! Explore how the basics of Centered Riding help you develop a more safe, secure, balanced and comfortable seat. Gain a deeper understanding of how best to support your horse, improve confidence and deepen trust with Heidi's stress-free approach to obstacles.
Find out more »October 2018
Canadian Horse Expo
Heidi will be presenting at the Canadian Horse Expo. The critically endangered Canadian Horse is the oldest distinct breed in North America. Often referred to as “the affordable Warmblood” or “the reasonably priced Friesian,” this breed has the looks and the power to perform at the highest levels of competition while still being “in your ... Read more
Find out more »Horse Speak – Phase I – A New Beginning
With Heidi Potter and Sharon Wilsie
This is Phase I of a 2-clinic series. Learn the fundamentals of Horse Speak through interactive exercises, herd observation and hands-on application. Bring your horsemanship to a new level by learning about horses’ incredibly subtle communication system and how you can offer a meaningful and appropriate response.
Register by 8/25 for the Early Bird rate of $395.
Find out more »Creating Harmony with Horses
Open your mind and heart to discover the true language of the horse.
Improve your overall understanding of horses and enhance your ability to communicate with them.
Register by August 25 for the Early Bird Rate of $375
Find out more »November 2018
Equine Affaire
Heidi and Sharon Wilsie will be at Booth 2918 in Mallory South.
Stop by and see us and learn about our new Horse Speak Phase I and Phase II training clinics.
Find out more »January 2019
Horse Speak Winter Webinar Series
With Sharon Wilsie
This six-week webinar series will teach you the basic concepts and techniques of Horse Speak, a practical method for listening and talking to horses in their language. Using Horse Speak will enhance every interaction you have with your horse and create a profound new level of partnership and trust.
February 2019
Creating Connection
On the Ground and in the Saddle
This new clinic is designed for horse lovers of all levels and disciplines who are looking for support and enrichment from the ground to the saddle. Rider and horse owners of every level, discipline and breed will have private or semi-private sessions with their choice of topic.
Limited to 7 participants. Auditors welcome.
Register by Dec 31, 2018 for the $295 early bird rate.
Find out more »Centered Riding Clinic
Riders of every discipline and level are welcomed to participate in this open clinic. Walk/trot riders to seasoned competitors will benefit from obtaining a thorough understanding of the Centered Riding basics. Participants will learn how to communicate more clearly through their bodies, leading to a more relaxed, trusting and enjoyable relationship with their horse.
Find out more »Rider’s Choice Day
Designed for horse lovers of all levels and disciplines who are looking for support and enrichment from the ground to the saddle. Rider and horse owners of every level, discipline and breed will have private or semi-private sessions with their choice of topic.
Find out more »Horse Speak Private & Semi-Private Sessions
Get some help with your Horse Speak skills and questions in a one-on-one or very small group setting. Private or semi-private sessions or consultations are available for participants in the Introduction to Horse Speak Clinics. Sessions with Heidi Potter or Sharon Wilsie 1/2 hour private session: $75 1/2 hour semi private session: $50 per person Use this ... Read more
Find out more »Horse Speak for Therapy Centers Webinar
In this webinar, Sharon will discuss how to use Horse Speak to enrich the experiences of horse and humans in an Equine Therapy setting. The webinar will be held from 6:30-8:00 Eastern Time and will include a Q&A session at the end. A private recording will be available after the session for all who registered.
To register, visit Horse Speak Education.com.
Find out more »March 2019
Horse Speak for Horse Rescues Webinar
In this webinar Sharon will discuss how communication using Horse Speak, the natural language of horses, can be used to enrich the experiences of horses in an Equine Rescue setting. The webinar will be held from 6:30-8:00 pm Eastern Time and includes a Q&A session at the end. A private recording will be available after the session for all registered participants.
To register, visit Horse Speak Education.com.
Find out more »Creating Connection Clinic (Private)
An Inspirational, Educational & Unique Equine Experience Riders of all levels and disciplines are invited to experience Heidi’s unique and proven methods of creating mental, emotional and physical connection, on the ground and in the saddle. Friday afternoon (1-5:00) begins with discussion, philosophy, observing horses at liberty and deepening our understanding of Equus through the ... Read more
Find out more »April 2019
Horse Speak – Phase II Clinic-SOLD OUT-Auditors Welcomed & Encouraged!
With Sharon Wilsie and Heidi Potter
This Phase II clinic is designed for those who have participated in a previous Horse Speak Phase I Clinic or have gained Horse Speak experience through working with Sharon Wilsie or Heidi Potter.
Register by 2/1/2019 or the Early Bird price of $525.
Find out more »Fundamentals of Horse Speak, Part 1 Spring Webinar Series
Begins April 10 Wednesdays at 1 pm and 7 pm EST April 10, April 24, May 8, May 22, June 12, June 26 This six-session webinar will teach you the basic concepts and techniques of Horse Speak, a practical method for listening and talking to horses in their language. Learning and using Horse Speak will ... Read more
Find out more »Clicker Training Workshop
Clicker Training for horses is a valuable tool that helps promote understanding, desire and confidence in your horse. These workshops are designed to introduce the philosophies of this positive reinforcement style of training and the necessary steps to get you started. Clicker training is especially helpful in problem areas such as bathing, fly spraying, clipping, trailer loading, standing quiet for mounting, etc.
Register by February 15 for the $75 early bird rate.
Find out more »Centered Riding for the Western Dressage Rider
Register by February 15 for the early bird rate of $275.
Find out more »May 2019
Horse Speak Immersion-SOLD OUT!
With Sharon Wilsie
This 4-day clinic will take 8 lucky hands-on participants through the entire Horse Speak Book.
Register by 3/1/19 for the Early Bird of $800