Clinic Schedule
2023
Aibado/Riding
October 13-15, 2023
Happy Dog Ranch
Littleton, Colorado
Aibado/Riding
Join us for our popular aibado/riding workshop! We will practice aibado in the morning, gaining a feel for common concepts like connection, centering, and balance. In the afternoon, we ride our horses with a focus on what we learned in the dojo in the morning.
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Host: Bernadette Spillane
Email: bernadettespillane@gmail.com
Website: http://www.happydogranch.org/
Horse Brain Seminar
October 20-22, 2023
Arroyo Grande, California
Your Horse's Brain: A User's Manual
with Dr. Steve Peters, Jim Masterson, and Mark Rashid
Dr. Stephen Peters is a Neuroscientist specializing in brain functioning. As a horse brain researcher, he has given numerous Equine Brain Science seminars throughout the U.S. and Canada. He is the co-author with Martin Black of Evidence-Based Horsemanship.
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This unique clinic features not only the most current scientific research about equine brains but also demonstrations by Jim Masterson and Mark Rashid. You'll see in real-time how working with horses and applying the knowledge of how a horse perceives the world can be incredibly beneficial to building a stronger relationship.
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Host: Anita Parra
Email: anitaparradvm@gmail.com
Collaborative Clinic
October 23-25, 2023
Arroyo Grande, California
Considering The Horse: Mind and Body
with Jim Masterson
This is our hugely popular collaborative clinic with Jim Masterson, founder of The Masterson Method® equine bodywork. Come spend one, two, or all three days learning from two world-renowned clinicians!
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Host: Anita Parra
Email: anitaparradvm@gmail.com
Aibado
November 10-12, 2023
Happy Dog Ranch
Littleton, Colorado
Aibado
Join us for our popular aibado workshop, where we explore how horsemanship concepts feel in our bodies. This half-day workshop is fun, and geared toward both beginners and experienced martial artists from all practices.
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Host: Bernadette Spillane
Email: bernadettespillane@gmail.com
Website: http://www.happydogranch.org/
Aibado/Writing
December 8-10, 2023
Happy Dog Ranch
Littleton, Colorado
Aibado/Writing Workshop
Join us for our popular aibado workshop in the morning, and feel energized for our writing workshop in the afternoon! Mark is an accomplished martial artist and author. He's able to give a unique perspective on the intersections of martial arts and horsemanship, as well as what it takes to be a writer.
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Host: Bernadette Spillane
Email: bernadettespillane@gmail.com
Website: http://www.happydogranch.org/
2024
Considering The Horse: Mind and Body
Collaborative Clinic with Jim Masterson
January 22-24, 2024
River Horse Ranch
Cave Creek, Arizona
Considering The Horse: Mind and Body
Collaborative Clinic with Jim Masterson
This is our hugely popular collaborative clinic with Jim Masterson, founder of The Masterson Method® equine bodywork. Come spend one, two, or all three days learning from two world-renowned clinicians!
Host: Michelle Scarzone
Email: mscarz3@gmail.com
One-on-One clinic
January 30-February 1, 2024
River Horse Ranch
Cave Creek, Arizona
One-on-One clinic
Host: Michelle Scarzone
Email: mscarz3@gmail.com
One-on-One clinic
February 23-25
Wild Hearts Equine Therapy
Seneca, South Carolina
One-on-One clinic
Host: Janine Hartley
Email: janine@wildheartsequinetherapy.org
One-on-One clinic
March 1-3, 2024
Centerline Farm
Apex, North Carolina
One-on-One clinic
Host: Carla Ball
Email: clball12@aol.com
One-on-One clinic
March 8-10, 2024
Wild Hearts Equine Therapy
Seneca, South Carolina
One-on-One clinic
Host: Janine Hartley
Email: janine@wildheartsequinetherapy.org
Aibado and Riding Clinic
April 12-14, 2024
At the New Happy Dog Ranch!
Sedalia, Colorado
Aibado and Riding Clinic *Participants only. No auditing available
(martial arts in the morning and riding in the afternoon)
Join us for our popular aibado/riding workshop! We will practice aibado in the morning, gaining a feel for common concepts like connection, centering, and balance. In the afternoon, we ride our horses with a focus on what we learned in the dojo in the morning.
​
Host: Bernadette Spillane
Email: bernadettespillane@gmail.com
Website: http://www.happydogranch.org/
Collaborative Clinic with Dr. Steve Peters
May 17-19, 2024
At the New Happy Dog Ranch!
Sedalia, Colorado
Collaborative Clinic with Dr. Steve Peters
TBA - *Auditors Welcome!
Dr. Stephen Peters is a Neuroscientist specializing in brain functioning. As a horse brain researcher, he has given numerous Equine Brain Science seminars throughout the U.S. and Canada. He is the co-author with Martin Black of Evidence-Based Horsemanship.
​
This unique clinic features not only the most current scientific research about equine brains but also demonstrations by Mark Rashid. You'll see in real-time how working with horses and applying the knowledge of how a horse perceives the world can be incredibly beneficial to building a stronger relationship.
​
Host: Bernadette Spillane
Email: bernadettespillane@gmail.com
Website: http://www.happydogranch.org/
Weeklong Clinic
May 27-31, 2024
At the New Happy Dog Ranch!
Sedalia, Colorado
Weeklong Clinic *Participants only, No Auditing Available
Host: Bernadette Spillane
Email: bernadettespillane@gmail.com
Website: http://www.happydogranch.org/
10 Day Intensive Clinic
June 10-21, 2024
At the New Happy Dog Ranch!
Sedalia, Colorado
10 Day Intensive Clinic *Participants only. No auditing available
Host: Bernadette Spillane
Email: bernadettespillane@gmail.com
Website: http://www.happydogranch.org/
Considering The Horse: Mind and Body
July 9-11, 2024
At the New Happy Dog Ranch!
Sedalia, Colorado
Collaborative Clinic with Jim Masterson *Auditors Welcome!
This is our hugely popular collaborative clinic with Jim Masterson, founder of The Masterson Method® equine bodywork. Come spend one, two, or all three days learning from two world-renowned clinicians!
Host: Bernadette Spillane
Email: bernadettespillane@gmail.com
Website: http://www.happydogranch.org/
Your Horse's Brain: A User's Manual
July 12-14, 2024
At the New Happy Dog Ranch!
Sedalia, Colorado
Collaborative clinic with Dr. Steve Peters and Jim Masterson
*Auditors Welcome!
Dr. Stephen Peters is a Neuroscientist specializing in brain functioning. As a horse brain researcher, he has given numerous Equine Brain Science seminars throughout the U.S. and Canada. He is the co-author with Martin Black of Evidence-Based Horsemanship.
​
This unique clinic features not only the most current scientific research about equine brains but also demonstrations by Jim Masterson and Mark Rashid. You'll see in real-time how working with horses and applying the knowledge of how a horse perceives the world can be incredibly beneficial to building a stronger relationship.
Host: Bernadette Spillane
Email: bernadettespillane@gmail.com
Website: http://www.happydogranch.org/
10 Day Intensive Clinic
August 12-23, 2024
At the New Happy Dog Ranch!
Sedalia, Colorado
10 Day Intensive Clinic *Participants only. No auditing available
Host: Bernadette Spillane
Email: bernadettespillane@gmail.com
Website: http://www.happydogranch.org/
10 Day Intensive Clinic
September 16-27, 2024
At the New Happy Dog Ranch!
Sedalia, Colorado
10 Day Intensive Clinic *Participants only. No auditing available
Host: Bernadette Spillane
Email: bernadettespillane@gmail.com
Website: http://www.happydogranch.org/
Aibado Clinic
November 15-17, 2024
At the New Happy Dog Ranch!
Sedalia, Colorado
Aibado Clinic
Join us for our popular aibado workshop, where we explore how horsemanship concepts feel in our bodies. This half-day workshop is fun, and geared toward both beginners and experienced martial artists from all practices.
Host: Bernadette Spillane
Email: bernadettespillane@gmail.com
Website: http://www.happydogranch.org/
Aibado and Writing Workshop
December 6-8, 2024
At the New Happy Dog Ranch!
Sedalia, Colorado
Aibado and Writing Workshop
(Martial arts in the morning and Writing in the afternoon)
Join us for our popular aibado workshop in the morning, and feel energized for our writing workshop in the afternoon! Mark is an accomplished martial artist and author. He's able to give a unique perspective on the intersections of martial arts and horsemanship, as well as what it takes to be a writer.
Host: Bernadette Spillane
Email: bernadettespillane@gmail.com
Website: http://www.happydogranch.org/