Clinic Schedule
2023
One on One Clinic
January 20-22, 2023
Carefree Farms
36412 7th Ave.
Phoenix, Arizona
One on One Clinic
Join us as Mark works with one person and their horse each hour. This is a format that is auditor-friendly too!
Host: Lori Stone
Email: thedustyspur@gorge.net
Website: https://thedustyspur.com/
Collaborative Clinic
January 27-29, 2023
Carefree Farms
36412 7th Ave.
Phoenix, Arizona
Considering The Horse: Mind and Body
with Jim Masterson
This is our well-attended 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: Lori Stone
Emai: thedustyspur@gorge.net
Website: https://thedustyspur.com/
One on One Clinic
March 3-5, 2023
Centerline Farm
Apex, North Carolina
One on One Clinic
Join us as Mark works with one person and horse each hour.
Host: Carla Ball
Email: clball12@aol.com
One on One Clinic
March 10-12, 2023
Centerline Farm
Apex, North Carolina
One on One Clinic
Join us as Mark works with one person and horse each hour.
Host: Carla Ball
Email: clball12@aol.com
One on One Clinic
March 17-19, 2023
Wild Hearts Equine Sanctuary
Seneca, South Carolina
One on One Clinic
Join us as Mark works with one person and horse each hour.
Hosts: Jessica Fry and Janine Hartley
One on One Clinic
March 24-26, 2023
Wild Hearts Equine Sanctuary
Seneca, South Carolina
One on One Clinic
Join us as Mark works with one person and horse each hour.
Hosts: Jessica Fry and Janine Hartley
Aibado/Riding
April 14-16, 2003
Happy Dog Ranch
Littleton, Colorado
Aibado / Riding
Join us in the morning for three hours of aibado, exploring concepts such as connection, balance, and softness. In the afternoon, eight horses and riders spend time exploring those concepts together.
*No auditing available
Host: Bernadette Spillane
Email: bernadettespillane@gmail.com
Website: http://www.happydogranch.org/
Aibado
May 5-7, 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.
Host: Bernadette Spillane
Email: bernadettespillane@gmail.com
Website: http://www.happydogranch.org/
Weeklong Clinic
May 22-26, 2023
Happy Dog Ranch
Littleton, Colorado
Weeklong Clinic
Join us for a week of horses and learning during our five-day clinic.
Host: Bernadette Spillane
Email: bernadettespillane@gmail.com
Website: http://www.happydogranch.org/
10 Day Intensive
June 12-23, 2023
Happy Dog Ranch
Littleton, Colorado
10 Day Intensive
Join us for two weeks of horses and aibado during our ten-day clinic. This format is lovingly called our "Softness Bootcamp." We take the weekend off!
Host: Bernadette Spillane
Email: bernadettespillane@gmail.com
Website: http://www.happydogranch.org/
Collaborative Clinic
July 11-13, 2023
Happy Dog Ranch
Littleton, Colorado
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!
Host: Bernadette Spillane
Email: bernadettespillane@gmail.com
Website: http://www.happydogranch.org/
Horse Brain Seminar
July 14-16, 2023
Happy Dog Ranch
Littleton, Colorado
Your Horse's Brain: A User's Manual
with Dr. 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.
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
August 7-18, 2023
Happy Dog Ranch
Littleton, Colorado
10 Day Intensive
Join us for two weeks of horses and aibado during our ten-day clinic. This format is lovingly called our "Softness Bootcamp." We take the weekend off!
Host: Bernadette Spillane
Email: bernadettespillane@gmail.com
Website: http://www.happydogranch.org/
10 Day Intensive
September 11-22, 2023
Happy Dog Ranch
Littleton, Colorado
10 Day Intensive
Join us for two weeks of horses and aibado during our ten-day clinic. This format is lovingly called our "Softness Bootcamp." We take the weekend off!
Host: Bernadette Spillane
Email: bernadettespillane@gmail.com
Website: http://www.happydogranch.org/
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.
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.
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: 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!
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.
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.
Host: Bernadette Spillane
Email: bernadettespillane@gmail.com
Website: http://www.happydogranch.org/