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Horsemanship Clinic:

Focus is on fundamentals on the ground and in the saddle. Riders and their horses will participate in techniques to improve their communication skills and will include exercises to improve flexing, suppleness, willingness, learning leg aids and creating soft hands. Emphasis will be given to problem areas. Questions are encouraged from participants and spectators. 


** May 17 & 18, 2008  Azkaban Farm, Grimesland, NC. - 10 am thru 5 pm. Clinic is limited to 10 horses/riders. $200.00 for the weekend. Contact Azkaban Farm @ 252-695-6424 or Rafter JC @ 252-745-5359 for registration. Spectator Admission $10.00 per day. This clinic has been postponed due to health problems within the Azkaban Farm Family. Please check back for updates.






Colt Starting Clinic:

John takes young horses with limited handling through the necessary steps to accept a blanket, saddle, bridle and rider. Emphasis is given on understanding that a horse is a prey animal and we as people are predators. The young horses learn to accept outside stimulation and look to his handler for guidance, confidence and leadership. 


** April 19 & 20, 2008  Azkaban Farm, Grimesland, NC - 10am thru 5 pm. Clinic is limited to 2 horses. Contact Azkaban Farm @ 252-695-6424 or Rafter JC @ 252-745-5359 for more information. Spectator Admission is FREE. April 20th colt starting had to be postponed because of torrential storms. It will be continued on April 27, 2008.






Problem Horse Clinic:

This clinic focuses on reopening the door to communication for a horse who has closed it. Problems dealt with can include but are not limited to trailier loading, water crossing, shying, pulling back, rating speed, cinchyness, buddy sour, etc. 





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hosting a clinic please call or e-mail for available dates.