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Join Ryan Gingerich, The Behaviorist for three days that will change you and your horse!

What previous students have said about the Behavioral Boot Camp...

“I watched Ryan for the first time. He has no gimmicks and is very down to earth. He keeps it real. The way he works with the horse and owner is amazing. It seemed that not only did he work with a problem horse, but also worked with a person that had issues themselves. He handled everything very professionally.”
 
“Ryan did a great job breaking down the cues so that the rider was able to mimic his actions effectively. He didn't just say "use your leg". He explained which leg, what part of your leg, how much pressure, and where to apply it. That was key for the rider to understand and be successful.  Watching him instruct, one gets the feeling that he genuinely cares about the accomplishments and well being of the horse and the rider.”


Join Ryan Gingerich for a weekend of one-on-one instruction using the 5 Elements of Connective Horsemanship: Basic Control, Lightness, Rhythm, Line and Connection.  

Call RG Clinic Director Dana Manar at 636-366-9022 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   for more info.  Click here to register and pay on-line.


Whether you have a problem horse or would simply like to create a clearer and more concise language with your horse, this weekend will be an invaluable opportunity to improve your horsemanship and training skills. Learn Ryan’s proven training techniques at the 3 Day Behavioral Boot Camp Clinic!
 
Clinic participation is LIMITED. Each rider will enjoy the benefits of one-on-one instruction and feedback from Ryan as he works with each horse and rider on specific lessons and exercises.
 
Friday evening’s Behavioral Boot Camp session will include a discussion of the Five Elements of Connective Horsemanship. Ryan will also cover: Goal setting, Developing cues, Responsiveness, Equine learning, Psychology and Training principles.
 
Saturday and Sunday’s Behavioral Boot Camp sessions will include both in-hand and under-saddle work. Ryan will use OEPA one-on-one with each horse and rider to OBSERVE, EVALUATE, and develop a PLAN. This plan will be put into ACTION over the course of Saturday and Sunday’s sessions.   Learn Basic Control, Lightness, Rhythm, Line and Connection, and how to use each of these elements to rehabilitate bad behaviors. Ryan will give you a series of exercises and lessons to rehabilitate behaviors and improve your language with your horse. Each Behaviorist Boot Camp participant will receive a customized Training Plan to follow at the conclusion of the clinic!

Call RG Clinic Director Dana Manar at 636-366-9022 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   for more info.  Click here to register and pay on-line.

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PARTICIPANT PRICING:
 
Regular Price  $850.00
Club Member Price  $680.00
 
Clinic participant payment policy:  50% deposit due at time of registration. Balance due in full 30 days prior to clinic. 
Cancellation Policy: All deposits non-refundable. A cancellation form must be completed and submitted.  If cancelled in writing 30 days in advance, any payments exceeding deposit shall be refunded.  If cancelled within 30 days of clinic, no refund shall be issued.
 
AUDITOR PRICING:  
 
Regular 3 Day Ticket    $75.00   
Friday Ticket    $15.00   
Saturday Ticket    $35.00   
Sunday Ticket    $35.00   

Club Member 3 Day Ticket    $60.00   
Club Friday Ticket   $12.00   
Club Saturday Ticket    $28.00   
Club Sunday Ticket    $28.00  

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Auditor terms: Payment due in full at time of registration for all auditor tickets.  No refunds.

Referral  Savings Plan!
 
For EACH clinic participant that registers and mentions you referred them, you will receive  $100 OFF YOUR CLINIC REGISTRATION COST!!!  Note: Referred auditors do not count towards the referral savings plan.  Please call 636-366-9022 with any questions regarding the Referral Savings Plan.
 
Clinic Schedule
 
Friday Evening:
4:00-6:00pm        Behaviorist Boot Camp Check-in and Registration
6:00-9:00pm        Evening Session - Discussion of the 5 Elements of Connective Horsemanship. Other topics to include: Goal setting, Developing cues, Responsiveness, Equine learning, Psychology and Training principles.
 
Saturday:
9:00am-12:00pm      Morning Session
12:00-2:00pm      Break for lunch
2:00-5:00pm        Afternoon Session
 
Sunday:
9:00-12:00pm      Morning Session
12:00pm-2:00pm      Break for lunch
2:00-5:00pm        Afternoon Session
 
Other Notes:
 
Bringing the Right Horse
 
In order to make this a successful clinic for you and your horse, we ask that you adhere to the following guidelines when selecting a horse to bring:
 
¨  NO Stallions

¨  NO Unbroke horses

¨  All horses must be able to walk and trot under-saddle

¨  All horses must have a current COGGINS and HEALTH CERTIFICATE

¨  All horses must be sound

¨  All horses must be outfitted in properly fitted tack

¨  All horses must be Up-To-Date on all regionally recommended vaccines

 
If you have questions about the suitability of a particular horse or problem, please feel free to call our office to discuss at 636-366-9022.
 
Age Requirement
 
All clinic RIDERS are required to be at least 18 years of age, but  we certainly welcome our younger equestrians to audit the clinic.  We request that all auditors under the age of 16 be accompanied by an adult.
 
Accommodations
 
Clinic participants are responsible for arranging their own overnight accommodations.  Most clinic venues are able to provide RV hook-ups.  Please call 636-366-9022 to discuss cost and availability for specific locations. After registering, clinic participants will be sent a welcome packet, containing important information. Please refer to the welcome packet for a list of recommended hotels near your clinic.
 
Stall Information
 
All stalls will be assigned at clinic check-in. If your horse requires special considerations, please notify us at 636-366-9022 at least 2 weeks prior to the clinic.
 
The cost of the clinic includes one stall for 2 nights (Friday and Saturday).  Also, one bag of shavings per stall is included in the cost of the clinic. Additional bedding will be available for purchase on site, or clinic participants are welcome to bring their own.  On-site cost of additional bedding determined by host facility. Please call 636-366-9022 for exact pricing at your clinic location. Clinic participants will be expected to remove their horses from the clinic location Sunday evening. If you are unable to do so, please call 636-366-9022 to discuss possible layover until Monday morning for an additional fee.
 
Food
 
Unless otherwise noted, concessions will be available for purchase on site at the clinic. You are welcome to bring your own food and beverages. However, please refrain from alcoholic beverages during clinic hours.
 
Smoking
 
For the safety of our horses, please refrain from smoking in the barn areas. Thank you for your consideration.

Barn Courtesy
 
Please be courteous to other clinic participants. We ask that you keep the barn aisles clean and allow room for other horses and equipment to pass. Keep your horse under control at all times and be mindful of other horses and people around you.  If we all work together, we can make this a fun and educational weekend for everyone!

Call RG Clinic Director Dana at 636-366-9022 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   To pay on-line click here.

 
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