-NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC-
Finding the Holes in Your Horse’s Training
Join us this May for a hands-on horsemanship clinic at Flathat Ranch, where we focus on improving communication, respect, and understanding between horse and rider.
The day will begin with a live demonstration by Joel using one of our rescue horses. You’ll get to watch his evaluation process in real time as he works through the same steps he uses with every horse that comes into training—identifying holes in the horse’s foundation and showing how clear, consistent groundwork can quickly change a horse’s mindset and behavior.
After the demonstration, each participant will have dedicated time working one-on-one with Joel and their horse in the round pen. Joel will evaluate your horse, help identify gaps in their training, and work through specific challenges or questions you may be facing.
Participants are strongly encouraged to watch each other’s sessions throughout the day. Every horse presents different issues, but the solutions often apply across the board—so you’ll learn just as much by observing the other horses as you will during your own session.
🎥 Bonus: Each participant’s session will be filmed and sent to them afterward so you can review the lesson and continue practicing at home.
☕ Food Provided
We’ll keep everyone fueled throughout the day with:
• Coffee
• Breakfast pastries
• Fresh fruit
• Taco bar lunch
🏡 Traveling from out of town?
We have limited availability in our new ranch Airbnb for clinic participants on a first-come, first-served basis.
🌿 About Us
Flathat Ranch is a 54-acre working ranch and home to The Rescue at Flathat Ranch, where we rehabilitate misunderstood horses using natural horsemanship principles. Many of the same techniques used with our rescue horses will be demonstrated throughout the clinic.
This clinic is ideal for:
• Horses with behavioral issues
• Horses that need a stronger foundation
• Owners wanting to improve communication and respect
• Anyone interested in natural horsemanship
📍 Location: Flathat Ranch – Divide, Colorado
📅 Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
🐴 Limited to 6 rider spots! Auditor spots also available
💸 Cost: $175 for riders $40 for auditors
Agenda:
8:30 – 9:00
Arrival, unload horses, coffee
9:00 – 10:30
Live Demonstration
Joel works with a horse and explains:
• His evaluation process
• How to identify training holes
• Reading body language
• Establishing respect and softness
• Common mistakes owners make
Participants ask questions throughout.
10:30 – 10:45
Break
10:45 – 1:00
Participant Sessions – Round Pen
Each participant gets 15–20 minutes with Joel
Joel will:
• Evaluate the horse
• Identify training holes
• Demonstrate exercises
• Coach the owner
Other participants watch and learn.
1:00 – 1:45
LUNCH BREAK - Taco bar provided
1:45 – 4:30
Participant Sessions Continue
4:30 – 5:00
Group Q&A + Recap
• Homework exercises
• Troubleshooting issues
• Training philosophy