Cow Working Clinics
The Cow Working clinic is for the rider who wishes to expose a green horse to cattle work or to work further with horses already started on cattle.
Tracking, sorting, and cutting are worked on with the intent of introducing or refining work with stock for the purpose of ranch work. Calmness and precision are stressed, as Shamus' Cow Working classes are designed with the working stockman in mind. Shamus offers the opportunity to learn proper positioning, timing, control, pressure points and of course horsemanship while working your horse on cattle.
Tracking, sorting, and cutting are worked on with the intent of introducing or refining work with stock for the purpose of ranch work. Calmness and precision are stressed, as Shamus' Cow Working classes are designed with the working stockman in mind. Shamus offers the opportunity to learn proper positioning, timing, control, pressure points and of course horsemanship while working your horse on cattle.
Rider's Confidence Building Clinic
There are horse-related accidents and negative experiences that can impact the confidence of even the most experienced riders. When this happens it can be challenging & overwhelming to enjoy your horse and your love of riding. This “Rider's Confidence Building Clinics" are designed for those who need that extra bit of confidence in their own horsemanship abilities, whether they are new to horses, getting re-started into horses, or those that may have lost some confidence. Learn how to replace your fear with knowledge that will change your life with Shamus Haws in a safe, relaxed and fun environment.
Horsemanship Clinics
In this clinic, Shamus will help you expand skill levels for horse and rider. Riders of all levels from novice to experienced competitor will benefit from this class. You will have the opportunity to begin right where you need help. Don't let your experience or inexperience hold you back from the greatest opportunity of learning. Shamus will help you obtain your goals and reach new limits with your horse!
The Horsemanship class is great for:
Inexperienced or fearful riders
Those who wish to increase their knowledge of creating a soft, willing partnership with their horse free of resistances
Those who feel they are ready to take their horse to the next level, beyond just basic maneuvers
Those who may be encountering difficulties in some part more advanced training of their horse
Those who want to understand more or even find different approaches to some of the more advanced training maneuvers
The Horsemanship class is great for:
Inexperienced or fearful riders
Those who wish to increase their knowledge of creating a soft, willing partnership with their horse free of resistances
Those who feel they are ready to take their horse to the next level, beyond just basic maneuvers
Those who may be encountering difficulties in some part more advanced training of their horse
Those who want to understand more or even find different approaches to some of the more advanced training maneuvers
3-Day Colt Starting Clinics
Shamus is extremely gifted at offering hands on, step by step instruction. Through sharing his extensive knowledge and experiences, Shamus makes it possible for the rider to successfully build a solid foundation and gain the skills needed to continue on with a harmonious partnership at home with their horses. Learn everything from proper ground work, in-the-saddle communication with hands and feet, and everything in between. Our 3-Day Colt Starting Clinics is a class designed for young horses that may or may not have been handled or worked with. Halter work, preparation, and saddling without stress - for both horse and rider - are the main focuses of this clinic. The 3-day class is intended to conclude with the rider safely aboard and beginning work in the snaffle bit.
If Shamus sees fit or feels a rider is out matched with their horse, an alternate rider can be provided so that horses leave with a proper start. These 3-day clinics are "half-day" sessions and are usually ran in conjunction with Shamus' other 3-day clinics.
The Colt Starting class is great for:
Young horses being prepared to ride
Those who want to increase their knowledge and understanding of what it takes to create a safe and useful horse
Anyone wishing to increase their knowledge of convincing a horse to be non-resistant, content, and safe to be around and ride
Those preparing their young horse to be ridden
People wanting to build or re-build a solid foundation in their horse
Those working through behavioral problems with their horse
People with issues of lack of confidence, fear, or anxiety working with young horses
If Shamus sees fit or feels a rider is out matched with their horse, an alternate rider can be provided so that horses leave with a proper start. These 3-day clinics are "half-day" sessions and are usually ran in conjunction with Shamus' other 3-day clinics.
The Colt Starting class is great for:
Young horses being prepared to ride
Those who want to increase their knowledge and understanding of what it takes to create a safe and useful horse
Anyone wishing to increase their knowledge of convincing a horse to be non-resistant, content, and safe to be around and ride
Those preparing their young horse to be ridden
People wanting to build or re-build a solid foundation in their horse
Those working through behavioral problems with their horse
People with issues of lack of confidence, fear, or anxiety working with young horses