Upcoming Events
All events open to truck ins. Lesson horses available first come, first serve, to current students. If you are interested in auditing one of our clinics, please reach out.
Ranch Horse Clinic
Interested in learning more about ranch horse? Fun class growing in popularity at local shows. Will go over how to learn patterns, skills needed, and ride a pattern. Must be able to walk, trot, canter. Limited to 6 riders. Truck ins welcome. Cost is $75, payment holds spot. Contact Dawn to sign up 860-985-7611
Schooling Show
We are teaming with Tara Farm Rescue for a Fun schooling show, with something for everyone. 50% of all proceeds.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. No show clothes/tack necessary, but we do ask that you turn out nicely. All riders must wear boot with small heel. All riders under 18yo MUST wear ASTM/SEI certified helmet while mounted.
2. Draw reins, side reins, neck stretchers and other such training devices prohibited, while competing.
3. Any unruly, unhealthy or unsound horses will be disqualified at judges discretion.
4. Any treatment of a horse, that is considered cruel, unnecessary, or abusive will be asked to leave, disqualified and a report may be filed.
5. Current (within 1 year) Rabies and Coggins certificates required.
6. Anyone under 13yo, must have an adult (over 18yo) supervising at all times.
7. All lead line handlers do need to be over the age of 13yo and have horse experience.
8. No Dogs on property during event, for safety of all.
9. This is a Smoke Free facility.
10. Ribbons 1-6 will be awarded.
11. Have fun!
Entry Fees: $15/ class, $50/ division, $15 office fee per rider. $25 late fee if not registered 7 days before show.
Young Horse Clinic
Great environment to get your young horse out and about for more exposure. We will go over skills every young horse needs to know to make a safer mount. Will work on ground first 1/2 and second 1/2 will be mounted. If your horse is not old enough and/or rider is not confident, will give more ground work building skills for second 1/2. Great fun, safe clinic to get your baby out and about. Limited to 6 horses. All ages/levels welcome. Cost is $75, payment reserves your spot. Contact Dawn to sign up 860-985-7611
Versatility Clinic
This is a clinic to learn, practice, and/or enhance your skills. Space is limited to 5 horse/rider combos per level. Times for each level may adjust depending on amount of each level signs up. Truck ins welcome. Open to all levels, ages and disciplines. Cost is $60.
12pm - Beginner/In hand
1pm - Novice
2pm - Intermediate
Auditors welcome.
🌞Horsemanship Camp: Unicorns Rainbow and Sparkle Week! (Ages 4-7)
Horsemanship Camp Week of June 24
Unicorns rainbow and Sparkle Week!
Summer Program Experience at Babcock Hill
This week is especially geared for ages 4-7yo
Daily riding lesson
Ground school lessons on all aspects of horses/their care
Horse related crafts and games focusing on learning about our equine partners in a fun environment
Tuesday June 24- Friday June 27
10:00-1:00
Cost to Register: $275 ($325 if after 5/1)
Please bring a lunch, water, sunscreen and/or anything else you may need. Helmets, long pants and a boot with a small heel are required to ride. We do have helmets available here if needed.
🌞Horsemanship Camp: Horse Show Week (Ages 7+)
Horsemanship Camp week of July 8
Horse Show Week
Learn basics of riding in a show, including inhand
learn /practice show ring etiquette, changing gaits for flat classes, differences in classes etc
Prepare for a show- clean tack / pack/ bathe horse/ braid
Create class list for mock horse show end of week
Friday show
Each day of camp also includes daily riding , crafts, horse knowledge activities, and more!!
Ages 7+
9:30-2:30
Cost to Register: $400 (after 5/1 $450)
Please bring a lunch, water, sunscreen and/or anything else you may need. Helmets, long pants and a boot with a small heel are required to ride. We do have helmets available here if needed.
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Versatility Clinic
This is a clinic to learn, practice, and/or enhance your skills. Space is limited to 5 horse/rider combos per level. Times for each level may adjust depending on amount of each level signs up. Truck ins welcome. Open to all levels, ages and disciplines. Cost is $60.
9am - Beginner/In hand
10am - Novice
11am - Intermediate
Auditors welcome.
🌞Horsemanship Camp: Western Sports Week (Ages 7+)
Western Sports Week
Learn some of the fun western sports available. Some that will be covered are gymkhana, ranch horse, trail riding and more! Come join us for a fun filled week.
Horsemanship Camp
Great opportunity for kids to learn more about natural horsemanship, spend the day with horses, build a relationship with them and meet new friends. Just being around horses does wonders to boost the natural health of the human body, mind and spirit. There will be mounted and unmounted activities. Open to ages 7-12yo. All levels and disciplines are welcome. If you are older than 12yo and want to participate, please contact us about counselor in training opportunities. There will be a game day on Friday to show off all you have accomplished with your horse, parents and friends are encouraged to come. Each week we will focus on something different. So if you wanted to do multiple weeks, it will be a great experience.
Cost to Register:
Before 5/1/2021 $400
After 5/1/2021 - $450
Please bring a lunch, water, sunscreen and/or anything else you may need. Helmets, long pants and a boot with a small heel are required to ride. We do have helmets available here if needed.
Contact Dawn Bonin 860-985-7611 or naturalhorse80@yahoo.com for more info or to preregister.
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🌞Horsemanship Camp: Own Your Own Horse Week (ages 7+)
Own your own horse week
Learn what it takes to own your own horse!
what to feed your horse
how to care for your horse
basic medical care
basic essentials needed
and more and of course riding
Horsemanship Camp
Great opportunity for kids to learn more about natural horsemanship, spend the day with horses, build a relationship with them and meet new friends. Just being around horses does wonders to boost the natural health of the human body, mind and spirit. There will be mounted and unmounted activities. Open to ages 7-12yo. All levels and disciplines are welcome. If you are older than 12yo and want to participate, please contact us about counselor in training opportunities. There will be a game day on Friday to show off all you have accomplished with your horse, parents and friends are encouraged to come. Each week we will focus on something different. So if you wanted to do multiple weeks, it will be a great experience.
Cost to Register:
Before 5/1/2021 $400
After 5/1/2021 - $450
Please bring a lunch, water, sunscreen and/or anything else you may need. Helmets, long pants and a boot with a small heel are required to ride. We do have helmets available here if needed.
Contact Dawn Bonin 860-985-7611 or naturalhorse80@yahoo.com for more info or to preregister.
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Versatility Clinic
This is a clinic to learn, practice, and/or enhance your skills. Space is limited to 5 horse/rider combos per level. Times for each level may adjust depending on amount of each level signs up. Truck ins welcome. Open to all levels, ages and disciplines. Cost is $60.
12pm - Beginner/In hand
1pm - Novice
2pm - Intermediate
Auditors welcome.
Versatility Competition and Gymkhana
Versatility Competition and Gymkhana
For Versatility, it will be $25/entry. You can walk the course on foot until competition starts. For gymkhana it will be $15/game. If you wanted to compete in all events it will be $75 total. Jackpot will remain separate for $20. We will be running 2 rings. Versatility, you go when you are able.
Gymkhana we will have:
Arena Race
Barrel Race
Jackpot Barrels
Pole Bending
Surprise Pattern
In Hand: Open to all levels and breeds to compete unmounted.
Beginner: Open to riders or horses newly started under saddle. Lead line helpers or coaches welcome. Walk/Trot only for gymkhana.
Novice: Open to horses and riders at a novice skill level, and looking to improve versatility skills. Trot/Canter only for gymkhana.
Open: Open to horses and riders at an advanced skill level, and have experience with trail and obstacles. Competing for cash prize (1/2 of every advanced entry goes to winner, prize money depends on amount of entries) Full speed for gymkhana. Payouts in Jackpot (75%).
Entry form here: https://docs.google.com/.../1HMD6y.../pub
Paypal or Venmo excepted as well. Current Rabies and Coggins (within 1yr) required for all trucking in.
This fun event will take place close to Halloween. So please dress up, and there will be prizes for best costume!
Check in starts at 9am. Warm up will be in indoor arena.
There is a Versatility Clinic 10/5, if you would like to learn more and practice.
Pole Pattern Clinic
Explore a fun pole pattern that will help your horses fitness and help you to judge distances and stay out of horses’ way better.
Must be able to walk, trot and canter. Limit 6 riders. Truck ins welcome. Cost is $75, payment holds spot. Sign up early by contacting Dawn 860-985-7611
Subtle Energy Cues Clinic
Learn to work with your horses’ energy centers. First 1/2 will be unmounted, learning how to understand your horses energy centers and your own, and working to move our horses with this connection.
Second 1/2 will be mounted learning how to use energy as an aid. Resulting in a better connection and a lighter, more balanced relationship. All levels and disciplines welcome. Limited to 6 participates. Truck ins welcome. Cost is $75. Payment reserves your spot. Sign up early by contacting Dawn 860-985-7611
Train the Horse Class
Train the Horse Class (starting March 6th) Thursdays 6pm-7:30pm.
We have 2 lovely youngsters that were born on the farm. Elsa (3yrs) and Saturn (1yr) who are full sister and brother and registered as North American Sport Ponies (NASP).
We invite you to join in on their growing journey. All levels welcome, this is really an open to class, to those that want to learn more about horse training/rearing. If you have experience, we encourage participation.
BYO snacks and beverages to share for after, as we discuss what we and the horses got from the session. Cost is $20, all proceeds will go to the babies continued education and breed titles.