Spaulding Labs Presents - An Invitation to an Adventure In Lightness " Equine Learning: From Birth to Maturity"
"Light Hands Horsemanship.... where you are a "guest, not an auditor."

Eitan Beth Halachmy Jon Ensign Lester Buckley Dr. Robert Miller
EITAN
BETH-HALACHMY
JON
ENSIGN
LESTER
BUCKLEY
DR. ROBERT MILLER
WORLD EQUESTRIAN
GAMES 2006 - CLINICIAN
COWBOY DRESSAGE
INTERNATIONAL CLINICIAN
GROUND WORK &
COLT STARTING
INTERNATIONAL DRESSAGE RIDER CHAMPION CUTTER EQUINE VETERINARIAN
AUTHOR - 04 WESTERN
STATE HALL OF FAME

 Light Hands Horsemanship

LHH 2008 Clinicians and Special Guests

2008 Light Hands Horsemanship Clinic

May 29-31, 2009
Intrepid Farms, Santa Ynez, CA.
Famed Horseman and Author, Jack Brainard of Whitesboro, Texas will be our guest clinician in 2009.

Quotes from the 2008 LHH Event

"What I loved about the LHH conference was the opportunity to spend an entire weekend with like-minded folks, all concerned with maintaining lightness from start to finish."  
~DML  David Lichman


I have seen a bunch of clinic and tons of DVDs but the Light Hands clinic of 2008 was the best! Dr. Miller’s sessions alone were worth the price of admission. And I never tire of seeing such high caliber, knowledgeable, clinicians do their thing. There’s always something new to learn. And being able to sit with these guys and hear their stories and ask them questions is something most of us never get the opportunity to do.
~Joe Camp
Author of The Soul of a Horse: Life Lessons from the Heard
Creator, writer-director of all five Benji movies.


 "Go for the beautiful scenery, the cowgirl poetry, the acoustic music, the campfire-cooked food, and the SHOPPING!  Stay for the education." ~Diane Garrow   Abovelevel.com


"I was fortunate to be invited to the LHH clinic at Santa Inez.  I came away duly impressed.  Debbie's format was perfect and nothing was left undone.  Her months of work and planning paid off.  The beautiful facility was awe-inspiring.  Visitors were greeted with hospitality and friendliness seldom seen at a clinic.  We were just like a big family.  The chuck-wagon food was second to none, along with music during dinner hour.  Horses were shown in a progression from start to finish and Eitan's display was the epitome of true horsemanship.  Next year's clinic will be even greater with new ideas, new additions, and new changes.  It will be an absolute MUST to be present in 09. "  ~Jack Brainard


"As a professor of Psychology, I am intensely familiar with learning theory and the application thereof. As a horseman, I am quite familiar with how the various concepts of 'learning' apply in the relationships I have with my horses. Having studied the approaches and techniques of several trainers, I marvel at how frequently so many of them leave out the basic information needed to fully grasp how a successful horse/human relationship, particularly with regard to training, develops. The 2008 LHH clinic beautifully and intelligently provided a venue to see master horsemen sharing the art and science of working with these animals. There was no pretense at mystical communication, just unrestrained sharing from multiple points of view in a relaxed and gorgeous locale. I eagerly look forward to next year's clinic.
     -Tor Loring-Meier, Ph.D."

In 2008 guests from the UK, Australia, Brazil and 16 US states all gathered together for a weekend of fellowship and horsemanship.

Our first and second "Lightness Clinic" were both huge successes.  Mark your calendars now for the 3rd event at Intrepid Farms, Santa Ynez, CA, May 29-31, 2009 as our commitment to share and teach better horsemanship continues. In 2009 look for a new format and topics, new talent, new guest clinician...same inspiring horsemanship, delicious chuckwagon cooking, beautiful surroundings, select shopping and the always warm, welcoming and friendly atmosphere.

We are very excited and honored to have Legendary Texas Horseman Jack Brainard as our guest clinician in 2009.  Jack brings with him a wealth of experience, education and horsemanship.  He is the horsemen's horseman
www.jackbrainard.com

Trainer, Breeder, Judge, Leader, Teacher, Author, Mentor and Friend are all accurate labels of Jack Brainard of Tioga, Texas, long known for his contributions to the equine industry and his lifelong commitment to horses and the people who enjoy them.

Jack Brainard has bred and trained horses for over 53 years and judged for a variety of national horse associations for over 40 years. These Associations include Paint Horse, Quarter Horse, Appaloosa, Palomino, NCHA Cutting and NRHA reining shows, both in the U. S. and abroad.

In 1966 Jack Brainard helped organize the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) and served as one of its original directors. Jack has is also a well respected author and has written two popular books: If I Were To Train a Horse  and Cowboys Past, Present & Future

Jack Brainard, at 85, still trains his own two-year-olds. Most days he can be found schooling numerous horses, teaching students, or traveling the roads to conduct one of his many clinics. His students marvel at his “easy to understand” presentation of the prerequisites and elements of the “flying lead change,” his positive and motivating approach to both horse and rider, and his never-ending enthusiasm for doing what he truly loves. He is as graceful on a Country & Western dance floor as he is in the saddle. The excitement and positive energy that continually flows from Jack to both his horses and students is rare in men half his age. He says that he hopes to be teaching and riding when he is 100!!!

Light Hands Horsemanship is proud to announce that the popular TV/Radio Host and Author, Rick Lamb will be acting as MC during the event. 

 TV/Radio Host and Author, Rick Lamb

Rick Lamb is best known to horse lovers around the world as host of The Horse Show with Rick Lamb on television and radio. He has also written three books: The Revolution in Horsemanship (with Dr. Robert M. Miller), Horse Smarts for the Busy Rider, and Human to Horseman.  He is a featured presenter at numerous horse expos each year and permanent host of Road to the Horse, the popular annual colt-starting contest. Rick lives in Phoenix, Arizona with his wife, Diana, and their four horses.

 

 

News Flash....

See the host of LHH, Art Perry and his Intrepid Farms on The Horse Show with Rick Lamb on RFD-TV on October 28 and November 2. Watch for future LHH airing dates.

Light Hands Horsemanship is committed to the promotion of elevated and refined horsemanship and the promotion of other fine horsemen and women who set an example of "Lightness."

AN INVITATION TO AN ADVENTURE IN LIGHTNESS

“Equine Learning: From Birth to Maturity”

LIGHT HANDS HORSEMANSHIP™

May  29-31, 2009

It is with great anticipation that we again offer the equestrian public this new and innovative concept and format in the teaching of horsemanship for the third year. As all of us have traveled around the country teaching at clinics and equine expositions we hear the same comments. “Ok, you have showed us how to start a young horse, now what?” or “This is great to see such an advanced horse but how do we get there?” Always listening to the needs of our horse public the four of us decided to form a group of horseman in a clinic setting that will take you from “Birth to the Advanced Horse.”

Each of these clinicians are unique and committed to their particular field of teaching and training. One of the things that they all have in common and will stress in their presentations, is the use and development of “LIGHTNESS.”

“LIGHTNESS” is their cornerstone, it is what all four clinicians strive for from their “first touch thru advanced training”. You will see “lightness” from the hand held touch of a lead line to the hand and rein communication of the advanced horse and rider.

How do you create the “lightness?”. Join us May 29-31, 2009 in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley. These five horsemen are “MASTERS OF LIGHTNESS.” They will teach you, share their knowledge and create a desire in you to know more, to learn more. It promises to be a weekend not easily forgotten.

Welcome back to LHH III from Dr. Robert M. Miller

The success of our 2007 and 2008 Adventures in Lightness at Intrepid Farms in California’s beautiful Santa Ynez Valley has encouraged us to do it again. The enthusiastic comments from our international  audience, representing so many different breeds and disciplines is hard to ignore. The social aspects of the event seemed to please people as  much as the education in horsemanship.

So, May 29-31, 2009 we are going to do it  again. The theme will be the same: LIGHTNESS. What is “LIGHTNESS ?”  By  definition it is an immediate and full response to an absolutely minimum amount of stimulus (signal). In all disciplines, lightness in the use of the  reins, the hands, the seat, and the legs is too often overlooked.  LIGHTNESS and how to achieve it will again be the heart of this event.

"The Revolution Horsemanship has produced no finer teachers than the three gentlemen returning to California’s Santa Ynez Valley May 29-31, 2009.  Masters of subtlety, soft hands & quiet methods of Western, English, and Classical Horsemanship, they will demonstrate, on elegant horses, how to achieve complete respect and compliance without producing fear in the horse. This event will continue to inspire you and help you to achieve oneness with the horse."   

This event will emphasize the training of the horse from birth to advanced levels. I have met few people in my life who were born with the qualities of patience, persistence, empathy, dedication and gentleness that are necessary in a great horseman. These four gentlemen have those gifts and they will share them with you. 

That is our theme: “LIGHTNESS, The Training of the horse, from birth to finish.”

We all look forward to sharing our knowledge and love for the horse with each and every one of you once again.

Robert M. Miller DVM

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Photos by Mary Buckley and Shery Jespersen, Debbie Beth-Halachmy and Betsy Viets Wallen

Highlights from LHH 2008

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