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!!!