Freshmen Edition Downunder Horsemanship Showpen Series
Take the Method to the show pen! Take advantage of an excellent opportunity to learn savvy show pen tactics that lead to success while incorporating The Method you know so well! Learn from Shannon Pigott, Certified Clinton Anderson Method Ambassador, and a NCHA, NRCHA, Stock of Horse of Texas and AQHA money earner and award winner.
The first clinic (Freshman Class) is all about preparing your horse to show in Ranch Versatility/Stock Horse Events. Take the first step on the road to achieving your show pen dreams with the initial event held Thursday, June 16th through Sunday, June 19th, 2022. Everything you need to get started, or restart, your showing!
What’s included?
During the weekend, Shannon will teach and coach you on the AQHA VRH/Stock Horse classes most commonly offered at events. With a limited class of 8 riders, Coach Shannon will customize her approach to each horse and rider team that enables the best connection to learn Ranch Trail, Ranch Riding, Ranch Reining, and Ranch Cow Work including:
● The rules & regulations
● The mandatory maneuvers for Ranch Trail/Ranch Riding/Ranch Reining
● Cattle work for Amateur competitors
● Understanding what class division best suits you
● Class-time instruction and a Q&A sessions each morning
● More than 20 hours of saddle time instruction/coaching offered
● Evaluating both horse and rider to find a starting point toward showing or showing better
● Establishment of a game plan for classes you and your horse can enter now, and in the future
● Shannon’s secret formulas for show pen success (shhh, you’re getting the scoop!)
● Learn how and which Method exercises to do with your horse to help you show better
● Leave with a practice plan and goals to complete before the Sophomore class in September
Cost: $1,950 (A $975 deposit secures your spot. Remaining balance must be paid by May 12th, 2022)
Cancellation Policy:
Once you register and pay your initial deposit, your spot is secure. If, for some reason, you need to cancel please contact Shannon immediately. Any cancellation received before May 12th, 2022 will result in a 100% refund of any monies paid for the clinic. Cancellations received between May 12th and June 1st, will receive a refund of 50% of monies paid. Because this is a space-limited clinic, no refund will be issued to a registrant if the participant spot is cancelled after June 1st, 2022
Additional Details
● Before you sign up, know that for the best outcome and learning experience YOU MUST BE ABLE TO WALK, TROT, AND CANTER on A LOOSE Rein. No exceptions. This is not a 'learn the Fundamentals of the Method' weekend. If you need help learning the Method Shannon can help you find another clinic or Ambassador to help you learn The Method before this event.
● Riders must be a No Worries Club Premium Member with full access to the Downunder Horsemanship APP for quick access to Method exercises at all levels.
● The program will start promptly at 12:00 p.m. Thursday (June 16th, 2022). Plan to be at Sundance Ranch no later than 10:30 a.m. so that you can get settled in with your horse and take in the Hill Country beauty.
● A schedule will be provided when you arrive. The program will end Sunday at 1:00 p.m.
● Thursday afternoon will be a classroom session on building or expanding our base knowledge about Ranch Versatility/Stock Horse showing.
● Please dress in casual attire! Jeans, comfortable shirts/blouses plus boots are required. The temperature varies in the area, so bring layers to stay comfortable throughout the weekend.
● The facility has an air-conditioned meeting room, covered arena and an outdoor arena to accommodate variations in weather.
● Bring with you an open-mind attitude to learn from each other and from the horses!
● Limited to 8 Riders in the clinic
● One pre-bedded stall is included in your registration fee.
● If you need or want an LQ hook-up, please contact Shannon as soon as possible. There are a limited number available at the ranch. Nearby there are wonderful B&Bs available, too, as this is Texas wine country!
● One helper is welcome to attend with you.
Take the Method to the show pen! Take advantage of an excellent opportunity to learn savvy show pen tactics that lead to success while incorporating The Method you know so well! Learn from Shannon Pigott, Certified Clinton Anderson Method Ambassador, and a NCHA, NRCHA, Stock of Horse of Texas and AQHA money earner and award winner.
The first clinic (Freshman Class) is all about preparing your horse to show in Ranch Versatility/Stock Horse Events. Take the first step on the road to achieving your show pen dreams with the initial event held Thursday, June 16th through Sunday, June 19th, 2022. Everything you need to get started, or restart, your showing!
What’s included?
During the weekend, Shannon will teach and coach you on the AQHA VRH/Stock Horse classes most commonly offered at events. With a limited class of 8 riders, Coach Shannon will customize her approach to each horse and rider team that enables the best connection to learn Ranch Trail, Ranch Riding, Ranch Reining, and Ranch Cow Work including:
● The rules & regulations
● The mandatory maneuvers for Ranch Trail/Ranch Riding/Ranch Reining
● Cattle work for Amateur competitors
● Understanding what class division best suits you
● Class-time instruction and a Q&A sessions each morning
● More than 20 hours of saddle time instruction/coaching offered
● Evaluating both horse and rider to find a starting point toward showing or showing better
● Establishment of a game plan for classes you and your horse can enter now, and in the future
● Shannon’s secret formulas for show pen success (shhh, you’re getting the scoop!)
● Learn how and which Method exercises to do with your horse to help you show better
● Leave with a practice plan and goals to complete before the Sophomore class in September
Cost: $1,950 (A $975 deposit secures your spot. Remaining balance must be paid by May 12th, 2022)
Cancellation Policy:
Once you register and pay your initial deposit, your spot is secure. If, for some reason, you need to cancel please contact Shannon immediately. Any cancellation received before May 12th, 2022 will result in a 100% refund of any monies paid for the clinic. Cancellations received between May 12th and June 1st, will receive a refund of 50% of monies paid. Because this is a space-limited clinic, no refund will be issued to a registrant if the participant spot is cancelled after June 1st, 2022
Additional Details
● Before you sign up, know that for the best outcome and learning experience YOU MUST BE ABLE TO WALK, TROT, AND CANTER on A LOOSE Rein. No exceptions. This is not a 'learn the Fundamentals of the Method' weekend. If you need help learning the Method Shannon can help you find another clinic or Ambassador to help you learn The Method before this event.
● Riders must be a No Worries Club Premium Member with full access to the Downunder Horsemanship APP for quick access to Method exercises at all levels.
● The program will start promptly at 12:00 p.m. Thursday (June 16th, 2022). Plan to be at Sundance Ranch no later than 10:30 a.m. so that you can get settled in with your horse and take in the Hill Country beauty.
● A schedule will be provided when you arrive. The program will end Sunday at 1:00 p.m.
● Thursday afternoon will be a classroom session on building or expanding our base knowledge about Ranch Versatility/Stock Horse showing.
● Please dress in casual attire! Jeans, comfortable shirts/blouses plus boots are required. The temperature varies in the area, so bring layers to stay comfortable throughout the weekend.
● The facility has an air-conditioned meeting room, covered arena and an outdoor arena to accommodate variations in weather.
● Bring with you an open-mind attitude to learn from each other and from the horses!
● Limited to 8 Riders in the clinic
● One pre-bedded stall is included in your registration fee.
● If you need or want an LQ hook-up, please contact Shannon as soon as possible. There are a limited number available at the ranch. Nearby there are wonderful B&Bs available, too, as this is Texas wine country!
● One helper is welcome to attend with you.
Sophomore Edition Downunder Horsemanship Showpen Series
Take the Method to the show pen in the second clinic in the Downunder Horsemanship Show Pen Series! Learn from Shannon Pigott, Certified Clinton Anderson Method Ambassador, NCHA, NRCHA, Stock of Horse of Texas and AQHA money earner and award winner.
The second clinic in this series (Sophomore Class) is all about showing your horse in Ranch Versatility/Stock Horse Events. The immersive learning weekend is Thursday, September 28th through Sunday, October 2nd, 2022. - Limited to 8 Riders
***You must have completed the Freshman Class Clinic in June, 2022 or be approved by Shannon to be accepted into the Sophomore Class Clinic.
What you will learn:
During the weekend, Shannon will teach and coach you on the AQHA VRH/Stock Horse classes to include Ranch Trail, Ranch Riding, Ranch Reining, Ranch Cow Work including:
● How to plan out a positive show pen performance
● How to show-off to the best of your ability to a judge
● How to memorize a pattern
● How to strategize the warm-up routine needed for you and your horse
Advancing horsemanship and showmanship culminates in this weekend’s practice show on Sunday! Riders and horses will show off in 3-4 events. You can enter some or all classes based on your own confidence level. There will be prizes and judge’s feedback on your runs!
Leading up to the show you will receive coaching at all levels of the Method (Fundamentals, Intermediate, Advanced, plus others) to include:
● Walking, trotting and loping over logs as required in all Versatility Ranch Horse classes
● Side-passing objects for judge's credit
● How to properly open a gate during competitions
● How to earn credit walking over a bridge
● How to drag an object on your horse or how to carry an object
● The secrets for backing through obstacles
● How to teach your horse to smoothly and effortlessly transition between gaits
● Which Method exercises to incorporate to build a spin in your horse
● Which Method exercises work to prepare for and execute a lead change ( if you aren't ready to change leads on your horse, no problem! This segment will help you prepare.)
● Method exercises to build a sliding stop in your horse and how to teach a cow working stop
● And, much more…
Cost: $1,950 (A $975 deposit secures your spot. Remaining balance must be paid by August 25th, 2022)
Cancellation Policy:
Once you register and pay your initial deposit, your spot is secure. If, for some reason, you need to cancel please contact Shannon immediately. Any cancellation received before August 25th, 2022 will result in a 100% refund of any monies paid for the clinic. Cancellation notices received between August 26th and September 15th will receive a refund of 50% of monies paid. Because this is a space-limited clinic, no refund will be issued to a registrant if the participant spot is cancelled after September 15th, 2022.
Details
● Riders must be a No Worries Club Premium Member with full access to the Downunder Horsemanship APP for quick access to Method exercises at all levels.
● The program will start promptly at 12:00 p.m. Thursday (September 28th, 2022). Plan to be at the ranch no later than 10:30 a.m. so that you can get settled in with your horse.
● A schedule will be provided when you arrive. The program will end Sunday at 1:00 p.m.
● Thursday afternoon will be a classroom session on your at-home practices.
● Please dress in casual attire! Jeans, comfortable shirts/blouses plus boots are required. The temperature varies in the area, so bring layers to stay comfortable throughout the weekend.
● The facility has an air-conditioned meeting room, covered arena and an outdoor arena to accommodate variations in weather.
● Bring with you an 'open-mind' and overall attitude of openness to learn from each other and from the horses.
● Limited to 8 Riders in the clinic.
● One pre-bedded stall is included in your registration fee.
● If you need or want an LQ hook-up, please contact Shannon. There are a limited number available at the ranch. Nearby there are wonderful B&Bs available, too.
● One helper is welcome to attend with you!
Take the Method to the show pen in the second clinic in the Downunder Horsemanship Show Pen Series! Learn from Shannon Pigott, Certified Clinton Anderson Method Ambassador, NCHA, NRCHA, Stock of Horse of Texas and AQHA money earner and award winner.
The second clinic in this series (Sophomore Class) is all about showing your horse in Ranch Versatility/Stock Horse Events. The immersive learning weekend is Thursday, September 28th through Sunday, October 2nd, 2022. - Limited to 8 Riders
***You must have completed the Freshman Class Clinic in June, 2022 or be approved by Shannon to be accepted into the Sophomore Class Clinic.
What you will learn:
During the weekend, Shannon will teach and coach you on the AQHA VRH/Stock Horse classes to include Ranch Trail, Ranch Riding, Ranch Reining, Ranch Cow Work including:
● How to plan out a positive show pen performance
● How to show-off to the best of your ability to a judge
● How to memorize a pattern
● How to strategize the warm-up routine needed for you and your horse
Advancing horsemanship and showmanship culminates in this weekend’s practice show on Sunday! Riders and horses will show off in 3-4 events. You can enter some or all classes based on your own confidence level. There will be prizes and judge’s feedback on your runs!
Leading up to the show you will receive coaching at all levels of the Method (Fundamentals, Intermediate, Advanced, plus others) to include:
● Walking, trotting and loping over logs as required in all Versatility Ranch Horse classes
● Side-passing objects for judge's credit
● How to properly open a gate during competitions
● How to earn credit walking over a bridge
● How to drag an object on your horse or how to carry an object
● The secrets for backing through obstacles
● How to teach your horse to smoothly and effortlessly transition between gaits
● Which Method exercises to incorporate to build a spin in your horse
● Which Method exercises work to prepare for and execute a lead change ( if you aren't ready to change leads on your horse, no problem! This segment will help you prepare.)
● Method exercises to build a sliding stop in your horse and how to teach a cow working stop
● And, much more…
Cost: $1,950 (A $975 deposit secures your spot. Remaining balance must be paid by August 25th, 2022)
Cancellation Policy:
Once you register and pay your initial deposit, your spot is secure. If, for some reason, you need to cancel please contact Shannon immediately. Any cancellation received before August 25th, 2022 will result in a 100% refund of any monies paid for the clinic. Cancellation notices received between August 26th and September 15th will receive a refund of 50% of monies paid. Because this is a space-limited clinic, no refund will be issued to a registrant if the participant spot is cancelled after September 15th, 2022.
Details
● Riders must be a No Worries Club Premium Member with full access to the Downunder Horsemanship APP for quick access to Method exercises at all levels.
● The program will start promptly at 12:00 p.m. Thursday (September 28th, 2022). Plan to be at the ranch no later than 10:30 a.m. so that you can get settled in with your horse.
● A schedule will be provided when you arrive. The program will end Sunday at 1:00 p.m.
● Thursday afternoon will be a classroom session on your at-home practices.
● Please dress in casual attire! Jeans, comfortable shirts/blouses plus boots are required. The temperature varies in the area, so bring layers to stay comfortable throughout the weekend.
● The facility has an air-conditioned meeting room, covered arena and an outdoor arena to accommodate variations in weather.
● Bring with you an 'open-mind' and overall attitude of openness to learn from each other and from the horses.
● Limited to 8 Riders in the clinic.
● One pre-bedded stall is included in your registration fee.
● If you need or want an LQ hook-up, please contact Shannon. There are a limited number available at the ranch. Nearby there are wonderful B&Bs available, too.
● One helper is welcome to attend with you!