Suzanne De Laurentis, co-founder of Imagine A Horse says “Modern Trick Horse Training is about having fun with your horse, engaging his mind and sense of play. Learning to train tricks for fun or for profit, gives you bonding opportunities you may have never thought possible.”
Having fun with your horse
Trick Training Camp gives students effective methods in a condensed time frame with no need to bring a horse. Every student gets hands-on instruction with a large troupe of exhibition horses”.
“We recognize how ground training that incorporates a few tricks increases the willingness of horses and including those that may be in rehab, rescues and even competitive performance challenges. That’s why we’ve voted to offer new discounted rates for Trick Horse Training Camp to non-profit groups and students in 2014 sessions. If you are a journalist please inquire about our one remaining media pass.”
"Trick Training Camp gives students effective methods in a condensed time frame with no need to bring a horse. Every student gets hands-on instruction with a large troupe of exhibition horses. With news skills from Camp, you can take your new knowledge home and teach your own horses”.
Sue says “You'll work with my husband, Allen Pogue and myself as well as associate trainer, Kristi Reavis and graduate assistant, Mary Stewart".
The all new Trick Horse Companion training manual of over 200 pages is included.
Here’s the curriculum:
- Pedestal Training techniques both in-hand and at Liberty including two legs up, all four legs up, two tier pedestals and many variations including the revolving pedestal.
- Tricks of Trust including the Obeisance, Bow, Kneel, Lay Down, Sit Up and Sit Down.
- Tricks of Agility including the Jambette or Salute, the Rear, using the target board, the climbing wall and many variations on the pedestals.
- Tricks of Gait such as the Spanish Walk, the March Step and how to maximize individual gait variations.
- Tricks of Engagement including the Retrieve, herding and retrieving the big ball, and the smile,
- Liberty Training, with one horse and then multiple horses, circus style.
Imagine A Horse methods are modern and effective with an emphasis on equestrian tact and understanding how and why horses learn. Nuances of successful communication and performance will be applied to every situation.
Camp hours are 9 to 5 daily (4 full days) and total price is 1100.00. Breakfast and lunch are included.
Accommodations are close by and RV hook ups are available at the ranch.
For more details please contact Sue De Laurentis at this email, Sue@ImagineAHorse.com or call at 512-736-3208