Some great Canadians have crossed the border to bring their talents and influence to the United States. Actors like Michael J. Fox. Entertainers like Celine Dion. And even great rodeo competitors like Robin Burwash. But a new brand of Canadian influence is heading to the lower 48 as Canadian clinicians Jonathan Field and Glenn Stewart come to Road to the Horse International.
Featuring three teams of clinicians from the United States, Australia and Canada, Road to the Horse International will be held at Tennessee Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, Tenn., March 9-11. Nearly sold out, the remaining tickets are now on sale at:
http://www.roadtothehorse.com.
Field, of Abbotsford, British Columbia, has a gentle demeanor that translates clearly to the horses he trains. Starting as a hunt seat equestrian, Field began his professional career with horses following a tragic accident that nearly amputated his arm.
While in the hospital, Jonathan’s mind kept returning to horses and to the dream of the connection he wanted with them. That vision gave him purpose and conviction, and Jonathan decided to dedicate his life to achieving that goal: To become the best horseman he could be.
Jonathan's success is not a surprise when you consider the gracious help, time and experience so many wise and talented horseman have personally shared with him. This willingness to share knowledge has sparked Jonathan to go the extra mile to help a student or a troubled horse, sometimes late into the evening at a clinic. He'll say the best way to repay your teachers is by passing it on to others.
Stewart, of Baldonnel, British Columbia, admits that his methods have changed over the lifetime he has spent with horses. Moving from what was seen as traditional cowboy methods to natural horsemanship has made Stewart one of the most recognized clinicians in Canada.
Glenn’s work and knowledge with horses is very diversified; he has taught clinics and given demonstrations for some of the top Lusitano breeders of Brazil, puts on Colt Starting clinics in the Rocky Mountains 100 miles from the nearest road, and prepares performance horses for competition and sales.
He also does management consulting for equine facilities, implementing his Horse Development Program for everything from breeding farms, cutting horses, hunter jumpers to working equitation and dressage.
Road to the Horse is a one-of-a-kind experience that combines education and entertainment for an all out horsemanship experience.
The competition has in the past taken three internationally known, elite horse trainers and clinicians and puts them up against each other for the esteemed title of Road to the Horse Champion. These competitors choose a horse out of the remuda, a group of 10 horses, and they begin building a relationship between horse and human.
Unlike a horse show, these competitors are judged not only on a final test of skill, but the means to the end result. The goal of Road to the Horse is to teach horsemen and women that natural horsemanship is a kinder, gentler way of working with horses.