Attend our 3-Day Fundamentals Clinic with Method Ambassador Cale Young

Aug 9, 2018 | Article, News

Shining Hope Farms is Hosting a 3-Day Fundamentals Clinic with Method Ambassador Cale Young

Clinton Anderson Method Ambassador Cale Young will be offering a 3-Day Fundamentals Clinic at Shining Hope Farms’ Conover NC farm October 19-21st.

Cost

The cost per participant will be $400. Spectators are welcome at $25/day or $50 for the entire weekend. For those interested in renting a stall for the weekend on site, the cost will be $20/day with shavings included.

What Attendees Will Work On
  • Yielding the Hindquarters and Forequarters
  • Lunging for Respect
  • Backing Up
  • One Rein Stops
  • Cruising
  • Vertical Flexion
  • And more!
The Venue

This clinic will take place at our brand new Conover farm located at:
6347 St. Peter’s Church Road, Conover, NC 28613

This is a great opportunity to check out our beautiful new facility!

Reserve Your Spot

Clinic is limited to SIX spots so please call Shining Hope Farms at 704-827-3788 or email shininghopefarms@gmail.com to reserve your spot ASAP!

About Cale Young

Cale was raised just outside of St. Louis, Missouri where horses were a part of his everyday life. His mother was a mounted police officer, and she encouraged Cale’s interest in horses. He grew up trail riding and went on to explore other disciplines, including hunter/jumpers, eventing and showing Paints in halter classes at the state and national levels.

After getting married, Cale and Meggan relocated to North Carolina so that Cale could pursue his interest in eventing. At the same time, the ambitious horseman began teaching lessons and training horses for the public. “I enjoy working with horses and watching them progress, but it’s the people I love to help the most,” Cale says. “When you can help someone understand how to work with their horse it’s a rewarding feeling.”

As a Method Ambassador, Cale is passionate about educating horsemen and helping them develop better partnerships with their horses and hopes to take the Method into the eventing world. “I believe in the purpose of Downunder Horsemanship and am honored to be a part of Clinton’s team,” Cale says. “I love teaching people and am passionate about sharing the Method with horse owners.”

More Info
www.certifiedclinician.com/clinician/cale-young
and
www.facebook.com/events/245696559602887/

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