Robbie Potter Horsemanship

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Robbie Potter Horsemanship

Horseman from North Carolina offering clinics throughout the U.S.A. Available for private sessions. Why Am I Here? I’m not here to fix your horse.
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I’m not here to help you fix your horse. I’m not here to help you get a job done with your horse. I am here to help you change yourself and learn to become more effective at discerning what you should be asking of your horse. Only then can you begin to build a relationship that encourages him to start to trust your judgment. When this is in place the need for fixing doesn’t exist. You will then st

art to realize:
Things like desensitizing and redirecting don’t work. That running a horse in too many mindless circles is in fact a control strategy used which eliminates allowing the horse to have a choice. That disengaging the hindquarters is a skill necessary to potentially save your life but one that teaches the horse nothing and when done too often takes away his dignity. That bending and flexing 99% of the time takes away from straightness and balance. That straightness and balance give back to the horse instead of taking away. That straightness and balance mean the world to him. That there is only black or white not right or wrong. That gray creates confusion for the horse. That the horse has no ego and neither should you when working with him. That everything is connected and the same. That you must trust your horse AND yourself . That you must have faith that the horse will give you back 100 times more than you ever imagined when you earn the right for him to trust your judgment.

11/18/2024

Don't miss out on the final opportunity to ride with Robbie Potter this year! Join us December 7th & 8th at Ashland Arena in Hartsville, SC!

🔹 AM Session: Everyone rides in the arena, focusing on key horsemanship skills to build trust, respect, and connection.
🔹 PM Sessions: Semi-private groups for personalized attention, with small group work tailored to each rider's goals.

𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗟𝗘𝗙𝗧! Click here to register: https://www.robbiepotterhorsemanship.com/december-ashland-arena

This is your chance to take your horsemanship to the next level—whether you're a seasoned rider or just getting started! 🤠

11/16/2024

"My reins are attached to my horse's feet." - Robbie

11/13/2024

What an incredible 2-day clinic at Trinity Farm in Crouse, NC! 🐴 On November 2nd & 3rd, participants pushed their limits, fine-tuned their skills, and had a blast tackling new obstacles.

Check out the video recap below! 🎥👇 Huge thanks to everyone who joined us and made this clinic such a success!

📅 Save the date for the next clinic at Trinity Farm on April 13, 2025. Registration is open and you can reserve your spot here: https://www.robbiepotterhorsemanship.com/april-trinity-farm

11/10/2024

Hey Alabama, we want your input! 📣

We're planning our 2025 clinics in Alabama, and we’d love to hear from YOU! 🐴 To help us create the best clinic experiences possible, we’ve put together a quick survey to gather your feedback and preferences. Whether you're interested in horsemanship, cow working, trail riding, or something else—let us know what you'd like to see in 2025!

👉 Take the survey now: https://us9.list-manage.com/survey?u=956811e592777f9a2c3e009d3&id=27d2bdb59f&attribution=false
Your responses will help shape our clinic offerings and ensure we bring you the training you need. Thank you for your time and feedback!

11/09/2024

The 4 day Immersion event is going great! Here are a few pictures from day 1.

11/06/2024

Huge thanks to Ryan and Cyndi Brackett at Trinity Farm for hosting an amazing 2-day Obstacle Clinic this past weekend!

We had a fantastic time working through a variety of challenges, improving communication, and building stronger relationships with our horses. The welcoming atmosphere and supportive environment made all the difference, and we couldn’t have asked for a better group of riders.

Robbie will be returning to Trinity Farm on April 13, 2025 for a 1-day "Intro to Obstacles" clinic and we'd love to have you join us!

🔴Click here for more info: https://www.robbiepotterhorsemanship.com/april-trinity-farm

11/02/2024

The 2025 RPH Clinic Schedule is here! Go ahead and take a look and mark your calendars for the clinics you'd like to attend.

View Schedule: https://www.robbiepotterhorsemanship.com/2025-schedule

*Registration will be opening for each clinic as we get all of the details ironed out. Check back often to register for the clinic you've got your eye on!

10/27/2024

We had some FUN yesterday! The horses were ready to work and the participants were ready to get it done. We will be at H&H Arena again today from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, come out and audit for FREE all day! Bring a chair and dress warmly. 🤠

10/26/2024

Let’s work some cows. 🤠

10/22/2024

10/20/2024

We had a great day yesterday at Jonesborough Equestrian Center! We are here again today for another full day of riding. Stop by and audit ($20) if you are in the area! 🤠

📍139 Cable Road, Jonesborough, TN 37659

10/15/2024

We have had ONE spot open up for the upcoming Immersion in Equine Relationship Development event on November 8-11! This 4 day event will be held at Jonesborough Equestrian Center in Jonesborough, TN. 🤠

🔴 Get more info/register here: https://www.robbiepotterhorsemanship.com/november-jonesborough-equestrian-center

10/13/2024

We have made some changes to the remaining clinic schedule for this year due to some curve balls that Hurricane Helene threw our way. Please take a look at the dates below and what RPH is offering through the end of 2024. All of these clinics have openings, except for the Immersion on Nov. 8-11, this one is FULL! We'd love to have more of you join us if you can! Please share and invite your friends! Below are direct links to registration for each of these clinics.

🔴 Oct. 19 & 20 at Jonesborough Equestrian Center - https://www.robbiepotterhorsemanship.com/oct-jonesborough-equestrian-center

🔴 Oct. 26 & 27 at H&H Indoor Arena - https://www.robbiepotterhorsemanship.com/oct-hharena

🔴 Nov. 2 & 3 at Trinity Farm - https://www.robbiepotterhorsemanship.com/november-trinity-farm

🔴 Dec. 7 & 8 at Ashland Arena -
https://www.robbiepotterhorsemanship.com/december-ashland-arena

10/09/2024

🔴 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗖 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 - 𝗢𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝟭𝟵 & 𝟮𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰

Due to damage from Hurricane Helene at Grand View Ranch, the RPH horsemanship clinic on October 19 & 20 will NOW BE HELD AT Jonesborough Equestrian Center in Jonesborough, TN.

We have spots open for more participants! Please share and invite your friends!
Register Here: https://www.robbiepotterhorsemanship.com/oct-jonesborough-equestrian-center

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What an incredible 2-day clinic at Trinity Farm in Crouse, NC! 🐴 On November 2nd & 3rd, participants pushed their limits, fine-tuned their skills, and had a blast tackling new obstacles. Check out the video recap below! 🎥👇 Huge thanks to everyone who joined us and made this clinic such a success! 📅 Save the date for the next clinic at Trinity Farm on April 13, 2025. Registration is open and you can reserve your spot here: https://www.robbiepotterhorsemanship.com/april-trinity-farm

Earlier this month, Robbie traveled down to Eclectic, Alabama and taught a 2-day horsemanship clinic at Heron Springs Farm. This was a great group and SO much was covered in just 2 days....even helping a miniature horse get better for the farrier. 🤠 Hope to see you all next year! As always, thank you to Lee Ann Lutz for hosting this clinic, you are an incredible host and a great friend to RPH! #HorsemanshipClinic #RobbiePotterHorsemanship #horses #straightnessandbalance #robbiepotter #horsemanship #robbiepotterhorsemanship #trustandrespect #itsabouttherelationship #horsemanshipclinics #eclecticalabama #alabamahorses

It was the perfect day for a small group session. 🤠 If you’d like to have Robbie come to your farm and teach a small group session, send us a message! For more info and pricing, visit https://www.robbiepotterhorsemanship.com/small-group-sessions. #robbiepotterhorsemanship #robbiepotter

Robbie taught his first clinic at Leatherwood Mountains Resort in Ferguson, NC last weekend! It was a beautiful weekend with a FULL clinic! Thank you to Abbie Hanchey for hosting this clinic and to all of the participants who came out and rode. 🤠 *Robbie will be returning to Leatherwood in 2025! Stay tuned for dates!

Here is a very brief video recap from the Intro Cow Working Clinic last weekend at H&H Indoor Arena in Taylorsville, NC! 🤠 #horses #straightnessandbalance #robbiepotter #horsemanship #robbiepotterhorsemanship #itsabouttherelationship #hhindoorarena #horsemanshipclinic #workingcattle #cowworkinghorse #cowworking #cowworkingclinic #taylorsvillenc #workingcows #workingcattleclinic #hharena

A few weeks ago we had an "Intro to ABC's of Riding" clinic at Paris Mountain Stables in Blacksburg, VA. We had a nice group of 14 riders! Thank you to Elizabeth Hyde for doing all of the hard work that goes into hosting a clinic. Robbie will be back at Paris Mountain Stables in July, 2025! 🤠 #virgínia #parismountainstables #horsemanshipclinics #Virginia #straightnessandbalance #robbiepotter #horsemanship #robbiepotterhorsemanship #trustandrespect #itsabouttherelationship #thehorseisthebestteacher

This year was the 20th annual Fjords & Friends Fun Fest in Blowing Rock, NC! Robbie has been teaching clinics at this unique and FUN event for 20 years! Since this was a special year marking their 20th anniversary, the RPH clinic was offered only to owners of the breed that this event features - the Norwegian Fjord horse. It was a beautiful week in the NC mountains and we appreciate the hard work from all of the volunteers that make this event possible. If you'd like to learn more about this event, please visit www.fjordfestnc.org. See you at next year's Fjord Fest! 🤠 #fjordsandfriendsfunfest #blowingrock #northcarolinahorses #norwegianfjord #norwegianfjordhorse #norwegianfjords #RobbiePotterHorsemanship #horsemanshipclinics #HorsemanshipClinic #nchorseclinics #straightnessandbalance #robbiepotter #horsemanship #robbiepotterhorsemanship

*𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗢 - 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟭𝘀𝘁, 𝟮𝗻𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀. 𝗘𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗘𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮-𝟯 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟰-𝟲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟳+ 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. Robbie Potter is on a mission. It is not about desensitizing your horse but about building a relationship with your horse. So, at the peaceful 400+ acre Springmaid Mountain Resort outside of Spruce Pine, NC Robbie Potter Horsemanship hosted their first Obstacle Course Competition. Day 1 of the clinic emphasized that relationship between horse and rider and Day 2 emphasized the competition through 10 well-placed and challenging obstacles. Horses were divided into 3 classes: 2-3 yo, 4-6 yo and 7+. The competition was fierce and the obstacles, beginning with the beautiful North Toe River, were tough. A talented group of horses and riders participated in this educational competition! A special thank you goes out to all of the volunteers and judges that made this event possible! You know who you are! 🤠 #horses #straightnessandbalance #robbiepotter #horsemanship #robbiepotterhorsemanship #itsabouttherelationship #SprucePineNC #SpringmaidMountainResort #springmaidmountainnc #springmaidmountainresort #springmaidmountain #trailcl

🐂🐎 Check out this video recap from the Advanced Cow Working clinic on June 1 & 2! This clinic had a variety of horses participating and it was really something to see everyone working together to accomplish a goal with the cattle. 🤠 We've got THREE more cow clinics left in 2024 and all have spaces open. Sign up NOW to reserve your spot! 🔵 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟬 & 𝟭𝟭 - 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝘄 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰 *ALL HORSES AND RIDERS WELCOME! Register: https://www.robbiepotterhorsemanship.com/august-hharena 🔵 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟲 & 𝟮𝟳 - 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝘄 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰 *MUST HAVE PARTICIPATED IN PREVIOUS RPH INTRO COW WORKING CLINIC Register: https://www.robbiepotterhorsemanship.com/oct-hharena 🔵 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟲 & 𝟭𝟳 - 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘄 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰 *MUST HAVE PARTICIPATED IN PREVIOUS RPH INTRO COW WORKING CLINIC Register: https://www.robbiepotterhorsemanship.com/nov-hharena #cowworking #workingcows #horsemanshipclinic #nchorseclinics #taylorsvillenc #cowworkingclinic #hhindoorarena #cowworkinghorse #hharena #workingcattleclinic #workingcattle

On May 23-27 we had a 5-day "ABC's of Riding" clinic at Bells Run Farm in Morganton, NC. This type of clinic is an in-depth study on using the rider's body and the aids to effectively communicate with the horse in a language he understands. We had a great group of 5 riders at this clinic and each horse/rider partnership made some incredible improvements. This video does not adequately display all that was covered over these 5 days, but it's a small look inside the ground we covered! 🤠 We do have 1 more ABC's of Riding clinic coming up in September at Springmaid Mountain Resort in Spruce Pine, NC! Click the link below for more information on how you can register: https://www.robbiepotterhorsemanship.com/springmaid-abcs-of-riding

Last month, Robbie traveled across the USA to San Martin, CA to spend a few days with the fine folks of the Santa Clara County Horsemen's Association. It was an incredible time spent with some amazing people! Thank you to Liz Kehoe for your hard working in making this clinic a success year after year, and thank you to all who came out and participated! See you next year! 🤠 #horses #straightnessandbalance #robbiepotter #horsemanship #robbiepotterhorsemanship #trustandrespect #itsabouttherelationship #santaclaracountyhorsemensassociation #santaclaracountyhorsemensassoc