Greg Eliel Horsemanship - Horses, Leadership & Life

08/07/2025

New location is Fenton Land & Livestock, 156 Silver Spring Road, Sheridan Montana.

07/29/2025

⏳ Heads up, riders! The deadline to sign up for Greg Eliel’s Twin Bridges clinic is July 31st. Don’t miss your chance—secure your spot now!

07/10/2025

If you're in the area don't miss this amazing clinic in a wonderful facility with incredible people!

You can push a horse to obey.
You can demand compliance.
Or—you can build a connection so strong they choose to follow.

This July 17–20 at Nash Hill Equestrian Center in Gowanda, NY, Greg Eliel is bringing four days of hands-on horsemanship that goes beyond technique—it transforms how you and your horse relate. Imagine riding with calm confidence, feeling your horse respond willingly, not just out of habit, but because they want to.

Greg’s approach isn’t about quick fixes or flashy moves. It’s rooted in decades of experience, patience, and true respect for the horse. His clinics help you notice the subtle cues before tension builds and teach you to ride with relaxed intention—a genuine journey toward trust and understanding.

Whether you ride trails, barrels, dressage, or ranch horses—Greg’s principles work for every discipline. Nash Hill offers the quiet, focused space you need to absorb and apply these lessons fully.

Only 5 rider spots remain—and they’re filling fast.

This isn’t just another clinic; it’s an experience people come back for year after year. If you’re ready for something real, don’t wait.

Contact: Katie
-Call: (716) 257-9543
-Email: [email protected]

Details: gregeliel.com/schedule

Join a community of riders who value honesty, patience, and partnership. There’s a spot here with your name on it.

06/04/2025

This is why I teach (harp, beg, hound, encourage) ‘Straightness, straightness, straightness’ week after week.
It’s about ‘precise spinal alignment’. The timeless wisdom of masters like De Kunffy live on through those who stay true to these principles and true to the horse!

In this photo, Elizabeth Ball is preparing the horse for a corner. The positioning precedes the bending. The neck is well bent inward, with the poll dropping deeper, yet sustained as the highest point of the horse’s anatomy. The rider’s aids prevent the outside shoulder from escaping, and compress the haunches inward enough to prevent them from falling off the line. In short, correct bending is an act of “straightening,” because it is based on precise spinal alignment that promotes the evenness of strides, so the hind legs continue toward their corresponding forehands.

Note that the rider’s ankle is flexed, her upper leg is deep and adhesive, and her lower leg is flexed into the stirrup. Her elbows are pressed down from the shoulders, which are rotated back and down, and her hands are together.
Dressage Principle Illuminated, page 108

06/04/2025

Sound familiar?!

In this photo, Elizabeth Ball is preparing the horse for a corner. The positioning precedes the bending. The neck is well bent inward, with the poll dropping deeper, yet sustained as the highest point of the horse’s anatomy. The rider’s aids prevent the outside shoulder from escaping, and compress the haunches inward enough to prevent them from falling off the line. In short, correct bending is an act of “straightening,” because it is based on precise spinal alignment that promotes the evenness of strides, so the hind legs continue toward their corresponding forehands.

Note that the rider’s ankle is flexed, her upper leg is deep and adhesive, and her lower leg is flexed into the stirrup. Her elbows are pressed down from the shoulders, which are rotated back and down, and her hands are together.
Dressage Principle Illuminated, page 108

05/21/2025

Twin Bridges Montana

05/21/2025

Wish your horse stayed calm, no matter what?
In this 2007 Western Horseman classic, Greg Eliel shares practical strategies to help your horse become more confident, focused, and less reactive—no gimmicks, just timeless insight rooted in his firsthand experience with Tom & Bill Dorrance, Ray Hunt, and Buck Brannaman.
It’s a must-read for anyone serious about building a thoughtful, spook-resistant partner. Read more here on Greg's Blog: https://wix.to/k6S43h2

05/20/2025

04/23/2025

I think there's a tangible essence to traditional horsemanship. The kind that the Dorrance brothers and Ray Hunt had in mind when they gave the horses a voice and started real two way conversations. Thank you for sharing some of these moments Niki!

04/23/2025

Take your horsemanship to the next level—anytime, anywhere! Greg Eliel’s new online lesson program brings his proven techniques straight to you. Whether you're looking to refine your skills, build a better connection with your horse, or gain confidence in the saddle, these lessons will give you the tools to succeed.
Sign up today and start your journey at www.GregEliel.Com!