01/19/2023
Dr. Steve Peters, April 28 – 29, 2023
Over a decade ago, Dr. Peters joined with Martin Black to collaborate on a book, Evidence-based Horsemanship, which focuses on the neuroscience of the horse and applies that science to how horses learn. Through this book and the series of clinics they have developed together, their collaboration has brought new insights in how we understand horses. Dr. Peters has also collaborated with the likes of Mark Rashid, Jim Masterson and Kerri Lake to present more educational opportunities. Recently, he has partnered with Sarah Schlote, a psychotherapist, to develop a Master Course on “Equuscience,” as well as an experiential retreat in 2024. His exploration into equine neuroscience has revolutionized the way we see our relationship with horses as well as our methodologies in training them. Many of Kim’s clients have already participated in his ground-breaking seminars, where Dr. Peters and Kim have partnered in presenting his concepts, and in September 2023, Kim will be going to Durango to collaborate further with Dr. Peters. To learn more about Dr. Peters and his exploration into equine neuroscience, go to his web site at https://horsebrainscience.info
Brent Graef, May 26 – 28, 2023; July 29 – 31, 2023
Teaching with insight and humor, Brent Graef is dedicated to helping people find a way to provide their horses with a better deal through seeing things from the horse's perspective. His soft-spoken, kind-hearted style has evolved over several decades and his style of horsemanship, influenced by Tom and Bill Dorrance and Ray Hunt, helps people understand how to present things in a way that makes sense to the horse. He teaches students how to help a horse follow a feel and seek a release, creating a thinking horse who is supple and soft. Brent considers the horse to be the greatest of teachers, able to teach us so much if we take the time to learn how to listen. He has developed four DVDs and travels across the country holding clinics. To learn more about Brent and his philosophy of training and teaching, go to his site at https://www.brentgraef.com
Wendy Murdoch, June 9 – 10, 2023/clinic, June 11, 2023/private sessions
Wendy Murdoch is an internationally recognized equestrian instructor and clinician with over thirty years’ experience as teacher, trainer and author of several books and DVDs. Her desire to understand and teach the function of both horse and human, utilizing the most current learning theories, has made her one of the most sought-after instructors in the equine community, regardless of equestrian discipline. Having suffered a severe riding accident in 1984, Wendy has used that experience to explore how to ride without pain and understand the biomechanics of both riders and horses. She has studied with some of the best people in a variety of fields and is able to break the concepts of riding and horse health into easily digestible bits. Her learning style makes learning fun and engaging through in-depth presentations that help her students connect the dots and achieve their goals. Wendy’s education and professional credentials are too extensive to fully list here, but you can find out more about Wendy as well as her long list of books, articles and achievements on her web site at https://murdochmethod.com.
Pat Puckett, July 14 – 16, 2023
Pat Puckett of The Disciplined Ride is returning to Double E Ranch for a horsemanship clinic on the 14th, a roping clinic on the 15th and a roping competition on the 16th. As a cowboy and rancher, Pat has spent the last fifty years refining his relationship with horses. Horses have been more than just a means of transportation for him, they've been partners. Pat has had the privilege to ride with some of the best reinsmen and cowboys in the West. Early on, he developed a passion for the Californio Bridle Horse and the classical origins of this heritage have given Pat a unique viewpoint. His no-nonsense style of teaching enhances the communication between horses and riders of all disciplines. You can find out more about Pat on his web site at https://www.thedisciplinedride.com
