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Interested in learning more about the at of horsemanship? Want to determine if horse ownership is right for you? Have a new horse that you are being challenged by? Interested in developing clearer communication with your horse? New to horses and not sure where to start? Looking for more than just the typical “riding lesson?” Lucky Star Horsemanship is here to help!
Since 2011 Lucky Star Horsemanship, and its founders Laurie Frohn and Michael Canfield have been helping horses and humans of all skill levels and understanding, improve their partnership and performance.
Lucky Star Horsemanship has a variety of programs that will help you explore horsemanship and expand your skills. confidence, control and communication with your horse. These programs can help you with:
Basic Horse Behavior & Safety Practices
Communication: Round Pen Work
Lead Line and Ground work skills
Leading, Grooming, Tacking Up and Healthcare
Developing Confidence in the Saddle
Improving Hands, Seat and Leg Communication
Working on Terrain, Trail and Obstacles
…and more!
WHAT ARE THE PROGRAMS LIKE: Depending on the clinic, workshop or lesson, participants will perform round pen work/ground work and work under saddle during each session and should be prepared to do so. Each type of program offers the participant a unique experience and a FUN, low pressure, no drama/no judgement environment as we all explore the Art of Horsemanship
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: Students from 12 years of age and up can participate in this six session program. Students must be able to stand and move on their feet for at least 60 minutes at a time and have the ability to listen, focus and follow instructions. Student must be under 325 pounds and have a decent sense of balance. Students will provide their own riding helmet and attire (jeans, heeled BOOTS – no tennis shoes or sandals – and weather appropriate outerwear).
LOCATION: Lucky Star Horsemanship is based out of Placerville, California nestled in the heart of “gold country” between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe. We host events, sessions, clinics and workshops all over the Sierras and Central Valley.
LUCKY STAR HORSEMANSHIP: What We Offer
This is what Lucky Star Horsemanship offer to help to expand and improve your horsemanship.
CLINICS: These focus on a specific topic or topics and are very structured. Participants learn a series of groundwork and under saddle exercises and get lots of attention. Clinics spaces are usually no more than 10 people and last a minimum of five hours (usually these are full day sessions). Clinics can happen locally (near Placerville) or at a selected location which is organized by a host facility (or individual). Lunch is usually provided.
WORKSHOPS: These are less structured, three to four hour sessions focused on a single theme or topic. Participants will use groundwork and under saddle exercises to improve and expand their knowledge and skills. There is lots of interaction and coaching. Workshop spaces are usually up to 12 participants. Participants are encouraged to help one another and share their experiences on the topic of focus. Workshops can happen locally (near Placerville) or at a selected location which is organized by a host facility (or individual).
PRACTICES/COACHING SESSIONS: These are less structured, three to four hour sessions focused on a variety of exercises both on the ground and under saddle that will help expand and improve the skills of the horse and rider. There is coaching and interaction. These sessions usually happen with the El Dorado, Sacramento, Placer and Amador County regions.
LESSONS: Lesson are two hours in length. Lessons focus on improving your horsemanship “from the hoof up” improving your confidence, control and communication. Lessons can have up to three horse/human team. We over lessons on our horses at our facility in Placerville or we can come to your place (must be within El Dorado, Sacramento, Placer and Amador County regions or special rates will apply).
EVENTS: We organize one-day events such as rides, social and even equine celebrations. Our multi-day events include clinics and equestrian retreats!
If you have any questions, would like to book a lesson, reserve space in a workshop or attend a clinic please contact us. We can be reached via our page or email us at [email protected].
We hope to ride together soon!
