THE 2024 RMHE EVENTS & PRESENTATIONS
Check back often for updates on the 2024 Rocky Mountain Horse Expo happening March 15-17, 2024!
See our 2023 events and presentations below!
Buying and Selling Horse Properties in Today’s Market
Clinician - Taryn King
Come learn about buying, selling, renovating, and building horse farms in Colorado. Come listen to top horse property Realtors, lenders, and attorneys go over the... view info
Why should I do Western Dressage?
Clinician - Sophia Harris
 Other Workshops  Why should I do Western Dressage? Time: 1.5-2hr Skill: Everyone Location: Schedule Workshop Clinician view info
Balancing Your Horse To Gait
Clinician - Jennifer Bauer
We will be showing exercises to balance your horse and flexibility to bring out gait. view info
Horse Camping 202
Clinician - Robert Eversole
Venture beyond the trailhead for an epic back-country horse trip! view info
Training Series 4/6 Starting Lateral Movements
Clinician - Cody Harrison
In part four of this training series, you will learn how to teach your horse the lateral movements that will continue to develop them and take your level of communication to the next level. You will learn the order to best teach the movements and how to do them at various levels. view info
Understanding Collection, Flexion, and Suppleness
Clinician - Van Hargis
Collection seems to be one of the most frequently used buzzwords in horsemanship. How many of us really understand it and its benefits with respect... view info
Science Based Horsemanship – A look Into Your Horses Brain And Autonomic Systems
Clinician - West Taylor
A science based approach to communication, handling, and training horses. no gimmicks, no funky tricks, horses don't lie and science is proven truth. view info
Healing With Horses
Clinician - Alecz Adams
Alecz Adams, President and Director of Equine Operations at 10th Mountain Equine, and trainer at Alecz Adams Horse and Rider Training has been working professionally... view info
Why Everything You Think You Know About Horse Training Is Wrong
Clinician - Jena Questen
Come learn all you need to know about horses and summer camp! We'll include horse usage, training staff, creating lesson plans and preventing burnout in... view info
Lateral Movements: The Gateway to Collection
Clinician - Lyn Ringrose-Moe
Leg-yield, shoulder-in, haunches-in, half-pass -- these lateral movements look impressive, but more importantly, they have real benefits for your horse. Namely, they... view info
Liberty Work Through Personal Development
Clinician - JP Dyal
Liberty Work Through Personal Development - Learn where to begin to work on yourself to shift the relationships in your life through working with your horse at liberty. view info
The Power Of The Breath In Horsemanship
Clinician - JP Dyal
The power of the Breath in horsemanship - Our Greatest tool in horsemanship is within us. The power of the breath can help us accomplish every... view info
What To Consider When Considering An EAL/EAP Certification
Clinician - Kate Neligan
The field of Equine-Assisted Learning and Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy is continuing to grow with more options than ever before to become a certified practitioner. However, the options can quickly become overwhelming. This presentation will address ways potential participants can access different training programs so that it aligns with their interests and values. Kate will also cover the three main competency areas needed to be successful with this career path and the ways in which people can block their own progress so they can avoid them. view info
Things Your Horse Is Telling You
Clinician - Dr. Regan Golob
Applies Kinesiology Techniques, Nutritional and Organ Evaluation Reflex Points, Products to enhance Performance and Improve Gut Health, Parasite and Ulcer Detection and Remedies, How to Move Energy Blockages. view info
How Groundwork Relates To Riding
Clinician - Mike Brashear
Knowing where your horse's feet are during groundwork, and understanding how it will transition into your riding, helps build better communication and confidence in both horse and rider. view info
Cart and Carriage Driving Basics
Clinician - Colorado Driving Society
Following this demonstration on the basics of harnessing & hitching, we will have an Indoor Driving Derby demonstration. This will consist of cone & obstacle course... view info
What Horses Want Us Humans To Know
Clinician - Sharon Bringleson
The Horses are asking us to get our priorities in alignment with our Heart, Soul and Nature--to partner with them to redeem and restore our Integrity. view info
Western Dressage Creates Happy, Athletic Partnerships
Clinician - Sophia Harris
Come experience all that Western Dressage has to offer! Whether you’re doing a reining pattern, riding the trails, or working a cow, Western Dressage benefits you and your horse by developing soft, supple athleticism and harmony. view info
Overcoming Fear And Building Trust
Clinician - JP Dyal
We will be working on overcoming fear. Have you ever wondered how the Police horses stay calm during a riot. Wondered how the rider got their horse to walk over the bridge or thru the river. In this clinic, you will learn the art of recognizing the change in your horse and how to build more confidence in yourself and your horse. This clinic has a circus atmosphere and is the favorites of participants. JP and Lisa will be working with people and their horses who they have never worked in several scenarios requiring the rider/handler to be the leader for the horse. view info
Equagility
Clinician - Kim Gieseke
Equagility is a competition in Horse Agility that includes 5 obstacles first done on the ground and then ridden. Learn how to break the obstacles down both on the ground and while riding to increase your horse's confidence. view info
Dynamite Specialty Products
Clinician - Terri Wagner and Tracie Audette
Equine bodywork, nutritional assessment, kinesiology. view info
How Bits Are Used Today
Clinician - Matt Wassam
Matt will be presenting on bits and how they are used in the modern world. view info
Working The 5 Body Parts From The Ground And In The Saddle
Clinician - Katelyn Ellis
Working The 5 Body Parts From The Ground And In The Saddle. view info
Flatwork For Fences
Clinician - Sophia Harris
How can riding on the flat help with your jumping? You're not jumping every ride, so make those off days count! In this clinic, we... view info
ABC’s of Trail Riding
Clinician - Robert Eversole
From A to Xenophon we’ll discuss what you need to think about BEFORE you hit the trail. view info
Yoga on Horseback
Clinician - Alecz Adams
Seasoned Yoga on Horseback instructor Alecz Adams combines Anusara inspired yoga movements with the unique balance and core strength needed in horseback riding to help equestrians improve their flexibility, comfort, and overall riding experience. view info
Special Sunday Presentation
Clinician - Van Hargis
Learn to let go. In this presentation Van will use a horse that thinks it may not need guidance and is tempted to choose its own way and simply seems to resist being willfully guided. view info
Training Series 1/6 Basics Of Trust And Balance
Clinician - Cody Harrison
In part one of this training series, you will see how to start a healthy relationship with your horse. Step one is showing your horse... view info
Horsemanship: The Why Before The How
Clinician - Mike Brashear
How we do things with our horse is the mechanics. The why is the mindset. When we get to the mind, we get down through... view info
How To Apply Your Groundwork To Riding
Clinician - Mike Brashear
The finish to anything is based in the foundation of how you started. Transitioning from groundwork to riding and understanding where your horse's feet are. view info
Mastering Turns
Clinician - Lyn Ringrose-Moe
Do you want to learn how to nail your turns on horseback? Then this clinic is for you. Riders will work on executing proper turn maneuvers in Cowboy Dressage tests, such as turn on the forehand, turn on the haunches, and turn on the forehand-to-turn on the haunches. view info
Become A Confident Leader For Your Horse
Clinician - The Horse Guru Michael Gascon
Feel like your horse is always questioning your leadership and making their own decisions? Learn how to have the right conversations and steps... view info
Training Series 5/6 Connecting Movements For A Better Ride
Clinician - Cody Harrison
In part five of this training series, you will learn how to take everything from the previous parts in this series and make them connect... view info
Mindful Horseback Riding
Clinician - Alecz Adams
Alecz Adams will teach riding methods from her book Mindful Horseback Riding. Exercises will be from beginner level through advanced, though beginners should not be discouraged as participation in higher level movements is not mandatory. Some obstacles may be utilized. All disciplines are welcome. Mindful Horseback Riding focuses on the connection between the equine and the rider, bringing presence and intentionality more deeply into the riding equation. Participants will also use their breathing and higher awareness of the positioning of their bodies to bring them into even deeper contact with their horses. Practices will be taught for all to use with horses at home. Limited supplies of the book Mindful Horseback Riding will also be available on site. view info
Building A Dependable Horse That Is Consistent
Clinician - The Horse Guru Michael Gascon
Want a horse you can count on? Follow these simple steps to train a horse you won't have to make excuses for...my horse is perfect but.. view info
Horse Camping 101
Clinician - Robert Eversole
Tips for getting the most out of your camping trips this summer. view info
How To Make A Hot Horse Into A Push Button Style
Clinician - The Horse Guru Michael Gascon
Wondering how to get your hot horse to be quiet and easy-going so you can actually enjoy your ride? view info
Speaking of Horses TV Presents Equine Trivia Jeopardy In A TV Type Setting
Clinician - Wayne Williams
A fun time with prizes I provide for playing Equine Trivia Jeopardy in a TV style game....the entire crowd is included! view info
Horse Help – 12 Steps To Fix Any Horse Problem
Clinician - The Horse Guru Michael Gascon
Learn the 12 steps we have used to successfully train over 500 problem horses per year. view info
Creating Polarity Between You And Your Horse
Clinician - JP Dyal
Creating Polarity Between You And Your Horse - Learn how applying masculine and feminine energy to your horsemanship can empower and improve the connection between you and your horse. view info
Returning To Riding After Life-Changing Events
Clinician - Eric Paul Ziegler
How we do things with our horse is the mechanics. The why is the mindset. When we get to the mind, we get down through the body, and to the feet. view info
Getting A Balanced Gait
Clinician - The Horse Guru Michael Gascon
Feel like your horse is always questioning your leadership and making their own decisions? Learn how to have the right conversations and steps to make sure you and your horse are communicating on the same level. view info
Help Your Horse Get Light And Focused
Clinician - Sarah Geis
This presentation will help riders get their horses lighter and more responsive to hand, seat, and legs, which are the skills necessary to help the... view info
Hay Wise Slow Feeders
Clinician - Terri Wagner and Tracie Audette
Haywise Slow Feeding System. The benefits of feeding your horse the way Mother Nature intended. view info
Creating a Winning Attitude in You and Your Horse
Clinician - Van Hargis
We can learn from our mistakes and failures, but it is more fun and more productive to learn from our successes. view info
It Started With Milk Maids, Spoiled Wine And Dead Chickens, It Ended With Vaccines
Clinician - Madison Seamans
It Started With Milk Maids, Spoiled Wine And Dead Chickens, It Ended With Vaccines view info
Smooth Transitions
Clinician - Lyn Ringrose-Moe
Everybody wants smooth, effortless transitions, whether from walk to jog, jog to lope, or more advanced maneuvers such as stop or back to lope. But achieving smooth transitions with Soft Feel and relaxation requires practice and preparation. In this clinic, riders will work at their and their horse's own level to improve gait transitions. view info
Circle Of Life Teachings Connecting Human Horse And Spirit
Clinician - Matt Wassam
Northern Cheyenne traditional Chief Phillip Whiteman Jr. will present his deeply connected way of working with the energy of the horse. view info
Basic Posture-Be a Rider Rather than a Passenger
Clinician - Van Hargis
Our posture in the saddle has a direct impact on our horse’s performance. In this presentation Van teaches proper posture, including where to place our hands, feet, and seat, and how it relates to your health and your horse’s performance. view info
Understanding Horse Talk
Clinician - Van Hargis
Our posture in the saddle has a direct impact on our horse’s performance. In this presentation Van teaches proper posture, including where to place our hands, feet, and seat, and how it relates to your health and your horse’s performance. view info
Biomechanics for Performance
Clinician - Sophia Harris
Ever wonder how your horse moves? Or how is his body supposed to move to do what you’re asking? How do we build an exercise program that builds the muscle we want? We often think of riding as only physical; and while there is a big physical component, we often forget the mental side of riding. Understanding mental mindset will unlock a big piece for both the rider and the horse. Having good mental practices provides you with freedom, empowerment, and joy. Want to learn more? Come join Sophia for her lecture on the Mental Mindset for Riding. view info
How Vision Influences Equine Behavior
Clinician - Madison Seamans
How Vision Influences Equine Behavior: A New Approach view info
Applying Basics Of Biomechanics
Clinician - Kim Gieseke
How to apply the theories of equine biomechanics to improve how your horse responds to your requests. It is said "timing is everything" and this... view info
Neck Reining: Techniques For Success
Clinician - Sarah Geis
This presentation will show (1) how, when, and why to transition the horse from direct to neck reining, and (2) common mistakes that derail success. view info
Training Series 3/6 Basic Riding For The Dressage Horse
Clinician - Cody Harrison
In part three of this training series, we will now be working our horses under saddle. Showing our horse's the basics of balance and the... view info
Biomechanics Basics Simplified
Clinician - Kim Gieseke
Understanding a few theories of equine biomechanics can dramatically improve how your horse responds to your requests. It is said "timing is everything" and this... view info
Building Confidence In Your Horsemanship
Clinician - Mike Brashear
Sometimes we lack confidence due to limited knowledge or fear of the unknown. Learn how to regain that confidence through feel, timing, and balance to improve your relationship with your horse. view info
Untamed and Untraveled
Clinician - Robert Eversole
Why every rider should visit a wilderness area. view info
Properly Preparing Your Horse For The Trail
Clinician - The Horse Guru Michael Gascon
Don't know where to start with getting your horse ready to leave the arena and hit the trails? Follow these success steps to make sure... view info
Purposeful Riding And Improving Your Horsemanship In The Saddle
Clinician - Abby Pacheco
In this riding clinic learn some very useful and tangible skills to add to your riding program. view info
Dressage Riders Experience Putting Their Skills Together In A Westernaires Drill
Clinician - Rhoda Schleicher
Riders will learn dressage riding techniques and will experience riding with the Westernaires Dressage Team. view info
Saddle Fitting
Clinician - Matt Wassam
Matt will be presenting on Saddle fitting with an emphasis on understanding tree and gullet size. Also, bit theory was a big hit last year, so we plan on taking a run at that again! view info
Riding With The Cavalry
Clinician - James Cantwell
Riding with the Cavalry- (parades, shoot, stand very still, sabres, jump) that it takes a very special relationship to be able to do this job with your horse. view info
Riding The Cowboy Dressage Challenge Court
Clinician - Lyn Ringrose-Moe
Riding The Cowboy Dressage Challenge Court view info
Partnership On The Ground
Clinician - Lyn Ringrose-Moe
Working with your horse on the ground can be a great way to establish connection and partnership that translates to the saddle. In this clinic, you will learn basic maneuvers for the Partnership on the Ground division in Cowboy Dressage and also learn about how you can progress to the Liberty division. view info
Training Series 2/6 Finding Balance In Forward Movement
Clinician - Cody Harrison
In part two of this training series, you will see the part of training that begins to start to physically develop your horse and start to teach your horse to have a working mindset. Adding lunging to your routine will start to condition your horse's body as a riding horse. This is a great time to also play with the idea of controlling your and your horse's energy levels, taking it up and down. view info
Emotional Regulation In Horsemanship
Clinician - JP Dyal
Emotional Regulation In Horsemanship - Teaching the horse and human how to identify their emotional journey and the importance of honoring it to pave their future. view info
Addressing Any Problem by Reducing to the Ridiculous
Clinician - Van Hargis
If you’ve experienced horses that are head shy, ear shy, or fearful of water crossings, you’ll appreciate Van’s insight on how to overcome these issues. This presentation teaches us to simplify things from the horse’s perspective. view info
Evidence For Equine Therapy
Clinician - Russell Granger
This presentation will provide evidence-based research and support for Equine Assisted Therapy. It will also discuss the problems with subjective psychological evidence. The presentation will consider the evidence-based research through the lens of objective reasoning and provide participants with a solid basis for asserting that Equine Assisted Therapy is effective and provide academic peer reviewed papers on the subject. view info
Training Series 6/6 Advancing Your Riding
Clinician - Cody Harrison
In the final part of this series, we will see how our riders are doing and assess what they need to work on going forward. view info
Ride With The Westernaires And Learn Drill Riding
Clinician - Rhoda Schleicher
Instruction on Drill Riding and experience riding with the Westernaires. view info
Proper Groundwork – The Why And The When
Clinician - Mike Brashear
Proper groundwork is used to solve problems that are happening prior to getting on and riding your horse. It's a pre-flight check to ensure the safety of you and your horse. view info
What Really Happens When You Press SOS
Clinician - Robert Eversole
What Really Happens When You Press SOS view info
Creating Clear Communication With Horse Agility
Clinician - Kim Gieseke
Clear communication is one of the keys to creating a well-trained horse. Creating clarity is easy when you know how to break a task into steps the horse can understand. Horse agility is a fun and structured way to learn how to do this. This presentation will demonstrate how to break down various obstacles so the horse and handler can be successful with completing the obstacles. view info
Grounding Yourself
Clinician - Sidekick Wallet
Whether you are approaching an animal, a friend or significant other. It is always empowering to ground yourself and to choose... view info
Ride A Cowboy Dressage Test
Clinician - Lyn Ringrose-Moe
Have you always wanted to try Cowboy Dressage, but you're not ready to enter a show? Or are you a seasoned competitor, but you want... view info
Trail Safety And Confidence
Clinician - Joe Cummings
Come join us for an interactive clinic on keeping yourself safe in the saddle. We all enjoy our beautiful trail system but unfortunately there can... view info
The Benefits Of A Sane Slow Feeding System
Clinician - Terri Wagner and Tracie Audette
Discussion on nutrition, and assessments for whole body health and maximizing performance. view info
Water And Electrolyte Metabolism
Clinician - Madison Seamans
Water And Electrolyte Metabolism: You Can Lead A Horse To Water, But It Ain't Quite What You Think view info
Trailer Loading
Clinician - Mike Brashear
Trailer loading relies on knowing how to make the right thing easy and the wrong thing difficult. It's all about timing, when to add pressure and when to let your horse think about the process. view info
Trick Riding 101 Clinic
Clinician - The Horse Guru Michael Gascon
The Trixie Chicks are internationally recognized for their entertainment in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, equine expos and events, and their clinic/education program. view info
Fancy Footwork
Clinician - Sophia Harris
Do your transitions ever feel choppy? Do you feel out of sync with your horse when you’re riding? view info
Have you ever traveled to one location and found the opportunity to interact with and learn from over fourty clinicians, trainers and equine experts in fifty clinics & workshops? Don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity provided at such a tremendous value!
