Do you wish you could sharpen your cow-working skills at home without needing live cattle? A mechanical flag offers an incredible opportunity to enhance your timing, build confidence, and stay sharp between lessons and shows—but only if you know how to use it effectively. That’s where this specialty clinic comes in! Even if you have attended this clinic before you can still sharpen your skills or learn new ones!

 

For Non-Pro Riders:

No cows? No problem! Learn how to maximize your mechanical flag sessions to build confidence, sharpen skills, and stay competition-ready—all from home.

 

Get the most out of your practice! Understand the terminology, expectations, and techniques to ensure effective flag work when your trainer controls the flag for you.

 

Take control of your pre-show prep! Learn how to operate the flag with precision and confidence to ensure your horse is tuned up and ready to shine in the show pen.

 

Build confidence between lessons! This clinic provides hands-on practice and clear guidance to help you and your horse make meaningful progress with the mechanical flag.

 

Why Attend This Clinic:

This immersive clinic is one of my most rewarding and popular events, empowering riders with the knowledge and hands-on practice to maximize the potential of their mechanical flag. Whether you’re looking to perfect your technique, boost your horse’s responsiveness, or gain confidence between sessions, this clinic will give you the tools you need. You can even come back for again to keep your training sharp.

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What Makes This Clinic Unique?

The instructional format blends theory, hands-on learning, and practice, creating a fun and effective learning environment. We start with a short classroom discussion and a ground lesson to introduce the theory and philosophy behind the mechanical flag. Then, riders progress to a series of exercises (I like to call them “arena games”) designed to build confidence and skills for both horse and rider.

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Highlights of the Clinic:

• Two Flag Stations: Get more time to practice with personalized feedback.

• At-Home Flag Playbook: Take home a resource manual packed with safe, effective exercises to continue building your skills at home.

• Classroom and Riding Instruction: Learn the theory and purpose of the mechanical flag, then put it into practice in the arena.

 

What You’ll Learn:

• Mastering the Mechanical Flag: Understand its purpose, setup, and operation to simulate cow movements effectively.

• Improving Horse Responsiveness: Teach your horse to track, stop, and turn with confidence and correct positioning.

• Reading Horse Body Language: Learn to interpret your horse’s focus and body language for better training results.

• Building Independence: Develop your horse’s ability to work the flag with minimal rider input for greater engagement and self-carriage.

• Consistency and Problem Solving: Avoid common pitfalls, troubleshoot issues, and establish a steady training routine that works.

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Details:

Clinic Schedule:

Friday: Half-day riding (foundation knowledge and operation)

Saturday: Full day riding (Flag Playbook and Home Games)

Sunday: Morning Riding (Show Readiness)

 

Cost:

Standard: $399

RideLife Member: $359

ShowTeamer: $319

 

What's Included:

Ride 3 days

30-page Flag Playbook To Take Home

Dinner Friday, Lunch Saturday

1 pre-bedded stall Friday and Saturday nights

1LQ hook-up (first 8 riders) for Friday and Saturday nights

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Deposit: $199 secures your spot today, with the balance due at the clinic. Pick which clinic you wish to attend below.