| Aug 9-10, 2008 | Horse Play Ranch
Roy, WA
39107 Highland Drive E. | Moving Into Partnership Clinic | Increase your understanding of what motivates your horse. Improve upon the respect and trust you need for a true partnership. | Details | Register |
| Aug 11-14, 2008 | Horse Play Ranch
Roy, WA
39107 Highland Drive E. | Building A Trail Horse Clinic | Be safe and build confidence in you and your horse on the trail. Barb will start with the basics of ground work and she will help you and your horse progressively build confidence in your ability to handle obstacles and challenging situations when you are out on the trail. After a fun day with your horse relax in the spa, take a walk, visit with new friends, or go for a ride around the ranch. | Details | Register |
| Aug 16-17, 2008 | Horse Play Ranch
Roy, WA
39107 HIghland Drive E. | NEW! Moving Into Partnership Intensive Week 1 | This progressive 48 clinic hour course is the second level intensive.
Prerequisite: Confidence Intensive or Permission from Barb.
Taking the foundation principles in ground work, communication, horse behavior, safety, and Centered Riding concepts to the next level with special focus on the partnership you are creating. 2 day clinics once a month for 4 months (8/16-17, 9/13-14, 10/11-12, 11/8-9). Homework & assessments each week. Phone access to Barb for help anytime. Work with the same group of riders for continuity & accelerated learning. This course is priced less than taking 4 separate clinics and no comparison in growth and learning potential. | Details | Register |
| Aug 18-21, 2008 | Horse Play Ranch 39107 Highland Drive E.
Roy, WA | Cow Girl Spa Retreat 'Ala Carte' | Welcome to a different kind of horse experience. This retreat starts with "An Evening About Horses" and catered dinner on the 18th. The next three days you will have 3 hours daily in a clinic format with Barb and the rest of the time you can relax, soak in the hot tub, read a book, take a walk, go for a ride, or choose from a menu of wonderful experiences for yourself and your horse. Sample Ala Carte Menu: Equine massage, Massage, body work, Tai Chi class, private Riding or Horsemanship lesson, and more. | Details | Register |
| Aug 23-24, 2008 | Horse Play Ranch
Roy, WA | NEW! Confidence Course Week 4 | The final clinic of this 48 clinic hour course. See June 21-23 on the schedule for more details. | Details | Register |
| Aug 29-1, 2008 | Horse Play Ranch
Roy, WA
39107 Highland Drive E. | Trail Horse Challenge | | Details | Register |
| Sep 6-7, 2008 | Horse Play Ranch
Roy, WA
39107 Highland Drive. E. | Barb Apple & Karen Ireland Horsemanship & Centered Riding Retreat | This is a very special retreat taught by two incredibly talented and experienced professionals. Barb Apple, Master Horsewoman & gifted teacher and Karen Ireland, Level 4 Centered Riding Instructor. You don't want to miss this opportunity to learn from two of the very best in their fields. All levels Welcome!
NOTE: Riders have the option of extending this clinic to 3 days for an additional $100.
| Details | Register |
| Sep 11-11, 2008 | Horse Play Ranch
Roy, WA
39107 Highlands Drive E. | Baby Basics - Yearlings - 2 Years | | Details | Register |
| Sep 23-26, 2008 | Horse Play Ranch
Roy, Wa
39107 Highland Drive E. | Cow Girl Spa Retreat 'Ala Carte' | Welcome to a different kind of horse experience. This retreat starts with "An Evening About Horses" and catered dinner on the 26th. The next three days you will have 3 hours daily in a clinic format with Barb and the rest of the time you can relax, soak in the hot tub, read a book, take a walk, go for a ride, or choose from a menu of wonderful experiences for yourself and your horse. Sample Ala Carte Menu: Equine massage, Massage, body work, Tai Chi class, private Riding or Horsemanship lesson, and more. | Details | Register |
| Oct 4-5, 2008 | Horse Play Ranch
Roy, WA
39107 Highland Drive E. | Lightness In Partnership | Prerequisite: Confidence & Moving Into Partnership Clinics or Permission from Barb.
Lightness is the focus for foundation principles in ground work, communication, and Centered Riding. | Details | Register |
| Oct 11-12, 2008 | Horse Play Ranch
Roy, WA
39107 Highland Drive E. | NEW! Moving Into Partnership Week 3 | The third clinic of this 48 clinic hour course. See August 16-17 on the schedule for more details. | Details | Register |
| Oct 18-19, 2008 | Horse Play Ranch
Roy, Wa
39107 Highland Drive E. | Confidence Clinic | Build confidence with your horse and horsemanship through communication, understanding behavior, groundwork, and getting centered in the saddle. This clinic is a foundation to building your partnership. | Details | Register |
| Nov 8-9, 2008 | Horse Play Ranch
Roy, Wa
39107 Highland Drive E. | NEW! Moving Into Partnership Week 4 | The final clinic of this 48 clinic hour course. See August 16-17 on the schedule for more details. | Details | Register |