| May 24-26, 2008 | Silver Buckle Youth Equestrian Center
11611 NE 152nd Ave
Brush Prairie, WA | Build 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.
$12 per day arena fee.
$20 stall fee per night.
Breakfast buffet, lunch, will be available for $8 per meal. Beverages will be available for purchase all day. | Details | Register |
| May 31-1, 2008 | For Clinics beyond an hours drive, travel expenses will be charged. | Date Is Available For Booking | This date is open for booking a standard or 2 for 1 format. Standard clinics min. 6 max. 8, 2 for 1 clinics min. 8, max. 12.
Contact Us. We can help you put a clinic together in your area. | Details | Register |
| Jun 7-8, 2008 | Salem
New Hampshire | Partnership Clinic | Details Coming Soon! | Details | Register |
| Jun 13-13, 2008 | Sage Brush Arena, Hailey ID | Confidence Groundwork & Play | One day Confidence clinic focusing on the foundation groundwork. No experience necessary. Need quality rope halter, 12' lead line and training stick and string.
This class can be combined with day 2 ($395) and day 3 ($495)progressively.
$20 per day arena fee. | Details | Register |
| Jun 14-14, 2008 | Sage Brush Arena, Hailey, ID | Advancing Groundwork & Centered Riding Basics | This one day clinic builds on your ground work skills with better observation and timing. The essentials of Centered Riding will also be covered. This may be combined with day 1 and 3 for a progressive clinic.
$20 arena fee per day.
1 day - $215
2 days - $395
3 days $495 | Details | Register |
| Jun 15-15, 2008 | Sage Brush Arena, Hailey, ID | Riding With Balance & Finesse | Take your riding skills to the next level. You won't believe the results for you and your horse when your balance, breath, and timing meld with your horse.
This clinic can be combined with day 1 and 2 for a progressive learning opportunity.
$20 per day arena fee.
$395 - 2 days
$495 - 3 days | Details | Register |
| Jun 16-16, 2008 | Sage Brush Arena, Hailey, ID | Private Lessons Available | Private and semi private lessons available with Barb. | Details | Register |
| Jun 21-22, 2008 | Horse Play Ranch
39107 HIghland Drive E. Roy WA | NEW! Confidence Course Intensive Week 1 | This progressive 48 clinic hour course introduces you to natural horsemanship through solid foundation principles in ground work, communication, horse behavior, safety, and Centered Riding. 2 day clinics once a month for 4 months (6/21-22, 7/12-13, 8/2-3 & 8/23-24). 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 |
| Jun 28-28, 2008 | Horse Play Ranch
Roy, WA
39107 Highland Drive E. | Clueless About Horses? | This is a one day class designed for those of you who think you are clueless about horses but want one anyway. Perfect for a new horse owner or someone considering buying one. Barb will cover everything from A to Z including how to pick the right horse, housing your horse, handling, nutrition, feet, vet care, trailer, and more. Barb will demonstrate with her horses. | Details | Register |
| Jun 29-29, 2008 | | Horse Play Staff Retreat | | Details | Register |
| Jul 5-6, 2008 | Puyallup, WA | Celebrate The Horse Expo | Barb is a featured clinician at this popular Horse Event. Stop in and meet her at her booth and watch her demonstrations.July 5 - 6.
www.celebratethehorse.org | Details | Register |
| Jul 10-10, 2008 | | Jr. Back Country Horsemen Workshop | | Details | Register |
| Jul 12-13, 2008 | Horse Play Ranch
Roy WA | NEW! Confidence Course Week 2 | The 2nd clinic of this 48 clinic hour course. See June 21-23 on the schedule for more details. | Details | Register |
| Jul 15-16, 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 |
| Jul 18-20, 2008 | Horse Play Ranch
39107 Highland Drive E.
Roy, WA
| Build A Trail Horse | 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 |
| Jul 23-25, 2008 | Horse Play Ranch
Roy, WA
39107 Highland Drive E. | Barb Apple & Karen Ireland 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! | Details | Register |
| Jul 26-29, 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 |
| Aug 2-3, 2008 | Horse Play Ranch
Roy, WA | NEW! Confidence Course Week 3 | The 3rd clinic of this 48 clinic hour course. See June 21-23 on the schedule for more details. | Details | Register |
| 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 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. | Riding Essentials Clinic | This clinic will incorporate all aspects of riding that create more confidence and balance in the saddle, including the concepts of Centered Riding. | 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 |