2026 Horsemanship Clinic
July 30 – August 2
Taught by Lorton’s Horsemanship
At Lorton’s Horsemanship, Galeton CO 80622

Thursday
Does your horse feel heavy
or trip a lot?
Focus on feeling the feet
of the horse.
—Session One 9:30-12:00—
How the partnership, balance and
feel impact the feet.
—Session Two 1:30-3:30—
Circles. Balance front to back. All
four feet reaching equally.
Friday
Where is your horse’s weight?
Lighten the feet with lateral
movement.
—Session One 9:30-12:00—
Why lateral movement? What it
does for balance & relaxation.
—Session Two 1:30-3:30—
Feeling the weight and moving the
feet with lightness.
Saturday
Taking a relaxed horse to the trail
—Session One 9:30-12:00—
Exercises to prepare for the trail.
Collection at a trot.
—Session Two 1:30-3:30—
Balance up and downhills. Circles on
a hill. Weight and foot placement.
Sunday
—Session One 9:30-12:00—
Recap of the three days.
Question and answers.

