Host an Alternative Horsemanship™ Clinic

Typically Samantha Harvey's horse and horsemanship clinics are booked months to several years in advance, but occasionally there are last-minute openings. It can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months to get a clinic organized.  Choose from three different clinic options- Private (only you or one other person), Individual Sessions (8 participants), Full Immersion (5 to 8 participants)

Host's responsibilities: With the help of technology, we have tried to simplify organizing as much as possible. All registration paperwork and payments are made online directly to Alternative Horsemanship (excluding any facility fees you may charge participants).

 

Your main task will be to gather like-minded horse people for a fun-filled, safe, and supportive clinic.

• Determine at least two date options, times, length of the clinic (2-6 days), and clinic content/focus

• Secure a suitable facility to hold the clinic (see requirements below)

• Email correspondence/links/updates regarding all clinic-related registration, registration payment, and liability waivers

• Organize accommodation/meals for Sam (see below)

• Act as liaison prior to the clinic between Sam and participants/auditors

• be the "on-site" organizer for the full duration of the clinic
   

Why should you host a clinic?

Opportunity to bring Sam to your area
Meet other nearby like-minded horse people
Host benefit of 40% discount applicable to the clinic fee
 

Participant Requirements:

Clinic Size- Smaller, personalized clinics designed to address the individual participant's needs.  Depending on the type of clinic, a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 8 participants. All ages, riding levels, and disciplines are welcome.

 

Clinic Format: Flexible according to the needs and desires of the participants. Most include individualized groundwork sessions and both individual and group riding sessions. 
 

Facility Requirements:

Riding area- depending on the focus of the clinic i.e. trails, jumps, Dressage arena, etc.
Weather "proof"- depending on the time of year and location
Clean and easily accessible restroom facilities

Trailer Parking facilities
Daytime/ overnight stabling options for participants
 

Accommodation/ Meals:

Sam is flexible to stay in a guest room or at a nearby hotel.  The accommodation should be booked beginning the night prior to the first day of the clinic through the night of the final day of the clinic.  All meals starting from breakfast on the first day of the clinic through dinner on the last day must be provided for her. 
 

Clinic Participant Fees:

The cost depends on the number of participants and the length of the clinic.  Typical fees are  around $200-$300USD/day/participant/horse. Please email our scheduling office for a specific quote including the location, number of participants, length of clinic.
 

Auditor Fees:

Auditors welcome $50 USD/day/person.
 

Travel Fees:

Travel fees (flight, car, train, etc.) will need to be reimbursed or coordinated- this can be divided among participants and added into the final participant fees.
 

Paperwork:

Sam carries international professional liability insurance that covers all horse handling and teaching. Copy of policy available upon request.
 

Testimonial:

"I have had so much fun with the girls since the clinic. Kiara way more expressive and interested in the things that are going on around her. It makes me almost cry to see her opening up and enjoying her world so much more. Cassie is just fabulous - she is still super interested in being involved and close by, but she can hear "no" without shutting down and is able to stand and wait as part of her job. Thank you so much for helping me learn how to unlock the next level of communication with them. I am still unpacking the things I learned and having so much fun practicing and playing with the ideas. Please use whatever you want from this email - I hope it encourages other people to get some time with you and their horses! 

The two days with Sam and my mares were transformational! I emerged with a much clearer understanding of what each of them needed from me, and now we are communicating with more trust, openness, and humor. My younger mare, who might prefer to be in my lap than anywhere else, has discovered her ability to be on her own when that is what I need from her. She is calmer and seems more secure in herself. The older one, who has been with me on this journey for 18 years, is now free to express herself in a way that I have not seen before. She is bright-eyed and curious, and now more often than not, she comes running up to the gate when she sees me. I am excited to keep paying attention to them at the deep level that I learned with Sam, and to be more intentional with my energy and requests. 

The three of us work as a team providing support activities for children with autism. I now have a much clearer picture of how to support each of these girls while we are helping our students. The difference in my horse partners' confidence and security is obvious to the other people who see them regularly, not just to me. I am so thankful for the chance to learn from Sam. My dream would be to have a weekend like that every summer!"

Claire H., Priest River, ID