Host a Clinic with Samantha Harvey
Riding Instructor and International Horse Clinician
Gather 5–8 people who are genuinely ready to look honestly at their own horsemanship
It Starts with the Right People
Not the fanciest facility — the most honest participants
Hosting isn't about having the fanciest facility — it's about gathering 5–8 people who are genuinely ready to look honestly at their own horsemanship, not just watch someone else's horse get temporarily "fixed."
Samantha Harvey's clinics are typically booked months to several years in advance, though occasional last-minute openings do arise. Organizing a clinic can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months from first contact to confirmed dates.
Three clinic formats are available: Private (you or one other person), Individual Sessions (up to 8 participants), and Full Immersion (5–8 participants over multiple days). The scheduling team will help determine which format fits your group and goals.
What You Get as a Host
Beyond bringing Sam to your area
Host Discount
Hosts may receive up to 40% discount applied directly to their own clinic participant fee — the most direct way to reduce your cost while giving your community access to Sam's instruction. Please note the discount total depends on the type and length of clinic.
Sam Comes to You
Rather than trailering to an unfamiliar venue, your horses work in their own environment. Hosting means the learning happens where you and your horses are most comfortable.
Community Building
Meet and connect with like-minded horse people in your area who are interested in the same thoughtful, horse-centric approach — people you may not have found otherwise.
Your Role as Organizer
Simplified with technology — your main job is gathering the right people
All registration paperwork and payments are handled online directly through Alternative Horsemanship — you won't be collecting fees or managing waivers. Your role is coordination, communication, and being present on site for the duration of the clinic.
Determine at least two date options, the length of the clinic (2–6 days), and a content focus
Secure a suitable facility that meets the requirements below
Share registration links and updates with participants and auditors prior to the clinic
Organize accommodation and meals for Sam (see details below)
Act as liaison between Sam and participants before the clinic begins
Be the on-site organizer for the full duration of the clinic
Clinic Format Options
What Your Venue Needs to Have
Flexible by format and focus — basic safety rules apply everywhere
Riding Area
Appropriate to the clinic's focus — trails, a jump course, a Dressage arena, or a general-purpose riding area. Discuss requirements with the scheduling team when planning your format.
Weather Protection
Depending on the time of year and location, some form of weather protection for participants and horses may be required. Covered arenas are ideal but not always necessary.
Restroom Facilities
Clean and easily accessible restrooms for participants and auditors for the full duration of the clinic days.
Trailer Parking
Sufficient space for participants to park horse trailers safely on site for the duration of the clinic.
Stabling
Daytime and overnight stabling options for all participating horses. Requirements will vary depending on clinic length and participant numbers.
Insurance
Sam carries international professional liability insurance covering all horse handling and teaching. A copy of the policy is available upon request.
Group or Full Immersion Clinic Participant fees are typically in the range of 300€ Euro per day, per participant, per horse for the instruction. This does not include facility use/fees. The exact total cost is dependent on the number of participants, clinic length, and location.
Travel fees (flight, car, train, etc.) are reimbursed or coordinated separately and can be divided among participants and folded into the final per-person fee.
For a specific quote, email the scheduling office with your location, number of participants, and planned clinic length.
Request a QuoteAll registration payments go directly to Alternative Horsemanship™ online — the host does not collect money from participants.
US Clinic Participant Pricing
Costs vary by group size, location, and clinic length
Group and Full Immersion Clinic Participant fees are typically in the range of $300 USD per day, per participant, per horse. The exact fee depends on the number of participants, clinic length, and location. This does not include facility use/fees. The total cost is dependent on the number of participants, clinic length, and location.
Travel fees (flight, car, train, etc.) are reimbursed or coordinated separately and can be divided among participants and folded into the final per-person fee.
For a specific quote, email the scheduling office with your location, number of participants, and planned clinic length.
Request a QuoteAll registration payments go directly to Alternative Horsemanship™ online — the host does not collect money from participants.
Accommodation
Sam is flexible — a guest room at your home or a nearby hotel both work. Accommodation should be booked from the night before the first clinic day through the night of the final day.
Meals
All meals from breakfast on the first clinic day through dinner on the last day must be provided. Sam is vegetarian. Meals can be prepared or sourced from nearby restaurants — coordinate details with the scheduling team.
"I have had so much fun with the girls since the clinic. Kiara is way more expressive and interested in the things 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."
"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 has discovered her ability to be on her own when that is what I need from her. The older one, who has been with me for 18 years, is now free to express herself in a way 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."
"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. My dream would be to have a weekend like that every summer."
Start the Conversation
Clinics book months — sometimes years — in advance
Email the scheduling team with your location, preferred dates, and how many participants you expect. They'll provide a specific quote and walk you through next steps.