Willow Brook

2008 WILLOW BROOK NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP CENTER
CLINIC & EVENT SCHEDULE

CLINIC & PLAY DAY TIMES – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with Break for Lunch
AUDITORS WELCOME AT ALL CLINICS – $25 per day – Pay at the door

ALL HORSES MUST HAVE CURRENT COGGINS PAPERS
COPY OF COGGINS MUST BE SENT ALONG WITH FINAL OR FULL PAYMENT

2008 Clinic Application

Clinic Application Form

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March 14, 15 & 16 (Fri thru Sun)	Les Vogt Clinic – $475 Sponsored by Northeast Stock Horse Association Horse Show Call Rick Trusty (610-775-3564), Deb Beck (717-258-3426) or Jeff Gettis (717-226-5221) for details TOP
April 23, 24, 25, 26 & 27 (Wed thru Sun) *www.equinepodiatry.net*	K.C. LaPierre Internationally recognized as one of the foremost authorities on the equine foot, KC LaPierre, RJF, MEP, PhD, has been a registered journeyman farrier for over 20 years. As co-founder of the Institute of Applied Equine Podiatry, KC’s “new science” of Applied Equine Podiatry is educating horse owners, farriers and veterinarians on the importance of proper hoof care. Level 1 – Applied Equine Podiatry and Performance Hoof Trim (Limit of 20) – $775 Perfect Hoof Club Discounts apply. Contact Robyn LaPierre at 410-937-4458 TOP

April 26 & 27 (Sat & Sun)	Peter Fuller CEO and Vice President of Willow Brook, Level III Parelli. Peter has taught clinics, done colt startings and helped people communicate better with their horses harmoniously in the US and Virgin Islands. Problem Solving / Horsemanship Clinic (Limit of 10) – $300 TOP
May 3 (Sat)	Northeast Stock Horse Association Clinic Call Rick Trusty for details – 610-775-3564 TOP
May 4 (Sun)	Northeast Stock Horse Association Horse Show(Combines reining and cow working) Call Rick Trusty for details – 610-775-3564 TOP
May 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 & 21 (Fri thru Wed) *www.christirains.com*	COURSE I & II – WILLOW BROOK PARELLI SERIES Parelli 3-Star Instructor Christi Rains Willow Brook Natural Horsemanship Center is offering a series of unique continuous Parelli learning clinics of Levels 1, 2 and 3 taught in progression by three top certified Parelli instructors, i.e. 3-Star Christi Rains and Nita Jo Rush, and 5-Star Dave Ellis. These five clinics will be a comprehensive approach to an integrative teaching process. Participants who sign up for two or more Parelli courses will receive a discount of 5%. Participants who sign up for two or more courses with at least two different Parelli instructors will receive a 5% discount and a free lesson with their choice of one of the Parelli instructors appearing at Willow Brook in 2008. May 16 & 17 AND May 20 & 21 - Level 1 (Limit of 10) – $400 ($500 not-yet Savvy Club Members) We will teach you to use the Parelli Seven Games to bond with your horse and handle him safely. We'll show you how to get rid of Opposition Reflex and develop respect and trust in your equine partner. We'll show you how to put the Seven Games to a purpose with tarps, balls, umbrellas and jumps. Throughout the class, we'll show you how to read your horse's confidence and emotions. There is no riding in this class. Requirements: We suggest that you have begun to study the Level 1 Program or the Success Series to get more out of this class. May 18 & 19 – Level 2 (Limit of 10) – $400 ($500 not-yet Savvy Club Members) We'll take your Seven Games to a higher level, developing Emotional Fitness in you and your horse. We'll show you how to have fun with your Equine Partner on the ground and in the saddle. We'll explore Linda's Fluidity concepts as we ride in the afternoon. We'll continue to teach you to read your horse's confidence and emotions and give you strategies for dealing with different issues. Requirements: An official Level 1 assessment, or an unofficial self-assessment by doing the checklists in the Level 1 Program at the end of the lesson booklets. TOP
May 24 & 25 (Sat & Sun)	Peter Fuller Cow Working Clinic May 24 - Beginner – Introducing horses to cattle and riders to cowmanship (Limit of 7) - $150 May 25 - Intermediate horsemanship and cowmanship (Limit of 7) - $150 *Clinics may be changed to a higher level for advanced riders depending on who signs up.* The clinic format involves three aspects of cow working. Whether beginner or advanced they are as follows – Horsemanship, Cowmanship and Sportsmanship. Most people want to learn a specific discipline such as team penning, cutting, etc without understanding the rudimentary foundation for horsemanship and cowmanship. The clinic will teach individuals horsemanship skills on the ground and in the saddle necessary for working cattle. Where to be, why to be, how to be, when to be and what to do when you get there are the important factors of horsemanship in cow working. Secondarily, participants will learn psychology and zone-ology of cows in order to move them in a specific direction using pressure and release. The clinic is not fast and furious but aspects of speed can be added later once a good foundation has been laid for such things as cutting and fence work, and even roping if participants are qualified. Even people with former or current cow working experience will learn a new twist to things they may have overlooked which they will find out in this clinic. Participants will get a very valuable experience and have fun in the Peter Fuller Cow working clinic. TOP
May 31 (Sat)	Northeast Stock Horse Association Horse Show (Combines reining and cow working) Call Rick Trusty for details – 610-775-3564 TOP
June 13, 14, 15 & 16 (Fri thru Mon) *www.pnhsavvy.com*	COURSE III & IV – WILLOW BROOK PARELLI SERIES Parelli 3-Star Instructor Nita Jo Rush Willow Brook Natural Horsemanship Center is offering a series of unique continuous Parelli learning clinics of Levels 1, 2 and 3 taught in progression by three top certified Parelli instructors, i.e. 3-Star Christi Rains and Nita Jo Rush, and 5-Star Dave Ellis. These five clinics will be a comprehensive approach to an integrative teaching process. Participants who sign up for two or more Parelli courses will receive a discount of 5%. Participants who sign up for two or more courses with at least two different Parelli instructors will receive a 5% discount and a free lesson with their choice of one of the Parelli instructors appearing at Willow Brook in 2008. Jun 13 & 14 – Level 1 Advanced / Transition to Level 2 (Limit of 10) – $400 ($500 not-yet Savvy Club Members) Learn to succeed at playing the 7 games on-line and begin to win them as you make the transition from Level 1 to Level 2. You'll be introduced to the 22' rope and a variety of ways to play with your horse on-line. Gain confidence with L1 and beginning L2 riding skills and concepts: passenger lessons, balance point, follow the rail, rein positions, carrot stick riding, maintain gait, sitting that trot, and more! Jun 15 & 16– Level 2 Advanced / Transition to Level 3 (Limit of 10) – $400 ($500 not-yet Savvy Club Members) Begin to explore Level 3 concepts. Groundwork will be on the 22’ line and will include an introduction to the 45’ rope. Carrot stick riding to improve seat connection, fluidity concepts as well as improving impulsion and riding with finesse. TOP
June 21 & 22 (Sat & Sun)	ARCHA - Mid Atlantic Reined Cow Horse Show Call Dick Rosell for details – 610-756-4257 TOP
June 27 & 28 (Fri & Sat)	Peter Fuller Cow Working Clinic June 27 - Beginner – Introducing horses to cattle and riders to cowmanship (Limit of 7) - $150 June 28 - Intermediate horsemanship and cowmanship (Limit of 7) - $150 *Clinics may be changed to a higher level for advanced riders depending on who signs up.* The clinic format involves three aspects of cow working. Whether beginner or advanced they are as follows – Horsemanship, Cowmanship and Sportsmanship. Most people want to learn a specific discipline such as team penning, cutting, etc without understanding the rudimentary foundation for horsemanship and cowmanship. The clinic will teach individuals horsemanship skills on the ground and in the saddle necessary for working cattle. Where to be, why to be, how to be, when to be and what to do when you get there are the important factors of horsemanship in cow working. Secondarily, participants will learn psychology and zone-ology of cows in order to move them in a specific direction using pressure and release. The clinic is not fast and furious but aspects of speed can be added later once a good foundation has been laid for such things as cutting and fence work, and even roping if participants are qualified. Even people with former or current cow working experience will learn a new twist to things they may have overlooked which they will find out in this clinic. Participants will get a very valuable experience and have fun in the Peter Fuller Cow working clinic. TOP
June 29 (Sun)	Play Day (Limit of 40) – $20 per person Play with your horse around obstacles on line, Liberty in round pen, trail riding and riding with assistance if you like from Peter Fuller. Bring your Rope Halter, Lead Rope, Saddle & Pad, Carrot Stick and Lunch TOP
July 12 & 13 (Sat & Sun)	ARCHA - Mid Atlantic Reined Cow Horse Show Call Dick Rosell for details – 610-756-4257 TOP
July 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 (Mon thru Fri)	Willow Brook Stay and Play Spend a week of your vacation at Willow Brook! (Limit of 10) - $1,000 All-Inclusive Private lessons, Clinic lessons, Stall, Accommodations, Cow Working, Mosey Time, Playground Time, Puzzle Solving, Trail Rides, Parelli Game Help, Lunch Daily, BBQ the last night) TOP
Sept 13 (Sat)	Harry Hurd Clinic Call Jeff Gettys for details – 717-226-5221 TOP
Sept 14 (Sun)	Northeast Stock Horse Association Horse Show (Combines reining and cow working) Call Rick Trusty for details – 610-775-3564 TOP
Sept 20 & 21 (Sat & Sun)	Peter Fuller Cow Working Clinic Sept 20 - Beginner – Introducing horses to cattle and riders to cowmanship (Limit of 7) - $150 Sept 21 - Intermediate horsemanship and cowmanship (Limit of 7) - $150 *Clinics may be changed to a higher level for advanced riders depending on who signs up.* The clinic format involves three aspects of cow working. Whether beginner or advanced they are as follows – Horsemanship, Cowmanship and Sportsmanship. Most people want to learn a specific discipline such as team penning, cutting, etc without understanding the rudimentary foundation for horsemanship and cowmanship. The clinic will teach individuals horsemanship skills on the ground and in the saddle necessary for working cattle. Where to be, why to be, how to be, when to be and what to do when you get there are the important factors of horsemanship in cow working. Secondarily, participants will learn psychology and zone-ology of cows in order to move them in a specific direction using pressure and release. The clinic is not fast and furious but aspects of speed can be added later once a good foundation has been laid for such things as cutting and fence work, and even roping if participants are qualified. Even people with former or current cow working experience will learn a new twist to things they may have overlooked which they will find out in this clinic. Participants will get a very valuable experience and have fun in the Peter Fuller Cow working clinic. TOP
Sept 27 & 28 (Sat & Sun)	ARCHA - Mid Atlantic Reined Cow Horse Show Call Dick Rosell for details – 610-756-4257 TOP
Oct 3, 4 & 5 (Fri thru Sun) *www.jackbrainard.com*	Jack Brainard Author of “If I Were to Train a Horse” and “Cowboys Past, Present and Future”. Teaches people advanced knowledge of Horsemanship riding skills with a focus on lead changes. “The secret of Horsemanship is cuing on a foot fall, showing a horse where, when and how to move his feet.” Advanced Horsemanship Clinic (Limit of 15) – $375 TOP
Oct 10, 11, 12 & 13 (Fri thru Mon) *www.martinblack.net*	Martin Black Martin Black come from five generations, on both his maternal and paternal sides his family, of ranchers in Owyhee County, Idaho. With this deeply-rooted tradition and the desire to honor and maintain it, along with the influence of other present-day horseman, he has studied different elements of horsemanship throughout his life. From the racehorses in Kentucky to the camp drafters in the outback of Australia along with some jumping, polo, harness horses and mustangs in the wild, he has had the opportunity to experience a wide range of exposure. What he looks for isn’t just a style or particular method, but what works for the horse. “If it works there must be a reason why, if it doesn’t work there must be a reason why.” If we can understand what prepared or caused the horse to react or respond in the manner they do whether it is desirable or not, then we may learn to identify and influence the action of the horse in what we think is a positive and productive way. Join Martin as he introduces you to his philosophy. REVISED FORMAT Horsemanship I – (Limit of 8) – $550 (Mornings) Cattle Working – (Limit of 8) – $575 (Afternoons) Includes $25 Cattle Charge TOP
Oct 18 (Sat)	Northeast Stock Horse Association Horse Show (Combines reining and cow working) Call Rick Trusty for details – 610-775-3564 TOP
Oct 19 (Sun)	Play Day and WBNHC Games Tournament (Limit of 40) – $20 per person Play with your horse around obstacles on line, Liberty in round pen, trail riding and riding with assistance if you like from Peter Fuller. Bring your Rope Halter, Lead Rope, Saddle & Pad, Carrot Stick and Lunch. Also for fun, participate in the timed/judged WBNHC Games Tournament (based on the Parelli Games^TM) to test your ground or riding skills. Entry Fee $5 per person. Different setup for Level 1, 2 and 3. TOP
Oct 25 & 26 (Sat & Sun)	Peter Fuller Cow Working Clinic Oct 25 - Beginner – Introducing horses to cattle and riders to cowmanship (Limit of 7) - $150 Oct 26 - Intermediate horsemanship and cowmanship (Limit of 7) - $150 *Clinics may be changed to a higher level for advanced riders depending on who signs up.* The clinic format involves three aspects of cow working. Whether beginner or advanced they are as follows – Horsemanship, Cowmanship and Sportsmanship. Most people want to learn a specific discipline such as team penning, cutting, etc without understanding the rudimentary foundation for horsemanship and cowmanship. The clinic will teach individuals horsemanship skills on the ground and in the saddle necessary for working cattle. Where to be, why to be, how to be, when to be and what to do when you get there are the important factors of horsemanship in cow working. Secondarily, participants will learn psychology and zone-ology of cows in order to move them in a specific direction using pressure and release. The clinic is not fast and furious but aspects of speed can be added later once a good foundation has been laid for such things as cutting and fence work, and even roping if participants are qualified. Even people with former or current cow working experience will learn a new twist to things they may have overlooked which they will find out in this clinic. Participants will get a very valuable experience and have fun in the Peter Fuller Cow working clinic. TOP
Oct 31, Nov 1, 2 & 3 (Fri thru Mon) *www.parelli.com/rangerdave*	COURSE V – WILLOW BROOK PARELLI SERIES Parelli 5-Star Instructor Dave Ellis Willow Brook Natural Horsemanship Center is offering a series of unique continuous Parelli learning clinics of Levels 1, 2 and 3 taught in progression by three top certified Parelli instructors, i.e. 3-Star Christi Rains and Nita Jo Rush, and 5-Star Dave Ellis. These five clinics will be a comprehensive approach to an integrative teaching process. Participants who sign up for two or more Parelli courses will receive a discount of 5%. Participants who sign up for two or more courses with at least two different Parelli instructors will receive a 5% discount and a free lesson with their choice of one of the Parelli instructors appearing at Willow Brook in 2008. Apply Principles to Purpose Level 2 and 3 (Limit of 20) – $800 ($900 not-yet Savvy Club Members) Includes cattle charge Trail riding, performance skills, cow working reining. (Riders must be out of Level 1 and into Level 2) TOP
Nov 8 & 9 (Sat & Sun)	Sandy Collier Reined Cowhorse Clinic Sponsored by Northeast Stock Horse Association Horse Show Call Jeff Gettys for details – 717-226-5221 TOP
Nov 15 (Sat)	Play Day (Limit of 40) – $20 per person Play with your horse around obstacles on line, Liberty in round pen, trail riding and riding with help from Peter Fuller. Bring your Rope Halter, Lead Rope, Saddle & Pad, Carrot Stick and Lunch TOP
Nov 29 & 30 (Sat & Sun)	Willow Brook Natural Horsemanship Center Volunteer Clinic TOP

PARELLI COURSE SERIES
Willow Brook Natural Horsemanship Center is offering a series of unique continuous Parelli learning clinics of Levels 1, 2 and 3 taught in progression by three top certified Parelli instructors, i.e. 3-Star Christi Rains and Nita Jo Rush, and 5-Star Dave Ellis. These five clinics will be a comprehensive approach to an integrative teaching process. Participants who sign up for two or more Parelli courses will receive a discount of 5%. Participants who sign up for two or more courses with at least two different Parelli instructors will receive a 5% discount and a free lesson with their choice of one of the Parelli instructors appearing at Willow Brook in 2008. TOP

CLINIC PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY
   1.        A completed Clinic Application and $100 deposit is required in order to sign up for the clinic.
   2.        Clinic is to be paid in full 30 days prior to clinic. Copy of coggins must accompany final or full payment.
   3.        If the participant is paid in full and cancels prior to two weeks before the clinic, they will receive a refund of
              half of their payment. If participant cancels after that time, no money is refunded. In either case, the
              participant has the option of finding a replacement. If a replacement is found, the participant must inform Willow
              Brook of the name of their replacement and Willow Brook will apply the initial payment to the replacement.
              Participant should receive reimbursement for monies paid directly from their replacement.
   4.       Payments should be paid to - Willow Brook Enterprises, Inc, P.O. Box 32, Catasauqua, PA 18032.                 TOP

CHECKLIST OF ITEMS TO BRING:
1.        Horse Feed
   2.        Hay
   3.        Water Buckets
   4.        Shavings if you want (see Stalls & Shavings Policy below)
   5.        All riding tack

   6.       For Parelli clinics, please bring the following in addition to the above:

             a.)   Carrot Stick
             b.)   Savvy String
             c.)   Rope Halter
             d.)   12' lead (or longer lines for higher level clinics)                                                                                          TOP

STALLS AND SHAVINGS POLICY
1.        $20 fee per stall each day stall is utilized.

              Bedding pellets will be used in Old Indoor stalls. No shavings allowed. If using New Indoor stalls,
              shavings are allowed. Stalls will be bedded upon arrival.

             Most stalls have shavings. If you want to bring shavings, please request a stall that has shavings. In there are
             no shavings stalls available, you will just need to pick the pellets and then of course take your shavings back
             home with you.

             If you have a Willow Brook accommodation reservation, your horse will be stalled in the Old Indoor, which has
             pellets.

            Additional shavings $6/bag – obtain from and pay Whip Hussmann.

            $20 fee per stall each day stall is utilized. (Bedding pellets will be used in Old Indoor stalls. No shavings
            allowed. If using New Indoor stalls, shavings are allowed. Stalls will be bedded upon arrival. Additional
            shavings $6/bag - obtain from and pay Whip Hussmann.)

   2.       Cannot change stalls unless approved by Whip Hussmann.
   3.       Tie out fee is $10 per day, per horse.
   4.       Bring your own food for horse.
   5.       Bring your own buckets and hay.
   6.       Please strip stalls at end of stay.
   7.       Please don't use trash bins as muck tubs.                                                                                                         TOP

STALL AND ACCOMMODATION POLICY
   Stall Rental
1.        Stall Rental starts 3:00 PM the day before the clinic starts.
                 (Anyone having accommodations may come in at 12:00 Noon.)
2.       Time ends 5:00 PM the day of the clinic.
  3.       Any start in between constitutes one day.
  4.       Time begins 5:00 PM the second day of the clinic and any day after that.
  5.       Stall Rental ends 9:00 PM the last day of the clinic.
     Accommodation Rental
1.        Accommodation Rental starts 12:00 Noon the day before the clinic.
  2.       Time ends 12:00 Noon the next day.
  3.       Accommodation Rental ends 9:00 PM the last day of the clinic.

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AUDITORS AND GUEST POLICY
Volunteers working at least one full day of a clinic are authorized to audit that clinician’s entire
clinic free of charge. (2 day or 4 day)

Volunteers working ½ day of a clinic are authorized to audit that one full day of the clinic free of
charge.

All guests must pay the auditor fee unless the Registrar is specifically directed by Willow Brook
CEO Peter Fuller that they are his guest and may attend free of charge.

Individuals excluded from paying the auditor fee are those who are attending a clinic “under
duress.” In other words, those individuals who are in attendance ONLY because they trailered a
clinic participant’s horse or are a parent/adult guardian of a child participating in a clinic and they
themselves are not in attendance to learn from the clinician.

All paying clinic participants are allowed one family member/partner auditor free of charge.

People paying the package plan to use the WB facilities are allowed to come in and out of an
ongoing Willow-Brook sponsored clinic if one is in progress the day or weekend they are on the
premises.

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NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP LESSONS with Peter Fuller available year-round
Call 610-264-5606 or email willowbrook@rcn.com to set up a lesson TOP