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SHOWING EXCELLENCE CLINICS
Our SHOWING EXCELLENCE Clinics are held at different locations across the country where we focus on Showmanship training (judging, presentation, and mental skills for competition) that pertains to cow-related events. The horses must have significant training in cutting and/or working cow horse (have been shown or are ready to show in a cattle event). These types of clinics are for you if you seek to improve your cutting, reined cow horse, stock horse or ranch versatility. They include reining work. Auditors are welcome.
“Barb and Sandy are an incredible team, each bringing their own unique skills and perspectives to the arena. As coaches, they are gifted at breaking down big concepts for the cutting or cow horse competitor so we can apply them to our own horses in the best way possible. Their patience and persistence with me over the past few years have allowed me to grow exponentially as a rider, a competitor, and a horsewoman. Much of the success I have had with my cow horse is due to the riding mechanics and mental skills I have learned from their BeUnstoppable clinics. I can never thank them enough for all they’ve done to contribute to my growth and performance both in and out of the arena.”
My name is Kim Darnall and I have had the absolute privilege of attending two of Barb and Sandy’s High-Performance clinics.
I have been crazy/nuts about horses my entire life. I have been competing in AQHA, NRHA, and NRCHA events off and on for 30+ years.
I have had great horses, great trainers, great horse friends, and great success in the show ring……..but something happened in the midst of it all. I think I lost my joy.
In the fall of 2018, one of those great horse friends encouraged me to attend the BE Unstoppable clinic at Brasada Ranch. She promised me it would be life-changing, and it WAS.
The goal of the Mental Skills Workshop is to focus on the three pieces of riding. For piece number # 1 we were asked “why do you ride” What? Wait…what? ……… Never, would I have ever thought that such a simple question
would turn my head upside down.
This workshop, this information, these two fabulous instructors, the best I could describe……. filled in the gaps…………..I HAD GAPS!
By applying the skills that I learned in the workshop ( and taking some of Barb and Sandy’s online courses) I found my JOY again. I had the confidence to set my own goals and to solicit the right people
to support my goals.
My 2019 show season was the most enjoyable ever. I had some great runs, and even cashed a few checks, but most of all, I was focused and very HAPPY.
I returned to Brasada for the 2019 BE Unstoppable clinic. It was equally outstanding. Going through the mental skills training for the second time was as rewarding as the first, I was able to focus on step #2 and the information
seemed fresh and challenging.
The technical part of the clinic is equally as fabulous. Sandy and Barb combine their knowledge and experience and go above and beyond to coach you individually through your riding challenges. Sandy generously
answers questions from a judge’s point of view and Barb incorporates the elements of the mental skills in all of the maneuvers.
I cannot thank Barb and Sandy enough. If you are on the fence about attending ………… get off of the fence, you won’t regret it. I promise.
RIDE AND REJUVENATE RETREATS
Our Ride and Rejuvenate Retreats are our all-women’s retreats which offer opportunities for reflection, inspiration, horsemanship skill building, rest (if you like) and trail riding. You may participate in as many or as few activities as you wish. This is your time to ride (or not), refresh your spirit, learn and take in the natural beauty of magnificent trail rides.
We are working on our full retreat schedule and will be adding more as the dates become available.
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