For those of you that may be interested, Wolf Creek Ranch in Grass Valley, CA will once again be offering their Cowboy Dressage School of Horsemanship from January-May of 2009. During this 5 day course, a maximum of 3 horse and rider combinations are taught for 5 hours a day with the instruction focusing on refinement and lightness. Students are allowed to bring their own horse or can they can ride one of the horses at Wolf Creek Ranch.
The Cowboy Dressage School of Horsemanship was started in 2008 and was met with great success. People from all over participated, with 2 students coming all the way from the Netherlands.
This is what a few of last year’s students had to say about the program:
“It was a dream come true for my sister and me to work with Eitan in his Cowboy Dressage School of Horsemanship; although, our levels of ability made us uncomfortable working with such an awesome horseman. It didn’t take long to discover Eitan’s easy-going and understanding teaching style made us very comfortable and open to him. He clearly communicated his natural horsemanship philosophy of understanding, softness and lightness, which in turns leads to a trusting relationship with the horse. Over the five days, each of us was supported to incorporate this philosophy into problem-solving strategy.
My goal in attending was to help my horse overcome her fear of cantering. We succeeded! My sister’s goal in coming was to overcome her fear of riding the canter. In the end, Eitan had her cantering in the round pen with her hands in her back pockets. They succeeded!
Debbie’s hospitality and good food at lunch enhanced the whole experience. Her warmth and kindness, and Eitan’s sense of humor made us feel like family as we sat around the table, laughing and sharing stories. It was an experience we shall never forget and one I will be repeating in 2009.”
Joanna Hender
