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Sherry is a member of
*NE Horse Council
*USEF (US Equestrian
Federation)
*EAGALA (Equine Assisted
Growth & Learning Assoc.
*Parelli Savvy Club
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"Sandhills Horse Sense"
is devoted to promoting
relationships and
choices that lead to
a positive future.
Sherry is now an
EAGALA Certified
Horse Professional
working in conjunction
with Melissa Dearmont &
Mid-West Country Clinic
L.E.A.D.
"Leadership through
Equine Assited
Development"
will help you with
building relationships,
problem solving,
attitudes & behaviors,
conflict & stress,
responsibilities,
positive choices,
and much more.
Individual sessions by appointment!
Classes & Retreats adapted to families or groups are
also offered .
Call 1-866-757-3853
1-402-684-2908
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For this months newsletter scroll down the page.
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Sherry & Cisco
Having a great time!
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You can now register and pay for our services on-line!
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Trail Ride Preparation Mini clinic with FREE TRAIL RIDE
available at Sherry's House most every Tuesday through fall.
Also upon special request any open weekend or day Sherry is home.
Only accepting 4-6 riders. It only takes two to make a day of it, so Call a friend now and join in the FUN!
Call 308-730-2150 for more details.
Next ones are Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27
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NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER "The Journey Continues (7 Steps in the Cycle)
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Dear Horse lovers,
"The Journey Continues" was the theme of the recent alumni women's horsemanship camp at the Calamus Outfitters Ranch near Burwell, NE. Participants found out that continueing the journey is both laboring and joyful.
I have noticed there seems to be a pattern or cycle as we continue the journey.
1. EXCITEMENT!
The journey begins with lots of excitment as we look forward to a particular event. We can relate this to expecting a first child. There is a lot to prepare for during this first stage of the journey. And it is often filled with both fears and joyfulness. When a person purchases their first horse, or signs up for a camp or a clinic they often feel this way. The anticipation is both exciting, and stressful as one makes preparations for the new journey.
2. REALIZATION COUPLED WITH DOUBT
A person starts out thinking how exciting this new event will be, but this thinking is often followed with feelings of doubt, like: "What did I get myself into? "Can I do this?" or "Why am I here?"
This reality check followed by doubt often goes something like this:
I have my first horse, it's reality,"but now what?" Doubts grow even bigger if things don't go as you dreamed, or seem harder than you ever imagined them to be.
I finally made it to a clinic, but you begin thinking, "I made a mistake, this is too advanced or too easy for me, or maybe I don't need this stuff, or even I do need this stuff but I'm not ready for all of this yet."
The first two steps in the pattern may be considered beginnings. Some people love them and others hate them. Some people really look forward to beginnings and never finish anything, while others hate new beginnings they would rather get lost somewhere in the middle where things don't change much and then there are those who can't wait to get to the finish line.
3. ACCEPTANCE AND SEARCHING FOR ADVICE
This is where the person begins to settle into the fact that this journey is a reality and even though they have some doubts about it and their abilities, they realize they may as well make the best of the situation. The steps during acceptance & searching for advice go something like this:
I accept the fact that I don't know all there is to know about: (having a baby, owning a horse, riding, etc.)
Since I don't know how to handle all of the problems and situations which pop up, I seek answers by talking with others who have been through the same experience asking for advice.
I read books, watch educational videos, talk with experts, and find coaches, trainers, or instructors for guidance on the journey.
It is an individual choice to either accept this advice and guidance by trying new things or not.
It will be an uncomfortable process to make the personal changes needed in order to continue the journey with positive progress.
It will be darn painful to accept personal weaknesses, and quit blaming others for problems or failures.
I make the decision to move forward with excellence or not.
4. TRUST AND HARD WORK
First we are excited about the new adventure, then reality sets in and we doubt ourselves, next we accept we don't have all the answers so we seek help. After we make the decision to move forward with excellence we learn to trust the knowledge we have gained from reputable sources. And last, there is no getting around it, we have to work hard at applying everything we have learned in order for it to work.
Like step three this is the middle. It is where things seem to go on forever! We think:
"Will I ever have this baby?"
"Will this horse ever get it, or more importantly will I ever get it?"
At a clinic: I am getting bored or worse yet frustrated. I am definitely out of my comfort zone and the challenges seem bigger than I can handle.
I wonder if I will ever have a break through.
"Do I really have to keep practicing this until I get it? "
"There has to be an easier way! "
Many people want to give up at this point because they want the excitement of the beginning or prefer the satisfied feeling of the ending. However, some people love the middle because they can feel the proccess, or sometimes they are procrastinator who never want to finish anything. Whether you enjoy the middle or not, the fact is, the middle usually takes the longest and involves a lot of perseverance, consistency, repetition, practice, and patience.
5. BREAK THROUGHS
Now we are at the birthing stage and getting close to the ending or culmination of the pregnancy, a precious new life. (or a true partnership relationship with your horse)
For those who have been through labor they know the intensity and pain involved in this labor of love. Thankfully it doesn't last nine months. But the effort required in a much shorter amount of time is so much greater when it is compared to the middle stages.
This is what break throughs are like in your horsemanship journey. We work really hard and all of a sudden it gets even harder. This is the moment we are about to make a major break through which will change our life with our horse forever. This is when all the hard work of the middle is paying dividends. A new relationship with respect and trust is finally being developed into a partnership. Sometimes it may seem like you are going backwards. Then all of a sudden, there it is, the birth is complete, and the labor pains are over, or so you think.
6. JOY/LOVE/RELATIONSHIP
Finally an ending! There the precious little one lies in the arms of a loving mother looking back, and the realization comes with excitement: it is another new beginning and the journey continues all over again.
Just when we think we have perfected our horsemanship skills and have arrived at the end of our journey (we know it all) something humbling will come along to steal the joy, confidence and the relationship we have developed with our horse. We must not let this happen! We have to get back on and ride through the pattern again. If we do, we will become even better horsemen.
7. EXCITEMENT ONCE AGAIN!
Go back to the beginning again, and that is the cycle of life. We could call numbers 5-6 "endings", but is there really ever an ending? Not until it's over. And, when is it over?
The "JOURNEY CONTINUES" no matter where we are on the cycle.
Happy Trails,
Sherry Jarvis
"If history repeats itself, and the unexpected always happens, how incapable must Man be of learning from experience." -- George Bernard Shaw
"Horsemen share knowledge. Showmen hide it in a corner and go home." -- AQHA Judge Dale Livingston
JOIN A STUDY GROUP!
In addition to the many clinics and lessons we will continue offering throughout the winter, we are starting some study groups for those interested in getting together to support and encourage one another on their horsemanship journey.
There are several women in the Lincoln and Broken Bow areas who have already started meeting on a regular basis in order to advance even quicker and stay motivated toward excellence with horses.
We would like to see other groups popping up in other areas. I have a lot of students in the Omaha area also, so if you are interested call Sherry 308-730-2150.
The Lincoln group will do two dates a month so that if you miss one you can make the other. The first or second week of the month will be on Tuesdays and the third or fourth week of the month will be on Fridays.
For now we have two locations: On Tuesdays at Ann Sampson's house near Lancaster Event Center and on Fridays at Michelle Lincoln's place near Palymra with a great play ground.
During the winter we can move into the indoor facility at BKT Arena. There will be a $20 charge per horse. Vaccinations must be current.
Here are the tentative dates set for the study groups. :
Nov. 4 Broken Bow, NE (DVD’s atCheryl’s)
Nov. 6 Lincoln, NE (Horse Play at Ann’s or BKT Arena if bad weather.)
Nov. 15 Broken Bow, NE (Horse Play at County Indoor Arena)
Nov. 30 Lincoln, NE (Horse Play or DVD's at Michelle’s or BKT Arena if bad weather)
Dec. 4 Lincoln, NE (Horse Play or DVD’s at Ann’s)
Dec. 15 or 16 Ord, NE (Horse Play at County Indoor Arena)
Dec. 22 Burwell, NE (Sherry’s DVD’s & Christmas Party)
Dec. 28-30 Lincoln, NE (Sherry will be at BKT Arena for Private lessons & Mini clinic, providing the weather is good for travel)
NEW - REGISTER AND PAY YOUR DEPOSITS FOR OUR SERVICES ON-LINE. Go to ON-LINE REGISTRATION and sign up for a camp, clinic or private lesson today and reach your 2007 horsemanship goals.
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NEW - SCHOLARSHIPS available for Youth Camps at Calamus Outfitters Ranch.
Go to REQUEST SCHOLARSHIPfor a registration form.
NEW - SPONSOR A YOUTH PROGRAM
If you would like to sponsor a scholarship for a youth to attend a horsemanship camp you can donate to the scholarship fund
at SCHOLARSHIP FUND
WOMEN'S ALUMNI CONFIDENT LEADERSHIP CAMP IS HISTORY
Read Camp diaries and reports on Sherry's BLOG
Start making your 2008 summer plans now!
It's not too early to Sign up for a 2008 Confident/Leadership Camp
Some dates are now available go to the Schedule page for more information.
Registration forms are available on the Registration page
New Cowboy/Cowgirl Horsemanship & Cattle Drive Camp offered May 30-June 2, 2008
at Calamus Outfitters Ranch, Burwell, NE
This is a new style camp we are offering because of requests from men who would like to be able to attend our camps.
The first day will be a group horsemanship lesson with ground work in the morning and riding in the afternoon.
The second day will be more ground work and horsemanship riding skills in the morning with a group trail ride in the afternoon.
The third day will be the cattle drive.(No experience is necessary, you should be able to at least trot your horse with control and confidence)
The fourth day will be set aside for free time, more trail, riding, scheduled private or semi-private lessons with Sherry, tanking, fishing, swimming, or whatever means of relaxation and fun you prefer.
Prices will be set soon! Food and Lodging will be included
There will be a limited number of participants, so sign up early to reserve your spot.
MINI CLINICS WITH A THEME
In conjunction with the private lesson weekends at Chance Ridge we have 2 hour mini clinics with a theme, maximum number of participants is 6, so be sure to register in advance by e-mailing or calling Sherry 308-730-2150
REGULAR PRIVATE LESSONS from the TRAVELING TRAINER at these HOMEBASE Locations:
I will be at Chance Ridge, in Elkhorn, NE monthly all winter long:
Nov. 16-18 Private lessons & mini clinic
Dec. 7-9 Open House Christmas Party with Demonstration; Tournament Games for past students; Private lesson
2008 dates on schedule page
Susan Hadobas Arena near Grand Island, NE
I will be there on Mondays. Dates are flexible, if you are in the area, call or e-mail me for dates and times.
CALL 308-730-2150 NOW TO RESERVE YOUR PERSONAL TIME!
(First come first serve basis, time slots always fill.)
I will try to remain as flexible as possible with scheduling.
You will need to make arrangements in advance for your time slot and keep your lesson time or trade with someone once you have reserved a certain time.
Please try to sign up as soon as possible, as I am normally full.
Cancellations will be charged.
PRIVATE -$80 (2 hour)
SEMI-PRIVATE
(2-people $130 - $65 ea.)
(3 people $165 -$55 ea.)
Extra hours negotiable.
Horses for lease $25/lesson or bring your own horse.
NEW PACKAGE DEALS ON PRIVATE LESSONS
Starting in February: Buy four consecutive montly lessons and get the fifth one FREE.
Total cost is $330. Pay 1/2 ($165)upon first lesson. The other half ($165) at the 4th lesson. Fifth lesson is FREE.
**This does not include semi-private lessons, but check with me personally and we will see what we can work out. It also does not include a lease horse, arena or stall fees. Only the instruction is FREE
If there are at least three people in your area wanting private lessons and
you are only a 2 hour drive from me I will come for a day.
If it is a 3-4 hour drive I need at least 6 people.
If you are further than 4 hours we can still talk.
I have stick and will travel!
OTHER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THIS WINTER!
Host an EQUINE PSYCHOLOGY CLASS this winter in the warmth of your own home:
Host a LEARNING DEMONSTRATION for a 4-h group, saddle club, or group of friends:
I will bring my horses or use a problem horse from the group to give you an evening or afternoon of learning by watching. Interactions with questions and answers will be a big part of the learning environment. So for those who are always wanting to audit or are just curious about what we do in natural horsemanship this is a perfect opportunity. I promise you will learn a lot. It costs less per person than a clinic or private lesson.
"SHERRY'S BLOG" now has over 30 articles. To learn more go to Sherry's Blog
These articles are not only informative with training tips, but they are also inspirational and can motivate positive personal growth in many areas of your life.
We now have over 70 members on our Heart in Your Hand Yahoo Chat Group.
This group is dedicated to natural horsemanship students lead by Sherry & Keith Jarvis whose aim is to help both the horse and rider to become even more successful by presenting a balanced foundation from which you can build a confident, trusting, respectful relationship,without sacrificing the spirit of either the horse or the human. This is a place to share natural horsemanship philosophies and how horses change our lives including those little victories/defeats that don’t mean anything to the "normal" crowd, to have a place to celebrate/vent leadership issues, blinding flashes of the obvious, or brainstorm creative ideas! We will be able to organize natural play days, tournaments, and post information and announcements of natural horsemanship happenings.
This group is by invitation only. You are officially invited by receiving this newsletter. If you would like to join Heart in Your Hand Horsemanship's Yahoo group please e-mail Leigh the moderator at freeman@diodecom.net
FAMILY VACATION AT CALAMUS OUTFITTERS RANCH
Rent a cabin $75/night for two people $100/night for 4 people. Sleeps six maximum.
Includes a kitchen (microwave & frig), bathroom (shower only, no tub), air-conditioning, picnic table, and grill. Two bunk beds (one double, one single)
Stall is $10 a night. Bring your own hay.
Exciting new pens, arena, and round pens were built this month!
Horses must be current on all vaccinations.
Private Instruction is $25/hour at the ranch.
Lower group rates per hour, or a package deal per day.
Call to arrange your special package deal for a small group.
Lease one of my horses $25 a day.
Miles of trail riding, fishing, boating, canoeing, tanking, swimming, etc.
Lodge is available to lease for larger groups. 10-20 people $350 a night.
There are also camper RV hookups close to the Calamus Lake.
There is a small house in Burwell available to rent for only $65 per day. It has two bedrooms a bath, kitchen and living room. However it is about 15 miles from the ranch, but only 2 miles from me.
If you are interested in any of the above ideas please let me know, as the cabins do book up quickly especially during hunting season.
This opportunity is available all year because Calamus Outfitters has now built an indoor arena. There is a rental fee of $15 per person/day for the indoor arena.
BOOK INTERVIEWS
If you have a story about a horse dream that was nearly destroyed or you just want to share your success with the world, let me know. I will be working on stories with more regularity during Nov. and Dec. as my schedule is a little slower and weather isn't so good for riding.
Thanks for reading and hope to see you on the trail soon!
Happy Trails,
Sherry Jarvis
PS: Read monthly training tip on Sherry's BLOG or join our mailing list.
This months topic: "Why does bending a horse calm him down?"
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Sherry Believe's in a Wholistic Program: Other services available:
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Physcial Health
Skin Care, Diet and Exercise
Sherry has been told over and over that she looks and acts much younger than she is. Those who have taken lessons with her have experienced her energy and passion.
Her secrets are eat well, exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep, don't drink or smoke, use sunscreen, wear a hat and take really good care of your skin with a dermatology tested and proven skin care system.
If you would like to find out more about the special skin care and dietary aide products that Sherry uses to stay looking young and full of energy call her at 308-730-2150 or 308-346-5663.
Sherry knows that a good horsemanship program will affect every area of your life. Staying in shape is part of it. Call Sherry to visit more about how she stays in shape for her horses. Or maybe, how her horses keep her in shape.
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Mental and Emotional Health
Sherry has been through some stressful and challenging times in her life like the rest of you.
She has bounced back through many life changes by keeping a positive outlook on life even though depression tried to take over at times. It seemed that her horses always kept her on track and so it was only natural that she wanted to share their healing powers with others.
Check out
"Sandhills Horse Sense" a program devoted to promoting relationships and
choices that lead to a positive future.
Sherry is now an EAGALA Certified Horse Professional working in conjunction
with Melissa Dearmont & Mid-West Country Clinic.
L.E.A.D. "Leadership through Equine Assited Development" will help you with building relationships, problem solving, attitudes & behaviors, conflict & stress, responsibilities, positive choices, and much more.
Right now sessions are by appointment!
Classes & Retreats are offered upon request!
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