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"Helping Hooves Program"
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.
By appointment!
Classes & Retreats
will be offered soon!
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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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For this months newsletter scroll down the page.
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Sherry & Cisco
Having a great time!
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OCTOBER NEWSLETTER "How's Your "A" Game?"
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Dear Horse lovers,
September has been extremely busy for me, and I have enjoyed every minute of it. I am way behind on writing diaries for clinics as the clinics have been back to back with not enough time in between to write. The Grand Island and Hastings clinics were full, and many of them are expecting me to come back for private lessons on a regular basis, which is great for me, because this is a little closer to home. However I really don't mind the travel, because I love what I am doing. It is much better than a 9-5 job. I do put in a lot more than 8 hours a day 7 days a week now, but it doesn't seem like work. I want to encourage all of you to find what you love doing and go for it! You will never regret it, even if your pocket book is a little lighter. You will get used to it and the sacrifices will be worth it because of the peace that comes when you find your purpose.
I was recently in Council Bluffs for a speaking engagement on conflict management. One of the things I talked about was putting on your "A" Game when conflicts arise. This means you stay calm, cool, and collected during the conflict. It means you are mentally, emotionally, and physically fit. You can smile with appropriate responses, and set appropriate boundaries. It means you can be as soft as possible but yet as firm as necessary.
My "A" Game was tested to the limit while driving through Omaha during 8:00 rush hour traffic on Wed. morning on route to the Bass Pro Shop where the meeting was held. While the traffic seemed to be closing in on me my state of claustrophobia was causing me to act like a right brained horse. I kept telling myself BREATH, SMILE remain calm, cool, and collected. However, my mental, emotional and physical fitness was wearing thin, and all I could think about was "PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, let me get off this freeway NOW!" Those other cars and trucks were not respecting my boundaries and I couldn't figure out if I needed to be soft or firm. With a death grip on the steering wheel, I was not able to do either. When I finally arrived at my destination I was shaking and quite hyper, it is a good thing I hadn't drank any coffee yet. It took me quite a while to get left brained again.
Before I left Kathy's place near Valley that morning, this country girl was anxious and expected the trip to Council Bluffs to be unpleasant, but it was much worse than I thought it would be. To some of you it is a normal thing because you are desensitized to it. But to me it was dangerous and I was full of fear. When it was all over, I knew that I would rather ride a bucking horse than drive through that traffic again. I didn't care if it was 100 miles to drive around the city, I was determined that there had to be an easier way to get back to Chance Ridge. Fortunately I found a better way back, even though it was much longer, and of course the traffic at 11:00 was very minimal. Thank goodness, because I don't know if I could have done that twice in one day.
I tell you that story because there are so many metaphors we can apply to our horses. That very evening I had a young girl bring a horse to Chance Ridge for a private lesson. My experience earlier in the day, helped me understand what the horse was going through. This horse rides beautiful at home alone. However, put him in a show ring when another horse comes up behind him he bucks. The poor horse was feeling exactly like I was while driving on the freeway. (CLAUSTROPHOBIC, FEARFUL, RIGHT-BRAINED AND OUT OF CONTROL.) I wanted to buck my way off that freeway. In fact an air-lift from a helicopter would have been nice.
Just like traffic on the freeway a crowded arena or trail can feel like a traffic jam to a horse. The other horses are not respecting his boundaries, and this poor horse doesn't know whether to be soft or firm with the other horses. When he doesn't have an "A" Game to put on, he reacts the only way he knows how, especially if his rider doesn't have an "A" Game to lead him through the traffic confidently. I know I would have felt better on the freeway if a confident driver would have been driving the car instead of me. We need to become confident drivers for our horses so they can trust us when the traffic gets wild.
We need to have our "A" Game on when situations come up for our horses. We also need to teach them to have an "A" Game. Our horses can learn to control their emotions. The reason they don't is we always try to calm them down, or reward them for their out of control behavior, instead of helping them learn to control their behaviors. YES it is possible!
Knowing my "A" Game helped me survive the freeway. But I want to learn to do more than mearly survive the experience. I may never enjoy it, but I can learn to overcome my fears through traffic driving education and experience. I need someone to ride with me next time to give me a little support, guidance, and encouragement, and that is also what your horse needs from you.
Can you be that kind of person for your horse?
Happy Trails,
Sherry Jarvis
EXCITING FALL NEWS!
Heart In Your Hand Horsemanship T-Shirts and new brochures are now available!
We already have 30 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
Helping Hooves is off and running with many E.A.P. individual sessions already.
The sessions have been unbelievable, I think I am getting as blessed and learning as much as the people who are wanting and needing the help with personal growth and certain problems they are dealing with.
Melissa and I putting together some L.E.A.D. workshops in the near future.
If you know any organizations, schools, or businesses interested in our training workshops or retreats, please let them know about us. Our brochures are ready for mailing.
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS!
I am giving some discounts to those students who have attended more than one of my classes or sign up with a deposit at least a month early. I also give away a free classes to a host who gets at least 6 other people signed up and attending a class. Call for more specific details.
2007 Spring/Summer Camp Schedule
SIGN UP NOW AND GET YOUR EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT!
May 4-7: Women’s Confident Leadership Camp (EBD March 1, 2007)
June 5-7: Youth Leadership/Horsemanship Camp (EBD April 1, 2007)
June 12-14: Youth/Parent Leadership/Horsemanship Camp (EBD April 1, 2007)
June 19-22: Women’s Confident Leadership Camp (EBD April 1, 2007)
July 10-12: Youth Leadership/Horsemanship Camp (EBD May 1, 2007)
Aug 7-9: Youth/Parent Leadership/Horsemanship Camp (EBD June 1, 2007)
Aug. 31- Sept. 3: Women’s Confident Leadership Camp (EBD June 1, 2007)
Oct 5-8: 2nd Annual Alumni/Women’s Confident Leadership Camp (EBD July 1, 2007)
PRIVATE LESSONS
The September private lessons at Chance Ridge in Elkhorn were a great success. I gave 10 lessons in two days. We are excited to go back again Oct. 27-29 and Dec. 1-3. October lesson times are already filling up so call now for your special time!
THE TRAVELING TRAINER!
I will be in Grand Island for private lessons the weekend of Oct. 14-15. If you are within 50 miles of Grand Island I will come to you for a private lesson! Call now for details!
I am still looking for a barn in Lincoln and Grand Island to give private lessons from. I am looking for a heated facilities to work from, so that we can continue through the winter for those fanatics like me who want to play year round.
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.
Lessons are on a first come first serve basis, try to sign up 2 weeks prior. 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 or bring your own horse.
WOMEN'S CONFIDENT LEADERSHIP CAMPS
The Women’s Confident Leadership Camp at the Calamus Outfitters Ranch near Burwell, NE on Oct. 6-9 is full.
Be sure to watch for a diary about this exciting camp.
YOUTH CAMPS
For the rest of this fall you can call to arrange your own personal dates for an individual or family camp.
BE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR YOUR 2007 CAMP NOW!
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.
Don't forget the fall cattle Drive, Oct. 15-17th only $75 plus room
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 I also have access to an indoor arena; however, it is about 20 miles to the facility.
There is a rental fee of $12 per hour for the indoor arena.
Here is a report written by a student who is attending the Calamus Women's Confident Leadership Camp this week.
I must admit I have not worked much with Lexie because of not feeling so good. But she just gave me the nicest suprise the other day when I was working with her. I had separated her from the two old gals and she had been by herself with just chickens and cats for a day. I went through her paces with her and she really did beautifully, she hasn't forgotten a thing. If anything she has gotten better at all the games. I was very pleased with her.
I took her halter off and walked away from her as we were done. She followed me!! I thought "how odd". Then I just started going everywhere in the paddock and she went every where with me!! Then I did it all at a jog, and she trotted and went every where with me!! It was the neatest thing and so much fun!! I really was stunned that she "hooked" up with me. I guess I'm better than nothing, since she doesn't have the two old girls. But even when she's with them she will come up to me for attention and will linger with me long after they have gone.
Today I thought I'd try it again to see if it was a fluke, and it wasn't!! She hooked up with me as soon as I entered the paddock. We jogged and then I started jumping back and forth on the ground and she did it with me. I was laughing out loud as we had the best time! I really feel she has accepted me as a friend and of course that just makes trust all that much better. Just wanted to share this "biggie for us" with you.
Sharon
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 interviewing people this fall for my book.
Thanks for reading and hope to see you on the trail soon!
Happy Trails,
Sherry Jarvis
PS: Look for the monthly training tip soon if you are on my mailing list. If you are not join the mailing list today for more tips and inspiring student success stories.
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2007 SUMMER CAMPS YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS
WOMEN'S CONFIDENT LEADERSHIP CAMP
YOUTH HORSEMANSHIP & LEADERSHIP CAMPS
and YOUTH PARENT LEADERSHIP & HORSEMANSHIP CAMPS
at CALAMUS OUTFITTERS RANCH near Burwell, NE
Do you want to be even more confident?
Do you want to have even greater leadership skills?
Do you want to develop an even deeper relationship with your horse?
Do you want to be able to communicate even more effectively?
Do you want to be safer yet and have even more fun?
Then SIGN UP NOW for a camp where you will be saturated in a horse expereince which will lead you to new discoveries about your horse and yourself.
Go to registration page for form.
Only accepting 7 to 12 participants for these special camps to ensure individual instruction and special attention!
SPOTS WIL FILL UP FAST! SO HURRY AND REGISTER!
Waiting list available!
2007 SUMMER CAMPS-Calamus Outfitters, Burwell, NE
"We will also be doing 2-day clinics next summer around the country."Schedule will be announced soon!
May 4-7: Women’s Confident Leadership Camp (EBD March 1, 2007)
June 5-7: Youth Leadership/Horsemanship Camp (EBD April 1, 2007)
June 12-14: Youth/Parent Leadership/Horsemanship Camp (EBD April 1, 2007)
June 19-22: Women’s Confident Leadership Camp (EBD April 1, 2007)
July 10-12: Youth Leadership/Horsemanship Camp (EBD May 1, 2007)
Aug 7-9: Youth/Parent Leadership/Horsemanship Camp (EBD June 1, 2007)
Aug. 31- Sept. 3: Women’s Confident Leadership Camp (EBD June 1, 2007)
Oct 5-8: 2nd Annual Alumni/Women’s Confident Leadership Camp
(EBD July 1, 2007)
SIGN UP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!
We are very excited about these camps as the people who attended this year were very pleased and all expressed interest in returning next year. We wanted to provide dates as soon as possible so that you have plenty of time to plan. The sooner you sign up the better. I am offering discounts for those who sign up with a $200 deposit before the early bird discount dates in order to help you save a little and help me secure the deposit that I have to pay for the cabins or lodge in order to reserve them.
We still have to pay for the lodge or cabin reservations if we cancel less than 2 months prior to the event.
So if you are serious about wanting to attend please send your registration and deposit in as soon as possible.If an emergency comes up for you by then, I can apply your deposit to other lessons, clinics or camps.
I understand that things can happen, so I will remain as flexible as possible.
WEEKEND OR WEEKDAYS?
The reason for having camps during the week days as opposed to the weekend is because the lodges at the Calamus Outfitters ranch are already booked up for the weekends next summer. The only thing left availabe are the cabins.
So you can see how critical advance registrations are. It is a busy and very popular place. You will love it !
SAVE $$ with an EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT!
SAVE $100 OFF 4 DAY CAMPS AND $50 OFF 3 DAY CAMPS!
SAVE AN ADDITIONAL $50 IF YOU HAVE ATTENDED ONE OF OUR 2-DAY CLINICS!
These discounts apply only when the $200 deposit is recieved prior to the Early Bird Deadline Date.
4 Day Women's Confident Leadership Camps
Accomadations in modern comfortable Lodge
Maximum 12 students
Arena, round pens, play ground, trail rides, swimming, and tanking available
Lease a horse for $100
Cost of 4 day camp is $850 includes:
Lodging $120; Meals $80; Pen for (1) horse $30; Classroom & misc. supplies $20;
12 hrs. of Instruction is only $112.50 a day only $10/ hour; if you get in on the above discounts
Still only $150 a day for instruction if you miss out on the above discounts
3 Day Youth Leadership/Horsemanship Camps
Must be 12-18 years old because parent will not be attending
Accomadations in cabin that sleep six
Only taking 5 students
Cost of camp is $650 includes:
Lodging $80; Meals $55; Pen for (1)horse $20; Classroom & misc. supplies $20;
Instruction is only $125 a day if you get the above EBD discounts; about $158 without the discounts
Lease a horse for $75
Last year some kids stayed an extra day they were having so much fun and learning so much, this can be arranged.
Swimming, tanking, tubbing available
3 Day Youth/Parent Leaderhsip/Horsemanship Camps
7-15 years old accompanied by a parent who can also participate in the activties. (ages remain flexible)
Accomadations in cabins that sleep six. (2 cabins available)
Maximum 6 kids with one parent for each child.
Lease a horse for $75
Cost of camp is $750 for a pair which includes:
Lodging $160; Meals $110; Pens for (2)horses $40; Classroom & misc. supplies $15;
Instruction is only $125 a day for two people with above EBD discounts.
Parent instruction is essentially FREE!
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DEMONSTRATION LOCATIONS!
We are looking for demonstration locations such as county fairs, equine related events, stables, horseclubs etc.
These demonstrations are a cost effective way to introduce horselovers to natural horsemanship ideas which can lead to a safer and more enjoyable relationship with your horse.
They are also inspirational and educational.
Please contact us, if you know of an excellent location for such an event.
Thanks,
Sherry
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