Mini Horsemanship Ranch Adventure, Pocatello, ID
3 Day Mini Horsemanship Ranch Adventure – Suits Ridden Horses, no matter what Equine Discipline rider is involved with (not suitable for green horses).If you are interested in advancing your horsemanship but also looking for an adventurous getaway with some like-minded people passionate about horses – then our Ranch Horsemanship Adventure is for you!!!
To Book: Please fill out form at bottom of this page, a non-refundable deposit is due at time of booking.
Mini Horsemanship Ranch Adventure Format: This clinic is based on our special week long Horsemanship Ranch Adventure that combines 3 clinics (Horsemanship, Cattleworking/Stockmanship and On The Trail Horsemanship Clinics). Our goal is to provide unique, educational experiences to advance people in the adventure of practical horsemanship.
Day 1: morning will be in the arena working on groundwork to make sure everyone’s communication with their horse is working before mounting up and riding with foundational horsemanship.
In the afternoon will dive into some low Stress Stockmanship, which is a great way to improve your Horsemanship.
Day 2: will be out of the arena and onto the trail, working with your horse on a variety of practical, real life situations using horsemanship principles and foundational communication. We will be addressing common situations people face while on the trail riding out and working as a group to help individual horses and riders navigate problems with feel, respect, trust and encouragement.
Day 3: The ultimate day – we are heading out onto a large ranch and helping with their Fall Gather! This day will help give purpose to the communication, advanced horse movement, strengthens the working partnership between horse & rider in a fun environment with a job to do.
Date: September, Fri 25 – Sun 27th, 2026
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Where: Sweet Talk Ranch & xyz ranch, Pocatello, ID
Cost: US$800 per participant (for all 3 days) + arena/cattle fee
Arena/Cattle Fee: US$25 (for all days)
Spectators: $30 per person, per day (first day only – 2nd & 3rd day no spectators as we are out on the trail)
Dogs: Strictly no dogs
Overnight Horses: $15 per horse, per night if bring own hay, $20 per horse, per night if venue supplies hay
Overnight Camping: Free dry camping (porta potty available)
**Please Note: Participants strictly limited to 8. Age minimum for participants is 16yrs and up. Not suitable for green broke horses and all horses must have a good level of fitness). Spaces in the Clinic are run on a first-in first-served basis, with your spot confirmed by a non-refundable US$400 deposit, due at time of booking. If for some reason you have paid the non-refundable deposit, but are unable to make the clinic – you will only be refunded the deposit if you are able to find a rider to replace your spot or if the clinic is full and there is a waiting list with someone who would like to take your spot. If the clinic does not meet our minimum numbers and we have to cancel, you will be refunded in full.
Clinic Description
The emphasis in all Clinics is always on learning to communicate more effectively through “feel”, timing, and balance, building a working relationship based on respect and trust between horse & rider. All Clinics are flexible based on participant’s skill/experience levels. Time will be spent both on the ground doing foundational ground work and mounted, transferring those lessons learnt on the ground to the ridden work.
Subjects covered may include (but are not limited to)
• Groundwork – Beyond the exercises to meaning/purpose
• Understanding True Body Language
• The Difference Between the Direct Feel and Indirect Feel
• Recognizing Response vs. Reaction or Resistance
• Leadership and the Feet/Mind Connection
• Opening gates while mounted
• Working as a team in helping riders that may have ‘position problems’ (horse wanting to lead/follow and not settled)
• Building confidence riding outside
• Practical skills to address various situations that may be encountered (bogs, river crossings, steep terrain, animals etc)
• Different terrain, hills, water crossing, wildlife encounters, farm machinery, bush and more may be encountered
• Bringing Clarity to Ridden Communication – Seat, Legs, Hands
• Riding Through Signal & Balance
• Principles of Stockmanship Including Flight Zone and Balance Point
• Building Partnership With Your Horse Through Shared Purpose
• Understanding True Body Language Through The Principles Of Stockmanship
• Practical Cattlework Including Tracking, Rating, Sorting, Boxing
• Building Awareness and Observation Skills
• Advancing Refinement, Maneuverability & Accuracy
• Understanding How to Apply Advanced Lateral Movements in a Practical Setting
Booking: Mini Horsemanship Ranch Adventure, Pocatello, ID
