Kelner Horsemanship

10/13/2026

Same thing I use and recommend.

10/06/2026

10/04/2026

Working equitation clinic in Bothell, WA.

09/24/2026

09/04/2026

This October, we're so excited to host Tom Kelner (Kelner Horsemanship) - Working Equitation expert and International Horseback Archery Judge - for a clinic at the farm! The clinic will focus on Ease of Handling, the second phase of Working Equitation, which tests the rider's partnership with their horse through a series of practical obstacles and is scored based on fluidity of ex*****on.

The riding spots have been filled, but the clinic is open to auditors. The auditing fee is $25/day (cash, check, or venmo), and no pre-registration is required. Please dress according to the weather, and we encourage you to bring your own chair.

Huge thank you to Chrissie Chang for making this happen. Hope to see you there!

08/16/2026

Lateral work 2

This is later in the same ride. He has become much more accepting of what I'm asking. In subsequent rides his lateral movements have continually improved. Lateral is key to training the working horse.

08/16/2026

Lateral work 1.

It's been my experience that lateral work is often not emphasized in horse training. Lateral movements are important for safety on the trail, transitions and correct body mechanics.
This 1st video is the 2nd ride working lateral for this horse. I started with a lot of ground work, focusing on moving the different parts of the horse independent of the others. You can see, he's not real sure about the task, but he is trying.
2nd video to come in the next post.

07/08/2026