Mark Rashid and Jim Masterson clinics Arizona 2023
Hosted by: Dusty Spur LLC (503)709-1484
Location: Carefree Farms, 36412 7th Ave., Phoenix,AZ 85086
Carefree Farms is located in the Desert Hills area, just West of Cave Creek. It is a first class facility on 17 beautiful acres.
Jim Masterson
In 1998, while Jim was grooming horses on the U.S. hunter-jumper show circuit, he noticed while watching physical therapists work on horses that the horse exhibited certain subtle changes in behavior that correlated to what the therapists were doing. He learned that if you trust and follow what the horse is telling you as you work on it, the horse’s body will participate in the process of releasing tension. The result is not only an improvement in performance, but also in the trust that develops between the horse and human. From 2004 to 2013 Jim worked on top equine competitors on the US hunter-jumper circuit in events such as the USEF and Maclay Medal series, and FEI Grand Prix, Nations Cup, Pan American and World Cup jumping events, and with members of the USEF Singles Driving Team.
In 2006, Jim was invited to accompany the U.S. Endurance Team to the FEI World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany. Team member Jennifer Niehaus said afterward, “Of all the things that were done for my horse Cheyenne, the bodywork Jim did was the most beneficial. He has truly never moved as nicely as he did in Germany.” In 2008 Jim was again asked to accompany the Team to the FEI World Endurance Championships in Malaysia. Team member Meg Sleeper, DVM; “It is impossible to overestimate Jim’s ability to keep performance horses working at their peak level. Simply put, he is like having a secret weapon.”He continued to accompany the team to the 2010 WEG in Lexington, the 2012 World Championships in England, and the 2014 WEG in Normandy, France.Since 2006, over 4,000 horse owners have attended Masterson Method Weekend Seminar-Workshops, and he has trained over 330 Masterson Method Certified Practitioners in 20 countries. His book and DVD, Beyond Horse Massage, has sold over 50,000 copies and been translated into six languages. It is the No. 1 seller in the equine veterinary category on Amazon.Jim and his team of instructors continue to travel the world teaching horse owners, trainers and therapists The Masterson Method. His goal is to have every horse on the planet have experienced the Bladder Meridian Technique at least once.
Mark Rashid
Mark Rashid is one of the leading Horsemen in the world today. Since the age of 10, Mark has committed himself to finding quiet but effective ways of working with horses. His approach is always based on looking at the situation from the horse's point of view. Mark works with any breed and any discipline, focusing on communication, harmony, and timing, in practical meaningful ways we can use every day. Mark is not only a quiet, humble and respectful person and horseman, Mark is also an outstanding and patient teacher. He chooses to work with one horse and rider at a time in clinics, as he feels this is the best way to learn. For this reason, clinics are limited to just six horse and rider combinations, though spectators greatly benefit from his very interactive approach that involves everyone in discussions and activities. Mark has recently founded the branch of martial art called Aibado (Japanese for "The Art of Blending with Horses), after many years of study of the martial art of Aikido (The Way of Harmony).
In America and Europe Mark has trained horses of many different breeds, and riders from many different equestrian fields. He has helped Grand Prix dressage riders, eventers, jumpers and endurance riders as well as professional reiners, cutting horses, and cowboys. Draft and harness horses are welcome as are stallions, abused horses, or any horse or mule with any behavioral issues. Mark has written fourteen books, written and produced the movie "Out of the Wild," and has demonstrated at many major events. His clinics are sell-outs worldwide.
Jim Masterson and Mark Rashid Collaborative
January 27,28,29, 2023
The clinic format is "one on one." It’s a 3 day clinic with 6 riders. Day One there will be 3 riders. They will have a morning evaluation with both Jim and Mark and then a equine body work session with Jim in the afternoon. Day Two, the riders from the previous day (1, 2, and 3) will audit. And the other 3 riders will have their evaluation in the morning and the session with Jim in the afternoon. Day Three, all 6 riders will have a re-evaluation, One on One with just Mark. Oh yes, one more thing, during the three days, Mark and Jim have availability for single lessons/sessions (with auditors). If you would be interested in the single “one on one” times, please let us know and we can forward that information.
Mark Rashid 3 day clinic January 20,21,22, 2023
The clinic format is "one on one" with 6 riders per day. You'll have a ride time each day that will last about an hour. And auditing privileges for the entire clinic.
Details
How to register
Please email or call for registration forms. PRE REGISTRATION is required for Riders and for Auditing.
Lori Stone: thedustyspur@gorge.net or text or call me at (503)709-1484
Cost
Mark Rashid Only 3 Day Rider: $950
Mark Rashid Audit: $40 per day
Jim Masterson & Mark Rashid Collaborative: $975
Jim and Mark Audit: $80 per day
During the 3 day Collaborative there will be a few single session available with Mark and with Jim
Single 1 hour lesson with Mark: $250
Single 1-1/2 hour session with Jim: $275
Boarding: $30 per day
Dry Camp: $20 per day
Location
Carefree Farms, 36412 7th Avenue, Phoenix, Az 85086
Carefree Farms is a first class and comprehensive facility for many riding disciplines. They are a boarding facility as well and we are honored to be their guest to enjoy the beautiful arena. There is one main entrance and then the parking will be well marked. When you arrive be on the look out for the checking/registration table. And help yourself to coffee, tea, etc.
Date and Times
Clinics start at 9:00 and end at 4:00.
Auditors please arrive about 8:30 to get checked in.
Mark Rashid Only January 20, 21, 22, 2023
Jim Masterson and Mark Rashid Collaborative January 27, 28, 29, 2023
Other important stuff
The Clinic will happen rain or shine.
If the clinic is not full 30 days prior, we may cancel
Mark does not do colt starting or offer trailer loading participants
Please bring your lunch, there will be lots of coffee, teas, snacks, etc.