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May 25 - 28, 2012 7:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Competitive Trail Clinic
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Concepts of fear, trust, and confidence
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Mastering the basics
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Controlling your horse’s body
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Rhythm, gait, and footfalls for smoother and more efficient rides
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Forward movement and stopping
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Physical conditioning
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Interesting obstacles—gates, ropes,dragging, ground tying, bridges, water, loading and unloading, and many more!
Bonus! Friendly competition at the end of the clinic. Most improved rider is awarded a Van Hargis buckle!
All riders receive complimentary membership in VanFan club.
Contact Gina Monk for to register - 903-316-3383 or ginamonk87@yahoo.com
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FM 838, 3 miles on left from Hwy 64. Google Heritage Cowboy Church (across street)
Benwheeler, TX
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May 1, 2012 - Jun 1, 2012 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Ranch Horse Versatility Clinic Series
Join Van for a series of Ranch Horse Versatility Clinics. Details TBD.
Contact Michelle Gay
830-305-5440
mommag1954@yahoo.com
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Seguin, TX
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Apr 30, 2012 - May 30, 2012 5:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Ranch Horse Versatility Clinics
Join us for a series of Ranch Horse Versatility Clinics. Details TBD.
Contact John Toli for more info.
603-520-3875
jctoli@live.com
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New England Area
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Apr 1 - 2, 2012 7:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Ranch Horse Versatility Clinic
Ranch Horse Versatility Clinic
Stay tuned for details.
Contact Melodie Cox for more information.
832-969-7611
savvydollar08@yahoo.com
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TBD
Stephenville area, TX
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Mar 2 - 3, 2012 7:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Ranch Horse Versatility (#2 in Series)
This is the second clinic in the series. A ranch horse encounters numerous obstacles while doing ranch work. The horse should respond to these obstacles carefully, alertly, and willingly. In this clinic, Van demonstrates the key aspects to develping trust and a working partership with your horse. He will teach you how to introduce your horse to obstacles such as ground tying, hobbling, opening and closing gates, dragging, crossing bridges, and crossing water. At the end of this clinic, you will understand the concepts of fear, trust, and confidence, and how they relate to earning a great relationship with your horse. Prize for most improved rider at each clinic. Contact LD Garrison for more information, 903-530-1237
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Davis Ranch Arena, 721 Dial Road
Big Sandy, TX
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Dec 3, 2011 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Missouri Livestock Symposium
Van will be speaking at this year's Missouri Livestock Symposium. Topics will be announced closer to the event date. For more information about the Symposium, check out the event website, or contact Bruce Lane @ 660.665.9866 or Garry Mathes @ 660.341.6625 or email lanen@missouri.edu and put MLS in the subject line.
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Kirksville, MO
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Nov 11 - 12, 2011 7:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Horsemanship Clinic (#1 in Series)
Colt starting demo on Friday evening. Clinic starts at 9 on Saturday morning. Camping, stalls available. This clinic is the first in a series of horsemanship and working cow clinics and covers horsemanship details, posture, controlling all parts of the horse, and stopping. Prize for most improved rider at each clinic. Contact LD Garrison for more information, 903-530-1237.
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Davis Ranch Arena, 721 Dial Road
Big Sandy, TX
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Oct 17 - 22, 2011 |
NILE Stock Show, Pro Rodeo, & Western Expo
Address : 308 6th Avenue North, Billings, MT
Due to storm damage to the arena, Van's appearance at the NILE Stock Show has been rescheduled for 2011. Come join us then!
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MetraPark
Billings, MT
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Jul 22 - 24, 2011 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Ride the West - The Ranch Event
Join Van at this great weekend event in eastern Washington. The event includes an ACTHA trail ride, the 5th Annual Xtreme Trail Challenge, and special presentations and student clinics by Van for the benefit of the Helen A. Inman Memorial Scholarship Fund. Check out the event website for more details!
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Four Mound Prairie Bison Ranch
Spokane, WA
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Jun 24 - 26, 2011 6:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Groundwork/Horsemanship Clinic
Two-day clinic covering groundwork and general horsemanship skills, customized to the needs of the attendees. Clinic fee includes admission to special Friday evening demo by Van using a local horse. Clinic space is limited, so sign up early. (Ample seating for spectators - $20/day for spectator tickets.) For details and registration information, contact clinic host Amanda Tidwell at critter5552001@yahoo.com.
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Hickman County Ag Pavilion
Centerville, TN
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May 8 - 11, 2011 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
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ACTHA
Van will be coaching contestants and presenting clinics throughout this multi-day event. Check back here and at the event website for more details to come.
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Franklin Family Ranch
Austin, TX
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Apr 23, 2011 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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ACTHA "America's Favorite Trail Horse" Auditions
Together with World Champion Cowgirl Tammy Sronce, Van will help judge the auditions that will send some to the national finals in May. Check out the ACTHA website for information on how you and your horse can be part of this!
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SF Ranch, 617 CR 215
Comanche, TX
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Apr 22, 2011 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Horsemanship Clinic
Van will provide a horsemanship clinic on the day before the ACTHA "America's Favorite Trail Horse" auditions at this same location. Special discounted price for ACTHA members. Space is limited, so sign up soon. Email us at info@vanhargis.com for information on how to sign up.
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SF Ranch, 617 CR 215
Comanche, TX
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Mar 11 - 13, 2011 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Nebraska Horse Expo
Van is pleased to be returning to the Nebraska Horse Expo in March 2011. Be sure to join us there!
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Lancaster Event Center
Lincoln, NE
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Jan 21 - 31, 2011 |
Van Interviewed on the Western Radio Show
Van was recently interviewed on the Western Radio Show, hosted by Tammy Sronce and Alan Moorhead. Listen to the interview at http://westernradioshow.horseradionetwork.com/.
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Sep 13 - 25, 2010 |
Private Consultations
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Northeast US
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Aug 15 - 28, 2010 |
Private Consultations
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Northern US
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Jul 11 - 30, 2010 |
Writing Time
Van will be finishing up his long-awaited book on horsemanship!
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Sulphur Springs, TX
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