Rocky Springs Ranch, LLC
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Fall/Winter 2016 - Vol. 3, No. 2
Dennis Reis training program coming to Rocky Springs Ranch By Joan Kibler, Editor Rocky Springs Ranch LLC is hosting a “No-Dust” threeday weekend seminar with Dennis Reis, a horseman with more than 30 years of professional experience teaching horse handling methods and principles. Training sessions will be held Oct. 21-23 at Rocky Springs Ranch.
horse to make his own decisions without restraint or force. I also teach skills that enable students to act as herd leader to their horses. Because my students work with the horse’s nature instead of trying to control it, they have willing, happy, safe horses.”
“Dennis Reis is a renown horseman,” said Claudia Swisher, owner of Rocky Springs Ranch. “Based in California, he brings his training program to locations around the country. That he is coming to our area is a wonderful opportunity for local horse people to truly understand how their horses think and react.”
The workshops are universal for all horses and owners. Swisher said, “They are non-breed specific and all disciplines of riding are welcomed. The workshops will benefit all horse people, from the novice to those who have years of experience handling horses.
Reis’ training sessions will feature The Techniques of Universal Horsemanship from Ground School to Mounted Work. The seminars will include problem solving, confidence building, leadership skills, balanced riding, horse psychology, ground school awareness and more. “My Universal Horsemanship workshops are taught in an environment where the horse is allowed to express himself,” according to Reis. “Students learn about the horse’s true nature through exercises that encourage the
The training sessions are truly focused on understating the horse,” she continued. “Dennis doesn’t use tricks, gimmicks or gadgets to make the horse move. In fact, the training program is called ‘No Dust’ because the methods are quiet and easy, with little disturbance – not like the training programs that rely on running the horse around the arena until he’s exhausted, thus allowing the trainer to conquer him.” Participants may bring their horses and experience the training first hand, or people may choose to audit the training. Preregistration is required for individuals bringing their horses. Cost is $750 for three days of concentrated, hands-on training. To register, call 800-732-8220 or go online at http://www.reisranch.com/clinics/no-dustweekend-seminars.html. Those needing overnight stabling – or needing more information – should contact Claudia Swisher at 540-858-3090. Registration is not required for those who wish to audit the course. Cost is $25 per day and can be paid upon arrival at Rocky Springs Ranch. Children 17 and under may watch for free. Bring a chair. Training sessions run each day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.