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| I was wondering if any of you have ever attended or audited one of her clinics, and what you thought about them? |
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| Bump. I've always thought this would be a good clinic. |
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  More bootie than waist!
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | I went to some big name expensive clinics and came away disapointed. I went to my first CC clinic back in 07 and I learned a ton and gained a very good friend in Connie. I've been to one of her clinics every year since then just for a tune-up and a gab fest with Connie. Even though I've been to 7 of them I have never walked away without new knowledge and it doesn't matter if I take a 3 yr old (which I have) or different finished horses. I've also seen her work with kids around 9 yrs old on up to older ladies, some that have hardly run barrels before to those that have been running for years. I'm looking forward to riding with Connie in 2014.  |
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Location: lone star state | I have attended several over the years. These are worth every dollar charged! You will learn more and get lots of one on one with Connie. She is great with young/green horses so you don't need a finished horse to attend. All day in saddle. Lots of slow work and drills you can actually use at home on all horses. She is a great horsewoman and is great at communicating her knowledge to her students. Highly recommend her clinic. |
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Location: Texas | There's no reason not to go. I've been to a couple of them and they've been great...PLUS they are SO.MUCH.CHEAPER than other clinics. |
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My mind still works
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| I attended one several years ago and she was BY FAR
the best one I've attended. Lots of good saddle time
and she breaks down each turn. I took a green horse
I was having problems with and it made him and I
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Location: Arkansas | Love her. |
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 I Prefer to Live in Fantasy Land
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | I audited one years ago and still think her square exercise is timeless. Never had the opportunity to attend another but if she had one in our area I would definitley attend. |
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Location: Piedmont, OK | She is amazing. She teaches you to be correct which in turn teaches your horse to be correct. |
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Location: Kansas | I would have to second everything that's already been said. She's nice, she's smart, and she'll work with you until you get it right. I can't recommend her highly enough! |
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| Thank you guys so much! I have heard of her talent in the arena but never as a clinician or riding instructor. Your info is GREATLY appreciated since I would like to take my blowout this year or next, and then my futurity colt the following years. |
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More bootie than waist!
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | RodeoCowgirl4u - 2014-01-02 10:06 PM Thank you guys so much! I have heard of her talent in the arena but never as a clinician or riding instructor. Your info is GREATLY appreciated since I would like to take my blowout this year or next, and then my futurity colt the following years.
You'll get lots of one on one time and learn a ton. She is full of knowledge! You'll have a blast. |
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Location: South Dakota | This is a very good clinic and you'll get tons of riding time. |
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 Not a Long Term Trail Rider
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Location: Henryetta, OK | Looking for a Connie Clinic. Beggs , OK south of Tulsa. Cost is $275 $20 per night for stall. Have an indoor and outdoor arena.
Just PM if you are interested.
March 15 & 16th.
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Location: The barn...where else? SW Missouri | Love her clinics!!!! Lots of saddle time. She is a great person and is very knowledgeable. |
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More bootie than waist!
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | There will also be a Connie Combs clinic near Aberdeen, South Dakota in mid to later March. If interested I can hook you up with comtact info. Yes this one will be indoors too.  |
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Location: South Dakota | CYA Ranch - 2014-01-07 8:22 AM There will also be a Connie Combs clinic near Aberdeen, South Dakota in mid to later March. If interested I can hook you up with comtact info. Yes this one will be indoors too.
I'd love some info on this...!! Thanks! |
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More bootie than waist!
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | ridejg - 2014-01-07 9:18 AM CYA Ranch - 2014-01-07 8:22 AM There will also be a Connie Combs clinic near Aberdeen, South Dakota in mid to later March. If interested I can hook you up with comtact info. Yes this one will be indoors too.
Do you have Raechel on Facebook? She's hosting it so keep checking her page.  |
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Location: North Dakota | CYA Ranch - 2014-01-07 8:22 AM
There will also be a Connie Combs clinic near Aberdeen, South Dakota in mid to later March. If interested I can hook you up with comtact info. Yes this one will be indoors too.
I want some info too! I have been to 2 of her clinics in the past but haven't been to one in probably 10 years. I think her drills and style would be perfect for my new mare and help keep her hip in. |
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Location: South Dakota | CYA Ranch - 2014-01-07 11:07 AM ridejg - 2014-01-07 9:18 AM CYA Ranch - 2014-01-07 8:22 AM There will also be a Connie Combs clinic near Aberdeen, South Dakota in mid to later March. If interested I can hook you up with comtact info. Yes this one will be indoors too.
Yes I do...yay Raechel :) |
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Not a Long Term Trail Rider
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Location: Henryetta, OK | Bumping up because I forgot the date for the Beggs clinic.
March 15 & 16 |
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More bootie than waist!
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | Here's another bump.
2 opportunities to go to a great clinic.
Groton, SD clinic March 21-23 |
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Not a Long Term Trail Rider
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Location: Henryetta, OK | Bumping for the afternoon crowd |
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Location: Iowa | Do you have any more information or a flyer on the Groton, SD clinic?
Also the link for the Beggs clinic says that the ad is expired. Just wanted to let you know :) |
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More bootie than waist!
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | hashope11 - 2014-01-08 3:27 PM Do you have any more information or a flyer on the Groton, SD clinic? Also the link for the Beggs clinic says that the ad is expired. Just wanted to let you know :)
I'll send you a pm |
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Location: Buffalo, Wyoming | CYA Ranch - 2014-01-07 7:22 AM There will also be a Connie Combs clinic near Aberdeen, South Dakota in mid to later March. If interested I can hook you up with comtact info. Yes this one will be indoors too.
Could you possibly send me some info? |
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More bootie than waist!
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | UTAHCANCHASER - 2014-01-08 4:46 PM CYA Ranch - 2014-01-07 7:22 AM There will also be a Connie Combs clinic near Aberdeen, South Dakota in mid to later March. If interested I can hook you up with comtact info. Yes this one will be indoors too.
Yep I'll send you a pm. |
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Not a Long Term Trail Rider
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Location: Henryetta, OK | The link at the bottom of my post was for a saddle I was selling. If you want more info on the clinic in Beggs, OK just send me a pm.
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Location: Iowa | Ha....if I was paying attention I would've seen it said tack.....SORRY!! |
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Location: Lewisburg, Tennessee | Ditto to everything already said! When I lived in Wyoming, I hauled to Colorado to attend 5 or 6 of her clinics. I see where she'll be in Jackson, Tennessee this April and I can't wait!
Over the years I'd been to many clinics and back when I went to my first CC clinic, I thought, "what is she going to show me that I haven't already seen?" When Connie lead a horse around a barrel and showed the way a horse would naturally turn without us riders "interferring" I was impressed. The horse goes in, bends a little in the rib cage without too much nose, gets parallel on the backside, and then turns his shoulders to leave straight. I took a well-broke but green colt to her clinic one year and basically taught him the pattern using her method (square) turn. He ran the 3rd fastest time at the end of the clinic and made a 1D horse fairly quickly.
I also really like the obstacle course she normally does on the 2nd day - you still use the same technique but it gives the horse (and rider) something to do besides the standard barrel pattern. |
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Location: North Dakota | wyodrumrunner - 2014-01-09 9:37 AM Ditto to everything already said! When I lived in Wyoming, I hauled to Colorado to attend 5 or 6 of her clinics. I see where she'll be in Jackson, Tennessee this April and I can't wait!
Over the years I'd been to many clinics and back when I went to my first CC clinic, I thought, "what is she going to show me that I haven't already seen?" When Connie lead a horse around a barrel and showed the way a horse would naturally turn without us riders "interferring" I was impressed. The horse goes in, bends a little in the rib cage without too much nose, gets parallel on the backside, and then turns his shoulders to leave straight. I took a well-broke but green colt to her clinic one year and basically taught him the pattern using her method (square) turn. He ran the 3rd fastest time at the end of the clinic and made a 1D horse fairly quickly.
I also really like the obstacle course she normally does on the 2nd day - you still use the same technique but it gives the horse (and rider) something to do besides the standard barrel pattern.
Some of my most favorite clinic memories are with Wyodrumrunner at a Connie Comb's clinic in Colorado!!
It was a great weekend and Connie is super duper nice. I think the squares drill works so nice because what its really doing is just teaching your horse to move forward through the turn in the correct body frame. Its easy for the horse and rider to understand and effective.
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| I'm going to her clinic in March! Can't wait! |
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Connie Combs Clinic