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| I am putting together a clinic. I already have the clinician who is OUTSTANDING (multiple NFR qualifier, GREAT clinician) but am wanting some feedback from others that have attended clinics.
What do you like for clinics to include?
-drills, run evaluation, bit discussion, q&a session, etc.
What do you like for clinics to exclude?
-same as above, what are your least favorite things that happens at clinics?
Do you prefer 1, 2, or 3 days?
What is a fair price?
Do you like for lunch to be included in the clinic price so that everyone eats lunch and visits together or do you prefer that hour long break on your own?
What draws you to a clinic most?
How many students do you feel is the right amount for your money?
Any other advice is great.
Thanks Everyone! |
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| The actual content of the clinic , drills, etc should be up to the clinician. As far as lunch etc. that's always a nice option. I wouldn't necessarily include it. I would say the average cost of a 2 day clinic is in the 500.00 range. |
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Go Get Em!
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Location: OH. IO | We did a fantastic clinic.I contacted several different sponsors that donated AWESOME gifts.We even had a well know saddle company donate a saddle:)Everyone at the clinic received a wonderful gift.And the clinician signed the saddle.Two nites in a row our clinician mingled after class and spoke with everyone.I can still remember an individual buckskin horse that gave our clinician a pretty good pounding and in the middle of the evening I had the pleasure of having the clinician at our trailer and about all they could say was "that dam buckskin" lol. We all had lunch individually and I liked that down time.GOOD LUCK AND HAVE FUN:) |
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| I'd love to know more about how you had the sponsors donate, especially a saddle! That is awesome!
The clinician will be doing the clinic format, I just wanted to get opinions from the paying customers to make sure that as the host, I provide the best experience possible for everyone.
I have been to several clinics and have been disappointed a few times. As it turns out, being a successful barrel racer has nothing to do with being a great clinician. Teaching is a gift! |
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Location: Loco,Ok | I limit mine to 10 students. More one on one time. I work with that one until they understand. Many times I ride the horse. We have a Dinner at place on Saturday night and visit. Every one bring own lunches.We have plenty of water. I do have a prize for most improved. Quality over quantity. I don't push my equipment. You can try them if want. Information is what we sell. |
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Go Get Em!
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Location: OH. IO | I pmed you;) |
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| I liked Ed Wrights format of the rotating list and giving horses a break in between one on one sessions. I think it does a lot for their mind and their ability to go strong over 2 or more days.
I wouldn't expect a "gift" persay, but if a clinician has sponsors I could see the sponsors maybe sending samples of products that the clinician uses and endorses. |
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Location: WI | Honestly, my favorite clinic was more of 1 on 1 lesson. She met with each of us individually and asked what we wanted to work on, then worked on it for about an hour or so. The rest of us could watch her work with the others as they had their turns. No agenda of drills, pushing equipment, etc.
2 days, and I would pay up to $500 if it was kept to 10 or less. More depending on the clinician. But, the clinic I mentioned above - was only $125/day. I did both days. |
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| Less students, more one on one work with each individual is what I wish for. These ladies or gents are paid very well to come do clinics from what I see, and anytime you have over 12 students in a clinic I think your individual time is cut short. I attended one this year and it was pretty good, however we were all limited, had 14 in our clinic. I also just audited a one day clinic and each rider got a total of maybe 10 min. of personal time with that well known clinician. |
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| Would you prefer a one day clinic with 5 riders or a 2 day clinic with 10 riders? |
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| BigMomma - 2017-07-10 9:23 PM
Would you prefer a one day clinic with 5 riders or a 2 day clinic with 10 riders?
I think 10 is a good number to see a lot of different issues (i go to work my horse and to fill my toolbox for other issues) and make sure horses aren't over worked - it's a long day for everyone. I'm usually traveling a decent enough distance I prefer to go for 2 days, and if far enough prefer to come in the evening before assuming it's an early start to get settled in. It's hard to get up in the wee hours to feed, drive a couple hours, start shoving new things in my brain, and still be alert and high functioning by mid afternoon. Things also go differently on day 2 when you and the horse have a night to "soak".
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