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April 22, 2025

April 22, 2025

April 22, 2025

April 22, 2025

April 22, 2025

This is the last of the 3 clinics this year with Pippa Callanan. Pippa Callanan’s teaching style aims to promote autonomous, thoughtful riders who have a deeper sense of trust and connection with their horses, no matter what breed, level or background. For her, the essence is to become a student of the horse, which means to strive to understand the causes of any difficulty by listening and taking seriously the word of the horse. This demands a humility, sensitivity and discipline that becomes a way of life.
Pippa is happy to share the breadth of her classical dressage knowledge with horses and riders of all disciplines and levels.
Pippa follows methodology that is kind, respectful and grounded in classical principles, alongside contemporary understanding of horsemanship and ethology.
There are 4 clinic riding spots still available for the 3 day clinic and they will be reserved on a first come, first served basis, when payment is received. The clinic includes 3 one hour individual lessons and auditing for all three days. A waiting list will be created in the event that all the spots fill. Clinic purchase is non-refundable, although it may be transferred to an alternative participant at minimum 48 hours prior to the start of the clinic.
Call, direct message, text, or email to participate!
(703) 727-3205
Info@ridingfar.com
To Register for the clinic Click Here.
CLINIC DETAILS:
Hosted by Sycamore Seed Farm
303 Willingham Rd
Charlestown, WV 25414
Session Rate:
~$700 for 3 days of private lessons and auditing
Stabling: $30 (Self care)
Lunch can be preordered from Panera for $18
Schedule/Format:
8:30 – 12:30 am Private Sessions Riding and In-hand (1 hr)
12:30 – 1:30 am Lunch
1:30 – 5:30 am Private Sessions Riding and In-hand (1 hr)
Auditors/Spectators are welcome! Auditing is a great opportunity to observe Pippa working with a wide range of horses and riders at different levels of their education.
Auditor rate: $50 per day/$125 for 3 days
Register to audit, click here.
For questions about this clinic Contact:
(703) 727-3205 – info@ridingfar.com
February 14, 2025

February 14, 2025
This is the 2nd of 3 clinics this year with Pippa Callanan. Pippa Callanan is passionate about Philippe Karl and Nuno Oliveira’s understanding of French classical equitation. This means that her approach has a deep respect for the nature of the horse, with methods based on clear principles, and unwavering ethics. For her, the essence is to become a student of the horse, which means to strive to understand the causes of any difficulty by listening and taking seriously the word of the horse.
Pippa is happy to share the breadth of her classical dressage knowledge with horses and riders of all disciplines and levels.
Pippa follows methodology that is kind, respectful and grounded in classical principles, alongside contemporary understanding of horsemanship and ethology.
There are only 3 clinic riding spots still available for the 3 day clinic and they will be reserved on a first come, first served basis, when payment is received. The clinic includes 3 one hour individual lessons and auditing for all three days. A waiting list will be created in the event that all the spots fill. Clinic purchase is non-refundable, although it may be transferred to an alternative participant at minimum 48 hours prior to the start of the clinic.
Call, direct message, text, or email to participate!
(703) 727-3205
Info@ridingfar.com
To Register for the clinic Click Here.
CLINIC DETAILS:
Hosted by Sycamore Seed Farm
303 Willingham Rd
Charlestown, WV 25414
Session Rate:
~$700 for 3 days of private lessons and auditing
Stabling: $30 (Self care)
Lunch can be preordered from Panera for $18
Schedule/Format:
8:30 – 12:30 am Private Sessions Riding and In-hand (1 hr)
12:30 – 1:30 am Lunch
1:30 – 5:30 am Private Sessions Riding and In-hand (1 hr)
Auditors/Spectators are welcome! Auditing is a great opportunity to observe Pippa working with a wide range of horses and riders at different levels of their education.
Auditor rate: $50 per day/$125 for 3 days
Register to audit, click here.
For questions about this clinic Contact:
(703) 727-3205 – info@ridingfar.com

We are excited to host Pippa Callanan. Pippa is a deeply empathic and knowledgeable instructor with a solid grounding in both classical and natural horsemanship. Her formation was made with a two year apprenticeship with Master Philippe Karl in France. Pippa is also passionate about Nuno Oliveira’s understanding of classical dressage and the interior life of horses, shared with her by horseman Clay Wright.
Pippa is happy to share the breadth of her classical dressage knowledge with horses and riders of all disciplines and levels.
Pippa follows methodology that is kind, respectful and grounded in classical principles, alongside contemporary understanding of horsemanship and ethology.
There are only 2 clinic riding spots still available for the 3 day clinic and they will be reserved on a first come, first served basis, when payment is received. The clinic includes 3 one hour individual lessons and auditing for all three days. A waiting list will be created in the event that all the spots fill. Clinic purchase is non-refundable, although it may be transferred to an alternative participant at minimum 48 hours prior to the start of the clinic.
Call, direct message, text, or email to participate!
(703) 727-3205
Info@ridingfar.com
To Register for the clinic Click Here.
CLINIC DETAILS:
Hosted by Sycamore Seed Farm
303 Willingham Rd
Charlestown, WV 25414
Session Rate:
~$700 for 3 days of private lessons and auditing
Stabling: $30 (Self care)
Lunch can be preordered from Panera for $18
Schedule/Format:
8:30 – 12:30 am Private Sessions Riding and In-hand (1 hr)
12:30 – 1:30 am Lunch
1:30 – 5:30 am Private Sessions Riding and In-hand (1 hr)
Auditors/Spectators are welcome! Auditing is a great opportunity to observe Pippa working with a wide range of horses and riders at different levels of their education.
Auditor rate: $50 per day/$125 for 3 days
Register to audit, click here.
For questions about this clinic Contact:
(703) 727-3205 – info@ridingfar.com
February 14, 2025

August 25, 2024
We are excited to host Pippa Callanan. Pippa is a deeply empathic and knowledgeable instructor with a solid grounding in both classical and natural horsemanship. Her formation was made with a two year apprenticeship with Master Philippe Karl in France. Pippa is also passionate about Nuno Oliveira’s understanding of classical dressage and the interior life of horses, shared with her by horseman Clay Wright.
Pippa is happy to share the breadth of her classical dressage knowledge with horses and riders of all disciplines and levels.
Pippa follows methodology that is kind, respectful and grounded in classical principles, alongside contemporary understanding of horsemanship and ethology.
There are only 8 clinic riding spots available for the 3 day clinic and they will be reserved on a first come, first served basis, when payment is received. The clinic includes 3 one hour individual lessons and auditing for all three days. A waiting list will be created in the event that all the spots fill. Clinic purchase is non-refundable, although it may be transferred to an alternative participant at minimum 48 hours prior to the start of the clinic.
Call, direct message, text, or email to participate!
(703) 727-3205
Info@ridingfar.com
To Register for the clinic Click Here.
CLINIC DETAILS:
Hosted by Sycamore Seed Farm
303 Willingham Rd
Charlestown, WV 25414
Session Rate:
~$600 for 3 days of private lessons and auditing
~$215 for 1 day priority given to full clinic participants
Stabling: $25 (Self care)
Lunch can be preordered from Panera for $18
Schedule/Format:
8:30 – 12:30 am Private Sessions Riding and In-hand (1 hr)
12:30 – 1:30 am Lunch
1:30 – 5:30 am Private Sessions Riding and In-hand (1 hr)
Auditors/Spectators are welcome! Auditing is a great opportunity to observe Pippa working with a wide range of horses and riders at different levels of their education.
Auditor rate: $50 per day/$125 for 3 days
Register to audit, click here.
For questions about this clinic Contact:
703.727.3205 – info@ridingfar.com

Join us for the second clinic in our Fresh Start Clinic series where we focus on giving you effective strategies you can put to work immediately in combating fear and anxiety in both you and your horse!
This is a rare opportunity to participate in a small group with the full attention of Justin Haefner, and Dr. Paul Haefner focused entirely on tackling fear and anxiety in you and your horse! The powerful combination of our knowledge and experience with humans and horses will give you exactly what you need to move forward in tackling your anxieties and fears. You will learn about the underlying nature of fear and anxiety as well as practical strategies for managing these strong emotions in you and your horse. We will be focusing on teaching you how to apply these strategies with your horse to address your unique challenges.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
WHAT YOU GET
**A total value of over $2200**
**We have LIMITED the number of Participants to ONLY 6 to ensure you and your horse get the 1 on 1 instruction you deserve**
Call, direct message, text, or email to participate!
(703) 872-9878
Jhaefner@ridingfar.com
8am-12pm:
Introduction
Lecture with Paul: Tools to Strengthen Mental Skills and Capacity to Regulate Emotions
Demo with Justin: The Big Picture: From Groundwork to Riding
Group Session: Applying Mindfulness to Groundwork
12pm-1pm: Lunch
1pm-4pm: Semi-private sessions
4pm-4:30pm: Wrap up
9am-12pm:
Lecture with Paul: Disrupting Negative Patterns and Connecting to Resourceful States
Demo with Justin: Growing the Window of Tolerance and Identifying Processing Signs
Group Session: Introducing In-Hand Work
12pm-1pm: Lunch
1pm-4pm: Semi-private sessions
4pm-4:30pm: Wrap up
9am-10:30am:
Lecture with Paul: Creating Consistent and Lasting Change
Demo with Justin: Redefining Our Horses’ Relationship to the Bit
10:45am-1:45pm: Semi-private sessions
2pm-3pm: Lunch and wrap up
Entire weekend rate: $1,000
Includes stabling and lunch all three days
Auditors/Spectators are welcome to attend the full clinic!
$50/day-$125/weekend with preregistration
For questions about this clinic, contact:
Justin Haefner – 703.872.9878 – Jhaefner@ridingfar.com
July 26, 2024