CLINICS  FOR EQUESTRIANS 

Riding Far Clinics are specifically designed to help riders transform their experience by identifying and overcoming the roadblocks to progress in their equestrian pursuits. They meld Dr. Haefner’s extensive knowledge and experience helping humans make positive changes with Justin Haefner’s talent and expertise in horse training and bio-mechanics.

Every rider dreams of that harmonious, effortless ride or that flawless, fluid performance. Many seek the peak experience of true partnership with their horse(s). We are lucky to live in an age where there are an enormous number of resources available to us as horsemen and horsewomen. Yet, resources alone are not enough to propel us to our goals.

Along the way, we run into challenges and roadblocks. Sometimes these are found in our horses but, more often than not, the roadblocks are found in ourselves. Riding Far Clinics give you direct access to expertise regarding both horses and humans in helping you to identify and address your personal and equine challenges on your horsemanship journey.

 

Riding Far Clinics are conducted jointly by Dr. Paul Haefner and Justin Haefner.

Dr. Haefner has worked for over 30 years as a clinical psychologist and specializes in sport psychology with competitive and recreational equestrians. Justin Haefner is an intuitive and talented horseman with a passion for teaching, training and developing horses in a way that best suits both the horse and the rider. He is an avid student of many different training philosophies and is devoted to developing his knowledge of equine bio-mechanics through his study of equine osteopathy.

CLINICS WE OFFER

Fresh Start Clinics

  • Facing Fear: Understanding and Addressing the  Nature of Fear in Horses and Riders

  • Coping with Fear: Practice and Application of Strategies for Success

  • Beyond Fear: Tools for a Successful Future

Staff Development

  • Principles of learning and teaching for instructors

  • Developing psychological safety

  • Dealing with student’s anxiety and fear

Horsemanship

  • Building a strong foundation on the ground, in-hand, and under saddle

  • Training your horse’s attention

  • Understanding healthy movement

FORMATS FOR HOSTING:

  • One day
  • Three day
  • Monthly or bi-monthly one day progressive series custom for your staff and clients
Dr. Paul Haefner and Justin Haefner of Riding Far LLC prepare custom seminars and clinics or equestrians and horses.

SEMINARS FOR EQUESTRIANS

Riding Far offers the same dynamic and integrated support for riders, horses, and horse and rider teams through our seminars and clinics for equestrians.

Our seminars are 2 to 4 hour educational experiences exploring one or more of the topics that equestrians find helpful in transforming their relationships with their horses. As with individual consultation, Dr. Haefner specializes in seminars targeting transformational experiences for riders. Justin Haefner specializes in seminars targeting transformational experiences for horses. Joint seminars combine their respective expertise when working with horse and rider teams. Seminars for equestrians are ideal for small and medium sized groups.

Our seminars are a valuable resource for instructors and trainers looking to provide their riders with a meaningful educational experience.

We offer a wide array of seminars. Popular topics include:

  • Coping with fear

  • Conquering Nerves and Performance Anxiety

  • Training Focus and Managing Attention

  • Quieting the Inner Critic

  • Basics of Equine Movement

  • Creating Healthy Relationships with Horses

  • Developing the Young Horse

We enjoy creating custom seminars to meet the interests and needs of the groups we work with.