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Fresh Start II – Foundations of Confidence and Connection

By |2023-02-19T08:54:55-05:00July 21, 2022|Tags: , , , |

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!

ABOUT THIS CLINIC:

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.

**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
Jkhaefner12@gmail.com

SCHEDULE:

Friday

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

Saturday

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

Sunday

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

PRICE:

Entire weekend rate: $1,000
Includes stabling and lunch all three days

AUDITORS WELCOME:

Auditors/Spectators are welcome to attend the morning sessions Friday and Saturday as well as the FULL day Sunday!
$50/day-$125/weekend with preregistration
Register to audit here: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSdVq5O6bOB…/viewform…

For questions about this clinic Contact:
Justin Haefner – 703.872.9878 – Jkhaefner12@gmail.com

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The Psychology of Attention and Awareness in Horses & Riders

By |2022-07-21T21:50:17-04:00July 20, 2022|Tags: , , , |

We are really looking forward to teaching at Double C Farm on July 9! Participant slots are full but we are welcoming Auditors at $45 per person. Feel free to reach out to Cridder Halle at doublecfarmllc@yahoo.com for registration.

The schedule for the day will be as follows:

8:30-9:15 Lecture on the psychology of attention and awareness in riders
9:15-9:45 Demo on directing our horses’ attention and awareness
10-12:15 Semi private sessions
12:30-1:30 Lunch
1:30-2:45 Group session
2:45-4 Group session
4-4:30 Wrap up

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Casual Conversations: Dr. Paul’s Foundation

By |2020-11-17T14:14:11-05:00November 17, 2020|Categories: Sport psychology|Tags: , , , , , |

Welcome to Casual Conversations. This is a series of clips from a conversation that Paul and Justin had on a recent vacation. They talked about their journeys, insights into humans and horses, the nature of fear, pathways to growth, and much, much more. Enjoy this clip where Dr. Paul talks about how he went from a non-horsey family to a full-time equestrian sport psychologist. Enjoy… 

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