Performance Based | 3-Day Immersion | Progressive Format
In any discipline, to be great you must first master the fundamentals.
This clinic is full of them.
Wilden’s Run Farm offers a uniquely private setting for a focused clinic experience.
You’ll be surrounded by the beautiful Vermont mountains with two arenas to choose from, including the option to ride indoors.
A private, performance-based clinic experience designed to support both professional and non-pro riders.
Limited Spots Available
Meet Your Clinician
JONATHAN FIELD
Jonathan is an internationally acclaimed horseman, clinician, presenter, mentor, and author dedicated to helping people become better with horses.
With a diverse equestrian background, exceptional teaching skills, and a committement to meaningful change, he's a sought-after presenter and clinician at top events across North America.
A foundation specialist, Jonathan focuses on developing feel—the ability to read and respond to the horse—on the ground, under saddle, and at liberty. Rooted in classical principles, his program emphasizes healthy biomechanics and the horse's mental and physical well-being.
It's the foundation every horse and horse person should have—for any discipline or activity.
Jonathan's methods go beyond technique, inspiring a way of being that leads to true, lasting change for horses and riders.
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CLINIC THEME
Progressive Performance
This clinic is designed for both professional and non-pro riders who want to elevate their training program at home.
Over three days, we'll work through a blend of groundwork and riding concepts and exercises that focus on enhancing a solid, performance-driven foundation for any discipline.
We'll focus on:
- Foundations for correct flexion & self-carriage
- Jonathan's training scale and practical troubleshooting
- Reading & understanding behaviour to build confidence
- A step-up in developing correct bend & balance with true softness
- Equitation/posture and pro-rider tips
- Details that take you take you from "pretty good" to "dialed-in" performance
*Please note - to respect the privacy of all participants, video recording is not permitted during the clinic.
Every Clinic Is Unique
Some lessons may be focused on more than others, including topics not listed.
If a particular goal is important to you, please mention so at the beginning of the clinic.
Format
Small Group. Big Impact.
This clinic will run in a half-day small group format.
Private, small group clinics like this offer direct coaching from Jonathan, as well as a front row seat to observe others being coached, and time to practice in between.
Participants will be broken into two groups and will remain in their respective group for all 3 days. Group 1 will work with Jonathan in the mornings. Group 2 will work in the afternoons.
What To Expect
Ground Skills + Riding
To keep the clinic running smooth and help you get the most our of each session, please come prepared based on the daily focus below:
Day One - 80% Ground / 20% Riding: Arrive ready for groundwork, no saddles on the horses but tack ready nearby.
Day Two - Ground + Riding: Arrive saddled. The session will likely be half groundwork / riding.
Day Three - More Riding: Arrive saddled. Short ground warm-up, then more riding.
*The daily balance of groundwork and riding may shift based on the needs of the horses and riders in attendance.
If you're looking to develop a more balanced, powerful and connected performance horse,
this clinic is for you.
INDOOR ARENA
Non-heated, bring your own chair and something warm to sit on/under. No pets and no smoking on the property.
STABLING
Indoor stalls available for $150 for the entire clinic. Bedding included. Bring your own hay/water bucket/feed/much equipment.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Available on-site for no cost (no hookups). Please pre-book with clinic host. Nearby hotel accommodations at the Hampton Inn in Bennington.
Food & Drink
Please bring your own.
What To Bring
Your horse, a halter, a lead rope, bridle, saddle & saddle pad, your own hay/feed/water bucket/muck equipment, your own chair, and a notepad & pen (optional).
JOIN THE CLINIC
Attend as a:
RIDER
$1,200 USD
Attend as a:
SPECTATOR
$50 per day
