October 18-20th, 2025

Blackfalds, Alberta

 

Course 2/3: Liberty & Finesse Riding Clinic 

 

Develop the Ultimate Riding Horse & Liberty Partner!

 

Clinic Host:
Tamara Chmilar 
1-888-533-4353 
[email protected]

There’s power in the art of play and this intensive course is full of fun & fascinating exercises to build stronger leadership and bond between horse & rider.

This course is open to riders who have completed at least one previous clinic with Jonathan, are working on Course 2 concepts of bend and balance, and wanting to bridge into Course 3 flexions.

Learn to develop better communication, posture and balance in both you and your horse to advance your feel and timing online in preparation for liberty, as well as under saddle to create the ultimate riding horse!

 

~ CLINIC OUTLINE ~

  • Learn the fundamentals concepts of Liberty Training and how it relates to riding.
  • Focus on the Course 2 & 3 themes of bend/balance/flexions of the Field Training Scale.
  • Read your horse accurately and respond appropriately using drive/draw concepts.
  • Apply the active neutral principal to get more relaxation in movement
  • Become a more precise and balanced rider to help your horse find healthy relaxed movement.
  • Show your horse how to lift his back and use his whole body correctly using the "Samarai Circle" and "Tye-Dye" exercises.
  • Learn how to freely play with your horse so that you can engage his natural play drive and keep your sessions fun!
✴ Each clinic has a different dynamic of people and horses. Some lessons may be focused on more than others, including some not mentioned here. If one of these goals is important to you, please mention so at the beginning of the clinic.

October 18-20th, 2025

Blackfalds, Alberta

Course 2/3: Liberty & Finesse Riding Clinic 

 

Develop The Ultimate Riding Horse & Liberty Partner!

 

Clinic Host:
Tamara Chmilar 
1-888-533-4353 
[email protected]

There’s power in the art of play and this intensive course is full of fun & fascinating exercises to build stronger leadership and bond between horse & rider.

This course is open to riders who have completed at least one previous clinic with Jonathan, are working on Course 2 concepts of bend and balance, and wanting to bridge into Course 3 flexions.

Learn to develop better communication, posture and balance in both you and your horse to advance your feel and timing online in preparation for liberty, as well as under saddle to create the ultimate riding horse!

 

~ CLINIC OUTLINE ~

  • Learn the fundamentals concepts of Liberty Training and how it relates to riding.
  • Discover how to accurately read your horse and respond appropriately using drive/draw concepts.
  • Apply the active neutral principal to get more relaxation in movement
  • Become a more precise and balanced rider as you fine tune your rider position & equitation to help your horse find healthy relaxed movement.
  • Develop more lateral flexion in trot and canter thus creating a smoother ride
  • Understand the “elastic band’ principle and how it expands your horse’s boundaries without pushing him too far
  • Learn to equalize the horse that is too fast or too slow and exercises to help build relaxation in you and your horse in trot and canter transitions
  • Learn how to freely play with your horse so that you can engage his natural play drive and keep your sessions fun!
✴ Each clinic has a different dynamic of people and horses. Some lessons may be focused on more than others, including some not mentioned here. If one of these goals is important to you, please mention so at the beginning of the clinic.

DAILY SCHEDULE

Large group format, 13 riders max per clinic.

HORSE & RIDER REQUIREMENTS

This clinic is open to riders who have ridden in at least 1 previous Course 1 or higher clinic with Jonathan.

  • Riders must be at least 16yrs of age and comfortable riding at the walk, trot & canter in a group setting on the horse they bring to the clinic.

  • Youth riders between 16-18yrs must submit a Young Rider Authorization form for approval to participate.

  • Horses must be at least 3 years of age, have at least 40 rides on them, and be safe to ride at walk/trot/canter in a group setting. This is NOT a colt-starting clinic. 

  • If it is determined your horse is a danger to others, you will be asked to leave the clinic. No refund will be given.

  • Stallions are NOT permitted. 

  • We recommend safety helmets be worn during your participation in any Jonathan Field Horsemanship event. Riders under 18 years of age MUST wear a helmet.

  • Clinic participants must use the same horse throughout the clinic. You may not change horses or riders during the clinic.

  • If a horse or rider becomes unable to complete the clinic, another person or horse may not step in as a replacement. No refund will be given.

*Contact our Clinic Host if you have questions or concerns.

 

Preparing For The Clinic

Are you keen to prepare ahead? Interested in learning more?

Knowledge of the Field Horsemanship Program is helpful. Explore Jonathan's Learn At Home resources for a digital course or membership that's right for you.

CLINIC COST

RIDERS

$950/rider (tax included)

Includes:

  • 3 full days of hands-on instruction from Jonathan for you and your horse, plus the opportunity to ask questions.
  • 3 x FREE Auditor tickets. Save them for future use or gift them to a friend.
  • A chance to purchase equipment & merchandise onsite. Save on shipping!
  • A $400 deposit is required to register. The remaining clinic balance will be due 30 days before the event.
  • Scroll down to register.

AUDITORS

$30/person per day or $75/person for all 3 days (tax included)

Includes:

  • 3 full days of instruction from Jonathan, including the opportunity to ask questions. 
  • Balcony seating provided, or bring your own chair for a ground-level view.
  • A chance to purchase equipment & merchandise onsite. Save on shipping!
  • Pre-registration is appreciated. Tickets will also be sold at the door.
  • Scroll down to pre-register.

 

LOCATION & FACILITIES

Horse In Hand Ranch
Blackfalds, Alberta, Canada
Map location HERE

Indoor Arena: Heated indoor arena, bleacher & balcony seating provided. Bring a blanket for comfort.

Food & Drink:  Coffee/tea/water provided. Delicious hot catered lunch available for purchase onsite. Bring cash. 

Pets & Smoking: NOT permitted onsite. Thank you!

Stabling: Indoor boxstall $50/day or outdoor pen $30/day (prices + GST). Self board - bring your own hay/feed and water bucket.

Camping: Camping is available onsite with power/sewer and water. $20/night + GST. Limited sites available. Please pre-book with Clinic Host. 

Accommodations:

 

PICTURES & VIDEO

Video or audio recording of any kind is NOT PERMITTED. Please pass this information on to friends/family that may be attending to watch. Photos of clinic participants are for your personal use only and may not be used for public display or commercial purposes. You may not publish, post, or display any photos of Jonathan Field, the Jonathan Field Horsemanship Centre or any member of the Jonathan Field Horsemanship team without their written consent.

PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY

Payments accepted by Visa/Mastercard or Etransfer.

A $400 deposit per clinic is required to secure your rider spot in the clinic. Deposits are non-refundable, non-creditable and non transferrable. 

Remaining balances are due 30 days before the clinic. This includes stabling and accommodation fees. Balance payments are non-refundable and non-transferrable, and can only be applied to a credit.

CANCELLATION:
If you cancel out of the clinic at any time, the $400 deposit is forfeited. Your balance payment will then be applied to a Jonathan Field Horsemanship Credit, less a $50 Cancellation Transaction Fee.

IF we are able to fill your clinic spot with another rider, then both your deposit and balance will be applied to a Jonathan Field Horsemanship Credit (less the $50 Cancellation Transaction Fee.) Credits are valid for 2 years and can be used to purchase Jonathan Field Horsemanship merchandise, equipment, DVDs, an Open Field Membership, or applied to a future clinic/camp, if space permits.

REGISTER HERE TO ATTEND

For more information, please contact:

CLINIC HOST

Tamara Chmilar
1-888-533-4353 [toll free]
[email protected]