Lucky Day Ranch ~ Horsemanship with Nancy
alt: (707) 372-3901
Nancy
Horse Sense Workshop ~ The Basics
( see pictures below )
This workshop is great for anyone new to Horses or returning to Horses, as well as any Horseman who wants to brush up on the basics. This workshop is also a great learning opportunity for anyone who cares for Horses, including professional Pet Sitters. Led by Nancy Bertolo, this workshop will be held at Lucky Day Ranch in Vacaville, Ca. Information will be presented through discussion and demonstrations as well as some hands-on experiences and activities for participants.
This workshop will be offered in five Parts, as follows:
Part 1 -
The Nature of Horses
Safety with and around Horses
The Parts of The Horse
Basic Horse Handling - approach & halter
Part 2 -
The Senses of the Horse
The 2-member herd
How to motivate a Horse
Basic Horse Handling - approach, halter and lead
Part 3 -
The Parts of the Horse review
"Normal" horse behavior
Body Language basics - signs of health, illness, pain, aggression
Basic Horse Handling
Part 4 -
Tying a Horse - learn a "quick release" knot and alternatives
Grooming Horses - how, why, and the tools used
Fly Protection - applying fly spray and fly screens
Part 5 -
Basic Horse Handling review
Emergencies with Horses
Vital Signs - taking the temperature, pulse, respiration
and checking gut sounds and capillary refill time
Cost is $25.00 per session
(or $20 each if you sign up for 3 or more sessions)
For more information or to sign up contact
Nancy Bertolo
www.LuckyDayRanch.net
(707) 372-3901 / (707) 447-7419
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Photos from previous
Horse Sense Workshop ~ The Basics







... A HORSE DOESN'T CARE HOW MUCH YOU KNOW
UNTIL HE KNOWS HOW MUCH YOU CARE ...
Lucky Day Ranch ~ Horsemanship with Nancy
alt: (707) 372-3901
Nancy