Upcoming Events at Happy Dog Ranch

Sep
7

Deaf & Autism Family Day

HDR is proud to host the annual Deaf & Autism Family Day on Sept. 7 from 10 am - 1 pm. (Advance registration required).

Sponsored by the Colorado chapter of Hands & Voices, this special day at the ranch is for children who have a dual diagnosis of deaf/hard-of-hearing and an autism spectrum disorder. Families who navigate hearing differences and neurodivergence have unique needs and are often under-resourced. 

This annual event always offers a lot of fun with the animals and provides much-needed networking and education for parents.

Click here for flyer with more details.

Visit www.co-hv.org to register. 

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Sep
16
to Sep 27

Mark Rashid 10-Day Intensive Clinic

Join us for riding, learning and lots of time with horses! Mark’s 10-day clinics are relaxed, fun and deep. Clinic size is limited to 12 riders to allow for lots of personal attention. You’ll have plenty of support from Mark, Crissi McDonald, Mark’s assistant instructors and our own Happy Dog Ranch trainer, Gray Kyle-Graves (Mark’s only senior student instructor).

You must be an Intermediate or Above level rider and able to walk, trot and canter comfortably. The clinics include Aibado techniques in the morning, and riding in the morning and the afternoon.

Clinics are held Monday-Friday with a break on the weekend. Each day runs from 9 am to about 4 pm including a lunch break from 12-1 pm, and the day finishes with a quick wrap-up discussion. (Participants only, no auditing).

Fee: $3800 (includes breakfast and lunch, and use of a horse or stabling for your horse. There are no meals offered over the weekend when the clinic is not in session.)

Deposit: $1000 non-refundable deposit to hold your spot, with balance due 120 days before event.*

Click here for registration.

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Aug
30
to Sep 1

Sharon Bringleson

Dancing with Horses, Dancing with Life workshop - Experience the joy of dancing with your chosen horse dance partner in a weekend of authentic community while exploring and applying the principles of conscious co-creation.

Fri., Aug. 30 from 1 - 8 pm

Sat., Aug. 31 from 9:30 am - 5:30 pm

Sun., Sept. 1 from 9:30 am - 5:30 pm

Click here for flyer and details; Click here for registration or text 970-631-2379.

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Aug
12
to Aug 23

Mark Rashid 10-Day Intensive Workshop

Join us for riding, learning and lots of time with horses! Mark’s 10-day clinics are relaxed, fun and deep. Clinic size is limited to 12 riders to allow for lots of personal attention. You’ll have plenty of support from Mark, Crissi McDonald, Mark’s assistant instructors and our own Happy Dog Ranch trainer, Gray Kyle-Graves (Mark’s only senior student instructor).

You must be an Intermediate or Above level rider and able to walk, trot and canter comfortably. The clinics include Aibado techniques in the morning, and riding in the morning and the afternoon.

Clinics are held Monday-Friday with a break on the weekend. Each day runs from 9 am to about 4 pm including a lunch break from 12-1 pm, and the day finishes with a quick wrap-up discussion. (Participants only, no auditing).

Fee: $3800 (includes breakfast and lunch, and use of a horse or stabling for your horse. There are no meals offered over the weekend when the clinic is not in session.)

Deposit: $1000 non-refundable deposit to hold your spot, with balance due 120 days before event.*

Click here for registration.

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Aug
7
to Aug 10

Gestalt Equine Institute of the Rockies

This certification course is for practicing clinicians or professional coaches interested in learning Gestalt therapy and equine-assisted psychotherapy in the context of natural surroundings.

Click here for registration and additional information.

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Aug
3

Horses & Art - a workshop for women to ignite your creativity

Take a break and immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of Happy Dog Ranch as we blend the therapeutic presence of horses with the expressive power of art. Led by experienced coaches, this unique workshop is where creativity, horses and laughter go hand in hand.

Date: Sat., Aug. 3 from 9 am - 4 pm.

Small group of 6 people max. No experience necessary.

Fee: $395

Click here for flyer and registration info.

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Jul
16
to Jul 17
Neuro, Mark Rashid

Advanced Horse's Brain Workshop

Advanced Horse’s Brain Science and Behavior

Dr. Steve Peters is a neuroscientist specializing in brain functioning. As a horse brain researcher, he has given numerous seminars on equine brain science throughout the U.S. and Canada. He is the co-author with Martin Black of the book Evidence-Based Horsemanship.

This unique clinic features not only the most current scientific research about equine brains, but also demonstrations by Mark Rashid. You'll see in real-time how working with horses and applying the knowledge of how a horse perceives the world can be beneficial to building a stronger relationship. A morning lecture on advanced horse neuroscience will be followed by lunch and demonstrations by Mark, with Dr. Peters to help you understand the applications of scientific concepts.

*All participants must have either attended “Your Horse’s Brain: A User’s Manual” or watched the DVD of the same name. We will take your word that you’ve fulfilled this requirement. We will not be reviewing equine brain science topics that have already been covered in that course/DVD.

Dates: July 16-17

Times: 9 am – 4 pm with a lunch break from 12 – 1 pm; lunch is included.

Click here for flyer.

Click here for registration.

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Jul
12
to Jul 14

Your Horse's Brain: A User's Manual

Dr. Steve Peters and Mark Rashid will explore the way horses learn from a physiological perspective. This unique clinic features the most current scientific research about equine brains, as well as live demos with education from Jim Masterson.

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