Upcoming Events at Happy Dog Ranch

Jun
16
to Jun 27

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
11
to Aug 22

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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Sep
15
to Sep 26

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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Nov
6
to Nov 9

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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Nov
2
to Nov 3

Masterson Method® Weekend Course

The Masterson Method® Beyond Horse Massage Course taught by Kim Hollstein

In this hands-on weekend course, you will lear how to recognize what the horse is telling you through visual and palpable responses that enable you to get deeper releases of tension than the horse would otherwise be able to release on its own. This is a truly interactive process that results in a change in relationship and improvement in movement and performance.

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Oct
18
to Oct 20

Healing Touch for Animals - Level 1 Course

Healing Touch for Animals® (HTA) Level 1 Course

This course is for anyone interested in improving the lives of their animals through energy therapy. During the two-and-a-half-day course, you will be introduced to concepts of healing energy, and you will then apply that knowledge as you work with dogs and horses. You will also learn how these techniques can be used on all animals.

Find more information and registration details here.

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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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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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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
23
to Aug 25

Healing Touch for Animals Course - Level 1

Healing Touch for Animals® (HTA) Level 1 Course

This course is for anyone interested in improving the lives of their animals through energy therapy. During the two-and-a-half-day course, you will be introduced to concepts of healing energy, and you will then apply that knowledge as you work with dogs and horses. You will also learn how these techniques can be used on all animals.

Find more information and registration details here.

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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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