Organizing a Denny Taylor Gentle Solutions Horsemanship Clinic
The following overview outlines the basic requirements to organize a successful clinic. The information listed will help you determine the format that best fits your group and understand the steps to building a successful clinic. To book a clinic, we require a minimum of six riders with deposits.
Building The Bond
Between Horse and Rider
Choosing a Date
  • For the maximum exposure and participation, plan a 4 to 6 month or more lead time. This insures adequate promotion and advertising time. If you have 8 committed riders, you can cut back on lead time, or do a private clinic.
  • Research other major community activities and equine events so as not to conflict with scheduling.
  • Consider weather patterns in your area. An indoor facility expands your choices.
Facility Recommendations
  • Indoor or covered arena to eliminate the risk of cancellation due to weather. Outdoor arena can be a consideration based on time of year. Ideal is outdoor arena with an indoor back-up.
  • Centrally located to major highway and equine communities.
  • Large enough to accommodate horses and riders. We recommend a minimum of 20' diameter for each horse.
Example: 60' X 100' arena should accommodate 12 horses.
  • Seating area for auditors, such as existing bleachers or areas on the sides of arena to accommodate chairs.
  • Overnight boarding for horses (per diem to facility).
  • Overnight camping or cabins for riders. Motels close by.
  • Restrooms or rental of porta-potty available.
  • Adequate parking for trailers and auditors.
  • Sound system or adequate electrical for our sound system.
  • Good lighting.
  • 2 to 4 volunteers to assist with distribution of marketing materials and parking. No charge to audit clinic.
Conclusion
If you are genuinely interested in organizing a clinic, please contact us by email or phone so we can fully understand your objectives and goals. DT Horse Alliance will review your request and set up a phone interview. For more information on Denny Taylor's philosophies and techniques, please review other areas on this web site.

1-765-585-1040 or email: dennis@dthorselliance.com