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2026
Centered Riding Workshop
Saturday, April 18th
Workshop Description
Saturday Morning- 9-12 pm- Interactive Powerpoint Presentation of:
Sally Swifts 4 basics plus " Grounding & Clear Intent"
We practice using these basics, without the horse first !
12:00 -1:00 Lunch break ( local riders can get their horses)
1:15-4:00 "Two Group" riding lessons - Both starting with Saddle fit make sure that each participant understands how to evaluate saddle fit and why it is so very important that your
horse is comfortable.
$80 per participant $25 Limited stalls
Clinics at the Big House Stables
​ May 15 - 17 June 12-15 September 4-6
​At each Centered Clinic, we go over the 4 Basics of Centered Riding together, we build a strong foundation of balance and coordination. I bring to light possible disruptive habits—known and unknown-which may be hindering your progress. I will give you clear guidance to help improve your external and internal use of self to enhance your riding experience and partnership with the horse.
Clinics starts Friday evening, 5- 7 pm with the interactive Power Point,
followed by a light dinner. Lunch included Sat & Sunday.​ $425 per participant for entire weekend, limited to 6 riders.
Limited experienced lesson Horses available.
Auditors $65 a day
You may host Susan at your farm for a clinic or CR workshop
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Testimonies from a May 2024 Participant
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1- *Very well organized.I didn't feel rushed, nor was there
wasted down time. A perfect balance!
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2- *Beautiful Facilities!
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3-*Susan's level of knowledge, enthusiasm for the content,
and compassion for both Students and horses is
Commendable.
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4- *I didn't think I was gripping my thighs,Susan helped me
to see that I was. My horse had an immediate responce
when I stoped gripping.
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Testomonies from our 2023 clinic Participants
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1-" Fantastic clinic, looking forward to future exploration of
the Centered Riding topics"
2-"Excellent quality instruction & very informative"
Susan with her Preliminary level
3- "Susan was a wealth of knowledge, stories, wisdom and Event Horse, "High Treason" in 1973​
guidance”
4- "I would return again & again”
From Anne Seagrave,Riding Instructor in Krakow, Poland
(Anne traveled all this way to work with a few days me in 2023)
"My confidence, understanding and sensitivity in riding improved immensely with Susan and it was 100% Fun and Rewarding having such an advanced rider and teacher to work with.
*As a result, I continue to Aim and Focus more on mysel and less on my horse.
*I feel so much more informed, confident, balanced, educated and ready to pass on my enthusiasm for Centered Riding to my students."
Please contact Susan directly for clinic
applications & questions
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“My experience at Susan Kelley's Rider's Awareness Clinic was stupendous.
Never in all my life have I had such pleasure riding a horse! The precision of communication was astonishing. I didn't have to think, I simply had to be.
My noble steed and I were one.”
