Horsemanship Over Obstacles

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 04:30 pm UTC-07:00

9677 New Ave, Gilroy, CA, United States, California 95020 | Gilroy

De Frates Horsemanship
Publisher/HostDe Frates Horsemanship
Horsemanship Over Obstacles
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Build trust, confidence, and real-world skills with your horse.
Whether you are brand new to obstacles, have been struggling with them, or already love the challenge, Horsemanship Over Obstacles will help you and your horse develop greater confidence, communication, and trust using our Four Pillars of Partnership: Speed, Direction, Body, and Emotional Control.
This is our flagship obstacle clinic and is designed for riders and handlers of all levels, age 13 and up. Over two days, you will learn how to influence the Four Pillars and apply them to the four categories of obstacles: On, Over, Under, Through; Get Past Scary; Interaction; and Desensitization.
We begin on the ground with the foundational skills that make obstacle work safer, clearer, and more effective. From there, you will learn how to help your horse when they feel uncertain or afraid, and how to build confidence step by step for both you and your horse.
This clinic is suitable for both in-hand and in-saddle participation, so you do not need to ride to participate and benefit. Young horses are welcome, and it is not unusual to see yearlings used as demo horses. All disciplines are welcome, and well-behaved stallions are welcome too.
What makes this clinic especially powerful is that it is never one-size-fits-all. We tailor the exercises and obstacles to the unique needs of each horse and rider combination, so you will be supported at the level that is right for you.
Horsemanship Over Obstacles is also the prerequisite for attending Obstacles Unleashed. Many participants return again and again, sharing that this clinic was a turning point in their horsemanship journey.
To ensure every participant receives plenty of 1:1 instruction and support, the clinic is limited to just 10 participants.
Participate: $400 total, $50 non-refundable deposit required to hold your spot.
Audit: $20, pre-registration required as spaces are limited, pay at the door.
Sign up on our website: https://www.defrateshorsemanship.com/schedule
Clinic Details:
2 Days
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM each day
All disciplines and experience levels welcome. Age 13+.
Come ready to build a braver, more confident partnership with your horse.
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9677 New Ave, Gilroy, CA, United States, California 95020

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