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Expand your knowledge, challenge your horsemanship
 
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An educational experience for all

 
 

Education of both humans and horses is necessary for the success of their partnership

If theres one thing we understand it’s wanting to have a better relationship with your horse. That’s why, for the first time, we are bringing together the clinicians of The Horseman’s University into one great learning opportunity in Citra, Florida. On February 22nd and 23rd THU will host a Symposium at Pear Tree Ranch. Here you can learn from our clinicians a knowledge that applies to all disciplines and will help further your partnership with your horse.

Check out the offered classes below and sign up for this great opportunity. If you’re interested in participating in one of the classes with your horse you can click the apply button below!

 
 

SYMPOSIUM CLASSES!

Brought to you by The Horseman’s University, Jake Biernbaum (pear tree Ranch), Tik Maynard (Copperline Farm), Ryan Rose (Rose Horsemanship), EMily Rose (Reaching Strides equine rehabilitation)


Saturday classes

9:00-9:20 - How DO i warm up my horses? Demo with Tik Maynard

9:30-10:15 - “tik Talk” - tik maynard (playground)

Listen and interact with Tik Maynard on the details of riding your first course.

9:30-10:15 - "breaking down the puzzle” part one - Jake Biernbaum (Riding Arena)

Jake putting the picture together to achieve liberty spins and lead changes

10:30-11:15 - “Target training on the ground” - Ryan Rose (Playground)

Target training is a useful tool to have in the toolbox no matter the discipline, whether its a cow or a jump.

10:30-11:15 - “Activate your horses core” Part one - Emily Rose (Riding Arena)

Emily Rose teaches you exercises to activate your horses core

11:30-11:45 - “An introduction to grids” - Tik Maynard (Cross Country)

Tik shows how he thinks through introducing horses and humans to grids

11:30-11:45 - “Strength Training For your horse - Emily Rose (Riding Arena)

Utilizing different training methods to increase your horses strength

lunch break

1:30-2:15 - “Target training under saddle” - Ryan Rose (playground)

More on target training from Ryan, this time how can we use our knowledge under saddle?

1:30-2:15 - “Its a bird! its a plane! its a jumping horse!” - Jake Biernbaum (Cross Country)

Reading your horse over a jump, and using a jump to see when they are staying on a lead, and staying connected through the whole body.

2:30-3:15 - “a horses first jump” Tik Maynard (cross country)

Going through the process for bringing a horse through its first jump

2:30-3:15 - “Equine rehab and performance” - Emily Rose (playground)

A demo on the methods and importance of rehab on performance horses

3:30-4:15 - “Developing emotional Fitness” - Ryan Rose (Cross Country)

In any discipline, a balanced, emotionally fit horse is essential to success in the sport and in the partnership

3:30-4:15 - “but i dont have cows” - Jake Biernbaum (riding arena)

Utilizing different tools to practice disciplines with your horse

Sunday Classes

9:00-9:20 Liberty with quinn demo - Tik maynard (cross country)

9:30-10:15- “riding Lines and turns” Tik maynard (cross country)

What to look for and how to read a cross country course

9:30-10:15 - “Activating your horses core” part two - emily rose (playground)

Emily Rose teaches you exercises to activate your horses core

10:30-11:15 - “Gaining impulsion and balance” - Ryan Rose (Riding Arena)


10:30-11:15 - “What’s the point?” - Jake Biernbaum (playground)

Going through priorities in horsemanship and training

11:30-12:!5 - “A horses second jump”

Building on day one, going through a horses second jump

11:30-12:15 - “Breaking down the puzzle” - Jake Biernbaum (Riding Arena)

Building on the first day, Jake putting the picture together to achieve liberty spins and lead changes

LUNCH brea

1:30-2:15 - “Riding on offense” Ryan Rose (riding Arena)

How to ride on offense, that is to say being prepared and not lucky

1:30-2:15 - “activating the riders core” - Emily rose (Cross country)

Exercises riders can use to activate the core

2:30-3:15 - “Get a job” Jake biernbaum (cross country)

Obstacle training and how it can help your horse

2:30-3:15 - “using energy and intention” - ryan rose (riding arena)

How to utilize your energy and intention to develop responsiveness in your horse

3:30-4:15 - “tik talk” - tik maynard (playground)

7 habits to have a better relationship with your horse (no matter the discipline)

3:30-4:15 - “biomechanics of the ridden horse” - emily rose (riding arena)




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DIrections

 

Jake’s Pear Tree Ranch

5089 E HWY 316, Citra, FL

From the south:

Orlando- Florida Turnpike (FL-408) to I-75 North. I-75 North. Exit on 326 turn right (east). Turn left (north) on 441/301, follow 301 at 441/301 split. Turn right on 316. Turn right on Old 301. Turn left 316.

From the North:

Lake City/Gainesville: I-75 South. Exit on 318 turn left (east). Turn right (south) on 301. Slight left to STAY ON OLD 301 south. Turn left (east) on 316.

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