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Nov
14
2011
Round Penning Clinic Langley BC December 3 and 4
Author: Barry Welford | The Other Blokes BlogRound Penning
Some regard round penning as a controversial technique in horsemanship. Indeed a Google search on round penning has a critical opinion as the number one choice.
Michael Gonzalez is adamant that he will not use a round pen in any of his demonstrations.
Round Penning
(And Why I Believe It Is Doing More Harm Than Good))I don’t care for round penning at all. Round penning has become one of the most, if not THE MOST, abused tool in horsemanship today. Now that is a bold statement, but I will stand on that statement very firmly. It is, in my opinion, so abused that I refuse to work a horse in a round pen while performing demonstrations. Perhaps I should clarify that I refuse to do ‘round penning’ during my demonstrations.
Many others do not share the Gonzalez view. For example Sylvia Scott is a strong proponent of round penning.
Proper round penning is not about mindlessly lungeing a horse around and around a round pen, but is about the opposite: it is direct one-to-one very precise communication with very specific cues and instructions. When round penning is done correctly, the horse will be quieter, more compliant, and a much more willing partner in all of your other training activities. Round penning can be an invaluable tool in developing a happier horse -- and a happier rider!
Here in Langley another round penning advocate and expert is Jay O Jay.. Here is how he presents his views.
The Round Pen
"A Powerful Tool"
"Get respect, gain control and achieve confidence"The round pen is where I introduce myself to the horse. It is a place to listen and to communicate. It is a place to develop a leadership role, gain mutual respect and establish control. All without force, bad attitudes or impatience. This allows the horse to stay emotionally and mentally relaxed so he can keep his attention focused on me. This is how I get the horse to learn how to learn!
Round Penning With Jay O Jay
If you would like to make up your own mind on how well Round Penning can be used, then you have an opportunity on December 3rd and 4th when Jay O Jay is giving a Round Penning Clinic at the Highpoint Equestrian Centre in Langley BC. This is the same location where he gave a regular horsemanship clinic in October.
The six spaces for horses and their riders in the clinic are almost taken up. However there is room to accommodate up to sixty visitors and this is a very economic way to learn a great deal about the correct way to establish a connection with your horse.
Here is how Jay describes what will take place:
- I work "one on one" in these clinics so that each person gets maximum value.
- Day One - I work your horse myself as I discuss in detail what I am doing, why I am doing it and how I am doing it. My goal is to get a respectful, focused and connected horse.
- Day Two - you are in the round pen with your horse as I teach you how to achieve the same success I did.
- I am taking a maximum of 6 horses. I will be doing 3 horses in the morning and another 3 in the afternoon. Each session will be approximately one hour.
Round Penning Clinic Details
Timing: Saturday December 3 and Sunday December 4 from 09:00 am to 04:00 pm.
Location: High Point Equestrian Centre and Clubhouse, 658 200th St, Langley, BC.
The two day cost for a rider and their horse is $150 with coffee or $170 with lunch.
Spectator’s daily fee is $20 or $30 with lunch.
For More Information
Contact Kelly Brook Allen at canoa@shaw.ca or by telephone at 604-831-1519 or Annabel Young at 604-961-7541.
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Oct
25
2011
High Point Equestrian Centre Hosts Jay O Jay Horsemanship Clinic
Author: Barry Welford | The Other Blokes BlogIf you have been hoping to see Jay O’Jay in action in Langley, where better than at the new and impressive High Point Equestrian Centre just south of Campbell Valley Park. He is giving a Horsemanship Clinic on Saturday and Sunday, November 5th and 6th 2011 and it runs from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day. The exact address is 658 200th St, Langley, BC.
The cost for this 2 day clinic is $350 per horse and rider and this includes Lunch for both days. The clinic is now fully booked. You can reserve for another clinic in the near future or get more information by contacting Kelly Allen at canoa@shaw.ca or by telephone at 604-831-1519 or Annabel Young at 604-961-7541.
Spectators are most welcome and this is a great way to see Jay’s special talents. The fee is $30 per day with lunch or $20 per day without lunch.
Jay O’Jay is a horseman who specializes in developing a respectful relationship and connection between horse and rider. His passion is the Western discipline of Reining, but through his clinics, videos and demonstrations, he aspires to teach “transferable skills” to riders and horse owners of all disciplines and experience. Those skills, based on the ability to earn respect and gain control of the horse, are the central elements in Jay’s “common sense” approach to his training program.
Jay has nurtured the natural gift he has for working with and connecting with horses – as well as people. With a personal mission to improve everyone’s relationship and experience with their horse, he shares his respect for the horse with enthusiasm, patience, and passion.
Jay is a world renowned horsemanship trainer and has done clinics and demonstrations throughout Western Canada and the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. If you have never heard of Jay’s special training techniques go to his web site and find out more.
Jay O’Jay is also a director of Valley Therapeutic Equestrian Association in Aldergrove, which provides therapeutic riding for children and adults of varying abilities. Some may have seen a horsemanship demonstration he gave there showing just what is possible with his own very young horses, Casper, Junior and Grace.
If all this is not enough to entice you, then you may find the opportunity to see the new exclusive High Point Equestrian Centre tips the balance. It has an immense indoor arena and twin, state of the art barns. In truth, there is nothing lacking for the equestrian enthusiast at High Point … and it is just a couple of hundred feet from the wilderness trails to be found throughout Campbell Valley Park.
Update: Jay O Jay is giving a Round Penning Clinic on December 3 & 4 at the same location.
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Aug
21
2010
Langley Horse Federation Workshop
Author: Barry Welford | The Other Blokes BlogThe Langley Horse Federation is taking on a new lease of life as a vehicle to boost the horse industry in Langley. In this it is supported by the Township of Langley and by its Mayor, Rick Green, who is a well-known horseman.
Its most visible and well-known presence up till now has been the "Spirit Of The Horse Memorial Garden", which is situated in Campbell Valley Park at 1200 208th Avenue, Langley, B.C. That was started by Joy Richardson, one of the key movers and shakers on the Langley horse scene.
Now the Langley Horse Federation will be holding a “Team Up For Success” workshop from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm on Saturday September 18th, 2010 in the Banquet Room at the Langley Events Centre. It puts forward the following challenge:
Langley, “the Horse Capital of British Columbia”. Factual statement or idle boast? With approximately 6000 horses and an estimated $125 Million annually in direct, indirect and imputed economic benefit, great credence can be attributed to that statement. Almost every sector of the economy is impacted: tourism; retail; hospitality; horse facilities; agriculture; and the list goes on. What would you like to see happening in the horse community in Langley?
The workshop will suggest a number of initiatives for the horse industry to consider and encourages members of the horse community to get involved. Two in particular caught my eye.
Public relations and marketing initiatives
Can we raise the public and political profile of the horse industry by:
- establishing a formal, ongoing relationship with media in the Lower Mainland to promote positive coverage of horse industry events and issues
- establishing a relationship with tourism Langley for marketing initiatives
- establishing a lobby group to work with local government and regulatory agencies to make sure the horse industry and horse community has a ‘voice’ in the discussion of issues affecting them
- work with local council to encourage land use policies that further establish and support equestrian activities
- encouraging close and ongoing communication between Langley horse clubs, and horse industry sectors like boarding stables
Educational initiatives
Can we educate members of the horse community by encouraging the development of:
- equestrian and farm management courses at Kwantlen College or through community education programs
- a series of specialty clinics held by high-caliber clinicians
Can we educate members of our community about horses by:
- introducing books about horses into school reading programs
- organizing school field trips to horse and riding stables
One sector of the industry that can play an important role in both of these initiatives is that of therapeutic horseback riding. There are several fine centres offering such services in Langley including VTEA and PRDA. As an example, VTEA is hosting a free horsemanship demonstration by Jay O Jay on Saturday August 28 that will help on both of these initiatives. (Details are on the VTEA website.)
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Jul
29
2010
Learn How To Connect With Your Horse In Langley BC
Author: Barry Welford | The Other Blokes BlogAs the Horse Capital of BC, where better to learn about connecting with horses than in Langley.
Mark your calendar because there is a free demonstration of how to start connecting with your horse. The details are as follows:
It will be given by Jay OJay, the celebrated horseman, now based in Langley who helps fine riders and their spirited horses get connected. He will be demonstrating just what is possible with his own very young horses, Casper, Junior and Grace.
| When | Saturday August 28th from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm |
| Where: | VTEA Riding Center (Valley Therapeutic Equestrian Association) 3330 256th Street Aldergrove, BC V4W 1Y4 |
| Schedule: | 1:30 - 1:50 Working with Casper 1:50 - 2:10 Working with Junior 2:10 - 2:20 Intermission 2:20 - 2:40 Working with Grace 2:40 - 3:00 Q and A with Jay O’Jay |
The demonstration will be given in a round pen in the arena, which is being generously provided by a close neighbour, Dare’s Country Feeds, 25236 Fraser Highway, Aldergrove (Telephone: 604-856-1611)
If Jay OJay is a new name to you, you can find all about him, his training methods and his training DVDs on the Jay OJay website:
Jay O’Jay is a horseman who specializes in developing a respectful relationship and connection between horse and rider. His passion is the Western discipline of Reining, but through his clinics, videos and demonstrations, he aspires to teach "transferable skills" to riders and horse owners of all disciplines and experience. Those skills, based on the ability to earn respect and gain control of the horse, are the central elements in Jay’s "common sense" approach to his training program.
Jay has nurtured the natural gift he has for working with and connecting with horses – as well as people. With a personal mission to improve everyone’s relationship and experience with their horse, he shares his respect for the horse with enthusiasm, patience, and passion.
To contact Jay OJay, call 778-686-9115 or e-mail him at jayojay@gmail.com.
This is a show not to be missed, so make sure to be there on Saturday August 28.
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