"You have got to discover you, what you do, and trust it." -- Barbra Streisand
"Always bear in mind that your
own resolution to succeed is
more important than any one thing." -- Abraham Lincoln
"A man must make his opportunity, as oft as find it."
-- Francis Bacon
"A successful man is one who
can lay a firm foundation with
the bricks that others throw at him." -- David Brinkley
"Define your goals clearly so
that others can see them as
you do." -- George F. Burns
"High achievement always takes place in the framework of high expectation"--Charles Kettering
A Personal Note from Sherry
It's been a great experience to present the concepts of natural horsemanship for horse lovers over the past six years throughout the great state of NE and surrounding states. Although I have a few men at my clinicsthe majority of people seeking guidance with their horses are women and youth.
The message of "confidence, leadership & communication" has been well received. Many people are returning for multiple clinics, camps, or private lessons. As these people discover more about reading their horse and developing "feel" they begin to seek even greater excellence and a deeper savvy. Bottom line is they want to be the best they can be for their horses.
After a person experiences a camp they often tell me how much they appreciate seeingothers with similar confidence issues. Because women and kids can't rely on their physical strength the way men do, I show them how to use their "natural power of observation and influence" to become more effective with horses.
If youhave never been to a camp they are one of the greatest valuesbecause of the total immersion into horsemanship they offer. Repetition is one of the keys to retention of information, so if you want to progress quicker sign up for a camp today. Plus most clinics only include instruction, but our camps are about the same price as most clinics and they include lodging, meals, and horse pens.
Sincerely,
Sherry Jarvis
Jan2012 NEWSLETTER
A Note from Sherry:
Dear Horse Lovers,
I have had a busy, fun, and yet relaxing holiday season. Who doesn't love this weather. I have been able to enjoy riding my own horses for once. I love teaching both horses and people, so I am really looking forward to 2012 packed with doing what gives me such great joy. I hope to be able to teach you and your horse in the next few months. I know this beautiful weather won't last forever and we will eventually have a little bit of winter. But just think, maybe only a couple of months left. It sure hasn't felt like winter the last couple of weeks. It has been in the 40's and 50's here. I love that kind of riding weather.
Well enough about the holidays and the weather, let's get down to business. I want to share some new things that are going to be happening. Each year when I begin to set new goals and develop a business plan I try to be creative, so that I can not only share new things with you, but in new ways. I am excited about these New things, and I think you will be too!
NEW BLOG
I have started a new blog called Sandhills Horse Sense you can check out the first 5 entries by clicking here http://sandhillshorsesense.wordpress.com/
If you have attended or would like to attend one of my Spirit Horse Retreats, I think you will love this blog. It will sort of give you a taste of what the retreats are like. It is like a diary of time I spend with my horses. I share what I am doing as I develop our relationship and performance level. Plus I discuss how it relates to other areas of life, especially my spiritual life. The first 4 concepts covered are 1. Be Still 2. Wait 3. Get Alone 4. Perseverance.
By reading it you will not only learn some horsemanship skills, activities, and principles you will be blessed in other ways as well. Here is what Cheryl Taylor from Broken Bow had to say about the new blog: "Finally had a few peaceful moments this morning to sit down with a nice cup of tea and read Sherry's blog. I read all installments, paused to reflect on each one. Very nicely written from the heart. The kind of writing that causes you to pause, reflect, think, process, pray and come back for more. What a wonderful gift Sherry has chosen to share."
NEW WINTER ON-LINE STUDY COURSE A couple of years ago I gave weekly assignments to the people on my yahoo chat group. Then we discussed the challenges and victories we had. I answered questions and the group as a whole brain-stormed ideas when someone got stuck. There has been a few requests for me to do something like this again, at least during the next couple of winter months to help keep us out doing at least something with our horses. Some of the exercises will be something you can even do in a stall or alley way of the barn. So you don't worry if you don't have an indoor arena. I don't have one either. It will be practical exercises that everyone can do no matter what kind of facility you have. Most of them will be ground work exercises unless we hit another couple of warm weeks like we have had, then we may attempt some outdoor riding if the footing is safe.
I did the last on-line classroom for free. However, this time there will be a small fee for my time. Plus you will also have some other benefits. This time I will make a short video of the activity of the week instead of just having the instructions in writing. You will get both written instructions and access to a short video clip for those who learn better by watching than by reading alone. We will have a private chat group where you can share, ask questions, etc. We will have an on line live chat one day during the week. You may also send in a you-tube video of yourself for evaluation by myself personally or the entire group if you wish.
This on line study course can help sky rocket your skills and relationship with your horse to new heights of excellence without leaving home!
Get the personal help you need to advance your horsemanship
The on-line study program will start Jan 9 through March 30 in 4 week sessions.
Session One Jan 9-Feb 3; Session Two Feb 6-March 2; Session Three March 5-30th.
You will participate in one live evening chat session with the whole group every week
You will have access to the chat group to ask questions and have discussions 24/7.
You will be developing better feel, trust, and respect with your horse.
You will be able to send in one video each week for evaluation by Sherry and the group
We will share student videos and one video from Sherry with her horses each week.
You will be able to return and watch each session again.
You will be able to download written material with instructions.
You will need an Internet connection and a browser with Flash player installed
After you have sent in your tuition for the month you will be invited to the chat group and receive your pass-codes for access.
The cost per month will be the same as a 2 hour private lesson $80, but you will be getting way more than 2 hours worth of instruction. That is only $20/week.
However to the first 10 people to sign up I am reducing the price to $50/4 week session.
You must sign up for an entire session, no refunds for missed sessions.
You can join even if the session has begun, the cost will be prorated at $25/week and you must pay for the remainder of the session. You will not have access to the materials you missed out on before you joined unless you pay for them also. Sherry
Monthly Reminders: 15% OFF Sherry's book or
Your 2012 stay at
Horse Lover's Bunkhouse Make a reservation todaywith a deposit 3 months prior to your date and receive a 15% discountoff regular bunkhouse rates. Does not include stall, lesson or guidefees. Also 15% off Sherry's book "Win Your Horses Heart" Offers expire April 1st.
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to a Horse Lover for Christmas. Round up some friends, grab your saddle, enjoy a good laugh, and let us help you ride the trails and relax withyour horse. We offer trails, lessons, spiritual growth retreats andmore.
An affordable vacation where you canbond with a horse.
Make new friends. Ride over 12,000 acres of gorgeoustrails.
Stay in our comfortable heated and air-conditioned bunkhouse.
Nice pens for your horse. Lease Horses available.
Get away with your horse this year. Contact us today.
308-346-5663
Please join us for a learning experience in 2012 you will be glad you did.
Lots of fun andinteresting events coming up. So don’tmiss out!
Spirit Horse Retreat Camp: is for those who want to grow spiritually and they love horses. I havefound that horses can teach us so much about ourselves and our relationships.They are like mirrors with hair on them. They can teach us many truths aboutlife. Round pen, ground work exercises, riding tasks, mixed with free times ofreflection, plus guided discussions& bible study will round out your day.Bring your own horse or lease one of ours if you don't have one. Check out the new Spirit Horse Retreat Website
It is not too early tosign up for one of these camps.
I know in this economy everyone wants toknow the cost ofthe campsand I can guarantee you that our prices are more thancompetitive. In fact I have been looking for a clinic to attend for my owncontinuing education and everything is nearly 2-4 times what our camps cost.
So if you are looking for a great value we will meet your need.
We invite you to join us in our new horsemanshipadventures in 2012 and go where you never dreamedpossible.
Happy Trails
Sherry Jarvis
Feature article:
Sometimes what you "unlearn"
is as important as what you "Learn"
Teaching is a huge part of what I do. And if there is one thing I've discovered through the years, it's that some people are more difficult to teach than others because they just have a hard time receiving and applying what they learn at a clinic or private lesson to their lives once they get back home. It's not because I don't speak their language, which is often the problem we have with our horses. We don't speak horse language very well and they sure don't speak ours. It's not because what I am teaching is too complicated for them to understand. And it's certainly not because they're bad people. Sometimes it is because fear is blocking them. Fear can really cripple people from learning. It's not that they don't want to learn.Tthe fear is just in the way and they can't hear or do what I am asking them to do when fear is in the way.
Here is another reason, and it is one I personally understand very well. It's because sometimes we refuse to let go of old mindsets that are keeping us from moving on to what is best for us and our horses. When this is the case, it can make us unteachable, because we would rather hold on to a certain way of doing things, even if it's not working as good as we would like it to. I can understand the problem because it something we have all needed to overcome at some point in our lives in many different areas.
The challenge is we have to let go of the ideas and attitudes we're holding on to before we can learn something new. Sometimes before we can learn what our horses want to teach us, we've got to unlearn lies that we've bought into and wrong mindsets we've adopted. That's the hard part. But once you get rid of the wrong idea or a bad attitude, your mind is ready and excited to receive new learning. And your horse is pleased about this too!
The reason I love to teach horsemanship is because as I've studied it and learned how to apply the wisdom it contains, it has changed other areas of my life in amazing ways. See the overwhelming majority of what I teach comes from my own life experiences with horses and students I have encountered. I first have to work it out in myself before I share it with you. My own experience are not the only source I have to draw from in order to teach you. I have spent my fair share of time riding and studying under many great horsemen who I consider much more accomplished than I am. It can be humbliing to realize that I often had to unlearn some things in order for me to actually learn what they were trying to teach me and then apply it affectively to my personal horsemanship journey. So let me encourage you. No matter how many wrong mindsets you may have, or how many lies you've been deceived by, or how many fears you have, when you have a good attitude and a teachable spirit, you open the door for your horse to begin teaching you what a real horseman is like. Your horse is a better teacher than I am. But when you just can't decipher what he is telling you, I'll give it my best shot to help you.
As you go into the new year, I ask you:
What things do you need to unlearn before you can learn what you need to learn in 2012 to become the kind of horseman your horse is waiting for you to be?
And what have you taught your horse that he didn't need to know that he must now unlearn?
I hope to see you on-line with me in January learning some new things together.
If you want to read other feature articles go to my blog Click Here NEWSLETTER ARTICLE ARCHIVES:
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JOIN OUR YAHOO CHAT GROUP We now have over 100 members on Yahoo Chat Group.
This group is dedicated to natural horsemanship students lead by Sherry whose aim is to help both the horse and rider to become even more successful by presenting a balanced foundation from which you can build a confident, trusting, respectful relationship,without sacrificing the spirit of either the horse or the human. This is a place to share natural horsemanship philosophies and how horses change our lives including those little victories/defeats that don’t mean anything to the "normal" crowd, to have a place to celebrate or vent leadership issues, blinding flashes of the obvious, or brainstorm creative ideas! We will be able to organize natural play days, tournaments, and post information and announcements of natural horsemanship happenings.
This group is by invitation only. You are officially invited by receiving our newsletter. If you would like to join Heart in Your Hand Horsemanship's Yahoo group. Please e-mail Leigh the moderator
JOIN A STUDY GROUP: In addition to the many camps, clinics and lessons we continue to offer, we have formed some study groups for those interested in getting together to support, inspire, and encourage one another on their horsemanship journey.
Meeting on a regular basis can help one advance even quicker and stay motivated toward excellence with horses.
For now the locations change because sometimes we meet at a person's house to watch DVDs,and other times we will meet at an arena to ride.The study groups are free unless there is an arena charge. So Please call before coming!
We would like to see other groups popping up in other areas. If you are interested in starting or joining a study group call Sherry 308-730-2150.
STUDY GROUP GUIDELINES
These study groups are not exclusive, meaning we want to encourage people to come who may not be familiar with "natural horsemanship". We don't want this to be a club where only the "chosen few enlightened ones" can join, however we also don't want this to turn into a place where people bring problem horses expecting free lessons and a quick fix. If you have a problem horse please seek the support of a professional trainer like Sherry.
These groups are meant for students to express and show what they have learned with each other. It is a day of sharing creative ideas and free expression.
In order to encourage people who have never taken a lesson from Sherry to attend we respectfully ask that the first time you attend you do so as an observer only. This way you will have a more objective view of what it is all about by not having to attend to a horse. You will get a better sense of the expression and techniques of natural horsemanship.
Of course if the study group is watching DVDs that day instead of playing with their horses, then anyone is encouraged to attend whether they have taken a lesson from Sherry or not. It doesn't even matter whether you have a horse yet, maybe you are just thinking about getting one, then by all means come and learn.
Please always call before coming 308-730-2150
This is Erica on Kai after only 2 weeks of training.
CareerOpportunity: Erica has been an intern with me for the past three years. She has helped mestart and restart almost 30 horses. We onlytake 4-6 horses at a time, and only twice a year. (In the spring and fall). So let us know as soon as possible if you want to send ahorse or you want to come intern with us for a month or more.She started as my apprentice and she paid me to teach her, now I payher tohelp me with horses. OurApprenticeProgram is a great opportunity for anyone serious aboutlearning to work with horses.
Our Friendly Warning:There is always some risk involved in horse training for both you and the horse. Horses can cause serious injury. Be sensible and don’t attempt anything that is outside your comfort level. Any information in this article or that we present through any of our programs are intended to illustrate how we apply our training techniques with success. However you are responsible for using this information wisely. If you don’t feel comfortable with your abilities or an exercise, don’t do it! Seek advice or assistance from a professional before attempting things beyond your skill or confidence level. Stay on the "high side of trouble".
Keep it natural and above all KEEP IT SAFE!
Sincerely, Sherry
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