October 14th & 15th (rain dates October 21st & 22nd) 

​***CLINIC IS FULL***

Auditors welcome!
Any subsequent registrations received can be held to fill-in any cancellations

April Smith of River Run Ranch will be providing private sessions  personalized to each horse/rider and will target any issues/goals the participant wishes to address. April's specialties include: Gaited, trail, young horses, ground manners, lunging, line driving, saddle fit, bitting, trailer loading, etc. Reserve your session today!

Tentative Timetable:

Saturday

8:00 AM - Noon: Private hour sessions;

Lunch break @ Noon (pack a lunch!)

1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Private hour sessions

7:00 PM - Private evening session

Sunday

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Private hour sessions

Prices:

$65.00 per private hour session​

$10.00/day per auditor

​April Smith Gaited Horse Clinic 2017

Mingo Stables

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     April has been riding since she was 9 years old and has been training since she was 16, with 30 years of training experience and 36 years riding experience.  She has gained experience in hunter/jumper, roping, barrel racing, pleasure, driving and her favorite, trail! She has worked for several different farms as a trainer including working with Arabians, Quarter Horses and Haflingers. With this many years training experience, she has handled over 300 horse and has had the pleasure to virtually work with every breed of equine, helping her to develop a talent for "reading/understanding" horses.  She focuses on quality not quantity; correct vs. speed; taking time needed, not gimmicks. 

     The last 12 years has led her to specialize in training gaited horses, including Mountain Pleasure, Kentucky Mountain, Rocky Mountain, Paso Fino, Tennessee Walker, Spotted Saddle, Missouri Fox Trotter, Mangalara Marchadore and a few mixed breed gaited horses and mules.  She has found there is a need for a sound "trail riders" approach to training for these gaited equines.

     She owns and stands at stud a Tennessee Walker/Spotted Saddle Horse Stallion who is producing looks, brains, conformation and natural gait.  She also stands at stud a Mammoth Spotted Gaited Jack who is producing really nice spotted and solid gaited Mules with her TWH mares.  Again in the breeding arena she specializes in quality not quantity, only producing 2-3 foals a year so that they get the handling and attention they require.

​The schedule is filled in the order in which the following is received:

     1. Payment in full (make checks payable to: Mingo Stables) Due October 7, 2017

     2. Completed & signed Registration form

     3. Current negative Coggins

     4. Proof of vaccinations including Rhino/EHV

     Email: mingostables@verizon.net or mail to: Mingo Stables

                                                                            1016 2nd Ave

                                                                             Royersford, PA 19468

A 24 hour cancellation notice is required for all refunds.

A limited number of stalls are available for day use @ $20.00/day; bedding, hay and water provided. Call or e-mail for availability