Clinics & Workshops
an in-depth experience to discover connection, communication and partnership
Matney and Caitlin began thinking about how to offer broader access to the Hoofbeat Attunement way of working with horses not long after they first met in 2012. Many years of dreaming and scheming later, they began offering workshops in 2018 and have grown their offerings ever since.
They now offer anything from from a 3-day intro to attunement to a 3-part workshop series, Strengthening Partnership Clinic, and customized workshops for staff and clientele at several organizations including Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center, Black Mountain Ranch, Fay Ranch and Westside Stables. Their experience and confidence guiding a group of humans into attunement with horses has already touched many lives, and as a team their level of adaptability and creativity is unparalleled!
If you’d like to be considered as a host for an offering at your location, or have Caitlin and Matney design a custom experience for you and a group of friends or family, reach out to us at hoofbeatattunementworkshops@gmail.com
What’s the difference between a Clinic format and a Workshop format?
We thought long and hard about this one since the terms are used somewhat interchangeably in the horse world and are confusing for someone new to horses!
The Clinic format focuses on teaching horsemanship skills and can be thought of as part classroom time, part lesson time.
The Workshop format focuses on group process and may include horsemanship skills and coaching, but the primary focus is on self development.
Interested in hosting or participating in a clinic or workshop?
Email hoofbeatattunementworkshops@gmail.com to get a quote or sign up! Every clinic or workshop is tailored to suit the facility and needs of the group, so pricing will vary.
2023 Offerings
MARCH 4/5, 2023
Partnership Strengthening Clinic Laguna Woods Equestrian Center (Laguna Woods, CA) PRIVATE EVENT
Taught by: Matney Cook
APRIL 15/16, 2023
Partnership Strengthening Clinic Westside Stables (Mt. Vernon, WA)
This clinic includes both classroom and semi-private lesson (one participant/one instructor, two at a time in the arena). The classroom portion focuses on strengthening partnership with your horse through increased awareness of the human and horse nervous systems, as well as practicing groundwork skills to improve your horsemanship! We'll cover the basics of emotional regulation as it applies to working with horses, the human and horse responsibilities in partnership, and basic groundwork communication skills for strengthening partnership through relaxation, respect and mutual understanding. The second day of this clinic is optional and will include a general review of day one as well as buildling on skills learned during day one (participants may attend just day one or both days). All participants will receive a handbook of information covered as well as resources for ongoing learning.
Taught by: Matney Cook & Caitlin Jones
APRIL 22, 2023
Exploring Partnership with the Unknown: Parenting Workshop Fay Ranch (Carnation, WA)
This workshop offers all who participate the opportunity to deepen awareness and invite partnership with the unknown in themselves and others. Activities include meditation, vagal nerve toning, observation and interaction with single and groups of horses.
Taught by: Matney Cook & Bridgid Roney
MAY 6, 2023
Partnership Strengthening (mini) Clinic Black Mountain Ranch (Deming, WA) PRIVATE EVENT
This clinic is for BMR members only. It is a 3-hour “mini” clinic format that focuses on strengthening partnership with your horse through increased awareness of the human and horse nervous systems, as well as practicing groundwork skills to improve your horsemanship! We'll cover the basics of emotional regulation as it applies to working with horses, the human and horse responsibilities in partnership, and basic groundwork communication skills for strengthening partnership through relaxation, respect and mutual understanding. This mini-clinic will include a brief "classroom" time, followed by semi-private lessons in groundwork basics. All participants will receive a handbook of information covered as well as resources for ongoing learning.
Space is limited to 6 horse participants, cost is $100/horse (families are welcome to participate together with their horse, and auditors are invited to observe at no cost, donations welcome!).
Taught by: Matney Cook & Caitlin Jones
MAY 15, 2023
Adaptive Lesson Client Workshop Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center (Redmond, WA) PRIVATE EVENT
This workshop is for current Little Bit clients only. This workshop is unmounted and will include a very short classroom portion and orientation to material as well as private lessons for all participants. This two-hour interactive workshop is best for clients who wish to develop communication skills through learning to understand and communicate with horses. Participants will receive print outs of material covered in the workshop.
Taught by: Matney Cook & Caitlin Jones
MAY 20-21, 2023
Continuing Mastery Workshop Fay Ranch (Carnation, WA)
This workshop will build on the foundations learned in previous workshops and will include new information on how to apply the basics of horse communication and connection as well as advancing groundwork skills.
Taught by: Matney Cook & Caitlin Jones
SEPTEMBER 23-24, 2023
Partnership Strengthening Clinic Dayton Arena (Bow, WA) spaces remaining!
This clinic includes both classroom and semi-private lessons. The classroom portion focuses on strengthening partnership with your horse through increased awareness of the human and horse nervous systems, as well as practicing groundwork skills to improve your horsemanship! We'll cover the basics of emotional regulation as it applies to working with horses, the human and horse responsibilities in partnership, and foundational groundwork communication skills for strengthening partnership through relaxation, respect and mutual understanding. The second day of this clinic is optional and will include a general review of day one as well as buildling on skills learned during day one (participants may attend just day one or both days).
Taught by: Matney Cook
NOVEMBER 11/12, 2023
Partnership Strengthening Clinic Laguna Woods Equestrian Center (Laguna Woods, CA) PRIVATE EVENT
Taught by: Matney Cook
