Winning Performance Clinics

at Fox Point Farm

Do you want to experience true Winning Performance both in and out of the Show Ring? Ride with us!

Charlotte Cannon and Tommy Robinson are both wonderful inspiring teachers. They find new and exciting ways to bring the most effective concepts and theories to you and your horse. Join in on the fun in our Showmanship, Horsemanship, Equitation and Trail Clinics! Get a jump on all your competition and attend as many as you can - they will empower you to win at the highest levels! Open to competitors looking for an edge. Affordably priced at $50/session or $75/day so everyone can participate!

January 30, 2010 Trail

Individual Obstacles with Style 9am-12pm; Successful Complete Courses 1pm-4pm

New-18-june.gif (6846 bytes) We are bringing in awesome outside educators to enlighten, inspire and teach you too! We always striving to be better horseman ourselves, so our quest takes us all over the country looking for the best horsemen to improve our skills! We are now bringing the absolute cream of the crop to YOU so you too can get their first-hand knowledge! Join us for some amazing opportunities that may never be available to you again!

Rick Steed

Brad filming Aaron at a clinic

Aaron Ralston

Born and raised on my family’s ranch in Western Colorado, I was taught the importance of being a helpful cowhand. This mentality has stayed with me throughout my early career as I rodeoed and now as I participate in show reining and working cow horses. Through my work with cow horses I am finding a strong desire to return to my ranching roots before the lifestyle fades away as I knew it. No matter what we do, times will change and my goal is to help them change in a way that will preserve the working ranch cowboy.

Horses have given me the opportunity to compete all over the world. In 2006, I was fortunate to be a part of Team USA at the World Equestrian Games, held in Aachen, Germany. Riding Smart Paul Olena, we led the Team to a Team Gold Medal and took the Bronze medal in the Individual Reining Competition. The spectator’s enthusiasm for the sport of Reining was incredible and I feel very privileged that I participated in such a history making event.

Aaron found our program to be a unique one combining the best of many disciplines. He teaches us how to motivate our horses by giving us a solid purpose for each thing we ask. When you horse firming understands the reason you are asking him to perform a manuever, etc, he will offer more enthusiam and energy within that manuever. Aaron 's creativity will spark interest in the dullest horses and riders.

Aaron hosts a weekly TV show called 'The Ride' on RFD TV. Check him out there, then come ride with us!

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Craig Johnson

A professional trainer for 30 years, Craig grew up in the horse business. His parents, Burdette and Ellyn Johnson, raised horses at their Iowa home and from an early age Craig knew he wanted to train horses professionally. He worked for other trainers for a time, learning the ropes and then went into business for himself. Although he started his career showing everything from halter to performance horses, he soon specialized in Reining. His occasional forays into the Working Cow Horse world have netted him NRCHA Futurity finalist finishes and an APHA Working Cow Horse World Championship. By 1980 he entered his first NRHA Futurity and the next year he qualified two horses for the finals. He has only missed making the NRHA Futurity finals twice in two decades, since putting his life time earnings well over $1,000,000! Through the years, Craig's talent and experience as a clinician, coach, horse developer and trainer remain in constant high demand. Craig's contribution to Reining and Horsemanship have been captured in his successful home study video for reining hopefuls, Basics of Reining. Craig's passion to position the concepts of Reining as a set of principles, that will make all performance and riding disciplines more highly developed, is the impetus behind his plans for the International School of Reining, "School of Rein".

Craig Johnson's special brand of reining excellence combines total precision with lightning maneuvers. His is a unique style that has been well rewarded in the arena.

Two NRHA Futurity Championships, a NRHA Derby title, two Superstakes wins, along with eight AQHA World Championships and six APHA World Titles are just some of the well-deserved laurels Johnson has earned.

Craig has also represented the United States in Jerez, Spain at the World Equestrian Games. The U.S. came home with the Gold Medals! Craig has been on three Gold Medal teams, brought home three individual Silver Medals and one Bronze Medal.

Basics of Reining Clinics

Whether you are a beginning horseman, avid rider, competitive sportsman or trainer, this course will improve both you and your horse's riding relationship. Taking "reining" from an event to a set of principles, Craig Johnson reveals how horses become more willingly guided with little or no resistance. Through understanding the psychology of the horse and the benefits of "good confusion", you will learn how to encourage your horse to stay focused and thinking during a riding session. No matter your riding discipline and interests, applying the principles and concepts of "reining" will improve both you and your horse's performance and relationship. So join us ...and "Let it Rein"!

Clinic Overview

Basics of Reining Clinics are designed to cover Body Control, Respond Riding, Circles, The Power of Neutral, Spins, Stops, Rollbacks, Lead Changes, and Special Maneuvers.

Pre-Requisites to Ride: Participants of every riding discipline and horses of any breed are welcome. Riders must be able to walk, trot and canter. Gaited riders must be able to ride the equivalent.

Equipment: Riders and horses should be prepared to ride in a saddle and a snaffle bit . English and Western are both welcome.

Website: Click on the photo for Craig Johnson Reining

PRICES ON OUTSIDE CLINICIANS WILL VARY.

More Information about Clinics at Fox Point Farm:

We truly believe in the power of a 'family' team group. At Fox Point Farm we have always supported each other, encouraged each other, congratulated and enjoyed each others victories. We have seen other groups destroy one another especially in competitive situations. My goal for these clinics is to get Tommy and I together teaching to give you the BEST support and competitive advice and instruction available today! We want to bring all our students together as a team family, empower them, then send them out to represent all of us in competition. We want you to not only to be well prepared and schooled in your events but also we want you to FEEL the love and support we give to our 'family'! I see lots of capable trainers out there with effective teaching and training tools; what I don't see is the most important part - HEART, DESIRE, LOVE and RESPECT for both the horses and their people. Maybe this is too 'soft' for you - that's ok, maybe you aren't for Fox Point Farm? But maybe you have seen or lived what I am talking about and understand there is a huge difference here. We send riders to all sorts of competitions, the thing they always take with them is the support from our entire Family - we all cheer when you win, we all console you when winning will be another day.

When you go out to show we will say "May the Force be with you", and you will show with all our support whether we are there watching or we are waiting by the phone! At Fox Point Farm we are a Family, here to enable You to realize your Dreams!

Contact us Today to reserve your spot - you will enjoy this opportunity!

Charlotte has had the great honor and opportunity to work with some of the greatest horsemen of our time. They have recognized her drive to keep learning and have taken their time and energy to help her along her journey. Pat Parelli is one of her most profound mentors. These photos were taken in Perry, GA where Pat asked her to come and ride. Charlotte is deeply grateful to all the amazing horsemen who have taken their time to help her. A clinic with Charlotte will bring you knowledge much bigger than she - her teaching comes from all those who have helped her.

Charlotte Cannon offers a variety of exciting Horsemanship Clinics at her farm or yours. Most clinics are a combination of groundwork and riding, but we can tailor a special day for your specific needs with any combination of topics you wish. We do half-day, full day and multiple day formats. In addition we can provide you an impressive demo team if your clientele would like to see our finished work in action.

Since Charlotte teaches both children and adults, you can schedule a fun and unique day for all ages. We are interested in offering some kids clinics this year to spark young imaginations with natural horsemanship, as well as offering more horseshow clinics with natural approaches to competitive issues. Charlotte's style and enthusiasm is contagious to all around her, and the most basic foundation clinics have huge amounts information applicable to all levels of horsemanship. Auditors always have a fantastic time with Charlotte's colorful delivery of educational stories and truly visible changes - auditors are some of the first asking when she will return so they too can participate.

Clinic topics available:

* Colt Starting

* Introduction to Natural Horsemanship Groundwork and Riding

* Advanced Groundwork Techniques for the Competitive Horse and Rider

* Natural Horsemanship Solutions for Today's Competitive Horse and Rider

* Reining Techniques to Improve the All-Around Horse

* Natural Techniques for Hunters and Jumpers

Contact us to plan the perfect day for you, your clients and your friends at your farm or ours. Prices are very reasonable and become more affordable with more participants.

Half-day 3-4 hours .................................... $75/person (3-5 riders)

Full Day 6-8 hours .................................... $150/person (3-5 riders)

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