For all TRAIL OBSTACLE ENTHUSIAsts!

The only trail obstacle based method to effectively improve horsemanship, partnership, confidence, and trust while having fun and learning to be a leader your horse wants to follow.

I enjoy helping you guys on your horse and trail obstacle journey.

Yet, I struggle because I know there is SO MUCH MORE I can teach you.

Let’s talk.

Maybe you don’t know where to start.

Maybe you are just bored and feel like you’re just going through the same motions.

Maybe you feel like you aren’t doing your horse justice.

Maybe you struggle to know what to do and when to do it.

Maybe you struggle with confidence and leadership.

Maybe you or your horse (or both of you) lack a solid foundation.

Unlike other horsemanship programs, this program is based on trail obstacles, plus it includes foundation horsemanship principles based on vaquero traditions with a little dressage added in.

Trail obstacles help specific skills, concepts, and exercises make sense to you and your horse.

When you learn and practice these skills you become more effective and clear and use your body language effectively, helping your horse to see you as a leader and to build confidence.

I have developed an efficient, effective program for teaching horses and riders foundation skills using trail obstacles.

The truth is, the basic foundation pieces add up to the fancy finessed maneuvers and obstacles. Big results can happen quickly when the right things are practiced. The simple little things matter.

As you practice these skills and exercises you will see improvements in you and your horse in a variety of areas, from confidence, partnership, and trust, to being a better leader and raising your trail obstacle scores.

Introducing…

Trail Obstacle Horsemanship

The only trail obstacle based method to effectively improve horsemanship, partnership, confidence, and trust while having fun and learning to be a leader your horse wants to follow.

This is the place for Trail Obstacle enthusiasts!

You will learn how to….

• Get started with trail obstacles so you can stop dreaming about it.
  
• Learn what not to do so you have better results
  
• Use trail obstacles to improve your horsemanship, simplify what you do and spend more time enjoying your horse
  
• Improve your partnership with your horse while growing in confidence and trust (you and your horse, together)
  
• Become the leader your horse wants to follow and stop trying to figure leadership out
  
• Improve obstacle scores and add fluidity and finesse
  
• And know what to practice to make make the most of your time
  

Each month you will receive a mini clinic covering a trail obstacle skill and kind of obstacle.

Week 1: How to Video & Basic Skills Mini Clinic

Learn the skills (step-by-step) needed to complete the obstacle, tips and ideas for setting it up, theory, how to complete the obstacle, and judging criteria.

Week 2: 3+ Trail Obstacle Exercises

Improve your horsemanship and obstacle scores with trail obstacle exercises designed to increase trail obstacle scores, confidence, trust, and partnership. The exercises can be downloaded and printed to take to the barn.

Printable Progress Record! We encourage you to have a 3 ring binder for the exercises and to record your progress.

Week 3: Question & Answers Zoom Call

You are encouraged to submit questions ahead of time in the Facebook group. Video questions encouraged!

Week 4: A Fun Extra

Examples: Guest Speaker, Goal Planning, Behind the Scenes with Kelli, Trail Obstacle Ideas, Virtual Campfire Chat, and more

Week 5: Catch up week

BONUS: Facebook Community

Meet other Trail Obstacle Enthusiasts, chat and share ideas.

Plus, a Facebook post each month for sharing obstacle ideas that go with the month’s topic.

BONUS: Trail Obstacle Horsemanship App!!! (Coming Soon)

Access all materials easily from your phone. Even while with your horse.

All of this for only $27 per month!

Ground Work 101

This is the core of what Kelli teaches at clinics. Learn the foundation for moving the forehand, moving the hindquarters, backing, move over (sidepass), and sending.

Sending to Build Confidence (In-Hand)

Sending, unlike leading, helps build confidence in our horse while helping use to refine our body language, position, and leadership. Learn the basics - Intro, how to send, and creating energy. Then put your skills to work - sending over logs and bridges, through alleyways, narrow spaces and curtains, even sending in a figure 8.

This section even includes the Bridge Building Bundle.

Forward Freely (Riding)

Exercises to get your horse moving forward freely!

DeSpooking (In-Hand)

A lot of people do despooking wrong. Learn how to do it right and enjoy the benefits. There is also a section with ideas for despooking items.

How to Sidepass & Improve Your Sidepass (Groundwork)

This is the #1 question I get (besides overcoming fear). How do I side pass? This step-by-step unit will have you sidepassing like a pro. No more mysteries.

The "X" Grid Exercise

Straight lines and bends. Accuracy. Even lead changes get better with this miracle exercise.

Backing with Lightness (In-Hand)

Learn about diagional pairs, the wiggle and back, stoppping and backing, getting in time with the feet, creating energy and more! Includes a PDF with 40 backing pattern ideas.

Platforms & Pedestals

We start with theory, then quickly get you on the way to having fun with platforms and pedestals. Even includes a pedestal building plan!

Moving the Forehand (In-Hand)

This is difficult for many horse owners. Learn the basics of moving the forehand over, then learn more advanced exercises to add finesse. We even cover pivoting on the forehand. Learn the difference between moving the forehand over and directing the front feet. Then see how to connect the front foot to the rope. (This changes everything.)

The Random Corridor Exercise

A Kelli original is solid gold for improving transitions, halts, backing up, lightness, engagement of the hindquarters, and approaches and departures of obstacles. Yep, all of that in one exercise!

Designing Mini Trail Courses Workshop!

Learn to design mini trail courses with the obstacles you have to have fun with your horse and friends.

Disengage the Hindquarters (Riding)

Learn the correct way to disengage the hindquarters, then learn how to use it in a circle and how to roll the hindquarters.

Dragging an Item

Let's put what we learned about disengaging the hindquarters to work as we learn how to drag obstacles safetly. Learn how to prepare you and your horse, hold the rope, walk in a straight line, walk in a circle, the length of the drag rope, how to dally and more!!

50 Exercises with a Simple Bridge

Amazing PDF download. Never be bored with a bridge again.

Disengage the Hindquarters in a Figure 8.

This is my number one go to exercise with a horse who is nervous, scared, barn sour, or who is in any way not listening. This will change you and your horse for the better!

The Sidepass (Riding)

This is the #1 question I get (besides overcoming fear). How do I side pass? This step-by-step unit will have you sidepassing like a pro. No more mysteries. This time in the saddle.

Backing (Riding)

First, we need to back with timing and feel. Then solve backing problems so you can back straight, in a "L" or "Z" and in a circle.

The Peace Workshop

When we are peaceful, it is easier for our horses to be calm and peaceful.

Trailer Loading with Finesse

Review sending skills, add a few more sending exercises, then apply these skills to trailer loading. Positive changes guaranteed! Lot's of positive feedback from this workshop!

101 Trail Obstacle Ideas Card Pack

Another fun PDF download. 101 + obstacle ideas for you to use.

Moving the Forehand (Riding)

The skills are all starting to layer together! In this unit learn how to move your horse's forehand over while riding. We discuss cues and exercises to master this skill. We even discuss connecting the rein to the front foot!

GATES

What skills do you need to open and close a gate with finesse? I will show you! Plus give you tips, help with common mistakes, and how to improve your gates with your horse. Bonus: Gate ideas

PIVOTS

When your foundation groundwork and riding skills are right, then quality pivots are the outcome. Learn all about pivots and how to do them.

STRADDLE THE POLE

This is a fun obstacle to learn. It also teaches us a lot about teaching us how to teach our horse and watching for the try.

BALANCE

Recognizing and understand balance is the first step. Then we use our hands, body, and legs, to help your horse move in balance in straight lines and circles.

CREATE YOUR CONFIDENCE AVATAR

Do you struggle with confidence? Watch this video!

GARROCHA POLE + WIND THE CLOCK

Prepare you and your horse to carry a garrocha pole, use it, and have fun with it. Great for Working Equitation enthusiasts.

AND...

WE ADD MORE CONTENT EVERY MONTH!

Learn Foundation Horsemanship applied to Trail Obstacles.

It will change everything for the better.

Go ahead and give it a try.

You may cancel your membership at any time with no hassle.

When you join now, you will lock in your price for as long as your membership is active.

It’s time. Don’t put it off. Your horse will thank you.

Membership Goals:

Kelli has 18 years of clinic teaching experience and is the author of “How to Build Simple Trail Obstacles” and the co-author of the “Working Equitation Handbook”!

Personally, I want to equip you with clear actionable skills (with no overwhelm) so you can make huge progress with your horse this year.

FAQ

How much time is required?

It really depends on how much you want to get out of the mini clinics and exercises. It could take as little as 2 hours per month to just do the exercises. OR you could spend several hours mastering the material.

Can I find this info on YouTube or Google?

You may find bits and pieces here and there but it will not be a cohesive trail obstacle program. This is the only place you will find this material.

Many horse memberships are overwhelming. Will this be?

No. Watch the videos and do the exercises. Each concept has step-by-step instructions. Kelli not only tells you what to do, she also tells you how to do it. The activities are designed to be done in order and to give you clear results.

What if I need extra help?

Ask questions in the Facebook group or on the monthly Q&A Zoom call. You are encouraged to include a short video.

Is the full program available now?

Each month one mini clinic lesson will be released. At the end of 12 months, it will be a complete program with a value of over $995.

I really want this program to be affordable and accessible.

What do I get to keep?

The videos are hosted on our server and you have access when you are a member. You may download, print, and keep the exercises, checklists, etc. We encourage you to put them in a binder for quick reference.

Are you ready to accomplish more with your horse?

Here’s the truth…without a plan we often go in circles and don’t make progress.

Think of this membership as one high quality lesson a month with printable take home exercises. Now wouldn’t that be super cool for only $27?

Just imagine…

• Knowing what to practice while you improve your horsemanship, partnership, and confidence!
  
• Learning to be the leader your horse wants to follow
  
• Raising your trail obstacle scores
  
• Learning how to complete trail obstacles and what the judge is looking for
  

Honestly, I am tired of poor horsemanship, unnecessary gadgets and shortcuts, frustrated horses and riders, and riders practicing without purpose. Today is the day to start changing all of that. I will share with you secrets of timing and feel, position, and posture, to help you be the leader the horse wants to follow.

Just sign up, take action and do it!

WOW!

Only $27 per month!

Founding members get to help us make this membership amazing!

Join now and be heard. I can't wait to meet you!

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