Webinar: The Last Chapter
The Last Chapter
If you have horses; you are going to loose them someday. Don't you want them to go WELL to the Rainbow Bridge?
End of planning makes the situation a LITTLE bit easier on you, your horse, your veterinarian and all the people that know and care for your horse. Your older horse would want you to have a plan - not wait until Saturday night when he's struggling in the stall in pain from severe colic or major pasture accident to figure out what to do.
Join us and Rebecca as we talk about how to make a difficult situation for you and your horse.
Investment: $30 (non-refundable)
What next? Complete registration form.
Speaker
Dr. Rebecca Husted
Rebecca holds a PhD in Animal Physiology but her real interest is equine behavior in various tough situations from trailer wrecks to barn fires to entrapped horses - thus she has been leading a variety of colleagues in teaching Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue over the last 25 years in both North America as well as globally. She is fascinated by the HUMAN behavior that is associated with these types of situations - and realized long ago that if situations can be PREVENTED - that is so much better for our horses.
Rebecca also edited and co-wrote the first textbook on Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue (Wiley-Blackwell) in 2008. She is a decorated combat veteran, retired Signal Officer, US ARMY, and holds a BS (Biology) from Wofford College. She is a support firefighter, incident safety officer and PIO for City of Gray Fire Department, has been providing training in Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue (TLAERTM ) techniques across the US and internationally for over 25 years.
The Horsewoman’s Conference
Horsewomanship at it’s Finest.
An interactive weekend of professional development and horsewomanship.
Daily activities include educational lectures and interactive sessions with topics including;
How to have effective conversations with your animals health care team, a hands on Introduction to Equine Massage, understanding the Pelvis and how the seat bones set your foundation, brain and evidence based horsewomanship, playing with horse training techniques, and understanding the biomechanics of the limbs.
Friday and Saturday have evening events (onsite) to celebrate, collaborate and have FUN! Saturday evening will include learning how to make fun whiskey cocktail drinks.
You can count on great food, a taste of whiskey and the good company of other horsewomen.
Investment: $550 per person
Includes: Registration for knowledge lectures and interactive sessions with horses, Friday & Saturday evening supper’s, Saturday and Sunday lunches, a special gift, AND a photo in our custom Horsewoman’s Club Frame.
NEW - Additional Friday hands on Workshop
Want to add to your weekend experience? We’ve added an optional Friday afternoon session with Trish Tweddell. This interactive session is about aligning and activating key domes of your body to enhance your riding. It includes an unmounted and a mounted portion with horses for those that want to get the FULL experience.
Investment: $150 per person
What next? Click on Register Now!
We’ll send you an email closer to the event date that includes specific event details including what to bring, and event schedule.
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“Domes of the body” with Trish Tweddell (Friday Add - On Session)
Friday’s session focuses on aligning and activating key domes of your body to enhance your riding. It will include both an unmounted potion and a mounted portion with horses.
Here’s what you’ll experience:
• Learn about the domes of the pelvic floor, diaphragm, and the mouth to the crown of the head
• Embody and activate these domes to create core stability with mobility
• Develop alignment skills to connect these domes for better balance
• Practice unmounted exercises to build body awareness
• Translate this activation into the saddle during mounted work
• Experience improved posture, presence, and connection with your horse
This session is designed to reset your whole system and prepare you to ride with more power and ease.
In the mounted session, you’ll experience how this deep core activation and alignment translates directly into the saddle, changing your balance, posture, and connection with your horse.
This event is a full-body, full-mind reset designed to align your entire system from the seat up
“Take Control without Being a Control Freak” with Becky Taylor
Have you ever felt a bit ‘out of control’ when making decisions about your horse’s health and well being? Been given a recommendation and not sure how to question it? Struggle to advocate for your horse AND yourself? You are NOT alone.
Let’s talk about how to have some challenging conversations.
Check in with your personal values and your budget.
Create powerful questions in advance of challenging topics.
Build a communication plan to have control and get your point across.
“Pelvis: Seat Bones as Your Foundation” with Trish Tweddell
Saturday’s session is all about grounding yourself in the foundation of your ride: your seat bones. Here’s what you’ll experience:
• Learn to feel your seat bones with clarity
• Discover how to properly weight your seat bones
• Explore how your seat bones move through all gaits with your horse
• Practice letting your seat bones follow and flow with your horse’s movement
This class is designed to deepen your connection and awareness, helping you build a seat that is both strong and fluid. If you want to feel anchored, aligned, and connected in the saddle, this session is your essential next step.
“Introduction to Equine Massage” with Tina Watkins
This session will guide participants through a practical, full-body equine massage routine.
What you’ll learn:
Understand the why’s, when’s and how’s of massage
Fundamental techniques for full body routine
Safety and body mechanics to avoid strain and injury
Master compression strokes and and post massage drainage aids
Know when massage is beneficial and when to consult a professional
Whether you’re a horse owner, groom or caregiver, this course equips you with the knowledge and skills to safely apply massage techniques to enhance your horses well being.
“Training Games” with Jody Busch
Ever wonder what it's like to be a horse in training?
Learn a little about learning and participate in some fun training games that will help you up your game when working with your horse. This session will include a combination of theory, interactive simulations and reflection.
“Biomechanics of the Limb” with Kim Lacey
Let’s sit down and discuss how conformation affects the limb's biomechanics. We will discuss conformation types prone to injuries and how your farrier can help prevent and manage injuries/pathologies.
Then let’s get hands on and interactive with a dissection of a limb to really understand the internal structures that are majorly affected.
This will be fun!
“Brain and Evidence based Horsewomanship” with Carola Sossdorf
Understand how your horse's mind works and how to work with it, not against it.
Let us guide you through the three main differences between you and your horse and learn how to be more like them in your daily routine.
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Microtel Inn & Suites Blackfalds
10 minute drive from HIHR. Next to Tim Hortons and many other services
OR
Hotels in North Red Deer close to Hwy 2 Access. 15 min ~ Drive to HIHR
Speakers
Elan Hansen
Elan has made her career for the last 15 years as an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist for a global manufacturing company. A large part of her role is to facilitate learning in specialized courses and coach others on the application of company standards. Elan is a natural influential leader. One of her strengths is the ability to connect with others on a personal level and cultivate meaningful relationships. A testament to her ability to listen to others. She creates a positive atmosphere and brings a high level of energy to any situation.
Elan has successfully been able to navigate between the responsibilities of a demanding professional career all the while pursuing her passions outside of work. A balance that is hard to find. She has been able to nurture both area’s in her life to find growth and success in both.
Becky Taylor
Becky began her career as a Registered Veterinary Technologist and has been active in the veterinary profession for over 25 years. She has participated in hundreds of CE opportunities over that time, sat on many national and provincial boards and is a dedicated, lifelong learner. The pinnacle of this learning was in 2016, when Becky completed a Master of Arts in Professional Communication through Royal Roads University. Her special interest is combining the science and feel of dialogue in a skillful way, such that it contributes to highly engaged, rewarding conversations.
Becky is the Co-Founder of BS Communication Strategies, a new and progressive company providing customized communication coaching to individuals, companies and teams in a practical, skills- based way. She is well known for her expertise and wit in teaching and coaching skills used in generating connected, skilled dialogue. She is a self proclaimed, Communication Nerd!
Trish Tweddell
Trish is a Rider Biomechanics Coach, she is an expert at helping riders feel and correct imbalances in equitation. It takes a team to get our horses in top form.
Trish is an Equine Canada Certified Competition Coach & Equestrian Canada Licensed Coach. She completed a 2 year apprenticeship with a Canadian Olympic Equestrian Gina Smith and is a Canadian Pony Club Alumna. Being a Level 2 TAGteach educator; Trish offers student centred learning that uses effective communication, skill breakdown and motivated practice. This gives riders the tools to sustainably correct their equitation allowing for consistency with cues in the saddle.
Trish earned a BSc from the University of Saskatchewan, has travelled the world, lived in exotic places and experienced many cultures.
As the only Licensed Franklin Method Equestrian 3* Trainer in Western Canada she can walk riders through embodiments, imagery, simple anatomy and exercises that increase awareness and develop feel. All of these fall under the umbrella of DNITM , which is an evidence based, systematic method for movement and postural control re-training.
Check out https://eckwoodequine.ca/ for more info!
Tina Watkins
Tina Watkins is a certified EST (Equine Sports Therapist), and EEBW3 (Level 3 Equinology Equine Body worker). She founded Inhand Equine Therapy in 1996 and in the early years developing her business, Tina was fortunate to have opportunities to work with equine dentists, veterinarians, farriers and other equine practitioners gaining valuable experience and providing team-based solutions to health issues in elite animal athletes.
Teaching is a passion of Tina’s, and she shares her knowledge in a variety of courses every year. Her own desire to always continue learning keeps her fresh and excited about every aspect of her career.
As an active FEI dressage competitor herself, Tina truly understands the unique demands and issues equine-rider partnerships must address.
Jody Busch
Jody Busch trains horses and teaches lessons and clinics based in Saskatoon, SK. Jody believes that you should be able to ride your horse regardless of what you hang on their head and aspires to have all of her horses trained to the degree that they would be equally comfortable in a neck rope, bitless bridle, double bridle or a spade bit. Although she firmly believes it is about the training and not the tools, Jody is fascinated by the variety of headgear that we might choose to use, the rich history surrounding it and the reasons we might choose one piece of equipment over another.
Kim Lacey AWCF
Kim is an Olds College graduate from Alberta, who apprenticed for four years under Dan Sullivan DWCF. With extensive international experience, I am an AFA Exchange and WCFA International representative, shoeing in over six countries. A proud member of the Canadian Farrier team in 2022, and recently achieving the Associate with the Worshipful Company of Farriers. With a strong commitment to fostering international and local relationships, I actively participate in clinics and competitions, sharing expertise and continuing to advance the craft of farriery.
Carola Sossdorf
Carola Sossdorf is the owner of ProHorse Training, based in Madden, Alberta.
She specializes in starting young horses and working with so-called “problem horses,” always with a focus on fairness and understanding. Her true passion lies in Liberty Training, where she helps horse owners build deep, willing partnerships—without ropes or force.
Carola has dedicated her life to studying horse behavior, instincts, and brain function, developing a unique training approach that is truly Pro-Horse.
This philosophy is at the heart of her clinics, where she guides participants in creating real connection and communication with their horses. Carola is an international clinician, known for helping people understand their horses on a deeper level and train in ways their horses truly understand.
Madeline Fedora - Event Photographer
Madeline, is a horsewoman based in central Alberta with a passion for capturing the essence of Western life. Through Cowgirl Captures, I specialize in Western lifestyle photography, branding, couples, engagements, and social media content. My journey with horses has taken me around the globe, and now I use my camera to preserve authentic moments that celebrate the beauty and spirit of the West.
Cowgirl Captures began as a lifelong love of photography and the Western lifestyle. Mostly self-taught with some formal training, I turned my passion into a profession in April 2024.
Now, I’m dedicated to capturing authentic moments and stories.
Check out https://cowgirlcaptures10.mypixieset.com/ to see Madeline’s work!
Webinar: 20 is the new 15
The Older Horse - 20 is the new 15
Still active or retired, older horses have different health requirements
This presentation will focus on the evolving health needs of horses as they age, highlighting vaccination schedules, management of endocrine disorders such as PPID, tailored nutrition plans, dental care to maintain comfort and function, and effective parasite control strategies. We’ll discuss practical approaches to support longevity and quality of life, whether your older horse is still active or enjoying retirement.
Investment: $30 (non-refundable)
What next? Complete registration form.
Speaker
Dr. Ashley Whitehead
Dr. Whitehead completed her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at the Ontario Veterinary College and a rotating equine internship at the Wisconsin Equine Clinic & Hospital. Following a combined clinical residency and graduate degree program in large animal internal medicine at OVC, she obtained the status of Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (DACVIM) in 2012. Dr. Whitehead has been on faculty at the University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine since 2010 and teaches across the curriculum in a wide variety of courses.
Dr. Whitehead practices at Moore Equine Veterinary Centre and provides large animal internal medicine consultations and case management. Dr. Whitehead’s clinical interests include equine health management, equine infectious diseases, biosecurity and surveillance, equine gastrointestinal conditions, neonatal foal intensive care, camelid (llamas and alpacas) medicine and she is certified in veterinary acupuncture. A previous hunter jumper competitor, Dr. Whitehead now enjoys riding in the Mountains and puttering around with her horses. She currently has two QH and a retired Standardbred at her acreage in Rocky View County.
Webinar: Worlds Combined
Worlds Combined
Integrative Medicine
Get your Qi flowing in this webinar where we will clear the stagnation or subluxated thoughts you may have about where and how "alternative therapies" can fit into your horse's healthcare and fitness programs.
With a focus on traditional chinese veterinary acupuncture, and chiropractic care we will discuss the uses of these therapies!! Grab your whiskey or drink of choice, light up a Moxa stick, and come and figure out if your horse is Wood, Earth, Water, Fire or Metal and enjoy a webinar talking "voodoo" medicine.
Investment: $30 per webinar (non-refundable)
What next? Complete registration form.
Presenter
Kelsey Shacker
Dr. Kelsey Shacker is a UCVM graduate and practiced in mixed animal medicine before transitioning to a teaching role at Olds College in the Animal Health Technology Program (AHT) in 2016. In the AHT Program, she teaches large animal nursing, hospital management of small animals, surgery and communication skills for veterinary teams. When not teaching, Dr. Kelsey is active in practice seeing clinical cases, performing animal chiropractors, and mentoring students (DVM or RVTs). She is also a sessional Professional Skills Coach with the University of Calgary, Veterinary Program.
When she is asked "where are you, or what are you doing" a normal answer is, "I'm not home right now” or "I'm gone horseback riding, paddling, cross country skiing, or camping" (season dependent). Though if you find one of her horses, usually she is not too far away; Dr. Kelsey is an aviad horsewoman, which isn't season dependent!
Webinar: From the Feed Pan to Performance
From the Feed Pan to Performance
Ever wondered what it takes to feed your equine athlete and how nutrition affects their performance?
Amanda will review topics including:
Attributes of performance; hydration, energy fitness and recovery
The performance dilemma (equine design vs sport demands)
And as a nutritionist for MadBarn, their philosophy and solutions
Investment: $30 per person (non-refundable)
What next? Complete registration form.
Speaker
Amanda Van De Kerckhove
Amanda received her MSc in Ruminant Nutrition from the University of Saskatchewan. She spent more than 15 years in the feed industry focusing on consultative nutrition, feed program development, and client and retailer education. In September 2025, she joined the team at MadBarn to focus on her passion for equine nutrition. A long time horse owner, she currently feeds 5.5 equines on her property just outside of Saskatoon and has a special interest in draft horses and driving.
Webinar: From Hay to Health
From Hay to Health:
Why Forage Testing Matters for Easy Keepers
Understanding what’s in your hay is the foundation of every balanced diet — especially for easy keepers.
Lauren will help us understand what goes into a hay analysis along with interpreting results and identify key nutrients that influence body condition and metabolism. And then help us take navigate feeding the easy keeper. Going through practical strategies for providing adequate nutrition without excess calories, including forage selection, slow feeding, and ration balancing.
Investment: $30 (non-refundable)
What next? Click the link below.
Speaker
Lauren Birchall
Lauren Birchall is the founder of Na Lio Equine Nutrition & Wellness, based near Cochrane, Alberta. With a Master’s degree in Equine Science from the vet school at the University of Edinburgh, she’s passionate about helping horse owners make informed, science-based decisions about their horses’ diets. Lauren combines research with real-world experience to make equine nutrition practical, approachable, and effective for every horse.
Webinar: Toxic Takeover
Toxic Takeover
Have you ever wondered how toxins might be affecting your horse’s health? This session takes a closer look at where toxic buildup comes from, how it influences everything from digestion to behavior, and what you can do to help. Katey shares simple, holistic tools to support your horse’s natural detox pathways and create a cleaner, healthier foundation for well-being.
Investment: $30 (non-refundable)
What next? Complete registration form.
Speaker
Katey Campbell
Katey is an Equine Functional Osteopath, advocate, and educator committed to enhancing the overall well-being of horses. With a passion for helping equines thrive physically, mentally, and spiritually, she holds a postgraduate diploma in Equine Osteopathy from Animal Osteopathy International in England and a degree in Marketing. She has also studied the Masterson Method, is certified in equine Farriery and hoof care, and worked as a Veterinary Assistant in both a small animal emergency hospital and an equine sports medicine practice, bringing a wealth of knowledge in anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics to her work.
For over 15 years, Katey has dedicated herself to building compassionate, holistic relationships with horses, continually exploring new, more empathetic approaches to equine care. She believes in creating symbiotic partnerships where horses are seen, heard, and understood, and is committed to advancing the equine world through education, community-building, and the sharing of knowledge. Through her osteopathic approach, Katey provides valuable insights into the holistic health and wellness of horses.
Webinar: Taming the Barn Drama
Taming the Barn Drama: Addressing Tensions and Protecting Peace for Highly Sensitive Souls.
Horse time should be your sanctuary, not an additional source of stress. Taming the Barn Drama is for women who want more peace, clarity, and confidence in their interactions at the barn or while attending events like clinics and lessons.
Join us as we sit down with therapist and horsewoman, Kylie Bartel, and learn practical tools to navigate personalities, set boundaries, and create the barn atmosphere you truly want!
Investment: $30 (non-refundable)
What next? Click the link below.
Speaker
Kylie Bartel
Kylie Bartel is a horsewoman and psychotherapist who works with riders on connection, peak performance, and developing mutually beneficial/sustainable relationships. She is a life-long learner and loves being able to bring psychology and horsemanship together in her therapy and coaching practice. Kylie has a master’s degree in counselling psychology and specializes in blending rider sport psychology, trauma-informed psychotherapy, and relational horsemanship.
Kylie grew up trail riding and competing in three-day eventing in Chilliwack, BC. Her love for horses and people led Kylie to begin her career working extensively with at-risk youth doing equine and nature-assisted therapy. In 2019, Kylie moved to Meanook, AB for a year to study Relational Horsemanship™️ intensively with Josh Nichol. During this time, Kylie discovered the development of self-carriage through the bridle horse progression and its application to cattle work. Kylie was struck by how many parallels there are between thriving relationships with horses and people; she discovered that when she worked on the relationship with her horse, Kylie was required to develop skills that vastly improved her relationships with people as well. Kylie believes that if we want our horses to be calm, responsive, and connected, we must lead by example and earn the horse’s trust by embodying the qualities we wish to see in them. Simply put, the change we wish to see in others starts with us.
Kylie teaches workshops and clinics to riders of all disciplines and programs that focus on equine assisted therapy and learning. Kylie also enjoys teaming up with other horse professionals to collaborate and promote relationships with horses that leave both the horse and rider better than we found them.
Kylie Bartel, MA, RCC, CCC | Registered Clinical Counsellor | kyliebartel.com 
Exclusive Whiskey Workshop
Exclusive Whiskey Workshop
Join us for a captivating whiskey workshop as we learn about the intricacies of whiskey; from its creation to the art of tasting. Begin with an engaging tour of the distillery, followed by a tasting session that will set the stage for a memorable experience and learn how to proof down alcohol from 85% to 64% for cask entry. The group will then break into 2 teams to create a whiskey cocktail and be judged to determine the winning cocktail!
For those interested, you can take home a personalized Horsewoman’s Club Whiskey bottle with the cocktail recipe on the side! (valued at $200)
All Guests will be entered to win 1 200ml whiskey bottle with the Horsewoman's Club logo.
Grab your partner or a friend for a fun night out!
*Whiskey and snacks included*
Investment: $160 with personalized whiskey bottle or $75 without personalized bottle
What next?
Diony Distillery
Experience the beauty and vibe of this beautiful distillery!
From the artistically branded history on whiskey barrel heads to the eye catching work of local artist Brett Heidi in the tasting room; we guarantee this will be an unparalleled sensory journey.
Whiskey on Wednesday: A Book & A Bottle ~ Fall Book
A Book & A Bottle: Book Discussion
Join us as we dive into interesting books that will create lively discussions!
Read the book below prior to the scheduled online discussion and on the night of the event, grab a drink and be ready to share your thoughts.
Come prepared to share your thoughts about these questions:
What was a standout moment for you when reading the book?
What burning question did you have at the end of the book?
What is your biggest take away from the book?
We look forward to hearing what everyone thinks!
Investment: $30 (non-refundable) which includes both book discussions
What next? Complete the registration form, pay online and you’re in!
Contact us by sending an email to : horsewomansclub@gmail.com with any questions or comments - we'd love to hear from you!
Primal Leadership.
Realizing the Power of Emotional Intelligence
by Daniel Goleman Ph.D
Daniel Goleman's international best seller Emotional Intelligence forever changed our concept of "being smart," showing how emotional intelligence (EI) - how we handle ourselves and our relationships - can determine life success more than IQ. Then, Working with Emotional Intelligence revealed how stellar career performance also depends on EI.
Now, Goleman teams with renowned EI researchers Richard Boyatzis and Annie McKee to explore the role of emotional intelligence in leadership. Unveiling neuroscientific links between organizational success or failure and "primal leadership," the authors argue that a leader's emotions are contagious. If a leader resonates energy and enthusiasm, an organization thrives; if a leader spreads negativity and dissonance, it flounders.
Drawing from decades of analysis, the authors show that resonant leaders excel not just through skill and smarts but also by connecting with others, using EI competencies such as empathy and self-awareness. And they employ up to six leadership styles - from visionary to coach to pacesetter - fluidly interchanging them as the situation demands. The program no leader in any walk of life can afford to miss, this unforgettable work transforms the art of leadership into the science of results.
Webinar: Rider Balance & Coordination
Rider Balance & Coordination
Join us for an interactive webinar as we look to improve our balance, coordination and feel.
As we transition into winter, it is a good time to focus on rider fitness and keeping "fit" with balance and coordination exercises throughout the colder months. Trish will cover topics such as how to use Franklin method equipment and how to use Imagery while focusing on exercises that will help us improve our balance and coordination!
We will be moving around in this class, so bring a yoga mat, flat seated chair, comfortable clothes, and have some space to move around, and be sure that you can see the monitor if we move down to the mat.
Investment: $30 (non-refundable)
What next?
Click Register Now to pay and sign up. An email will be sent the day of the event with the Zoom Link.
Contact us by sending an email to : horsewomansclub@gmail.com with any questions or comments - we'd love to hear from you!
Speaker
Trish Tweddell
Trish is a Rider Biomechanics Coach, she is an expert at helping riders feel and correct imbalances in equitation. It takes a team to get our horses in top form.
Trish is an Equine Canada Certified Competition Coach & Equestrian Canada Licensed Coach. She completed a 2 year apprenticeship with a Canadian Olympic Equestrian Gina Smith and is a Canadian Pony Club Alumna. Being a Level 2 TAGteach educator; Trish offers student centred learning that uses effective communication, skill breakdown and motivated practice. This gives riders the tools to sustainably correct their equitation allowing for consistency with cues in the saddle.
Trish earned a BSc from the University of Saskatchewan, has travelled the world, lived in exotic places and experienced many cultures.
As the only Licensed Franklin Method Equestrian 3* Trainer in Western Canada she can walk riders through embodiments, imagery, simple anatomy and exercises that increase awareness and develop feel. All of these fall under the umbrella of DNITM , which is an evidence based, systematic method for movement and postural control re-training.
Check out https://eckwoodequine.ca/ for more info!
Whiskey & Roping!
Whiskey & Roping
Join us for a night of roping, laughter and networking. Learn new skills, dust off the rust or shine up your current skills with the help of qualified roping coach, Vance. Anything from basic rope handling, to fancy tricks! Roping dummies will be available to practice your skills on. After some wild fun we will end the night with whiskey samples, appetizers and good conversations.
Grab a friend and bring your rope!
No horses or roping experience needed! Ropes and gloves available for use, and ropes available for purchase.
*Whiskey, non-alcoholic drinks and snacks will be provided *
Investment: $115 per person
What next? Complete registration form.
We’ll send you an email with invoice information and more specific event details.
Contact us by sending an email to : horsewomansclub@gmail.com with any questions or comments - we'd love to hear from you!
Roping Coach Vance Wyatt
Vance is the founder of Rocking Star Ranch Equine. He holds a degree in Kinesiology and is a certified coach and trainer in Equine Assisted Personal Development, Equine Assisted Corporate Development, and Equine Communication Patterns.
Vance is also a skilled ranch roper and a certified equine first aid and wilderness first aid instructor with Equi-Health Canada.
He holds vast experience in horse training, and from colt starting to performance horses.
Vance believes that every rider (or roper) has great potential!
Ready - Set - Pose!
Ready - Set- POSE!
Join us for a special event featuring Krystina Lynn Photography!
We are so excited to be collaborating with the very talented, Krystina Kowalik, from KL Photography who specializes in equine photography. She shares our passion for celebrating professional women who love horses AND she takes badass photos!
This 2 part event offers a posing workshop, facilitated by Krystina where you will learn how to prepare and pose yourself and your horse so that the images captured really show your authentic self. Following the workshop, each participant will get a 20 min photoshoot with Krystina that can be done indoors against a dark backdrop OR outdoors. Each participant will receive 3 digital images from their image library.
This event is for anyone that wants to feel more comfortable in front of the camera and get high quality professional photos that represent their individuality, with or without horses.
5:00 - 6:30 pm - Posing Workshop
7:00 - 9:00 pm - 20min Photo shoot time slots
*Beauty by Madz will be on-site to offer basic make-up services in 20 min time slots between 4:00 and 5:00 pm or between 6:30pm and your scheduled photo time slot.
We enjoyed an evening of fun with Krystina to show you a snapshot of what to expect from this event!
There are no rules! - bring yourself, your horse and your lively imagination.
Don’t have a horse but want professional photo’s of yourself? No Prob! Horses are not required.
Don’t need photos but want to learn how to feel more comfortable in front of the camera? Join us for the workshop only!
You choose how you want the day to look for you!
Option 1: $325 (Entire package)
Posing workshop, Make-up services, Photo shoot, 3 Professional Images
Option 2: $275
Posing workshop, Photo shoot, 3 Professional Images
Option 3: $100
Posing Workshop Only
What next? Complete a registration form
We’ll send you an email with invoice information. One week before the event we will send a schedule with make up and photo shoot times.
Contact us by sending an email to : horsewomansclub@gmail.com with any questions or comments - we'd love to hear from you!
Meet Krystina!
Hi! I'm Krystina! A small town girl from Central Alberta with a passion for living life, riding horses, and making some of your most precious moments last for generations to come. I also LOVE sharing my knowledge and doing everything I can to support other photographers and small business owners.
Photography has taken me to some pretty incredible places over the years and presented me with some amazing opportunities. Clients tend to turn into friends pretty quickly around here and I'm absolutely here for it!my mission is to capture images that tell your story. Images that you will be proud to display on your walls, and moments that you will cherish forever.
Check out https://www.klphoto.ca/ to see her stunning work!
Equine Posture Short Course
A day of biomechanics and postural assessments!
This course will focus on common postural problems found in the equine athlete and how we can address these imbalances. Tina will discuss both activating the body and stretching the body and when it is most appropriate to use both techniques.
The day will start with a lecture and Tina will explain how to see and evaluate postural imbalances with a demo horse, and will end with practical application of both stretches and activations to use on your horse to help correct and strengthen the horse.
Participants will leave with knowledge of what to look for on their horse and how to break down and apply the appropriate modality to help their horse the most. The session will be recorded and participants will receive a free link to the video to re-watch as many times as you wish!
Demo horses are provided! No need to bring your own.
Investment: $165 per person
Join us for a Hot Lunch & Networking following the event for an additional $20
What next? Complete registration form.
We’ll send you an email with invoice information and more specific event details.
Contact us by sending an email to : horsewomansclub@gmail.com with any questions or comments - we'd love to hear from you!
Presenter
Tina Watkins EST EEBW3
Tina Watkins is a certified EST (Equine Sports Therapist), and EEBW3 (Level 3 Equinology Equine Body worker. She founded Inhand Equine Therapy in 1996 and in the early years developing her business, Tina was fortunate to have opportunities to work with equine dentists, veterinarians, farriers and other equine practitioners gaining valuable experience and providing team-based solutions to health issues in elite animal athletes. Inhand Equine Therapy has flourished and currently boasts a broad equine clientele in all levels of competition and various disciplines.
Teaching is a passion of Tina’s, and she shares her knowledge in a variety of courses every year. Her own desire to always continue learning keeps her fresh and excited about every aspect of her career. This passion has brought about the creation of three new divisions of Inhand equine therapy. Expand Inhand, Inhand’s teaching platform where students can learn in the unique POD format. Inhand Collaboration, where students benefit from Tina and the team at Inhand, working with other industry professionals to bring forward educational opportunities. And finally, Inhand Mentor Me, an opportunity for bodyworkers that are already practicing to work with Tina and the team at Inhand in a mentorship role.
As an active FEI dressage competitor herself, Tina truly understands the unique demands and issues equine-rider partnerships must address.
Exclusive Event: Building Momentum
An interactive weekend of professional development and horsemanship. Workshops about Confident Communication, Peak Performance Psychology, and Purpose Activities with our Horses.
Daily activities include interactive workshops, horseplay, networking and topped off with evening events (onsite) to celebrate, collaborate and have FUN!
Investment: $785 per person
Includes: registration, use of beautiful indoor arena, attendee lounge (above arena), Friday & Saturday evening meals, a gift bag, professional photo of you and your horse.
* stabling for your horse via Horse in Hand Ranch and accommodations are up to each attendee - information will be sent to each registrant
Our Motto:
Curating Interesting Events for Horsewomen!
Engaging horsewomen in any profession or occupation seeking to up their game.
What next? Complete registration form.
We’ll send you an email with invoice information and more specific event details including accommodation for you and your horse, what to bring, daily agendas and speaker topics and bios.
Contact us by sending an email to : horsewomansclub@gmail.com with any questions or comments - we'd love to hear from you!
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Topic: Maximizing Motivation and Flow for Peak Performance with Kylie Bartel
Similar to the “drive” and “draw” energies we use to move horses, people are moved by motivational “pushes” and “pulls”. In order for us to show up as our best selves, we must understand how to harness and shape these motivational forces so that we cultivate more resonance, momentum, and an inner “yes!” to life.
In this seminar, attendees will:
Understand how to harness and shape motivational forces.
Learn practical strategies for maximizing and understanding motivations on a deeper level.
Strengthen their flow with their horses that starts with us.
Topic: Communication Skills that Build ConfidenceConfident dialogue comes from intentional use of communication skills that result in conversations that are proactive and rewarding, even when the topic is not.
In this seminar, attendees will:
Identify communication skills used in dialogue
Discuss techniques to be mindful of each skill
Practice skills in case based scenarios,
Reflect on their learning
Plan for continued practice and development.
Topic: Purpose and Play with Horses with Kellie Leyen
Transferring the ideas and skills from the discussions in our workshops to our work & play with horses. We will put our key learning into action, build relationships with each other, ourselves and our horses.
Activities may include:
Working in pairs and groups to achieve some fun purpose work with our horses and with each other.
Exercises for all participants in ridden and ground work skills.
Games and challenges with active coaching.
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Friday & Saturday evening meals are provided by The Horsewoman’s Club
Pre- packaged snacks, coffee, water and a small selection of juice and pop will be available for the weekend.
Meals for You:
Breakfast, lunch and all other snacks are to be provided and prepared by individual attendees.
Unfortunately at this time we cannot provide kitchen facilities.
BYOB for Friday and Saturday evening beverages if you like
Other items for you:
Notepad and pen
Any overnight items you need for your stay (toiletries, etc.)
Riding wear
Don’t forget your professional photo will be done at the end of the riding session Sunday! Dress to impress with your horse!
Nice attire for Saturday Evening!
We are classy women! Let’s put on a little lipstick and earrings for a nice Saturday evening. Nothing too fancy But let’s look good girls!!
For your Horse:
All hay and feed
Water, feed buckets, hay nets
Halter, lead, long line (22ft if you have one), horseman’s stick
Saddle, bridle, or any tack needed to ride
Any other items your horse may need to be comfortable for the weekend
let us know if you need to borrow any of the above
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For your Horse:
Outdoor 20 x 30’ grass pen: $30 per day ($90 for the weekend)
Water available to hang buckets from (buckets not provided)
Pens require clean up. All equipment will be provided
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Indoor 12x12’ Stall: $50 per day/night of event ($150 for weekend)
Includes: First 2 bags of shavings, corner feeders, automatic water.
For You:
Camping @ HIHR: $20 per day with services
Access to 30 amp power (you may require an adapter which you will need to provide), septic and water hydrant to refill trailer reserves.
8 Spots available! Several unserviced spots available at same cost
Spots are situated between the outdoor pens and indoor arena
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Microtel Inn & Suites Blackfalds
10 minute drive from HIHR. Next to Tim Hortons and many other services
Mention you are attending an event at HIHR to get a discount!
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Hotels in North Red Deer close to Hwy 2 Access. 15 min ~ Drive to HIHR
Stabling Reservations & Camping Spots at HIHR to be booked by emailing horsewomansclub@gmail.comAll Hotel Bookings to be reserved directly through the Hotel of your choice.
Speakers
Kylie Bartel
Kylie is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with a Master of Arts degree in counselling psychology. Since 2010, Kylie has worked extensively with at-risk youth in wilderness and adventure-based settings in order to help her clients develop stronger leadership and resiliency skills. Post grad school, Kylie has expanded her trauma-informed therapy work to include a focus on peak performance so that she can better help people shift from surviving to thriving in life. As a result, Kylie has developed a unique blend of rider sport psychology, trauma-informed psychotherapy, and relational horsemanship in order to help riders build meaningful lives and relationships both inside and outside of the arena.
In her horse life, Kylie loves a wide range of equestrian activities and used to compete in 3-day eventing, hunter/jumpers, and dressage; she especially enjoys pack trips with horses in the mountains and she recently spent a year living at Josh Nichol's ranch in Meanook, Alberta learning relational horsemanship and cattle work. Driven by a life-long passion for horses, Kylie loves working with horse owners and specializes in rider mindset coaching and counselling. For more information about her approach, visit kyliebartel.com or check out Kylie’s latest podcast interview on The Equine Collective Podcast (Episode 2)
Becky Taylor
Becky Taylor began her career as a Registered Veterinary Technologist and has been active in the veterinary profession for over 25 years. She has participated in hundreds of CE opportunities over that time, sat on many national and provincial boards and is a dedicated, lifelong learner. The pinnacle of this learning was in 2016, when Becky completed a Master of Arts in Professional Communication through Royal Roads University. Her special interest is combining the science and feel of dialogue in a skillful way, such that it contributes to highly engaged, rewarding conversations.
Becky is the Co-Founder of BS Communication Strategies, a new and progressive company providing customized communication coaching to individuals, companies and teams in a practical, skills- based way. She is well known for her expertise and wit in teaching and coaching skills used in generating connected, skilled dialogue.
She is a self proclaimed, Communication Nerd!
Becky shares her life with husband, Colin, and their 2 children, Nick and Maddy as well as many fur friends. Her passion outside of family and work is her horses and spends much of her free time developing her skill as a horsewoman in clinics, at home and in the mountains!
Kellie Leyen
Kellie is a Coach of Horse and Rider Communication. Her skill with people and horses creates a safe learning environment that generates each horse and rider pair to become a functioning, stable team. Her insight into the mechanics of the rider and the connection to the horses has been developed and finely honed over years of personal development and learning from high level clinicians and countless hours in the saddle. Her patience and energy is a driving force that feeds both horse and rider to achieve goals and produce results. Kellie’s coaching style taps into both horse and rider that is driven by her love and lifelong study of horses. She contributes to a sense of completeness for each horse/human combination and is well recognized in the equine community for her coaching and training methods.
Kellie is also the owner/operator of Horse In Hand Ranch; an equine facility whose sole purpose is creation of safe, positive experiences for horses and their humans. She and the entire crew there take immense pride in this facility and the positive experiences it produces.
Elan Hansen, Master of Ceremonies for Event
Elan has made her career for the last 15 years as an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist for a global manufacturing company. A large part of her role is to facilitate learning in specialized courses and coach others on the application of company standards. Elan is an influential leader. One of her strengths is the ability to connect with others on a personal level and cultivate meaningful relationships. A testament to her ability to listen to others. She creates a positive atmosphere and brings a high level of energy to any situation.
Elan has successfully been able to navigate between the responsibilities of a demanding professional career all the while pursuing her passions outside of work. A balance that is hard to find. She has been able to nurture both area’s in her life to find growth and success in both.
Elan’s true passion lies with the horses. She spent time as a young girl volunteering at local ranches and is a Canadian Pony Club Alumni, which gave her a solid foundation of horse care and riding skills. She’s competed in multiple disciplines including Hunter/Jumper, 3 day evening, both English and WesternDressage, as well as Working Equitation. Elan is focused on learning and developing her skills as a horsewoman and helping her horses be confident well rounded partners in any discipline.