Rodolfo Lara Vaquero Horsemanship Clinic
Rudy Lara Horsemanship Clinic -
September 13-15, 2024
Rudy is a trainer who uses vaquero principles, with dressage fundamentals for a total mind-body connection with you and your horse.
Lessons Friday, Sept 13 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 45 min lesson for $125
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Sat/Sun, Sept 14 & 15 - Clinic $420
(Couple lessons available after clinic)
Lessons Friday from 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
45 min lesson for $125
​Sat/Sun Clinic $420
Clinic non-refundable deposit: $200
(Option to pay in full or pay deposit at checkout)
You may sign-up for Lessons, Clinic or lessons and Clinic.
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Helmets required (We have helmets available for use)
Horse Accommodation: Stall $35 night
Day Stall: $25
Haul-In (tie to your trailer) $20/day
Tack Stall: None available; Tack can be stored outside your stall or in your horse trailer
Shavings: Bring your own or pre-order $9 per bag
Lodging: Reserve your own lodging at a nearby hotel/AirBNB
Camping: Limited onsite LQ/RV camping available at $25/night electric only.
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Contact: AnnMarie Otto, annmarie.mctc@gmail.com
What is Vaquero Style Horsemanship?
The horsemanship of the California vaquero. This style of horsemanship originated in early California in a mild climate and an unhurried lifestyle. This environment allowed the vaquero to hone his horsemanship skills to a level of refinement. The vaqueros took great pride in their horses, as well as their skills as horseman and vaqueros. The word vaquero simply means cowboy.
The vaquero style uses finesse, not force. It uses signal, not pressure. The rider must possess knowledge of the way in which his horse thinks, and how he responds to different stimuli. He must also know the biomechanics of his horse. The importance of timing and balance. Vaquero style horsemanship requires discipline and dedication of the rider and dedication to the horse.
Why use vaquero style horsemanship?
Vaquero style horsemanship produces an extremely light and responsive horse that is unmatched. These horses stand out in a crowd. They have a form and style about them and the way in which they work. Using vaquero style horsemanship on a horse from start to finish will produce an exceptional horse, but it is not limited to the untrained horse. Using this style on older horses will bring about improvements. Even horses that have been ridden by heavy handed riders can show improvement. Using this style will prevent a lot of problems and vices. It can also help to eliminate or lessen them in older horses. Using vaquero style horsemanship will open one's mind to learning and increase their awareness. It will improve their horsemanship skills of timing, feel, and balance. It is a collection of methods and techniques based on sound principles of horse psychology and biomechanics. The results you will get from using vaquero style horsemanship will depend upon the dedication and hard work you put into it.
