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Don't miss a wonderful opportunity to improve your horse's performance and smooth saddle gait. Our clinics are designed to benefit you and your horse by working with Brenda individually, and in small groups. A Brenda Imus Clinic is an intense, enjoyable, and highly educational affair. Come ready to work harder than you imagined, learn more than you expected and to have a great time in the process!

2010/2011 Clinics and Events

Brenda spent several years touring the country conducting clinics and doing public presentations, but took a short (and much needed!) haitus from traveling while she built her new home and farm and completed work on her next book for Trafalgar Square Books (The Gaited Horse Bible, due for publication in November, 2010). She plans to be "back in the saddle" for 2010 and 2011! Besides the events listed below, times for private and semi-private lessons at Promised Land Farm in Southwestern New York state will be made available - if you would like to participate in one This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it !

2010/2011 Schedule

Midwest Horse Fair, Madison, WI - April 16-18

Events at our farm are filled up - keep watch for clinics and vacations for 2011!

Equine Affaire, W. Springfield, MA - Nov. 11-14, 2010

Equine Affaire, Pomona, CA - Feb. 3-6, 2011

To receive a price list, or register for one of these events, contact us here.

We will update our clinic and events schedule regularly on this page - so you may want to bookmark it.

If you and/or a group of gaited riders are interested in hosting a Gaits of Gold clinic at a facility near you, or would like to be kept updated on clinics scheduled in 2010-2011, contact us via our contact page to request information.

If you would like to request Brenda as a presenter at your regional horse expo or fair, following are some links and contact information where you may do so. Event planners are very responsive to requests from people in their regions.

Equine Affaire, Coagie Long, Events Manager; Massachussets, Ohio, California

Midwest Horse Fair, Madison, WI

Horse World Expo, Maryland, Pennsylvania

Minnesota Horse Expo, St. Paul, MN

Western States Horse Expo, Sacramento, CA

Virginia Equine Extravaganza

Rocky Mountain Horse Expo, Denver/Colorado Springs/Eagle/Ignacio, CO

Here's to a wonderful 2010!

What can you expect at a Gaits of Gold Clinic? Go to next page to find out. . .

What can you expect from a Gaits of Gold Clinic?

Introduction to gait recognition
Mechanics of bitting and saddle fitting
Evaluation of each horse's conformation and innate way of going
Individual evaluation of saddle and bridle fit, and refitting as required
Assessment of gaited equitation skills, simple corrections as needed
Goal setting for each horse and rider
Specific gait training exercises, games and techniques, and extensive practice of these
Individual attention to each horse and rider to deal with their unique issues
Question and answer sessions with clinic participants and observers

Brenda Imus is the instructor at each clinic, where there is a maximum of 12 and a minimum of 8 riders. In the event of a cancellation, the clinic contact person will make the spot available to the next person on their waiting list.

TESTIMONIALS

"I just wanted to thank Brenda and her team for the opportunity to be in her clinics at the Pomona Equine Affaire. I had no idea what to expect, and cannot express how happy I am with the results. While I did not see a great transformation in my horse in the two days, I received specific tools and excercises to work on, plus received a lot of equitation tips to improve my riding. Now that I am home and practicing, I can already see a big difference in my horses' way of gaiting. I also feel confident that my horse is more comfortable in his new tack and now I can give him no excuses not to get down to work and get that run-walk! " Angie Lansing

"Once again, everyone in your team was wonderful! I felt I got a lot of special, very patient attention which will serve me well now that I am home. Brenda, I hope to send you a video sometime this year with my newly muscled up horse doing a great run-walk--you will have trouble remembering ever seeing him before.

Best of luck with your "mission" and thank you again for the great opportunity you gave us." Linda and Little Bit (spotted saddle horse.)

"Far and away the most fun and informative clinic I have ever attended. I've had Toby to a couple of local trainers, and attended a clinic with *** ****** [gaited horse instructor], but got more help and progress from this experience than all of them combined.

Brenda, your staff was outstanding in every way. (Say a special "Thank You" to Crystal L.) I was biased against curb bits because of my background in dressage, but the way Toby softened through his poll and jaw in your Comfort Bit made me a complete convert. The change in him still amazes me! I haven't had a lick of pace since we've been home (knock on wood), and Toby's attitude has done a 180 degree turn for the better. I cannot thank you enough for this wonderful learning experience, as it has greatly improved my enjoyment of riding." Janelle Da'Vois

Time Schedule - Learn how the time structure works at an Imus Clinic.

Day 1: Clinics begin at 7 p.m. on the evening of the first day. This is an educational get acquainted session between Brenda and clinic riders. Observers are encouraged to attend this session, as much valuable groundwork is laid. However, questions and comments from observers are restricted to days two and three of the clinic.
Day 2: begins at 9 a.m, horses should be haltered but not saddled until after evaluations.
Day 3: begins at 9 a.m., when participants begin session at the point of their individual progress from the previous day.

Due to many requests, we now offer non-clinic attendees the opportunity to try the Imus 4-Beat saddles at clinic sites. Saddle fitting/evaluation sessions run from noon till 5 p.m. on day one, and are offered again after completion of the clinic on day three (time varies, but usually from approx. 3-6 p.m.) Those wishing to bring a horse for the purpose of trying a saddle are responsible for all arrangements for the horse, so be sure to check with the clinic contact person/arena management in advance to arrange for parking, stabling, etc. It is highly recommended that anyone desiring to evaluate our products attend the clinic as a paid observer, as you will witness for yourself how they work to improve the horses. Seeing is believing!

Clinic Fees:

Clinic fees are determined on a case-by-case basis, depending upon the number of participants, and the amount of travel. Generally, participants can expect to pay $275-$375, and auditors $25 per day, or $60 for the entire weekend. Contact us for more information.

Payment for clinic participants must be made via PayPal, check, or M.O., and made out to Brenda Imus. A $100 deposit is required to hold your spot in a clinic. This fee is refundable until one month before the scheduled clinic date. At that time, the money will only be refunded if the cancelled spot has been filled by another rider.

You may pay via PayPal (contact us for PayPal account info), or send checks or M.O. along with info below to:

Brenda Imus

2240 Swanson Hill Rd.

Kennedy, NY 14747

Please Read This First!

Participant horses must be at least 4 years of age and well broke and ready to ride.
No stallions are allowed in the clinic.
It is the sole responsibility of Brenda Imus to determine if a horse should be excused due to dangerous behavior or unsoundness, and she will not be held liable for such a decision. If the horse/participant is unable to complete the clinic, there will be no refunds.
Each participant may bring one horse to be worked with in the clinic, no exceptions. We advise that you bring enough feed for the duration of your stay.One stall per participant will be provided at the arena facility. The arena facility will collect stall fees, usually on the first morning of the event. Be prepared to pay your stall fees at that time. Stall cleaning and feeding is the responsibility of the participant unless other arrangements are made. Of course while you are involved in the event you are expected to be respectful of the facility and other participants and horses. Meals are usually the responsibility of each attendee. Check with your clinic contact person regarding this.
You must have current health papers with immunizations or current veterinarian’s health certificate, as well as a current negative coggins test. Please bring these forms with you to the clinic.
Protective helmets are advised for your safety.
All riders are required to sign a legal liability release prior to unloading horse at clinic site.
We do not permit videotaping of clinic sessions other than by authorized clinic management.

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