17/10/2025
Greg Powell Horsemanship Clinic – Gunning Showground
Weekend 1: November 22 & 23 (only 5 spots left!! Don’t miss out) | Weekend 2: November 29 & 30 (only 5 spots left, book now to avoid disappointment)
Participant Fee: $480 per weekend
Fence Sitters: $50 per day (cash on the day)
About the Clinic
We’re so excited to announce our final clinics for 2025 —two weekends dedicated to helping riders and horses strengthen their partnership through understanding, timing and feel.
Held at the Gunning Showground, these clinics are suitable for all levels — from young, green horses through to seasoned riders wanting to refine their communication.
Greg’s teaching is calm, practical, and highly adaptable. His focus is on helping horses and humans find balance — mentally, emotionally, and physically — while creating softness and willingness from the ground up.
What You’ll Learn
Over the two days, we’ll work through a structured but flexible program that meets each participant where they’re at:
Round Yard & Liberty Work
We’ll begin with groundwork and round yard sessions, using the “don’t change gait, don’t change direction” principle to help your horse tune in and look to you for direction.
This phase focuses on clarity and communication — teaching your horse to read your body language, find relaxation, and stay mentally connected without needing to be micromanaged.
From there, we build on this with lock-on exercises — creating a horse that wants to stay with you, not because of pressure, but because they’re mentally with you.
You’ll see clear demonstrations of how subtle shifts in energy and timing can change the entire feel of a horse.
On-Line Groundwork
Once we’ve established connection at liberty, we’ll move into on-line exercises — developing softness, yield, and respect through feel on the lead rope.
You’ll learn:
• How to establish clear boundaries while maintaining softness
• The bump to the fence exercise — helping horses find the right answers and build confidence in pressure-and-release communication
• How to develop lightness in transitions, leading, and lateral work
• Ways to improve straightness, responsiveness, and confidence in movement
These techniques are not just groundwork — they directly shape how your horse will respond under saddle.
Under Saddle
When ready, riders move into ridden sessions focused on applying what’s been learned from the ground.
You’ll explore:
• Transitions through feel rather than rein pressure
• Steering through seat and intention
• Building softness, control, and confidence under saddle
• Maintaining relaxation and rhythm in all gaits
If you or your horse aren’t ready to ride, Greg will provide tailored ground-based exercises to keep you progressing alongside the group. Every activity can be modified to suit where you’re at — there’s no pressure, only encouragement and guidance.
Why You’ll Love It
• Welcoming and supportive environment for all breeds, disciplines, and experience levels
• Riding is optional — perfect for green horses or riders building confidence
• Free camping
• Sausage sizzle lunch provided each day
• A relaxed and encouraging atmosphere where every small win is celebrated
Whether you’re bringing along a young horse, working through a challenge, or simply wanting to build more confidence and feel, this clinic is designed to meet you where you’re at.
Greg’s approachable style and clear communication will give both you and your horse the tools to succeed long after the weekend ends.
It’s a wonderful way to finish the year strong — reconnecting with your horse, sharpening your skills, and spending a weekend surrounded by like-minded people who share your passion.
Shop Eldorado Horsemanship Ropes
I’ll have a range of Eldorado Horsemanship Ropes available at the clinic — halters, lead ropes, reins and more.
EFT available on-site, or you can pre-order your favourite colour or size to make sure it’s waiting for you!
Www.eldoradohorsemanshipropes.com.au
Bookings & Details
Participant Fee: $480 per weekend
50% deposit required to secure you spot
Fence Sitters: $50 per day (cash on the day)
If you would like to book please send me your email address or email us at [email protected]
Any questions or a specific goal you’d like to work on?
Send me a message anytime — Greg and I are happy to chat about what you’d like to achieve.
See you in Gunning!
Jess & Greg Powell
