05/09/2026
https://www.fullcirclehorseman.com/services
Rider & Owner Lessons
Whether you’re new to horsemanship or competing in OHSET, Western Pleasure, or just looking to have better trail rides, we can craft a lesson program for you and your horse. We will conduct an initial meeting to determine your riding level and goals however the lesson program is not just driven by what the rider wants, but where the horse is willing and able to take us.
Lessons are private, 1 to 2 hour sessions and we adapt to the daily conditions of the horse, rider, and grounds. We can come to your barn or offer lessons with a schooling horse in Damascus, OR.
Every lesson is unique, but typically we work on:
Grooming and tacking including fitting and equipment care
Learning how to safely interact with a horse and other boarders
Building connection from groundwork, graduating towards true liberty
Communication including listening and giving clear signals
How to ride in rhythm and in correct position
Feeling for the horse’s pace and proper timing your cues
Mark Clanin's natural horsemanship teachs horses how to communicate and look forward to human interaction, while coaching humans how to be receptive to their innate abilities and language.
