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Sherry is certified by:
* AAHS (American Asso. of Horsemanship Safety)
* EAGALA (Equine Asisted Growth and Learning Asso.)
* NEA Nebraska Education Assoc.
She is a member of
*NHC Nebraska Horse Council
*USEF (US Equestrian
Federation)
* AQHA American Quarter Horse Asso.
* PNHSC Parelli Natural Horsemanship Savvy Club
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"Sandhills Horse Sense"
is devoted to promoting relationships and
choices that lead to
a positive future.
Sherry is now an
EAGALA Certified
Horse Professional
working in conjunction
with Melissa Dearmont &
Mid-West Country Clinic.
L.E.A.D.
"Leadership through
Equine Assited
Development"
will help you with
building relationships,
problem solving,
attitudes & behaviors,
conflict & stress,
responsibilities,
positive choices,
and much more.
By appointment!
Classes & Retreats
are offered on request!
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HEARTS FINDING WINGS TO FLY!
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Instruction from Sherry. |
With Sherry's background as an
elementary teacher grades K-8
she is an excellent instructor
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2008 SUMMER CAMPS YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS
How the Camps Came About?
Schedule for Camps
What you Will Need to Know and Bring
About Calamus Outfitters Ranch
What You Will Learn and Experience
Why a Camp Type Retreat
Teacher Qualifications and Benefits For Your Child
2008 SUMMER CAMPS YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS
YOUTH HORSEMANSHIP & LEADERSHIP CAMPS
YOUTH PARENT LEADERSHIP & HORSEMANSHIP CAMPS
at CALAMUS OUTFITTERS RANCH near Burwell, NE
Do you want to be even more confident?
Do you want to have greater leadership skills?
Do you want to develop a deeper relationship with your horse?
Do you want to be able to communicate more effectively?
Do you want to be safer yet and have even more fun?
Then SIGN UP NOW for a camp where you will be saturated in a horse expereince which will lead you to new discoveries about your horse and yourself.
Go to registration page for form.
Only accepting 6 to 12 participants for these special camps to ensure individual instruction and special attention!
SPOTS WIL FILL UP FAST! SO REGISTER NOW!
We are very excited about these camps as the people who attended in 2007 were very pleased and many of them expressed interest in returning in 2008.
Waiting list available!
WEEKEND OR WEEKDAYS?
The reason for having some camps during the week days as opposed to the weekend is because the lodges at the Calamus Outfitters Ranch are already booked up for the weekends next summer.
The only thing left availabe are the cabins.
So you can see how critical advance registrations are.
The ranch is a busy and very popular place.
You will love it!
SAVE $$ with an EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT!
SIGN UP 2 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE DATE OF A CAMP WITH A $200 DEPOSIT & RECIEVE EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS!
If an real emergency comes up for you and you are unable to attend,
we can apply your deposit to other lessons, clinics or camps (by approval only).
We understand that things can happen, so we will remain as flexible as possible.
3 Day Youth Leadership/Horsemanship Camps
Must be 12-18 years old because parent will not be attending.
Accomadations in cabin that sleep up to six
Only taking 6 students
Cost of camp is $650 includes:
Lodging $80; Meals $55; Pen for (1)horse $20; Classroom & misc. supplies $20;
Instruction is only $125 a day if you get the above EBD discounts; about $158 without the discounts
Lease a horse for $75
Last year some kids stayed an extra day they were having so much fun and learning so much, this can be arranged.
Swimming, tanking, tubing available.
Note: If you come the night before you will either have to find your own accommodations elsewhere, or you can reserve a room for you & your horse at the Ranch for about $50, meal not included.
3 Day Youth/Parent Leaderhsip/Horsemanship Camps
6-14 years old accompanied by a parent who can also participate in the activties. (ages remain flexible)
Accomadations in cabins that sleep six. (2 cabins available)
Maximum 6 kids with one parent for each child.
Lease a horse for $75
Cost of camp is $750 for a pair which includes:
Lodging $160; Meals $110; Pens for (2)horses $40; Classroom & misc. supplies $15;
Instruction is only $125 a day for two people with above EBD discounts.
Parent instruction is essentially FREE!
Note: If you come the night before you will either have to find your own accommodations elsewhere, or you can reserve a room for you & your horse at the Ranch for about $50/person, meal not included.
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YOUTH HORSEMANSHIP & LEADERSHIP CAMP
AT CALAMUS OUTFITTERS
Near Burwell, NE
How the Camps Came About?
Dear Horse lovers,
I have taught several one-day clinics to young people particularly those who are in 4-H. I will continue to offer these one-day classes at a reduced rate for 4-h groups, however there is simply not enough time in one day to cover very much material. And students always go away wanting more. I always feel like we are just getting started then its time to go. Many students want to return for more learning but it is often months or even longer before their schedule coincides with another class in their area. I understand the time constraints and monetary budgets people deal with these days. By offering a longer learning experience without interruptions the value and quality of the experience will lead to greater retention and therefore even better results when you go back home. When I went to a weeklong class I was amazed at the difference in the experience and how much more I got out of it.
I would like to offer a full 7 days, however, from research it seems that most people are so busy they felt 3-5 days away from home was about all they could sacrifice. If you know of a perfect location for such a camp, I would love to hear from you. I am not tied to one particular location. However the Calamus Outfitters Ranch seems perfect for now, because we will have all of our needs met by the staff of the Ranch so we can focus on our horse relationship. Plus other great activities are also available for us incase anyone needs a break from the horse instruction.
We had three of these camps in 2006 and they were a real hit. In fact after three days some students wanted more and we extended the camp an extra day. After experiencing the camp with a small number of participants I have decided to keep the camps small for the kids. I like being able to help each child and their horse individually. I am only accepting 4-5 kids and one or two adult sponsors. The cabins at Calamus Outfitters sleep six with comfort. However, we may have to get two cabins or the lodge if we end up with girls and boys. So far I have had all girls and their Moms.
The camps were both fun and exhausting. We not only did lots of trail riding, and played ground games with obstacles; we also swam in the lake plus ate plenty of Smores and good food. We saw cattle, deer, grouse, sand turtles, and coyotes on our trail rides, plus lots of wild flowers and cactus. The girls had a chance to ride their horses and Cisco bareback. One girl even rode her 14-month-old paint for the first time bareback and at a trot. It was a wonderful experience for everyone.
This camp is not only about developing a relationship with your horse, but about building your confidence as a leader and partner for your horse. You will grow closer to your horse and develop a new self-awareness of what you can accomplish. Please join us!
Sincerely,
Sherry Jarvis
e-mail sherry@heartinyourhand.com
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SCHEDULE FOR CAMP
(Schedule is flexible according to needs of students and horses)
TUESDAY
8:00-9:00
...Arrival at the Ranch
9:00-10:00
.Registration (Settle in Lodge and Stalls)
10:00-12:00
..Orientation/Instruction (Learning, Leadership,)
12:00-1:00
Lunch and Free Time
1:00-1:30
..Time alone with horse and get to play area
1:30- 3:30
.Ground Games
3:30-4:00
..Break/Snack/Saddle horse and get to play area
4:00-6:00
..Saddle Fit/Passenger and Balanced Riding
6:00-7:00
Time to feed horses/clean up for dinner/free time
7:00-8:00
..Dinner/Free Time
8:00-9:00
..Group Reflections/Video viewing
WEDNESDAY
7:00-7:30
..Feed horses
7:30-8:30
..Breakfast/Free Time
8:30-9:30
..Classroom (prey/predator relations and reading horses)
9:30-10:00
Time alone with horse and get to play area
10:00-12:00
...More Ground Games with horses
12:00-1:00
.Lunch and Free Time
1:00-1:30
...Time with horse alone and get to play area
1:30-3:30
Riding horses in Play Area
3:30-4:00
Break/Snack/get to play area
4:00-6:00
Trail Ride or free time (tanking etc.)
6:00-7:00
Time to feed horses/clean up for dinner/free time
7:00-8:00
Dinner/Free time
8:00-9:00
Group Reflections/Video viewing
9:00-10:00
..Campfire sing along
THURSDAY
7:00-7:30
.Feed Horses
7:30-8:30
.Breakfast/Free Time
8:30-9:30
.Classroom (Lessons learned)
9:30-10:00
..Time alone with horse and get to play area
10:00-11:30
.Ground Games/Challenge Pattern
11:30-12:00
.Time to pack (get most of belongings out of lodge)
12:00-1:00
Lunch/Free Time
1:00-1:30
.Time alone with horse and get to play area
1:30-3:00
..Last Ride/Challenge pattern
3:00-4:00
.Final Reflections/Awards/Evaluations
4:00
..Check out/Say Good-bye
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WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW AND BRING!
1. An open mind & learning attitude.
2. Listening ears, observing eyes, open heart.
3. Plenty of energy.
4. Plastic Water bottle.
5. A horse (must be able to walk and trot on this horse, this is NOT a colt starting class or for very green horses! Absolutely No stallions, please!)
You can lease a horse for $100.
6. Rope tied halter with 12-foot lead, (required) a 22 foot, if you have one.
7. Natural Hackamore, if you have one. (Not required)
8. Bareback pad, if you have one. (Not required)
9. One or two Horseman Sticks with strings (4 feet long, no whips please)
10. Saddle & Pad of your choice that fits you and your horse.
11. Feed for you horse (grain in airtight containers, no paper bags, please)
12. Hay should of course be a small bale for ease of feeding.
13. A water bucket for your horse & bungees to tie it with.
14. Any supplements you currently feed your horse.
15. Your own grooming equipment and supplies.
16. The stalls and pens are sandy.
17. Journal or Diary pens or pencils.
18. Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and chap stick for your protection.
19. Insect Repellant just in case.
20. Rain gear, just in case.
21. Both warm and cool clothing, you never know about October.
22. You favorite snacks, meals are provided and there is a small store on the ranch.
23. Personal toiletries, towels are provided.
24. Comfortable boots for riding and maybe shoes also.
25. Horses must be current on all vaccinations and healthy.
26. Have you horses feet trimmed in advance. (Shoes are not necessary)
27. Registration must include insurance policy #s and emergency contact info.
28. Must notify us of any medical conditions in writing. (Form will be provided)
29. Liability waivers must be signed.
30. Cameras or musical instrument if you play (optional)
31. 1 DVD if you want copies of video we may take.
32. 1-CD for digital pictures (optional, if you want copies of pictures well be taking)
33. Flashlight.
34. No dogs allowed.
35. Please notify us if you have any special food needs or allergies.
36. Laptops and cell phones are allowed in lodge. Please leave cell phones in lodge.
Absolutely no riding with cell phones turned on, ever!
37. No smoking in lodge, must go outdoors.
38. There are vets nearby we can call in case of an emergency.
39. Arrive between 8:00-10:00 on Tuesday.
40. If you need to arrive before Tuesday, you may stay at the lodge for an extra fee.
Or you could stay at another location. Contact us for details.
If you want to stay an extra day that may be arranged also. Just let us know.
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ABOUT CALAMUS OUTFITTERS RANCH
near Burwell, NE
The Switzer Ranch, home of Calamus Outfitters, is a fourth generation cattle operation located in the north central Nebraska Sand hills. Blessed with abundant native grasses and ample underground and surface water, the Switzer Ranch is truly located in Gods Cow Country.
Adam & Teresa and Bruce & Sue will show you a real working ranch, combined with Sand hills hospitality, a comfortable lodge and hearty, home cooked meals.
HC 79 Box 40
Burwell, NE 68823
www.calamusoutfitters.com
Phone: (308) 346-4697
e-mail at hbswitzer@nctc.net
· Each lodge sleeps up to 20 people comfortably, kitchen included, A/C, Cable TV
· 5 private bedrooms each with individual full baths
· Large great room, suitable for meetings, receptions, reunions
· Covered Deck
· Evening bon fires and Star gazing
· Pens or Stalls for your horse ($12/night, feed not included)
· Parking for your horse trailer
· Beautiful view of Calamus Lake and Valley
· Whole lodge is handicapped accessible
· Small store is also available for snacks etc.
· Sand hills hospitality with hot meals each day
· No pets please. Dogs are not allowed
· No Smoking in the Lodge, Smoking is permitted on the deck.
Cabins are also available: $75/night for two people
Sleeps up to six
Kitchen
Bathroom
AC
Outside Grill
Picnic table
Direction to Calamus Outfitters Ranch
16 miles Northwest of Burwell, NE, on Highway 96
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12 miles North of Taylor on Highway 183 then 4 miles East on Highway 96
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN AND EXPERIENCE!
Everything we will be doing will lead to even greater success no matter what discipline or activities you already do with your horse, because it will help you communicate even better with your horse. Your horse will become more willing and therefore your performance will not only be easier but more eye appealing to the judge. Even if you ride speed events your control will improved and thus your speed.
1. Confident leadership. (What it looks and feels like)
2. Saddle fit (How to make your horse and you more comfortable)
3. Mounting & dismounting (How to be safe and graceful)
4. Passenger riding (How to release control)
5. Balanced riding (How to ride in harmony and find your balance point)
6. Lateral flexion (How to get soft bend and suppleness)
7. Pre-flight checks (How to know when you have permission to ride)
8. Go button (How to move forward with ease)
9. Importance of the belly button. (How to use your center effectively)
10. Mental, emotional & physical fitness. (How to bring up life and take back down)
11. Prey/Predator Relationship (How to develop it without resistance)
12. Reading Horses (How to understand behaviors and work with them)
13. Ground Games (How to gain your horses trust & respect)
14. Breathing (How to use it to make transitions)
15. Stopping & Backing (How to get it from the mind to the feet)
16. Side-pass (How to build steps toward lateral success)
17. Leads (How to get them simply with body posture)
18. This-no-That (How to gently get straightness in your horse)
19. Impulsion patterns (How to get your go equal to your whoa)
20. Stick Riding (How to ride your horse without reins)
21. Simulations (Feel what a horse feels)
22. Fears (How to recognize & listen to the wisdom)
23. Confidence (How to develop a frame of mind with authenticity for success)
24. Communication (How to speak a new language with honesty)
25. Ground Games with Obstacles (How to put purpose and creativity into your play)
26. Trail Ride Preparation (Building confidence for you & horse with simulation trail)
27. Trail Ride Games (How to keep your horse interested with purpose on the trail)
28. Assets for Horsemanship (Discover what assets you posses)
29. Hindrances to Good Horsemanship (Discover which ones you will throw away)
30. Habits (How to break them up with imagination, & create desirable ones)
31. Nuggets of Knowledge (Discover your own blinding flashes of the obvious)
32. Time Alone with horse (Precious time to really get to know your horse & enjoy)
33. Challenge Patterns (A little test on the last day to challenge your savvy)
34. Crossroads (Realizing how you came and how you are leaving)
35. Dreams & Goals (Finding out what you can accomplish and believe it)
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WHY A CAMP TYPE RETREAT?
Dear Horse lovers,
Say Goodbye to stale hotel rooms and common approaches to horsemanship clinics. Join us at the gorgeous Calamus Outfitters Ranch in the beautiful Sand hills of NE to experience a development retreat where nature is your classroom, horses are your teachers, and you discover more than you might expect about yourself. The ranch has spectacular sunsets, a peaceful environment, featuring a cozy lodge and home cooked meals. Awaken each day to the sounds of country life and finish each day under a blanket of stars or with a campfire sing along.
This will be a retreat that equips and encourages you to move beyond perceived limitations. You will be given positive support and strategies toward becoming a more confident leader for your horse. You will experience personal growth at this retreat which will transfer to other areas of their lives. We hope that you go away knowing and experiencing the power of discovering how changing on the inside will dramatically impact your horsemanship skills and all other goals you may have.
We will not only focus on riding, but on reading a horse. During the four days horses will provide us constant and instant feedback about our progress. Because horses see through the slightest of change of emotions and intention they will help us re-examine habits and patterns that may be holding our progress back. Horses see through the times when we say one thing but are really thinking and feeling another. They do this by reflecting back what they see in the handlers behavior. So they are acting as a very responsive biofeedback agent offering us constant feedback for our actions. Through interaction with a horse you will become more aware of your own desires, attitudes, strengths, and weaknesses.
A tremendous boost in confidence comes from learning how to connect and then direct a thousand pound animal through mental focus, creative visualization, and clarity of intent. These skills, which can be difficult to teach in a traditional training session, are fun to learn and have many applications in how we relate to people everyday. You will also learn greatly from your fellow participants. Through
group sessions you will foster this unique developmental connection to receive insights and to contribute to each others greater leadership mastery. It is intended to be a community in the best sense of the word where you are allowed to communiate openly.
We hope this will be a life changing experience and that during the camp you will not only have a new sense of purpose, but will acquire skills and insights necessary to shift behaviors so that you can be more effective toward whatever it is you want to achieve. Growth comes from being able to communicate your true feelings and access your strengths in a supportive environment that encourages your natural talents to emerge. We know through learning to listen and communicate with horses more effectively it will improve your abiltity to listen and communicate with anyone. These are valuable skills which will benefit you in every endeavor in your life.
Through interaction with horses you will deepen your awareness of personal issues, body tension, and attitudes that may be inhibiting your dreams from becoming reality. Come, let your heart find wings so that your dreams can fly.
Sincerely,
Sherry Jarvis
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TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS & BENEFITS FOR YOUR CHILD
Dear Parents,
I want you to know my qualifications for teaching these summer horsemanship camps. I have been a certified teacher for 20 years. I have taught K-8 grades and substitute taught in high schools.
I have successfully competed in rodeos and horseshows, but my focus now is on instruction and training.I have trained horses for Pitzer Ranch near Ericson, and Broken Bones Ranch in WY. I started training at a very early age under the guidance of my father. Throughout the years I have started many young horses and helped people with problem horses.
Six years ago I began an intensive study of natural horsemanship that changed my attitudes and thinking, causing me to be even more effective with both horses and people. I have taken a couple of horses to level three Parelli natural horsemanship standards, and several to level two.
I have given private riding lessons for years. I started teaching horsemanship full time two years ago, as I couldn't keep up with two jobs.
I have been a 4-H volunteer, Sunday school teacher, gymnastic, dance and sign language coach, plus I have helped with various other youth organizations.
I wanted to share with you some interesting research that I recently found that supports what I am doing at our summer horsemanship camps.
By Cindy Schonholtz
The American Youth Horse Council (AYHC) has partnered with Pennsylvania State University to conduct research that quantifies what we already know: Kids + Horses = Magic! One of the strategic goals of the AYHC is to validate the measurable impact of equine activities on youth development. There have been few scientific studies conducted that measure the impact of horse activities on horsemanship and life skills development. AYHC and Penn State teamed up with the National High School Rodeo Association, 4-H, Pony Club and the American Quarter Horse Youth Association to conduct this important research.
The Impact of Equine Activities Survey contained questions related to horsemanship skills, life skills and demographic characteristics. Content and validity of the survey was validated by a panel of experts and by conducting a field test. A sample of 982 youth between the ages of 12 and 18 active in the above youth equine organizations was selected. Responding youth indicated that they most of the time to always performed horsemanship skills in the area of handling, safety, riding, nutrition and health management. Similarly, respondents indicated that they often exhibited life skills relative to decision making, communicating, goal setting, problem solving and critical thinking. A significant positive relationship was found between total horsemanship skills development and life skills development. This information should be very valuable for youth leaders when developing curriculum, planning activities and seeking funding and resources.
This research supports our idea for the camps that I am conducting for both youth and women. What I am teaching and what you will experience is not just about the performance of your horse.
Good horsemanship has a holistic approach with focus on both the horse and the rider, where relationship is key. Skills developed include, listening, communication, problem solving, decision making, critical thinking, creativity, goal setting, empathy, patience, sensitivity, self-awareness, confidence, leadership, self-control, perseverance, justice, dignity, caring, and sharing.
These are skills I intend to build upon at the teen summer camps. The above list is a very powerful self-development program, which will help guide our youth toward self-esteem that will sustain and enhance them through life.
It doesn't matter what discipline or activity kids choose to compete in, the concepts and principles that I teach will benefit them because they will learn to communicate more effectively with their horse. It is my desire to be of assistance to youth who love horses so they can be even more successful. According to my research, my camp cost is very competitive in price.
Sincerely,
Sherry Jarvis
308-346-5663
308-730-2150
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