James Shaw-Tai Chi for Equestrians Horse Clinics at The Journey Horses Farm in NH

James Shaw-Tai Chi for Equestrians - Memorial Weekend Mega-Seminar!
"Ride from Within"

James Shaw - www.shawtaichi.com
James Shaw combines the mechanics of how the human and equine bodies were designed to move with the bio-mechanics of martial arts to create his unique Tai Chi for Equestrians program. Using arts dated from the ancient Chinese Ching Dynasty, when the elite royal soldiers were trained in both riding and Tai Chi, he teaches riders to understand and master the flow of energy through balance and intent. He approaches horse and rider as one organic whole. Working with some of the top riders in Southern California, he has developed individual systems to help equestrians improve their riding.

Unbelievable opportunity for 8 riders to spend 3 days and two evenings with one of the most provocative equestrian instructors available today. Learn the secrets of Riding from Within to acheive Perfect Union with your horse utilizing the ancient art of Tai Chi! In this clinic we will also offer Interactive Auditors the option of working alongside riders during the groundwork sessions. These participating Interactive Auditors will do everything the riders do except ride a horse in the clinic. This is a rare and unique opportunity not normally available in most riding clinic formats. For those that don’t want to participate, but still want to observe the process, we will have passive auditing as well.

Friday evening- Meet and Greet with James Shaw-
6 PM-Pizza and Salad- Punch and soft drinks provided.
At 7 PM, James will be presenting a lecture with accompanying video of his international students “before and after” utilizing his Principles and techniques. We will be showing this video “drive in style” outside in our Merry Go Round Pen. Bring a chair and any other “alternative” beverage you might enjoy for the show. We’ll also have a fire going. If anyone has a guitar or other instrument, bring it along! Starts at 6 PM and ends around 9 or 10 or whenever. Depends on how much fun we are having! If you are a Rider or 3 day Interactive Auditor, the Meet and Greet is included in your event fee. All others, only $10 to help cover cost of pizza, etc.

Saturday
9 AM Start time
Introduction to Tai Chi for Horsemen-
James will explain the basics of his program and the potential benefits for you and your horse. These benefits transcend not just horsemanship issues, but will benefit all of us with health and energy advantages and improvements in every facet of our lives.
Rider and Interactive Auditor Exercises-
James will teach and lead us through his basic exercises and techniques in preparation for bringing these new concepts to our horses.

PM Session-
Riders will ride in One on Two semi private lesson sessions of one hour. James will instruct you on utilizing what you learned in the AM session and applying it to your horsemanship. Two riders will work with James at a time. Balance of Rider’s time will be auditing your fellow riders.

Saturday Evening-
We will be hosting a “Pot Luck” dinner for all who wish to come. Riders, Interactive and Passive Auditors, Friends and the Curious! If you can, bring an appetizer, main dish, side dish or dessert. Arrive at 6PM. We’ll eat around 7 and then kick back around the fire ring to swap stories, toast marshmallows, sing, whatever! Once again, bring a chair and your favorite beverage!

Sunday
9 AM start time
Review of Saturday’s material.
Groundwork session. Emphasis on Application of Principles such as:
“Not opposing Force”
“Developing Feel, Sensitivity and Timing”
Interactive Auditors will participate in all groundwork sessions. Passive Auditors may observe all the day’s activities.
First group of riders will work with James in One on One Private sessions for 30-45 minute lessons. All Auditors and other Riders are welcomed to audit these Private sessions.

PM Session
Riders will ride in Private sessions with James. All other Riders and Auditors are welcome to observe these Private sessions.
Question and answer session for all participants to wrap up the day’s activities.

Monday
9 AM start time
Recap of Saturday and Sunday’s instruction and events. Review of Principles. Then…Going Deeper! More groundwork and refinement of technique and exercises. Exploring the concept of taking these Principles and applying them to your Horsemanship. Once again, Interactive Auditors will participate in all groundwork sessions with James and the Riders.
Riders will begin their private sessions with James before Lunch. The following format will be used for Monday’s riders:
Riders will begin riding ½ hour BEFORE their Private Session with James using this warm up time to practice the Principles James has introduced us to over the past three days. Riders will then ride in a private session with James for ½ hour to fine tune these Principles. They will then cool down for 30 minutes practicing the application of this refinement with their horse.

PM Session
Riders continue their private sessions using the above described format. All Riders not riding as well as all Auditors are welcome to observe all the day’s activities.
James will offer a feedback session for all who wish to participate as a close to the Seminar at the end of the day.

Fees:
Rider Fee- $675.00 for ALL activities-includes board for you horse
Interactive Auditor Fee-$50 per day-3 Days is $125 and includes Friday night Meet and Greet and Sat night Pot Luck Dinner.
Passive Auditor-For those of you who simply want to observe-$20 a day. You are welcome to join us for the Sat night Pot Luck Dinner. Friday evening Meet and Greet would be $10 additional.
Friday night Meet and Greet-For those of you who are curious enough to want to see what James Shaw and Tai Chi for Equestrians is all about but can’t decide whether to audit or not, come join us for an informative pre-seminar lecture and social event. You will enjoy some great company and meet some awesome horse folks for only $10!
Trailer Camping-$25 a night-Limited hook-ups!
Tent Camping-$10 a night
We have a DELIGHTFUL swimming hole, LOTS of trails and friendly Natives!