Round Pen 
Reasoning Workshop

Sandy Hansen and "Whisper" practice sacking out

What You’ll Learn

• How to start an unbroke horse
  
• How to improve your horse’s leading and ground manners
  
• How to overcome headshyness
  
• How to deal with an aggressive or frightened horse
  
• How to gain control over your horse and build trust
  
• How to correctly use the round pen
  
• How to teach your horse to spook in place

Classroom Instruction & Practice

Before you can become you horse’s teacher, you yourself must know the lesson backwards and forwards.

In the classroom, you will learn the principles we’ll be applying and then master the steps in the lesson plan. You’ll learn what to do in a multitude of situations and what to expect from your student. Then, you’ll apply your knowledge with hands-on practice in a supportive learning environment.

What You Need to Bring

For You

The two most important things to bring with you to the workshop are a positive attitude and a desire to learn! In addition, you may want to bring a small cooler with drinks and snacks, sunscreen, a hat, lip balm and rain gear, just in case!

For Your Horse

All horses must have proof of a current negative Coggins test and health papers.

Your horse will be kept in either a small pasture, 60’ corral or 12x12 portable box stall, depending on your needs and availability. Bring feed and water buckets, your own hay and grain, fly spray, and grooming supplies.

For this workshop, protective boots for all four legs including four bell boots are required for your horse’s protection.  

If you do not have these items, please contact me as I have several extra pair I can set aside for you to use.

For training equipment, you’ll need:

• A sturdy bridle without a noseband
  
• A full cheek snaffle bit
  
• 10 ft cotton rope reins
  
• Lariat (cotton recommended)