Horse Clinics
At Fairwinds Farm, our clinics are educational events designed to build a deep foundation of trust, clear communication, and safe handling between horse and human. We focus heavily on equine behavior, purposeful groundwork, and harmonious training to ensure both you and your horse develop true confidence.
Because every clinic we host features a unique topic, our formats adapt to provide the highest quality education—ranging from one-on-one private lessons to small group lessons where two to three horses work with the clinician at a time.
Upcoming Clinics
Julie Goodnight Horsemanship Clinic
• Date & Time: August 8th and 9th, 2026
• Featuring: Tanya Cody
• About This Clinic: Join Us for Two Full Days of Immersive Horsemanship Instruction. We are opening our doors to the public for an exclusive look at foundational horsemanship. Whether you want to watch our young horses develop or bring your own horse to ride, we have a spot for you.
• Special Highlight: A dedicated portion of this clinic event will focus specifically on training young horses using the farm's own yearlings to demonstrate vital groundwork, early handling techniques, and trust-building foundation skills.
• Participation/Audit Fees: To be determined
• Forms Required: Clinic Registration Form & Liability Waiver
• Event Schedule Saturday & Sunday (Subject to Change):
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Morning Session: Fairwinds Farm Colt and Filly Foundation Handling & Development
Auditors Welcome! Watch T. Cody of Julie Goodnight Horsemanship work directly with Fairwinds handlers and our three exciting prospects: Legado (14 months), Yasmine (16 months), and Faith (18 months).
Learn the essential ground manners, confidence building, and handling techniques that set young horses up for a lifetime of success.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch Break
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Afternoon Session: Interactive Group Horsemanship
Riders & Auditors Welcome! Bring your horse and join a collaborative group format to tackle groundwork and riding.
Gain deep insights by working through real-time adjustments with your horse and your fellow participants.
• Registration:
All-Day Auditor Pass: $25 per day
Includes access to both the morning handling sessions and the afternoon groundwork and riding sessions.
Afternoon Rider Spot: $150 per day
Limited spaces available. Includes ground and/or under-saddle instruction in small group tailored to your needs.
Masterson Method® Beyond Horse Massage Hands-on Course
• Date & Time: September 12–13, 2026
• Featured Clinician: Masterson Method® Certified Instructor
• About This Clinic: This interactive weekend course teaches you how to recognize and use a horse's subtle visual and palpable responses to find and release deep core muscle tension. This specialized seminar primarily utilizes our trusted resident farm horses for hands-on practice, though a very limited number of slots are open for participants who wish to bring their own horse.
• Participation Fees: $545 USD Participant Fee (Please note: Registration and payment for this specific course are handled externally through the official Masterson Website, mastersonmethod.com) REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Jec Ballou Equine Fitness & Performance Clinic
• Date & Time: October 27th and 28th, 2026
• Featured Clinician: Jec Ballou
• About This Clinic: Join us for an intensive two-day clinic with renowned author and equine biomechanics expert, Jec Ballou.
This clinic focuses on correct movement, core strength, balance, and practical arena exercises to improve your horse’s longevity and performance.
Note: Group 1 and Group 2 consist of completely different participants (4–5 unique horses per group). You will remain in your assigned group for all group sessions. The schedule is subject to change based on the clinician and needs of the participants.
• Participation/Audit Fees: To Be Determined
• Forms Required: Clinic Registration Form & Liability Waiver
• Clinic Schedule
DAY 1
9:00 AM – Groundwork – Group 1 (Different participants from Group 2)
10:00 AM – Groundwork – Group 2 (Different participants from Group 1)
11:00 AM – Ground poles: ridden. Stabilization and body mechanics – Group 1
12:00 PM – LUNCH & LEARNING (Demo, Q&A, book-signing, etc. Open to all. Bring your own lunch!)
1:00 PM – Ground poles: ridden. Stabilization and body mechanics – Group 2
2:00 PM – Arena exercises for strength, balance, flexibility – Group 1
3:00 PM – Arena exercises for strength, balance, flexibility – Group 2
DAY 2
9:00 AM – Morning Group Session – Group 1
10:00 AM – Morning Group Session – Group 2
11:00 AM – Morning Private / Semi-Private Lesson Slots
12:00 PM – LUNCH & LEARNING (Demo, Q&A, book-signing, etc. Open to all. Bring your own lunch!)
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM – 45-Minute Afternoon Lessons (Private or Semi-Private)
• Participation & Registration Fees
Full Clinic Packages
Entire 2-Day Clinic Participant Package: $425
Includes: Full assignment to either Group 1 or Group 2.
You receive 3 intensive sessions on Day 1, 1 morning session on Day 2, and (1) afternoon 45-minute lesson. Maximize your progress and secure full clinic benefits!
Day 1 ONLY Participant Package: $225
Includes: Assignment to either Group 1 or Group 2.
Includes full access to all 3 intensive ridden and groundwork sessions on Day 1.
Day 2 Standalone Lessons (Limited Availability)
45-Minute Private Lesson ONLY (Day 2): $150
1 horse/rider combination. Focus 1-on-1 with Jec on your specific training goals.
45-Minute Semi-Private Lesson ONLY (Day 2): $95 per horse
2–3 horses per group. Split the ring and work alongside peers on customized biomechanics exercises.
Auditor Passes
Daily Auditor Ticket: $35 per day
Includes: Full-day viewing access to all group sessions and entry to the 12:00 PM Lunch & Learn Demos/Q&As. Please bring your own lunch.
• Registration Guidelines & Fine Print
Schedule Flexibility: The clinic schedule is subject to change based on the clinician's assessment and the specific needs of the participants.
Group Assignments: Group assignments (Group 1 or Group 2) will be emailed to participants one week prior to the clinic.
Afternoon Lesson Slots: Full 2-day clinic participants receive priority scheduling for afternoon lesson slots.
Standalone Day 2 lesson slots are highly limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Lunch: All packages and auditing tickets are Bring Your Own Lunch (BYOL).
Water will be provided.
Refund Policy: All registrations are final unless your spot can be filled from the waitlist.
Ways to Participate
Depending on the specific clinic topic and curriculum, you can participate in one of the following ways:
Clinic Participant
• Bringing Your Own Horse: Open to horse owners looking to trailer in for targeted, personalized instruction with their own horse.
• Using a Farm Horse: For select specialty clinics, participants have the unique opportunity to practice hands-on skills using our resident farm horses.
• Health Requirements: To protect the peace and safety of all animals on the property, all haul-in horses must provide a copy of a current negative Coggins test and proof of rabies vaccination upon arrival.
Audit the Clinic
• The Experience: Don't have a horse trailer, or prefer to learn through observation? We welcome spectators to attend as auditors for a day or a flat clinic fee.
• The Value: Auditing is an incredible way to absorb the clinician’s theories, watch various horse personalities react to the training, and take notes without the logistics of bringing a horse.
How to Sign Up
1
Choose Your Experience
Explore our Summer Camps or Horse Clinics, to find the right fit for you or your horse.
2
Connect & Submit Documents
Fill out our quick contact form below to check open availability.
Please note we are strictly open by appointment only; do not drop off forms at the farm. Instead, registration forms can be mailed, or you can simply email us a clear digital picture or scan of your documents.
3
Complete Your Registration
Once availability is confirmed, secure your spot via Venmo deposit or by mailing a check made payable to Fairwinds Farm directly to the farm.
Join the Clinic Priority Notification List
Rider and auditor spots for our educational events are limited to ensure an optimal learning environment, and they are expected to fill quickly. Some clinic details and pricing are still being finalized for our upcoming schedule, so we invite you to become the first to know when registrations officially open.
Want to be the first to know?
If you would like to receive notice of updates and early access to registration forms, please use our secure website contact form to join our Clinic Priority Notification List.
Simply visit our contact us form, fill out your name and email, and note which upcoming clinic or clinician you are most interested in. We will reach out to you directly as soon as full event details become available!
Address:
15 Rodman Lane, North Kingstown, RI 02852.
Phone:
(401) 742-3970
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