Dan James - Midwest Horse Fair

April 11, 12 & 13- 2014
Dan James
Clinic Participation Information
ABOUT DAN JAMES
Dan is a highly recognized international Liberty trainer and performer. A native of Australia, Dan has been a
partner in Double Dan Horsemanship with fellow Aussie Dan Steers since 2009. They have performed at every
major show and rodeo in Australia to date. In 2012, Dan used his incredible training techniques to win the coveted
Road to the Horse International Colt Starting World Champion title. Dan continues to push the limits of
horsemanship and entertainment with eye-opening clinics and exhilarating performances!
CLINIC DESCRIPTIONS
Dan is seeking a variety of riders and horses to participate in his various one-hour Liberty clinics. He requests
video of a maximum of 5 minutes demonstrating skills as listed for each clinic.
Clinic #1: Fundamentals to Riding Bridleless and Bareback
• Learn the fundamentals to bridleless and bareback riding to develop a trusting and willing partner. This
foundation of trust and respect is essential to safely perform freestyle routines and build a lasting partnership
with your horse.
• For this clinic, Dan is looking for experienced riders, and trained horses that are also quiet riding horses. For
the video requirement, please demonstrate all gaits and maneuvers the horse is capable of doing. Cost: $150
Clinic #2: Teaching the Rear, Spanish Walk and the Stop (2 part- 2 session clinic)
• Learn the techniques and ques Dan uses in his remarkable liberty performances. Dan shares his knowledge
in teaching the Spanish Walk, rearing on que and stopping at liberty.
• For this clinic horses need to be well mannered and trained in ground control (preferably exposed to Double
Dan Horsemanship ground control methods). For the video requirement, please demonstrate with horse in
hand (not ridden). Demonstrate all maneuvers the horse is capable of; such as backing up, lunging and
leading. Cost: $175
Clinic #3: Teaching the Skills of Ponying
• Learn how to safely gain respect and control of a horse on lead while mounted on another horse. This clinic
utilizes lessons from Double Dan Horsemanship Ground Control level 3.
• For this clinic, a person with two horses is required. One horse is to be ridden, the other on lead. The ridden
horse should be trained and confident. For the video requirement, horses should be shown separately. Using
the horse that you would like to ride, demonstrate all gaits and maneuvers the horse is capable of doing. The
lead horse can be shown in hand. Cost: $195 (For this clinic only, 2 stalls and 2 admission passes included)
Clinic #4: Long Reining & Lungie Bungie Fundamentals
• Learn how to achieve softness and respect from the ground with your horse. Acquire valuable training
techniques for starting young horses and re-educating older ones, allowing you to teach flexibility, control and
overcome behavioral issues in a safe controlled manner for you and your horse.
• For the video requirement, please demonstrate with horse in hand (not ridden). Demonstrate all maneuvers
the horse is capable of; such as backing up, lunging and leading. Cost: $150
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April 11, 12 & 13- 2014
Dan James
Clinic Participation Information
FEES
The participation fee is due only if selected. The fee includes one stall and one 3-day horse exhibitor wristband.
The entry fee will be charged regardless of any other participation at the event. If participating with the same
horse in any other clinic or area, the stall and weekend admission will not be included. Duration of each clinic may
vary.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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Horses must arrive on Thursday, April 10, 2014 between 8:00 am and 9:00 pm.
Horses must stay on the grounds until 5:00 pm on Sunday, April 13, 2014.
Selected participants will be notified by the end of the day February 14, 2014.
Once accepted, you will be given a limited amount of time to confirm your participation and pay the fee.
Additional forms and information will be sent by March 14, 2014.
Clinics will be conducted in areas where there are likely to be large crowds. Opportunities to warm up in the
actual arena may not be available. Please do not apply if you and/or your horse cannot function in such a
setting.
All participants must adhere to the Midwest Horse Fair Code of Conduct.
Clinics are subject to change at the discretion of event management.
It is the policy of the Midwest Horse Fair that if you are a part of multiple events and have a scheduling conflict
due to participation in another competition or presentation, it is your responsibility to choose which event you
will attend. Special accommodations will not be made.
In the unlikely event that a clinician is unable to conduct their clinics as scheduled because of an unavoidable
event (such as illness, accident, flight cancellation, death in family, etc.), MHF will make every effort to retain
another clinician of similar caliber to conduct clinics on the same topics as scheduled and clinic riders will not
be given any refund of clinic fees. If for any reason, a suitable replacement cannot be retained and a clinic
must be cancelled, participants will receive a refund of clinic fees.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
All equine animals entering the grounds for MHF must have the documentation listed below. The original and a
copy are required for each horse entering the grounds.
§ Original and a copy of the laboratory report of a negative equine infectious anemia (EIA) test conducted after
January 1, 2014 which clearly identifies the equine animal by registration number, lip tattoo, or a complete
description of the equine animal.
§ Original and a copy of the certificate of veterinary inspection issued within 30 days of MHF (after March 11,
2014) if you are coming from another state.
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