Would you like to teach a clinic to our students?
Bring your specialty to HorseSensing!
Clinics are 2 to 3 hours.
You create your curriculum to teach our students and local folks inerested in coming.
Any donations go towards supporting HorseSensing programs.
This is a great way to hone a clinic you are working on.
Call us at 650-776-4313 or email info@horsesensing.com
The HS Grooming Education, Certification and Job Training Program
What we are- A program to teach veterans and men in recovery what they need to know to work as top notch grooms in the horse industry while also providing a therapeutic environment.
What industries are our grooms employed in?
- American Saddlebred/Hackney Pony Show Horse Industry
- Thoroughbred Horse Racing Industry
- Standardbred Harness Racing Industry
Who do we teach?
- Veterans- OEF, OIF, GWOT and other conflicts
- Men in drug and alcohol recovery
Who teaches them?
Horse Skills and Education
- Phillip Crittendon-Originally with Helen and Charles Crabtree, a premier Kentucky horsecaretaker and horseman. In charge of teaching and guiding folks in ASB Show Horse skills and education.
- David Broder-Farm Manager
- Bill Field, World Champion Saddlebred Horse Trainer
- Visiting trainers
Therapeutic Aspects and Relapse Prevention
- Dr. Sally Broder, Psy.D.-Psychologist licensed in Ca and Ky.
- David Broder-Addiction Treatment Specialist
- Amanda Glynn, Psychologist Intern
Why are we doing this?
- Because working with horses and being around horses can give a person purpose, a sense of responsibility and hope.
- Because the horse industries have long had a shortage of qualified barn and show help and that situation is getting worse, not better. HorseSensing aims to help fill that gap with good help.
- Because there are lots of people who can do these jobs but don’t have exposure to these industries, we have skills to share, and we can do a really good job passing them on in this way.
What skills do they develop?
- All skills related to the horse industries including basic and vital veterinary.
Soft skills such as:
- Being dependable-showing up to work on time or early and work-ready.
- Having a good attitude.
- Being willing to do whatever is needed.
- Dressing appropriately.
- Speaking up whenever necessary-anything from seeing mold in the grain to a horse with a slight swell in a pastern to asking for what they need.
- Being able to work as a team.
- Working through conflict-resolving situations in positive ways.