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Learning Opportunities at the Ranch

Throughout the season we offer a variety of clinics, seminars, and specialty series designed to help riders deepen their knowledge and develop practical skills. From horsemanship and riding to mindset and performance, these sessions provide focused learning opportunities for riders looking to grow both in and out of the saddle. All clinics and training series are led by Elana von Doeler, licensed Equestrian Canada Coach, together with her experienced coaching team.

2026 Clinic, Seminars & Series Dates

Barrel Racing & Nervous System Clinic- May 30 & 31

Horse & Rider Strength, Feel & Cattle Clinic- July 4 & 5

Barrel Racing & Nervous System Clinic- May 30 & 31

Ages: 11+ (some exceptions) 

Experience: Intermediate / Advanced Riders 

Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm


Cost: $350 + HST 


Dinner included night 1

Overnight in your living quarters or tent is welcome at no additional charge

Pens are available for horses shipping in.


Do not miss the ultimate summer kick start! 

Preparation & Routines

Evaluating your systems

Mindset & Nervous System

Strength & Conditioning

Pattern Work 

Timing & Feel 

Horsemanship & key foundations


Elana's goal is to equip you with skills & tools to continue on your journey with an understanding of WHY and WHEN to use different techniques and tools. This clinic is designed to set you up for an exceptional 2026 season.


Horse Rental available if needed: $100 + HST

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Mindset & Horsemanship Clinic- June 21

Horse & Rider Strength, Feel & Cattle Clinic- July 4 & 5

Barrel Racing & Nervous System Clinic- May 30 & 31

Ages: 10+ (some exceptions)

Experience: All levels / novice horsemen welcome

Time: 9:30am -4:30pm


Cost: $165 + HST

Horse Rental: $50 + HST 


Gain a deeper understanding of your horse, no matter your discipline or goals. This clinic will bring awareness to key areas that influence our growth as riders—and in turn our horse’s development, confidence, and well-being.


This one-day clinic will focus on:
• Rider energy and nervous system regulation
• Rewiring horse and rider patterns
• Clear communication and body language
• Bits and equipment
• Groundwork for strength and balance
• At-home tension release techniques


This clinic is taught entirely on the ground, making it also suitable for young or green horses.


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Horse & Rider Strength, Feel & Cattle Clinic- July 4 & 5

Horse & Rider Strength, Feel & Cattle Clinic- July 4 & 5

Horse & Rider Strength, Feel & Cattle Clinic- July 4 & 5

Ages: 10+ (some exceptions)
Experience: Novice–Advanced
Time: 9:30am–4:30pm

Cost: $350 + HST

This clinic is designed to expand horse & rider capacity, provide cross training tools to strengthen the body.

 

Elana and her assistant coach will help riders develop feel, confidence, and versatility through a combination of rider mindset, nervous system awareness and horsemanship for both sport and everyday riding. 


Cattle work (for all levels) is incorporated in this clinic for both mental and physical benefits. 


Topics include:
• Rider energy, mindset, and nervous system awareness
• Communication and body language
• Equine posture and longevity
• Cross-training exercises
• Engaging the core in both horse and rider
• Sorting, tracking, and turning cattle (optional)


Join us for a day of learning, problem-solving, and practical tools you can bring home to your own program.


Horse Rental available if needed: $100 + HST

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Teen Leadership Camp (Overnight)- Aug 4-6

Season Kickstart Series- Tuesday Evenings in May

Horse & Rider Strength, Feel & Cattle Clinic- July 4 & 5

Ages: 12- 17 (some exceptions) 

Experience: Novice to Advanced

Accommodation: Tent with access to modern facilities (provided)

Start time: 9:30am Day 1, finish 4pm Day 3. 


Cost: $625 + HST 

Early Bird: $575 + HST (when booked by June 1) 


Meals: Meals included, campers will help with meal prep and clean up as part of our leadership program. Please pack snacks. 


3 Day / 2 Night Overnight 

Teens will work with our experienced coaches to bring their riding to another level all while enjoying ranch life to the fullest.


This camp will focus on: 

Discipline Specific Lessons (Jumping, Barrel Racing, Cattle Work, Horsemanship)

Leadership in and out of the arena 

Horsemanship & Horse Care 

Equipment Use & Fit 


English and Western Riding

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Season Kickstart Series- Tuesday Evenings in May

Season Kickstart Series- Tuesday Evenings in May

Season Kickstart Series- Tuesday Evenings in May

Ages: All Ages

Dates: May 19th, May 26th, June 2nd 

Time: 6:30pm


Cost: $125 + HST (for all 3 sessions) 

Must Register for the 3 week Series


The Season Kickstart Series is a progressive Tuesday night learning series designed to help riders audit their current systems and identify what’s supporting — or holding back — their progress. 


The May series focuses on mindset, regulation, rider habits, and horse–rider systems, giving riders practical tools to create clarity, consistency, and confidence to boost their season.


These sessions are classroom-based. Please bring a notebook and come ready to learn in a collaborative environment with other dedicated horse people.

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Roping Series- Tuesday Nights in June

Season Kickstart Series- Tuesday Evenings in May

Season Kickstart Series- Tuesday Evenings in May

Ages: All ages 

Dates: June 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th 

Time: 6:30pm

Experience: Beginner / Intermediate 

New Ropers Welcome!


Cost: $240 + tax (for all 4 sessions)


This Tuesday night series focuses on building practical roping skills through a clear, progressive format. 


We’ll start with ground roping and work through roping the sled to establish timing, body position, and consistency. Sessions will progress to live cattle in a controlled, supportive environment.


The emphasis is on fundamentals, feel and timing. This series is ideal for riders who want to improve their roping foundation, gain confidence, and develop skills that translate into breakaway roping or ranch work.


Von Doeler's Ranch students are welcome to use a ranch horse for this series at no additional cost. 

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Would you like to organize your own clinic?

Clinics are available for groups of 2-12 riders. 

Elana will cater to your groups interests, experience & goals. These clinics will focus on "complete performance", ensuring fitness, equipment use, training, mental strategies, horsemanship and much more.

Clinics can be held at Von Doeler's Ranch or at your location. 


Disciplines may include: 

Barrel Racing (Beginner- Advanced)

Breakaway Roping (Beginner- Intermediate)

Horsemanship (All levels) 

Mindset & Nervous System

3-Day Eventing (through Preliminary level)


Rates per day: 

2 Riders: $350 per rider 

3-5 Riders: $250 per rider

6-10 Riders: $175 per rider 

*Travel fees may apply, tax is additional 

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