Feb 10-12th:  - Painting Workshop Package -
                Instructor: Nicole Vaugeois

This workshop will teach you how to capture the essence of horses using acrylic paints. It will include an outdoor session with horses to observe their behavior, contours and colouring. Participants will study paintings of horses and learn about basic acrylic techniques. Nicole will demonstrate on Friday night and a video by Elin Peddleton will be used to illustrate techniques. After learning basic sketching techniques, participants will complete a horse por-trait in acrylics. Handouts are provided to continue practice at home later.
This three-day will run from 7-9 pm Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Satur-day and Sunday, leaving time for afternoon riding or book a natural horse-manship session with Deb Flinn at Twincreeks.

Dates: February 10, 11 and 12, 2012
Location: Twincreeks, Duncan
Fee: $350 incl. workshop, accommodation, meals and horse board! (art supply list available upon registration—bring your own or pay an additional $40 for a starter art kit)

Limited to 6 participants - get in soon

 

March 9-11th: Joan Larson Painting Workshop Retreat

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March 18th: Swap N' Shop    11 - 4 PM

If you’re like me you’ve been collecting ‘stuff’ in the back of your tack room.
Time to clean it out.  One mans junk is another mans treasure.
Blankets, saddles, bits ‘ bridles  etc. etc. Bring your own table.

Book your spot only  $10

 

April  TBA  Adiva Murphy 3 day Clinic
                            Natural Horsemanship
                            Level 3 English coach
                            Level 2 Western coach

Where:  Maplebrook Farm
www.maplebrookfarm.ca

Price $425

 

May TBA   Back Country Horseman Trail Challenge

Contact:  Ybo Plant
Back Country Horseman of BC
South Vancouver Island
250-743-3356
farmgirlbc@gmail.com

 

May 27th:  Provincial Wish Ride
                       "Give the gift of wishes"

This is a great way to kick off the riding season and do something worthwhile at the same time.  Get your pledges now and lets make this the best year ever.  We have collected well over $10,000 in the past 3 years, thanks to your generosity.  Keep up the good work.

Lots of prizes for pledges collected!

BBQ for all riders complements of Twincreeks.

Download Twincreeks Wish Ride Registration Here
Twincreeks Wish Ride Waiver / Pledge Form  Here

 

June TBA  Adiva Twincreeks 2 Day experience

An exciting new collaboration.
2 day intense clinic with Adiva Murphy with a stayover at Twincreeks which will give you the opportunity to apply what you have learned in the clinic and enjoy a vacation with your horse. All meals and horse board are included.

All clinics limited to maximum of six so that you and your horse get individual attention.  Extend your vacation and Deb will assist you in applying your new skills on the property and on the trails.

Price $400 

www.adivamurphy.com

*Click Here for more info*

 

July 4-7th:  Savvy Kids Camp

Sign up early kids

Bring your own ‘horsey pal’ or play with one of mine.
We will begin with groundwork, round penning, liberty etc.
Depending on level we will add basic horsemanship riding skills.
This is an experience you will always remember, filled with fun, adventure and new friends. The food is great too!

Download Natural Horsemanship Summer Camp 2012 Registration  Here
Price $385

 

July 18-21st:  Savvy Kids Camp

Same as above.
Bring your own ‘horsey pal’ or play with one of mine.
We will begin with groundwork, round penning, liberty etc.
Depending on level we will add basic horsemanship riding skills.
This is an experience you will always remember, filled with fun, adventure and new friends. The food is great too!

Download Natural Horsemanship Summer Camp 2012 Registration  Here
Price $385

 

Aug 10-12th:  Ladies Camp

Please sign up early.

Bring your own horse or use one of mine.
Our focus is on horse psychology, herd dynamics and natural horsemanship.
3 days $300
Bring bag lunch or stay over in B&B
Group rate $55 per night.

This is a time to meet new like minded friends and have a relaxing holiday.

Download Natural Horsemanship Summer Camp 2012 Registration  Here

 

Aug 4-5th: Adiva Twincreeks 2 Day experience

An exciting new collaboration.
2 day intense clinic with Adiva Murphy with a stayover at Twincreeks which will give you the opportunity to apply what you have learned in the clinic and enjoy a vacation with your horse. All meals and horse board are included.

All clinics limited to maximum of six so that you and your horse get individual attention.  Extend your vacation and Deb will assist you in applying your new skills on the property and on the trails.

Price $400

www.adivamurphy.com

*Click Here for more info*

 

Sept 8-9th:  Competitive Trail Ride.

This is a really fun thing to do with your horses.

Check it out  www.bcctra.ca/

Contact: Shelley Baum obalme@seaside.net
Rhonda Hittinger rhondahittinger@shaw.ca