November 4–7, 2026 \ 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM Wednesday- Friday, 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM Saturday

Location: Hoof Falls & Footfalls — Phoenix, Arizona

Limited to 20 Participants- Register early as seats fill fast!

Co-Led by TWO Lead Instructors: Saebra Pipoly & Dionne Newton

Local Airport: Sky Harbor (PHX) | Lodging Recommendations: CLICK HERE for travel & lodging information

An immersive learning retreat for instructors who want more than surface-level education

This isn’t just another clinic and way to earn continuing education. It’s a transformational learning experience unlike anything you’ve attended as an adaptive/therapeutic riding instructor.

Over four immersive days you’ll dive deep into high-level instruction theory, evidence-based teaching methods, and hands-on application that will expand the way you see both horses and students… and challenge you to see how much further you can take them.

Expect to be pushed outside your comfort zone. You’ll be challenged to think differently, to refine your instructor eye, and to connect the dots between horsemanship, biomechanics, and teaching theory. You’ll not only deepen what you teach, but also strengthen your how and why behind everything you ask your students and horses to do.

You’ll spend your days moving between classroom discussion, mock-horse practice, and mounted application on actual horses… thinking deeply, asking better questions, and collaborating with other instructors who care about safety, horse welfare, and high-quality instruction.

Expect to be mentally engaged, physically involved, and professionally refreshed.

Four days. One barn. One arena…..Surrounded by fellow instructors who care deeply about doing this work well.

The Value of Two Lead Instructors

This clinic is co-led by Saebra Pipoly and Dionne Newton — two experienced adaptive/therapeutic riding instructors who bring different, complementary lenses to every topic covered.

Having two lead instructors in the room fundamentally changes the learning experience:

• More individualized attention during hands-on, mock-horse, and mounted work — no waiting around for feedback
• Two expert perspectives on every discussion, scenario, and question you bring
• Richer, more dimensional conversations — see how two experienced instructors approach the same challenge, often from different but equally valid angles
• Greater depth on complex topics because we can tag-team explanations, demonstrations, and Q&A
• Built-in coverage for small-group breakouts, so you’re never parked waiting for help
• The unique opportunity to learn from the dynamic between two instructors who share a deep commitment to horse welfare, student safety, and high-quality teaching

Learn more about Saebra and Dionne on our About Page.

A Travel-Friendly Schedule Designed to Save You Money

This clinic has been intentionally structured to help you minimize lodging costs and take advantage of the most affordable airline travel days — with approximately 29 hours of immersive instruction packed into a smarter format. (Lunches are working lunches, so educational value continues right through the middle of the day.)

• Fly in Tuesday, November 3 — one of the cheapest domestic travel days of the week
• Fly home Saturday afternoon, November 7 — also one of the cheapest fare days AND saves a hotel night vs. a Sunday departure (often $175–$350 in combined savings)

Daily Schedule

• Wednesday, November 4: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Thursday, November 5: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Friday, November 6: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM + Networking Dinner (included)
• Saturday, November 7: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM (book flights home for 3 PM or later)

What You’ll Learn

This clinic blends evidence-based teaching, horsemanship, biomechanics, and real-world application in a progressive, layered format.

Evidence-Based Teaching & Instructional Decision-Making

• Zone of Proximal Development and student progression
• Stages of learning / stages of competence as an instructional framework
• The task-analysis trap: teaching more with fewer words
• Effective cues (internal vs. external), specific praise, and better questions
• Engagement, independence, and realistic progression
• Interleaving, varied practice, and lesson planning
• Creating “thinking students,” not dependent riders

Disabilities, Precautions, and Instructor Judgment

• Common diagnoses seen in adaptive riding — in depth
• Precautions and contraindications: finding, interpreting, and applying them
• Hypotonia, hypertonia, and mixed tone — how they actually show up in lessons
• Tone changes during effort, fatigue, stress, and instability
• Teaching to what you see in the moment, not just what’s on paper
• Applying disability knowledge mounted and unmounted

Horsemanship, Horse Welfare, and Handling

• Safe, effective haltering, grooming, leading, and tack fitting
• Handler and instructor body language: theory and application
• Timing of cues from the ground
• Empathy for the lesson horse: what are we really asking?
• Workload, balance, and welfare from the horse’s perspective

Riding Instruction & Biomechanics

• Unmounted skill builders for posture, alignment, seat, leg, and rein aids
• Teaching seat, balance, steering, two-point, posting, and rein management
• Stirrup and rein length: purpose, outcomes, and common errors
• Desired outcomes of common skills — and how to get students there
• Transitions, rider influence, and biomechanics on horseback
• Longe lessons, trot progression, posting mechanics, and quiet hands

Mounting & Dismounting

• Unmounted skill builders to build safe mounting and dismounting
• Supported and independent mounts and dismounts
• Supported and independent emergency dismounts and safety procedures
• Positioning and communication during mounting

Lesson Planning & Program Sustainability

• Lesson planning that drives progression without instructor burnout
• 2-up / 2-down method for mixed-ability groups in real time
• Reverse-engineering lesson planning method and application
• Time-saving documentation that improves safety and progression
• Professional judgment, boundaries, and proactive behavior management
• Clear communication with students, parents, caregivers, and volunteers

Games & Activities With Purpose

• Using games intentionally — not as filler
• Layering challenges across weeks
• Supporting progression, independence, and transfer of skills
• Leave with 3 months of progression-focused lesson plans

Beyond the Arena

This clinic also addresses the realities instructors face every day:

• Safety and risk awareness
• Ethical decision-making
• Staying in your professional lane
• Instructor wellness and longevity
• Sustainable lesson structures that protect instructors and horses

Who Should Attend?

New AR/TR Instructors or Instructors-in-Training

Be prepared: the material will push you beyond “entry level,” but you’ll gain an accelerated jumpstart that will set you apart from other instructors early in your journey. This event will be an intense but incredible jumpstart to your journey — equipping you with a foundation that many instructors take years to build.

Experienced AR/TR Instructors

Get ready to refine, reframe, deepen, and challenge what you already know with strategies that will strengthen your teaching at every level. This clinic will push you beyond surface-level teaching and give you advanced tools to sharpen and elevate your instruction.

HF&F Academy + Certification Candidates

This clinic is a required component of the Academy + Certification and is fully integrated into the curriculum. Candidates receive priority during hands-on sections, and the cost is included with A+C registration. Click here to learn more and apply for our Academy + Certification.

Traditional Riding Instructors… considering branching out into adaptive/therapeutic?

Come learn and grow with us! The content in this clinic not only applies to adaptive/therapeutic students but traditional students as well. Walk away more prepared with teaching strategies and information that will enable you to better serve your students and your horses and take your program to the next level.

Invest in You! Registration & Pricing

Affordable, High-Quality Education: Clinics of this caliber in the equestrian industries often range from $800–$1,200+ per participant — and this one is co-led by two lead instructors. The discounted pricing of HF&F clinics is not a reflection of lesser value, it’s our way of giving back and making professional development possible for more adaptive/therapeutic riding instructors.

When you apply what you learn beyond the dates of the event, this clinic pays for itself — in your growth as an instructor, the retention and success of students and horses, and the long-term sustainability of your program.

What’s Included in Registration?

• All instruction during clinic days
• Refreshments, snacks, and lunch during clinic days
• Friday evening networking dinner at HF&F
• Swag bag filled with useful goodies
• Take-home handouts & materials
• Certificate of completion

Note: Breakfast and dinner on your own (Friday Networking Dinner @ HF&F included!)

Local Airport: Sky Harbor (PHX) | Lodging Recommendations: CLICK HERE for travel & lodging information

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Intuitive Instructor Club Member Savings

Your Intuitive Instructor Club membership pays off in-person, too!

• Premium IIC Members save 20% — up to $173 off General regular registration if you register early!
• Basic IIC Members save 10% — up to $116.50 off General regular registration if you register early!

Your savings on just this one clinic can cover a significant portion of your annual IIC membership — and the membership benefits continue ALL year, not just at this event.

Learn more about The Intuitive Instructor Club at IntuitiveInstructorClub.com and start saving on your most important investment… YOUR EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT!

Testimonials from Past HF&F Clinic Participants

“The clinic with Saebra was one of the best and most informative I have attended. Whether a beginning instructor or a seasoned veteran, Saebra offers real world solutions backed with the reasoning and research. I highly recommend attending a clinic with Saebra.” — Timothy K.

“I cannot say enough great things about Saebra and the instructor development clinic. Saebra has a way of teaching and explaining things that just makes sense. Her passion for teaching shows in everything she does. It has been so refreshing to learn that I can teach in a way that is practical, safe, and will enable my students to show real progress. I would attend another clinic in the future given the opportunity. No matter where you are in your journey or how long you have been teaching, this clinic has something for you. Thank you!” — Pam S.

“I found this clinic to be the most valuable money and time I’ve EVER spent regarding every aspect of becoming a much better therapeutic riding instructor. In 2 days we covered an enormous amount of topics, in depth, in an organized, cogent, straight forward manner. Saebra is exceptional as an educator. Her comprehensive experience, knowledge, and compassion are truly excellent. I’ll continue to follow all of her offerings and look forward to another opportunity to work with her in person.” — Stephanie

“I was personally refreshed and encouraged, as well as hopeful for our own industry. This instruction couldn’t be more needed.” — Ryan E.

“So worth the money! I learned so much and I’m walking away with so many more ‘tools’ in my toolbox and can’t wait to implement these things in my lessons.” — Larissa F.

“Saebra was able to really drive home some items that I had never really thought about. Points that I had always done just because it was the way I was taught never thinking that there might be other ways that met my needs better.” — Elizabeth L.

“I found this clinic to be so informative and engaging. It was an immersive experience that helped me use critical thinking and problem solving. I’m looking forward to continuing to learn and work towards the PATH instructor certification as I have a better understanding of the correct path forward.” — Christy W.

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