2026 HHRRA Clinic Dates 

​​These 1-Day Ranch Riding Clinics are intentionally scheduled the day before each HHRRA Ranch Riding Show to give riders and horses the best possible start. Horses have time to settle, riders gain clarity and confidence, and teams enter the show pen prepared instead of overwhelmed. Whether this is your first ranch riding show or you have already shown in ranch riding, this clinic supports your success.

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You will gain understanding in:

• A clear understanding of what ranch riding is and how it’s judged

• Step-by-step instruction on rail work, patterns, and transitions

• Guidance on arena flow, spacing, and positioning

• Help with tack, equipment, and attire

• Tools to manage nerves—for both you and your horse

• A welcoming, encouraging environment where questions are encouraged

You’ll arrive at your first show with a plan and confidence.

 

You will benefit from:

• Improving gait quality, cadence, and balance

• Refining transitions and head carriage

• Clarifying judging expectations and scoring

• Identifying small adjustments that create bigger scores

• Individualized feedback specific to you and your horse

This clinic helps experienced riders clean things up and raise performance.

 

What You’ll Learn:

• Showmanship & Halter Preparation

• Ranch Rail & Ranch Trail execution

• Gaits, transitions, cadence, and balance

• Arena etiquette and show pen strategy

• Tack, equipment, and attire guidance

• Mental preparation for show day

You’ll leave with clear direction and confidence for the next day’s show.

 

Why the Day Before the Show Matters

✔ Horses settle into the grounds
✔ Riders become comfortable in the arena
✔ Issues are addressed before show morning
✔ Rules and judging expectations are clarified
✔ Confidence replaces show-day stress

 

Why Train With Michelle Jerry?

Michelle Jerry is a Ken McNabb Master Trainer and founder of the Heart & Hooves Ranch Riding Association (HHRRA).

Training with Michelle means learning ranch riding from the source — with clear expectations, structured instruction, and guidance that directly translates to success in the show pen.