


Michelle Jerry
Heart & Hooves Horsemanship Arena & Obstacle Course
Michelle Jerry
Heart & Hooves Horsemanship
Liberty Horse Class - Sherman, SD

A Unique 10-Month Journey in Connection and Communication
Step into the heart of Michelle Jerry Horsemanship with our Liberty Horsemanship Class—a rare opportunity to build a partnership with your horse based on trust, respect, and true connection. This 10-month program is designed for all experience levels and focuses on working your horse completely at liberty—no ropes, no restraints, just pure communication.
Class Schedule
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January–October
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Meets once a month
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Each session is 2.5 hours
What You’ll Experience
Throughout the program, you’ll dive deep into all Michelle Jerry Horsemanship groundwork exercises,
building a solid foundation for successful liberty work.
What You'll Learn
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Communicate through body language, intention, and energy.
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Build confidence and clarity in your cues.
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Create responsiveness, softness, and connection from your horse—without tack.
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Strengthen your timing, feel, and leadership in a calm and supportive space.
Whether you’re just beginning your horsemanship journey or looking to refine advanced skills,
this program will meet you where you are and help you grow.
Exclusive Bonus for Advanced Students
Enrollment in the Advanced Liberty Class includes free access to our Facebook Online School, filled with videos, exercises, inspiration, and guidance to keep you learning between class days.
Why Liberty Horsemanship?
Liberty at Michelle Jerry Heart & Hooves Horsemanship is not about creating a “liberty horse” — it’s about creating a whole horse. We don’t just teach tricks or ask for obedience; we develop a horse that is confident, connected, and willing in every aspect—on the ground, under saddle, on the trail, or in the show pen.
What makes our liberty program different is that we look at the horse as a complete partner—mind, body, and heart. Liberty becomes the proof of the relationship, not the goal. When your horse chooses to stay with you without a halter or rope, it’s because they trust you, understand you, and feel safe in that connection.
Through thoughtful cross-training—liberty, ground control, riding, ranch work, trail, and more—we build horses that can do it all. Every skill works together to create softness, responsiveness, and emotional balance. Liberty isn’t the destination—it’s the reflection of a true partnership where your horse willingly says, “Yes, I’m with you.”


Cost
$575
Payment Plans for 10-Month Classes
Our 10-month programs are designed to support long-term growth and development.
To make this commitment accessible, we offer flexible monthly payment plans and discounts when enrolling in more than one 10-month class.
Contact Heart & Hooves to go over payment options.
(This includes the full Liberty Class held at Split Rock Equestrian Centre.)
Stalls, if needed, are arranged separately through Claire.
2026 Liberty Horsemanship Class Schedule
Michelle Jerry Heart & Hooves Horsemanship
Experience a full-year journey of connection, communication, and true partnership with your horse—both online and in-person. This Liberty program is designed to guide you from foundational understanding to hands-on application with your horse.
📚 Online Classroom Sessions (via Zoom)
Learn from the comfort of home as we establish the foundations of Liberty horsemanship.
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January 10th | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Introduction to Liberty & Program Overview -
February 14th | 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Understanding Liberty: Communication, Energy & Connection
🎥 Live Demonstrations (In-Person at H&H Arena or via Zoom)
Watch real-time demonstrations with Michelle and her horses to see Liberty principles in action.
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March 14th | 9:00 am – 11:30 am
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April 11th | 9:00 am – 11:30 am
🐴 Hands-On Liberty Training (In Person at Split Rock Arena)
Bring your horse and apply what you’ve learned with personalized guidance and coaching.
All sessions run from 9:00 am – 11:30 am
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May 16th
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June 20th
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July 18th
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August 15th
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September 19th
Demo Day @ Heart & Hooves Arena
A celebration of your growth and partnership—open to family, friends, and spectators.
October 10th | Time TBD
Why This Liberty Program is Unique
✔ A full 10-month journey—progressing from knowledge to application
✔ Supportive learning environment—online, in-person, or both
✔ Builds trust, connection, and communication without ropes or restraints
✔ Guided by Michelle Jerry and the Heart & Hooves Horsemanship team
Facility Information
Split Rock Equestrian Centre is a friendly, quiet facility located in Sherman, South Dakota.
The property offers a large outdoor arena, open riding space, and event stalls for clinic participants.
This clinic is hosted by Claire Baartman, an H&H Accredited Trainer, who provides a supportive and positive learning environment for both horses and riders.
Address:
48664 250th Street, Sherman, SD 57030
Stalls & Camping Reservations:
Claire Baartman – (605) 265-0072
Email: splitrockeq@gmail.com
How to Register
How to Pay
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Cash
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Check: Mailed to 36105 State Hwy 6 Deer River, MN 56636
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Venmo: Michelle-Jerry-1

Join Us on the Liberty Journey
At Michelle Jerry Heart & Hooves Horsemanship, we believe a true liberty horse isn’t made in a weekend — it’s built over time, with patience, consistency, and heart. It takes years to create a solid liberty horse, and the journey is nothing short of incredible.
We don’t aim to create horses that only perform at liberty — we develop Heart & Hooves Liberty Horses: well-rounded, emotionally balanced, physically capable partners who can do it all and still choose you freely. Liberty is not the trick — it’s the result of building trust, clarity, understanding, and respect in every moment you spend together.
This path is slow, honest, and deeply rewarding. And when that horse stands beside you, with no ropes and no restraints — just willingness — every step of the journey is worth it.
Come experience liberty — well-rounded, lifelong, and from the heart.