What They're Saying

Marcia Nelson is a role model many can follow with continued success as a teacher; on the trail, in competition, and in partnership with a horse.

She encourages a partnership with the horse that is exemplary. She teaches the rider how to understand the mechanics of riding. Her extensive training allows her to help her students ride in a way that is kind and effective with the horse.

One aspect of Marcia's work is as a Competitive Trail Coach of which she and her students have numerous awards and achievements in association with NATRC (North American Trail Ride Conference) which sanctions rides in its six regions ranging from Hawaii to Maine and from Canada to Mexico. www.natrc.org

Sinead Diamond Tango

NATRC CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER!!
Lauren McIntire & your Mule Sinead: Dbl 1st's for the 2007 Season in Region 2 and 1st and 3rd Nationally for the 2007 Season. Your mule beat every equine out there in the adult CP Division!! This is your 4th year in the top ribbons; 3 yrs 1st in Juniors and last yr 1st in the adult division and still a junior yourself!! Awesome!!

Annie DeFeyter and Diamond: Dbl 1st for the 2007 Season in Region 2 Junior Division!! Wow this is your 2nd yr in the top ribbons and Diamond's 4th year in the top ribbons and only one eye at that!

Erin Carmean and Tango: Dbl 2nds for the 2007 Season in Region 2 Junior Division! And this is your first yr competing and Tango's 2nd year in the first category!

CHRIS IRWIN CLINC * NOVEMBER 22 & 23 in Santa Ynez, CA
World Renowned Horseman and Clinician
SEE www.chrisirwin.com for details
Only 4 clinics in the United States in 2008!!
Limited space - contact Marcia at (805) 686-4137
or email at info@horsemanshangout.com

A New Location for Horseman's Hangout!!
After 10 years at El Capitan Equestrian Center we have relocated to a private 10 acre home & horse ranch in the Santa Ynez Valley in Calif. We have several arenas, a cross country course, obstacles and more. All of your favorite lesson horses are happy, thriving and anxious to reconnect with all of you!

No matter what discipline of riding or sport you desire, all foundational skills are always taught here.

Here there is a common thread to achieve harmony where respect and love for the horse comes first and foremost.

A positive change in participant behavior brings positive changes in equine behavior.

Call: Marcia (805) 686-4137 or email at:
info@horsemanshangout.com

WE DO CAMPS!! SMALL & COMPACT FOR QUALITY LEARNING; 6-8 KIDS PER CAMP!

10 Years of Extremely popular horse camps!! This is an incredible experience for your children. Awesome and friendly horses as well as a nurturing knowledgeable staff. Fill out the contact form on the second page to make your reservations. Contact me to arrange a time to bring you and your children to see the ranch and meet the horses and staff.

Summer Camp Session Dates:
Your children will receive a comprehensive foundational approach to horses as well as Riding Lessons each day.

Ages 8-13* M-F 8am-1pm
Camp 1 Jun 16-20*, Camp 4 Jul 7-11*, Camp 6 Jul 28-Aug 1*, Camp 7 Aug 4-8*
SPACE AVAILABLE AUG 4-8; CALL TO RESERVE

Pee Wee Camp Sessions for Ages 6 & 7** M-W 9am-11am
Camp 2 Jun 23-25, Camp 3 Jun 30-Jul 2, Camp 5 Jul 14-16, Camp 8 Aug 11-13**
SPACE AVAILABLE AUG 11-13; CALL TO RESERVE

A nice cool dip in the pool after camp with Parental Supervision only!!

HORSEMANSHIP & RIDING LESSONS YEAR ROUND:
ADULTS & CHILDREN!!

Personal Trainer

Everyone dreams of that perfect relationship with their horse that creates the ultimate winning team. Not only is that possible, but here at Horseman's Hangout you can achieve it.

Horses have as many individual personalities, attitudes, moods, physical abilities and limitations as the humans they are working with.

They give immediate honest feedback. Horses as responsive beings are acutely aware and sensitive to their surroundings. They are a mirror of our emotions, reflecting the feelings of the individual.