Hawkstone's summer camps and clinics are designed to be affordable and are very popular. All camps and clinics are led by Equine Canada Western Competition Coach, Rhonda Bignell (scroll to the bottom to view her history as a horse professional). 

Whichever function you attend, you are sure to leave with some new skills and increased passion for horses.
​Call or text 780-243-6882, or  mailto:tqequestrian@xplornet.ca to reserve your spot.

Gymkhana Camp for Kids
3 Days: Tue, Wed, Thur
10AM - 4 PM
July 9 to 11, 2019
August 20 to 22, 2019

Beginner to Intermediate
Ages 8 to 14
 
MANY HOURS OF RIDING FUN, LEARNING & PLAYING
* Western Horsemanship * Barrel Racing * Keyhole * * Pole Bending * Stakes * Riding Games *

This camp has been running for many years and is always popular. It's truly a Riding Camp, where students spend many hours in the saddle! Participants have a wonderful time and the improvement in their skills and confidence in three days is amazing. 

Family and Friends come to watch participants display their new skills on Thursday afternoon.
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PRICE $290 ($100 deposit required to hold spot)
Bring your own horse, and Stabling is included! -or- Use a horse with tack supplied by Hawkstone Stables (limited number available, so book early)

​HORSEMANSHIP UNDER SADDLE CLINICS
June 8 & 9, 2019
LIGHT AND RESPONSIVE:
Learn step by step methods for getting horses softer in the bridle and responding to leg cues. Exercises and practice done at walk and trot. Set the foundation to take your horse in any direction. Suitable for all level of riders.

This clinic is excellent for:
  • Improving Communication, Confidence and Balance
  • Helping Your Horse Become Lighter and More Responsive
  • Learning about collection and how to set your horse up for it
  • Exposing Young and/or Green Horses to New Riding Experiences
  • Giving Riders New Goals and Tools
  • Re-invigorating your excitement for riding

June 22 & 23, 2019
LOVING LOPING:
  • Balancing yourself and your horse for loping.
  • Setting your horse up for smooth lope departures.
  • Building confidence to lope.
  • Recognizing and achieving correct leads.
  • Simple and flying lead changes. 

​$275 per 2-day clinic. $100 deposit to hold your spot. Lunch is included. Overnight stabling available.


​CLINICIAN: Rhonda bignell 

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WORKING AT HANEY'S FEEDLOT
Rhonda grew up riding through the bush and open meadows of the range cattle country around Williams Lake, BC. She spent her teens as a professional horse trainer, a guest ranch horseback guide, and an assistant instructor for a Level III English coach. Over 30+ years this horse enthusiast continued professionally training horses while competing in Open Shows, Dressage, Gymkhanas, Endurance Racing, and Team Cattle Penning at a national level. She constantly strives to update her knowledge and skills, regularly taking clinics from many of the top competitors and clinicians in Canada.

Rhonda became certified as a Equine Canada Western 1 Coach in 2000 and then designated as a Equine Canada Western Competition Coach in 2016. In 2006 she moved to Alberta to work in feedlots, spending more 100+ hours in the saddle per month often checking thousands of cattle each day and treating them for injuries and illness. Rhonda is also a Alberta Equestrian Federation Official General Performance Judge, judging English and Western classes at Open Shows.

Rhonda teaches reining-influenced horsemanship which creates an excellent foundation for a wide range of Western and Open Show competition; as well as for developing a soft, willing and responsive horse for any discipline. She has a very encouraging and natural approach that helps riders gain confidence, balanced riding, and horse-handling skills in a safe and positively supportive setting.
Hawkstone Stables
51210 Range Road 270, Spruce Grove, AB T7Y 1G7
tqequestrian@xplornet.ca
Call or Text 780-243-6882