Working Together to Learn, Grow, and Achieve Our Goals!
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At every clinic, we work together to better understand our horses and ourselves—so we can take the next steps toward achieving our goals, whatever they may be.
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Clinic Format Varies by Location
Each clinic is tailored to the needs of the participants and may include:
• Groundwork
• Ridden work
• Colt starting
• Foundation training
• Intermediate and advanced equitation
• Trail obstacles
• Ground pole work
• Trailer loading
• Introduction to cattle
• Riding out on the trail
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The Clinic Atmosphere
Our learning environment is calm, patient, honest, direct, and supportive. You’ll receive clear, constructive feedback and guidance tailored to you and your horse. Students consistently tell us they feel free to explore, learn, and grow in this relaxed and encouraging space.
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Clinic Expectations
Clinics are informative, inspiring, and challenging in the best way. This is a space where you can let your guard down and try new things—both mentally and physically—with your horse. You’ll build the skills to create positive, productive, and meaningful partnerships with horses, all while learning alongside peers who often become friends.
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Let’s Unlock the Potential Between You and Your Horse
Helping horses and humans connect and progress together is my passion. I would love the opportunity to be part of the team you choose to support your journey. Whether you’re working with a green horse or rider, or refining upper-level work, I’ll meet you where you are. All disciplines and breeds are welcome.
—Barb Gerbitz​​
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2025
Clinic Schedule
JANUARY-APRIL
Clinic hours 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily.
​​​​March 28-29
Refuge Ranch
Intro/Intermediate
9350 Cascade Rd
Rochester, IL 62563
Contact Liz Mayes (217) 836-3665
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April 5-6
Intermediate/Advancing
Millgate Equestrian Center
Wadsworth, IL
Contact Brenda Tomaszewski Yost (847) 373-9581
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MAY-AUGUST
Clinic hours 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily.
May 3-4
Otter Point Farm
462 Otter Point Lane,
Crossville, TN 38571
Contact Christie Riek (309) 781-4825​
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May 31 - June 1
Intro/Intermediate
Honey Bridge Ranch
6N917 IL-25 St. Charles IL
Contact Karly McCall (630) 818-0122
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June 7-8
Introduction-Intermediate
Elk Ridge Farms
14040 250th Street, Eldridge, IA 52748
Contact Jennifer Sandknop
(563) 940-2557
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​June 10-11 reserved
Stay & Study
Tampico, IL
Interested in more focused attention on you and your horse?
Stay & Study, at our facility in Tampico, IL visit the Stay & Study page for more information.
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June 16-20 reserved
Stay & Study
Tampico, IL
Interested in more focused attention on you and your horse?
Stay & Study, at our facility in Tampico, IL visit the Stay & Study page for more information.
​​​​​June 21
10 am - 12 pm
Barb Gerbitz Horsemanship Talk & Demo
Rockin KC's 4-H Club
Location: IL-71 Yorkville, IL 60560
Violet Moore 4-H President
Jenaya Moore 4-H Co-leader 630-392-7949
Visitors Welcome/No Fee Required
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July 19-20
Intro/Intermediate
Cl Equine Service
Green City, MO
Contact Christy Lafaver 573-881-6068
Email: rtranch20@ gmail.com
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July 26
Barb Gerbitz Facility
26488 300 E St
Tampico, IL 61283
Contact Barb Gerbitz (815) 499-4954​​​​​
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SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER
Clinic hours 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily.
September 8-9 (Monday-Tuesday)
Refuge Ranch
Intermediate/Advancing
9350 Cascade Rd
Rochester, IL 62563
Contact Liz Mayes (217) 836-3665
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September 20
Barb Gerbitz Facility
26488 300 E St
Tampico, IL 61283
Contact Barb Gerbitz (815) 499-4954
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October 10-12​​
Intro/Intermediate/Advancing
Surenity Farm
6314 McDaniel Road
College Grove, TN 37046
Contact Emmy Love (615) 887-0043
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​​​​Check back regularly as new dates are added throughout the year!
Last Updated January 4, 2024
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Clinic Formats, Pricing and Policy Information
Host a Clinic
Contact us for specific pricing information, clinic format and date options for your location.
​One - Day Private Lessons NEW
$1600 Eight 1-hour lessons
Private lessons can include specific and special topics as requested by the participants and may include, trailer loading and behavioral issues.
The one-day private lesson option is offered to locations within 2 hours of Tampico, IL
The one-day private lesson option can be added to a 1, 2 or 3-day clinic at any location.
Lodging, fuel, air fare fees are added to base prices.
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One - Day Clinic NEW
$2000 for a 1-day clinic with 8 riders.
1 - Day clinics can include specific and special topics as requested by the group.
The one-day clinic option is offered to locations within 3 hours of Tampico, IL. and also available at our Tampico, IL facility. Lodging, fuel, air fare and additional rider fees are added to base prices.
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Two - Day Clinic Most Popular
$3500 for 2-day clinic with 10 riders, $350 per each additional rider.
2 - Day clinics can include specific and special topics as requested by the group.
Lodging, fuel, air fare and additional rider fees are added to base prices.
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Three - Day Clinic Best Option for colt starting or advanced rider clinics with special projects.
$5250 for a 3-day clinic with 10 riders, $525 per each additional rider.
3 - Day clinics can include specific and special topics as requested by the group.
Lodging, fuel, air fare and additional rider fees are added to base prices.
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Clinic Cost
Clinic cost varies by location and number of participants, please contact individual hosts listed on the schedule for their clinic price.
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Clinic Topics
Groundwork and Ridden work, for colt starting, foundation, intermediate and advanced horses and riders, may include trail obstacles, ground poles, trailer loading, cattle and riding out on the trail.
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Join a Clinic
Please contact the clinic host listed for pricing information, reserving a spot etc.
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Lesson Opportunities at Clinics
One-hour, private and semi-private lessons are available at most clinics.
Please contact the clinic host to reserve a lesson.
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Cancellation Policy
Your clinic deposit reserves your clinic spot and is non-refundable.
Your Stay & Study deposit reserves your Stay & Study date and is non-refundable.​
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Stay & Study
Interested in more focused attention on you and your horse? Stay & Study, at our facility in Tampico, IL
Check out the Stay & Study page for more information.​​​