Clinics & Events
At every clinic, we work together to better understand our horses and ourselves so we can take the next steps toward achieving our goals.
Clinics are built to fit the riders needs 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
• Problem Horses
• Understand Your Own Horse
• How to Partner with My Horse
Clinic & Event Atmosphere
Learn in a calm, patient, honest, direct, and supportive environment.
Receive clear, constructive feedback and guidance tailored to you and your horse.
Explore, learn, and grow in a relaxed and encouraging space.
Build the skills to create positive, productive, and meaningful partnerships with your horse.
In Partnership
I help horses and humans connect and make meaningful progress together.
From first rides to advanced refinement, I meet you where you are and help you move forward with clarity and purpose. ~Barb
All breeds, all disciplines welcome!
Working Together to Learn, Grow, and Achieve Goals!
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2026
Clinics & Events
JANUARY-APRIL
Clinic hours 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily.
Clinic
January 26
Illinois
Private
Clinic
March 18
Illinois
Private
Clinic
March 14-15
Millgate Equestrian Center
Intermediate/Advancing
Wadsworth, IL
Contact Brenda Tomaszewski Yost (847) 373-9581
Clinic
April 4
Illinois
Private
April 24
Illinois
Private
Clinic
April 25-26
Riverside Stables
Springfield, IL
Lenzy O'Dell
Private Clinic
MAY-AUGUST
Clinic hours 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily.
Clinic
May 1-3
Otter Point Farm
462 Otter Point Lane,
Crossville, TN 38571
Contact Christie Riek (309) 781-4825
Clinic
May 22-23 (Friday-Saturday)
Refuge Ranch
Intermediate/Advancing
9350 Cascade Rd
Rochester, IL 62563
Contact Liz Mayes (217) 836-3665
Clinic
May 26-28
Illinois
Private
Clinic
May 30-31
Elk Ridge Farms
Introduction-Intermediate
14040 250th Street, Eldridge, IA 52748
Contact Jennifer Sandknop
(563) 940-2557
June 6 See Event Flyer
Ride Along 10 am - Noon $75.00
Pre-Registration Required Text Barb Gerbitz (815) 499-4954
Registration Opens (April 4), Payments accepted:
Ranch Trail Fun Show 1 pm - 3 pm $75.00
Pre-Registration Required Text Barb Gerbitz (815) 499-4954
Registration Opens (April 4), Payments accepted:
Location: Gerbitz Farm
26488 300 E St Tampico, IL 61283
Current Neg-Coggins Required
Clinic
June 27-28
Illinois
Private
July 4 See Event Flyer
Ride Along 10 am - Noon
Ranch Trail Fun Show 1 pm - 3 pm
Gerbitz Farm (815) 499-4954
26488 300 E St Tampico, IL 61283
Pre-Registration Required, Registration Opens (May 2).
Clinic
July 20-21
Illinois
Private
August 1 See Event Flyer
Ride Along 10 am - Noon
Ranch Trail Fun Show 1 pm - 3 pm
Gerbitz Farm (815) 499-4954
26488 300 E St Tampico, IL 61283
Pre-Registration Required, Registration Opens (June 6).
Clinic
August 24-28
Illinois
Private
Clinic TBD
Intro/Intermediate
Honey Bridge Ranch
6N917 IL-25 St. Charles IL
Contact Karly McCall (630) 818-0122
Clinic TBD
Barb Gerbitz Farm
Advancing/Professionals
26488 300 E St
Tampico, IL 61283
Contact Barb Gerbitz (815) 499-4954
SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER
Clinic hours 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily.
September 5 See Event Flyer
Ride Along 10 am - Noon
Ranch Trail Fun Show 1 pm - 3 pm
Gerbitz Farm (815) 499-4954
26488 300 E St Tampico, IL 61283
Pre-Registration Required, Registration Opens (July 4th)
Special Fund-Raising Clinic for Our Friends at Refuge Ranch!
September 19
Refuge Ranch
Clinic Proceeds Donated to Refuge Ranch.
9350 Cascade Rd Rochester, IL 62563
Contact Liz Mayes (217) 836-3665
October 3 See Event Flyer
Ride Along 10 am - Noon
Ranch Trail Fun Show 1 pm - 3 pm
Gerbitz Farm (815) 499-4954
26488 300 E St Tampico, IL 61283
Pre-Registration Required, Registration Opens (August 1).
Clinic
October 9-11
Intro/Intermediate/Advancing
Surenity Farm
6314 McDaniel Road
College Grove, TN 37046
Contact Emmy Love (615) 887-0043
November 7 See Event Flyer
Ride Along 10 am - Noon
Ranch Trail Fun Show 1 pm - 3 pm
Gerbitz Farm (815) 499-4954
26488 300 E St Tampico, IL 61283
Pre-Registration Required, Registration Opens (September 5).
Clinic Hosting
Formats
Pricing
Interested in hosting a clinic or a lesson day at your barn.
One - Day Private or Group Clinic Popular Option for Local Barns
$1200 for a 1-day Private or group clinic or private lessons with up to 4 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.
Two - Day Clinic Most Popular
$3500 for 2-day clinic with up to 10 riders, $350 per each additional rider.
2 - Day clinics can include specific and special topics as requested by the group.
2 - Day clinics may add a Stay & Study option to their clinic (3-riders a.m. and p.m., $1200)
Lodging, fuel, air fare and additional rider, fees are added to base prices.
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.
Clinic Participant Information
Clinic Cost
Clinic cost varies by location and number of participants, please contact individual hosts listed on the schedule for their clinic price.
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.
Join a Clinic
To join a clinic, contact the clinic host listed for pricing information, registration etc.
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.
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.
Last Updated: January 2026
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