Aibado Sessions: Experience the feeling of connection, balance, and grounding through half-day aikido sessions.

Classroom Time: Explore effective teaching concepts and methodologies to enhance your instructional abilities.

Ranch Horse Interaction: Engage with ranch horses to understand and apply Mark Rashid's principles of softness. This may or may not include riding/groundwork. 

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This retreat offers a rare opportunity to connect with fellow trainers and instructors, delve into horsemanship with Mark Rashid's five decades plus of horse knowledge, and enhance your teaching skills. Limited to twelve participants for personalized attention. All participants can choose to stay on-site at Happy Dog Ranch, which offers you the opportunity to connect with those in your industry, both personally and professionally.