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Phillip Whiteman, Jr. will hold a two day Medicine Wheel Model to Natural Horsemanship Clinic at the Storm King Ranch near Glenwood Springs, Colorado.

This two day clinic is being sponsored by Sacred Tree. Sacred Tree is a center for integrative healthcare and a wellness spa in Colorado.

The clinic will consist of the following: Introduction of the Model focusing on the philosophy • Talking Circle, discussion of healthy lifestyles and holistic approach • Comprehensive Presentation of the 4 Stages of the Medicine Wheel Model • Learn the Philosophy and understand the Traditional Concepts of the MWM and how it pertains to Horse and Human • Demonstration of the Model with overo paint horse “Sioux Boy” • “Hands on” understanding of the Model: practicing what we learned. The Four Sides and behaviors, what to watch for, body language, importance of the rights of passage • Working with a horse, ground-work, leading from the back • Working with an untrained colt, showing the negotiation process (fear, escaping, anger, denial and acceptance) showing how we as humans also go through this process • Talking circle (closing)

Directions
From I-70 east or west—

• Take exit 114 toward W Glenwood : 0.2mi
• At Mel Rey Rd, take the 2nd exit onto Mel Ray Rd. : 0.3 mi
• Turn left at County Rd-130/Donegan Rd : 0.6 mi
• Turn right at County Rd-132/Mitchell Creek Rd
• Destination will be on the right:
• 1541 Mitchel Creek Rd, Storm King 4C Ranch,
• pass through the large wooden gates to enter the facility.
  

Detailed Schedule:

• Saturday May 16
  Phillip Whiteman Jr. will present an interactive session
• 9:30 to Noon
  • Introduction of the Model focusing on the philosophy
  • Talking Circle – Discussion of Healthy lifestyles and holistic approach
  Noon to 1:30
  • Lunch
    
• 1:30 to 4:30
  
  • Comprehensive Presentation of the 4 Stages of the Medicine Wheel Model
  • Learn the Philosophy and understanding the Traditional Concepts of the MWM and how it pertains to Horse and Human
  • Demonstration of the Model with Horse “Sioux Boy”
    

• Sunday May 17 (you must have attended day one to join on Sunday)
  
• 9:30 to Noon
  • Review of philosophy
  • Hands on” understanding of the Model: practicing what we’ve learned, The Four Sides and behaviors, what to watch for, body language, importance of the rights of passage
  • Working with a horse, ground-work, leading from the back with “Sioux Boy”
    
• Noon to 4:00
  • Working with untrained colt – Visibly shows negotiation process (fear, escaping, anger, denial and acceptance) shows how we as humans go thru this process.
  • Talking circle and traditional closing ceremony
    

FEE:
$175.00 Single Day
Two Days $250
(includes hardy organic lunch (you must attend day one in order to take day two).

*University and college students: $145.00 Single day. Two days $200 includes hardy organic lunch

Hotel discounts and transportation information, please call Brigette Schabdach 970-390-4227

October 2009: Level I Certification May 2010: Level II Certification