Horse clinic scheduled at stables

Powell Butte horseman and clinician Clint Surplus will conduct a natural horsemanship clinic in Sisters on April 11-12. Held at Crooked Horseshoe Stables (on Crooked Horseshoe Road), the clinic will cover basic ground and under-saddle work.

Those with young horses, riders just starting out and older horses needing a tune up will all benefit, according to Laura Shepherd, owner of the stables.

Surplus is a native of Central Oregon whose parents are also skilled horse folks. He has spent time working on large cattle ranches and has studied the methods of well established trainers and clinicians such as Buck Brannaman, Ray Hunt and the Dorrance brothers.

Surplus has emerged with his own personable style which encourages riders as they seek to establish a safe and lasting bond with their horses.

Spaces in the clinic are limited and must be reserved in advance. Spectators are also welcome, though there is a fee for auditing, but it includes lunch. Call Shepherd at 549-8897 for information.