Clinics and Workshops

NNMHA arranges clinics and demonstrations in a variety of disciplines.

Through the warmer season, NNMHA promotes education by holding clinics and demonstrations at a variety of venues. Active participation requires a fee (discounted from usual rates) and NNMHA membership for insurance purposes. Participation is limited, first come-first served, so register early. Auditing is free courtesy of NNMHA, but registration and liabilty waivers are required.

Upcoming Clinics

Bicycle Desensitization Day

Lucky L Ranchita, Eldorado, NM

Saturday, August 9, 2025

Two Sessions: 10 am and 11:30 am

Due to lack of early sign-ups, this bicycle practice day is canceled.

We may try again in spring when there are not so many other events.

Does your horse need some practice with encounters of wheeled objects when out and about? NNMHA in collaboration with Santa Fe Fat Tire Society is offering an opportunity for that in a fenced area accompanied by a trusty horse to aid in confidence-building. This experience may be done from the saddle or in hand.

Participants will experience bicycles, e-bikes, and other wheeled objects one might find on the trail or being out in public. The goal is to expose horses to a variety of wheeled vehicles in a stepwise fashion to increase their confidence when things like this are met.

Please note: This is not an official clinic with a professional clinician on site but an opportunity to introduce and practice this sort of exposure in a low cost, informal but guided group setting.

There will be two 90-minute sessions available:

Session#1: 10am -11:30am; Session#2: 11:30-1pm.

Bring your own lunch or snacks, NNMHA will provide water. Auditors are encouraged to bring chairs.

You must register in advance whether riding or auditing; you will receive a confirmation email upon registration with directions to the venue. Auditing is free for everyone! The clinic is $20 per equine participant, with a limit of 8 per session; first-come, first-served. Our insurance requires all participants must be current members of NNMHA. If you haven’t renewed your membership or aren’t a member, you can join on the website Membership Page. Everyone will need to complete our liability waiver form.

For questions, contact: Carol Marthens, clinics@nnmha.org, 214 662-9616.