Heart of the Horse is proud to offer Match Maker Clinics across Mississippi!
These clinics are designed to help current horse owners that want to develop clear communication in the daily training and handling of their horse, as well as to help people who are interested in adopting a horse or buying a horse from a private seller. The more you know, the greater your chances of finding the right horse. You can bring your own horse, use one of the trainer's, or you can try out one of the adoptable horses from MS Horses! The number of paid participants in each clinic will be small so that each person receives quality instruction from the clinician, but auditors are welcome to attend at no charge. These events will also help you become more familiar with trainers available in our region, many of whom will be participating in the Heart of the Horse Trainers Challenge finals on May 15 - 17, 2025, at the Kirk Fordice Center in Jackson. You may even meet their Challenge Horse partner that will be available for adoption in the Safe Horse Auction immediately following the awards ceremony at the Trainers Challenge on Saturday, May 17. It may seem far away, but May 2025 will be here before you know it!
September 7 and 8 (2nd day optional)
Clinicians: Betsey and Patrick Munday
Location: Munday Morning Acres
1965 Stubbs Rd., Terry, MS 39071
Time: Arrive 7:30 AM, Start 8:00 AM
Cost: $200 for Saturday, $300 for two days, $50 non-refundable deposit
Auditors welcome - no charge! (bring your own lawn chair)
For more information or to reserve your spot, contact:
Patrick Munday (601) 421-8153 or Betsey Munday (601) 941-1360
October 12 (one day clinic)
Clinicians: Tricia Miller
Location: Triple W Ranch
20449 Hughes Road
Courtland, MS 38620
Time: Arrive 8:00 AM, Start 8:30 AM
Cost: $200
Auditors welcome - no charge! (bring your own lawn chair)
For more information or to reserve your spot, contact:
Caitlin McDonald at hohchallenge@gmail.com
November 2 (one day clinic)
Clinician: Lauren Henny and Val Ray
Location: Brandy Rogers' Arena, Ecru, MS
Cost: $250
Auditors welcome - no charge! (bring your own lawn chair)
For more information or to reserve your spot, contact:
Caitlin McDonald at hohchallenge@gmail.com
February 7-9, 2025
Clinician: Doug Ford
Location: Brandon, MS
Cost:
Auditors welcome - no charge! (bring your own lawn chair)
For more information or to reserve your spot, contact:
March Dates - TBD
Clinician: Trainers Trail Riding Retreat
Location: Brushy Creek Ranch, Gloster, MS
Cost:
Auditors welcome - no charge! (bring your own lawn chair)
For more information or to reserve your spot, contact:
April 11-13, 2025
Clinician: Mirka Crew
Location: Jackson, MS
Cost:
Auditors welcome - no charge! (bring your own lawn chair)
For more information or to reserve your spot, contact:
Thank you to our 2025 Heart of the Horse Sponsors
