
J.P Forget Clinic
May 9th – 10th, 2026
Discipline: Ranch Versatility, Body Control, and General Horsemanship
Participation: 2-Days
Cost: $399 + GST ($150 non-refundable deposit required)
Maximum Participants: 14
Registration: Closed/Full
What to Expect
During this clinic, you will learn:
- How to better develop control on your horse’s body so he can perform to the best of his ability, regardless of your chosen discipline.
- How to school your horse to move away from your leg without resisting through the bridle.
- How to check for weaknesses in your horse’s response and what to do about them.
- How to achieve smooth transitions from the walk to the jog to the relaxed, balanced lope.
- How to achieve smooth flying lead changes after you learn the pre-requisite steps which make them as easy as can be.
- Easy ways to change your horse’s behavior, getting him to relax in any situation.
- An easy way to have your horse work off his hindquarters and elevate his forehand, giving you more control over his entire body for balance and collection.
- How to apply lateral and longitudinal flexion and why.
- How to solve lead problems.
- How to school a one-sided horse for balance and symmetry.
- How to prepare your horse for cattle-penning, cutting, cow horse events, and ranch work.
- How to use your legs for ultimate performance.
- How to use your seat as the ultimate aid in schooling.
- How to use your hands for maximum lightness and responsiveness.
- How to develop a willing partnership with your horse.
- How to achieve true collection and why it is necessary for top performance.
- Barrel racers: how to build response and respect to your aids so your horse never takes you wide or shoulder into the barrel again.
- How to pattern your horse so he takes more responsibility and depends less on you for his performance.
- How to ride and train in a way that creates feather-light and confident responsiveness.
- Ranch Horse Versatility: how to train your horse to navigate obstacles with precision in a willing, responsive and refined fashion
JP teaches one rider/horse at a time, so there is a lot of flexibility built in the clinic. Each rider works on the things he/she wishes to work on when her turn comes up.
You will depart from the clinic with a personalized training plan designed for you and your horse’s advancement.
About J.P Forget
J.P Forget is high-level competitor whose background includes:
- 4th North American Championship, Novice Horse Open Level 1, OKC, OK
- 3rd at the World in Senior Reining
- Top Ten, Ariat Classic Futurity, Tulsa, OK
- Reserve Champion, Limited Open Ancillary, NRHA Futurity and World Championship Show, OKC, OK
- Numerous National and Western Canadian championships
- Past Equestrian Canada Certified High Performance Reining Coach
- Past Equestrian Canada Certified Mentor of Coaches
- Long time judge of reining, versatility, and general performance horse shows
- JP’ students have won many barrel racing awards in BCBRA and ABRAÂ
Important Information
- A $150 non-refundable fee is needed to hold your space.
- Pens/Campsites can be booked by clicking on the Ride and Relax Tab. A reduced rate of $40/night will be given to clinic attendees.
- Refreshments will be provided
- Lunch is a potluck or on your own
- ​Once registered, please sign the applicable waiver: