“Being around horses is life-changing. It is through our heart and soul we are drawn to them and when we connect with a horse we can truly feel the greatness of all life.
When the horse and the human meet, their journey begins. Through their joys and challenges they find their way. They come together to create a connection that will inspire all they do, while living in a way that will help them to feel the beauty in all of life...
There is a science to how horses think and communicate and move, and a knowledge of this is needed as well, creating a foundation of safety that gives us confidence when around horses. Each horse is also an individual and it’s just as important to have a feel for who the horse is and what makes them unique – how they like to learn, what they like to do, how they like to be praised. Each horse has a soul all their own and when the human and the horse come together in spirit that’s when it really gets exciting. Here there are no rules and no boundaries as to where the connection between them can go. It is specific to them and them alone. This is where it becomes life-changing for both human and horse and the connection that develops can be the springboard for many things changing for the better in both their lives. Pains are understood, hardness fades, joy rises, and new ways of being emerge.
A connection between a human and a horse is one of the most powerful experiences in the world. It leads to so many amazing things. A relationship has been created that ignites the joy and confidence within, and inspires souls to shine...And the journey will unfold from there…”
“I love my work, and I love the opportunity to help people and horses. It’s beautiful when a horse and human truly connect, and my intention is to support them as they find their own unique path to that.”... Chris Lombard
Chris Lombard will be at our farm in Newfane, Vt for a 2 day clinic November 15/16, 2025
The 2 day total clinic cost INCLUDES a paddock w shelter for your horse and is $575 for the 2 days. This is a clinic is open to 6 horse/human teams, but you can also audit for $40 per day. You can bring your own horse or use one of mine for $100 extra. We have 12’ x 24’ paddock areas made out of round pen panels. A 12’ x 12’ section of the paddock is covered. We also have a turn out area that will be available for shared use. At the end of the clinic please make sure you leave your spot clean. Shavings do not need to be stripped, just your area clean and cleared of manure and hay.
The cost of the clinic also includes snacks and drinks for humans.
What To Bring:
Please bring buckets, hay, grain, fly spray, a helmet and shavings if you would like. For tack, bring what you normally ride in. Also bring a rope halter and a 12-15’ foot lead. I will have Harmony Horsemanship Fusion Halters and ropes here for sale as well!
Please let me know if you will be arriving the day before or morning of the clinic. Please remember to bring UTD coggins/rabies documents. I also highly recommend that your horse is UTD on all vaccines. Please do not bring a sick horses to this clinic. If you need to use one of my horses last minute, you may do so.
Clinic Times:
Approximately 9-4 each day
Places To Stay:
I have included links to a few local Airbnb’s. Some are even right down the road from the farm.
You are also welcome to camp here at the farm as well! There is NO hookups and limited parking, so please let me know if you plan to camp and let me know what you have for a truck/trailer. We have a beautiful outdoor shower and a port o potty too! No dogs please. If you must bring a dog, please discuss this with me, prior to the clinic and we can see if it will work out. If so they will be required to be on a leash at all times.
Places To Stay:
I have included links to a few local Airbnb’s. Some are even right down the road from the farm. At most they are 15-30 minutes away!
https://abnb.me/G9XXj8ELuU
https://abnb.me/VZNoaGPLuU
https://abnb.me/zE6yLsTLuU
https://abnb.me/D1ptv32LuU (right down the road)
https://abnb.me/NFoClobMuU
https://abnb.me/Lubg4ZkMuU
(right down the road)
https://abnb.me/jC4saWwMuU
https://abnb.me/Hhc6cysDnnb
https://abnb.me/HONmchvDnnb
https://abnb.me/0Y35yxADnnb
https://abnb.me/lkvtmzDDnnb
(just up the road)
Also my friend Dorothy’s cabin. It is set up great for a large group. 1/2 hr away. Close to 91 and the town of Brattleboro. She will give a discount to horse peeps if you contact her direct…she is one of us😉
Weather: We shall hope for the best but if it rains we are all good! We have an indoor! If it’s hot, the sides open and allow for good air circulation and a nice place to get out of the sun!
How To Get Here:
Chances are you should NOT follow GPS! If coming from the West there is the potential of needing to go through a small covered bridge that only small trailers will fit through. If coming from any other direction there is the potential GPS will bring you up Bruce Brook Rd. It is a very steep narrow road. You will not make it up this road with a trailer. There are other easy ways to get to the farm, just not necessarily if you follow GPS. Please check your GPS, the only Route you want to follow (once close to the barn) would be Grimes Hill to Newfane Hill to Steep Way Rd. If your GPS does not send you this way, please let me know where you are coming from, and I will send you directions! Just so you know, our address is 211 Steep Way Rd Newfane, VT 05345 (once again don’t use GPS with out the information listed above. 😉 Also please keep in mind that cell service in this area is questionable. The only service that works at the farm is AT&T. My cell is (802) 345-1633 if you need anything! Most cell phone providers work in Brattleboro and Wilmington...beyond that service is questionable.
How To Pay:
A 50% deposit will be required to hold your spot with the remaining balance due 1 month before the clinic. If you need to cancel, I will refund your deposit (if I can rebook your spot) less a $100 cancelation fee or you can re-book your spot and the $100 fee will be waived. If I can not re-book your spot the payment would be non-refundable.
Any deposits and payments can be made through the following options. Please send a note attached letting me know what clinic the deposit is for.
PayPal:
c3RlZXB3YXltb3JnYW5zIHwgZ21haWwgISBjb20= (please use the friends and family option so I don’t need to pay a fee) If you can’t, I will ask you to pay the fee. You can also use Venmo @Melissa-Ellis-66 Last 4 phone digits 1633 or mail a check. Please make the check payable to Steep Way Morgan’s and mail to PO Box 903 West Dover, Vt 05356
Want To Learn More About Chris Lombard check out his website at:
Chris Lombard Horsemanship–Helping People and Horses To Connect With One Another – When Horse & Human Meet
I think I have everything covered, but please feel free to PM me with any additional questions😊
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