# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Gentle Beginnings: Foundations for Handling Feral Horses with Riding Far and Heart of Phoenix
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Mar, 2025 at 09:00 am – Sun, 30 Mar, 2025 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Gentle Beginnings: Foundations for Handling Feral Horses – A 2-Day Intensive

? Dates: March 29-30, 2025
? Location: Sycamore Seed Farm, 303 Willingham Rd, Charles Town, WV 25414

? Cost:
$50/day or $125/weekend for non-rescue-affiliated participants
FREE for individuals affiliated with any equine rescue with hands-on participation optional

Ready to transform your equine handling skills? 

Riding Far is partnering with @Heart of Phoenix in this immersive two-day workshop designed to teach you the foundations of handling feral horses. Whether you’re passionate about equine care or affiliated with a rescue, this in-depth experience is for you!

What You'll Learn:
Building trust with first touches
Haltering and leading
Foot handling and brushing
Vet preparation and more
What to Expect:
Lunch is included for all participants
Live demonstrations with two feral horses
Real-time walkthroughs of essential training techniques
Hands-on opportunities for pre-selected participants

? Special Offer: This course is completely FREE for rescue affiliates!

Schedule:
Saturday 
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Demo
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Demo
Sunday
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Demo/Hands-On Practice
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Demo/Hands-On Practice

About the Clinician:
Justin Haefner is the head trainer at Riding Far, LLC. He is a skilled horse trainer with extensive experience working with both young and feral horses. His patient, methodical approach focuses on building trust and connection, creating a foundation for safe and effective training.

About Heart of Phoenix:
SPONSORED, in part, by the ASPCA RIGHT HORSE. One of the leading equine rescues in the nation with a focus on feral horses partners with Riding Far to allow charities and tainers encountering feral and wild horses the opportunity to better handle the unhandled horse from the start.

HEART OF PHOENIX IS A 501(C)3 Charity /  EIN: 45-4421742 / TAA and STA Accredited / Guidestar Gold Participant / Top Rated Great Non-Profits Charity / The Right Horse ASPCA Partner / Homes for Horses Coalition Member

? Sign Up Now! 
LINK WILL BE LIVE SOON

Spaces for hands-on participation are limited. Indicate upon signup if you are interested in hands-on participation and we will follow up for an interview.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of feral horses!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ranson/gentle-beginnings-foundations-for-handling-feral-horses-with-riding-far-and-heart-of-phoenix/200027888680215
- **Event Categories**: workshops, trips-adventures, nonprofit, charities
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 37

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ranson
- **state**: WV
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Sycamore Seed Farm, 303 Willingham Rd, Charles Town, WV 25414
- **lat**: 39.30691
- **long**: -77.93557
- **full address**: Sycamore Seed Farm, 303 Willingham Rd, Charles Town, WV 25414, 303 Willingham Rd, Charles Town, WV 25414-3772, United States,Ranson, West Virginia

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Gentle Beginnings: Foundations for Handling Feral Horses with Riding Far and Heart of Phoenix being held?
  - **A:** Gentle Beginnings: Foundations for Handling Feral Horses with Riding Far and Heart of Phoenix takes place on Sat, 29 Mar, 2025 at 09:00 am to Sun, 30 Mar, 2025 at 05:00 pm at Sycamore Seed Farm, 303 Willingham Rd, Charles Town, WV 25414, 303 Willingham Rd, Charles Town, WV 25414-3772, United States,Ranson, West Virginia.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Gentle Beginnings: Foundations for Handling Feral Horses with Riding Far and Heart of Phoenix?
  - **A:** Gentle Beginnings: Foundations for Handling Feral Horses with Riding Far and Heart of Phoenix is organized by Tinia Creamer.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Gentle Beginnings: Foundations for Handling Feral Horses with Riding Far and Heart of Phoenix is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ranson, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Gentle Beginnings: Foundations for Handling Feral Horses with Riding Far and Heart of Phoenix sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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