CHJA Member Benefits Riding & Horsemanship Clinic and Expo 2026

We’re thrilled to announce that the third annual CHJA Member Benefits Clinic & Expo is returning and can’t wait to welcome more CHJA members than ever before for another incredible year of learning, connection, and fun!

Join us for the third annual CHJA Member Benefits Riding & Horsemanship Clinic and Expo, taking place November 6-8, 2026, at The Ranch Events Complex in Loveland. This year features two world-class riding clinicians—Julie Winkel and Carlton Brooks—along with Pam Harrington’s very own The Stable Core MethodTM - Pilates based Method for riders.

  

Riding with Julie Winkel Improve the fundamentals of both horse and rider with an emphasis placed on sound basics, and how the rider’s position translates to safety, balance and a harmonious relationship.
Pilates for Equestrians with Pam Harrington

Improve your feel, timing, and balance while creating greater ease for both you and your horse! Discover the benefits of the Stable Core Method™ with Pam Harrington in this interactive, three-part clinic designed to connect the way you move on the ground with the way you ride in the saddle.

  • Lecture: Learn the foundations of the Stable Core Method™ and how it can enhance your riding.
  • Pilates Workout: Put the concepts into practice with a Pilates session designed specifically for equestrians.
  • Under-Saddle Application: Take what you've learned into the saddle and experience how improved body awareness, balance, and movement can influence your horse.

Join us for the lecture and workou, then put it all into practice in the saddle!
Riding with Carlton Brooks Develop winning strategies in the Jumper ring while building strong fundamentals across Hunters and Equitation, with a focus on precision, confidence, and elevating performance at every level.

Read about our 2026 Clinicians

Applications close on September 25, 2026. Riders for all three clinics will be announced by October 1, 2026.

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Fees 

Weekend clinic open to all CHJA Members
$395 facility fee to participate in one of the three clinics on Saturday November 7th and November 8th, 2026. 

Friday Professionals Day for CHJA Professional Members

$125 facility fee to participate in the Professionals Day with Julie Winkel or Carlton Brooks on Friday, November 6, 2026.

One stall per horse is included in the clinic. Additional stalls for feed and tack are $150/stall for the weekend. Shavings are $15/bag. RV spaces are $100 for the weekend. 

This clinic is non-refundable.

Join us for our FREE CHJA Member Benefits EXPO 

  • FREE auditing, educational sessions and vendor experiences for all CHJA members! 

  • Educational sessions include engaging and hands-on experiences while learning about equine first aid 101, the basics of braiding, equine dentistry, the art of grooming, evidence-based approach to hoof biomechanics, and more! Educational sessions schedule and sign up will be announced closer to the clinic.

     

  • Explore our vendors on Vendor Row!
  • Audit the clinics for FREE! Sign ups to audit the three clinics will open on October 1, 2026.

Audit the clinics for FREE! 

Questions? Please contact clinic manager Brianna Hammerman
Interested in being a vendor? Please reach out to Member Benefits Education Committee chair Carol O'Meara 
Interested in sponsoring? Please contact Carol O'Meara