Tim
Doud offers clinics for all levels of riders. Tim specializes in Trail Riding, Horsemanship and
Western disciplines clinics. Please see clinic options below.
Clinics are intended to help participants
create a positive relationship with their equine and learn
new exercises to problem solve and progress with their mules.
Clinics are not meant to solve a problem in 3 or 5 days, but
again to help the rider communicate more effectively and be well
on the way to being able to solve the problem at home.
Tim will work both one-on-one
with clinic participants as
well as
give
specific
group exercises.
All clinics
will
be taylored to the level of the participants. Content will
depend on the type of clinic being given. Tim is
willing to work with any level
rider.
In all clinics, participants will learn “Give to the Bit”, how to keep their
mule focused and learn how to communicate consistently and
safely. Overall, participants gain an improved understanding
of their mule and will be able to use what they’ve learned
on a continuing basis.
Clinic Options
2-Day, 3-Day and 5-Day Clinics
Each clinic listed below is offered in a 2-Day, 3-Day
or 5-Day format. 2-Day Clinics will be held Saturday and Sunday.
3-Day Clinics will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 5-Day
Clinics
will
be held
Monday
thru Friday.
Clinics
will begin at 9AM and conclude at 4:30PM. A one-hour break will
be held each clinic day from 12noon to 1PM.
2-Day Clinic cost - $300
3-Day
Clinic cost - $450
5-Day Clinic
cost - $800
Cost is per participant. One mule per participant. The clinics Tim offers will
differ slightly based on the needs of the participants and their
experience level.
Wilderness Trail Clinic cost - $250 per day
The Wilderness Trail clinic includes 3-meals per day and lodging.
Cost is per participant. Please see Wilderness Trail Clinic details
below, or visit www.wyomingmuletrips.com
For additional information on hosting a clinic
at your facility or in your area, please contact Tim's office
for a clinic brochure. Scroll down to see additional information
on clinics Tim offers.
Clinic Programs
Wilderness Trail Clinic/Pack Trip
This trip is our most popular clinic.You will pack-into a wildereness camp 22
miles from the road riding experienced trail mules provided by
Tim. During this trip you will stay at
Tim's Bliss Creek Outfitters base camp and spend
3-5 days with Tim riding the backcountry trails. During this
trip, Tim will give you training tips and answer
any training questions you have. This is a great
opporunity to spend 3-5 days learning
how
to
give your mule at home the necessary
confidence to travel trails safely. You will learn exercises
for young and experienced mules. You will be given the opportunity
to ask questions and learn ways to help your mule overcome fears
and face spooky objects. If desired, you will also learn how
to safely pack your mule for longer excursions.
Trips are available for both individuals and groups of 2 to 6.
Everyone gathers around the camp fire in the evening with Tim
where he answers all you training questions. Breakfast, Lunch
and Dinner is included.
The camp is equiped
with a heated shower, log beds with mattresses, wood stoves and
propane lanterns. Come ride with Tim and explore the Wyoming
back country. During these trips, for the safety of you and your
party, you will ride Bliss Creek Outfitters' mules.
Trail-Mule Clinics
Teaching the mule and rider to stay relaxed and maintain focus in a trail situation.
Learning hip and shoulder control, learning to face spooky objects
and work through your mule's fear. Crossing water, crossing bridges
and other “spooky” objects. Learning speed control to ease a
jigging or buddy sour mule. Weather and facility pending, participants
will also have the opportunity to take a 1/2 day trail ride with
Tim to practice the exercises they have learned during the
clinic.
It is
a great opportunity to use what you've learned on the trail and
have Tim help you in a real "trail" situation.
Mulemanship Clinics for Men and Women
Focus on giving each mule/rider pair the foundation to have a positive relationship.
Learn how to better communicate with your mule by 
breaking
down your training into small steps your mule will fully understand.
We will cover, hip and shoulder control, Giving to the Bit, gaining
the tools to keep your mule focused in any environment, learning
when to “raise your expectations” of your mule. The Calm-down
Cue. This clinic will also be tailored to each individual participant.
The advancement of the clinic depends on the level of riders
participating. Tim will also spend one afternoon of the clinic
answering questions about concerns participants may have while
training their mule.
