| Clinic Schedule below FROM GROUND TO RIDE: Birth to Old Age – THE MEA WAY Understanding what is truly natural to a horse is the key for horse owners to be able to apply natural training methods quickly and efficiently. Horse owners don’t have the opportunity to witness daily the purpose behind each movement a horse makes, so it’s can be difficult to apply what is read in books, or demonstrated on a DVD by a trainer when the horse owner has never seen the actual interactive horse behavior and its interpretation. For example, between horses in the herd, there is no equipment used – and yet when the mare tells her foal to stand still, he does. We humans feel disabled in our communication with and training of our horse because we don’t have ears to flatten, tails to swish, or hind feet to kick. Hence, myriads of equipment have been developed to assist us in our endeavors to “communicate” with the horse. Many feel that this equipment is necessary to make up for our lack of the horse’s anatomical parts used for communication. What most of us are missing is the true definition and interpretations of natural horse behaviors. The MEA (mirroring equine attitude) programs are designed to be educational for the horse owner – not a “how-to” recipe to follow. No round pens, special halters, ropes or gadgets are required. The language of the horse is a silent one – owners and trainers need only to understand the use of body language to tell the horse what is desired, and then be able to read the response of the horse. The same principles apply whether next to or on the back of the horse. Marlis Amato provides education to the horse owner so they can fully understand why and how a particular method will work. Video footage of horses communicating with each other is used to demonstrate how body language can be used effectively and achieve instant response in horse training. |
| Effortless Cooperation - The MEA Way Clinics, Seminars, and Private Instruction |
The following is a list of clinics offered. Check back or contact us to receive clinic announcements. It is
strongly recommended that you view my DVD, "Equus as a Second Language, A Translation Guide for Horse
and Human" before attending a clinic. This DVD is the foundation for the MEA programs, presenting the chief
training tool - the language of the Horse. Order on our Products page.
MEA 101 Ground Training - Join up without Sending Away! Partnering - The MEA Way
This clinic teaches you to "join-up" with your horse using your horse's favorite halter and lead line. Overcome
problems with leading and general ground manners. This clinic is required as the foundation for all other
clinics and is the basis for developing willing acceptance in all endeavors you enter with your horse.
MEA 102 – Effortless Connection – Drop that Leadline!
Learn to elicit responses from your horse without applying any physical pressure to the halter and lead line.
Learn to use these devices as attachments only and direct the movement of your horse through the silent
language. By the end of the clinic, your horse will walk, trot and canter at your side without a lead line! This
clinic will assist you with specific problems you and your horse may be encountering, such as clipping,
bathing, bridling and haltering issues, head shyness, picking up feet, etc.
MEA 103 – Energy Direction – merging the energy of the partnership for mutual benefit
Principles of directing your horse will be practiced, including lungeing, basics for safe and reliable trailer
loading, basics for safe trail riding and accomplishing obstacles. This clinic is all from the ground, but transfer
of these principles to their back will also be discussed.
MEA 201 - Bringing the Ground to their Back
Teaches effective communication and becoming one with your horse and his/her movement. Exercises will
include how to direct your horse and be the "partner on top".
strongly recommended that you view my DVD, "Equus as a Second Language, A Translation Guide for Horse
and Human" before attending a clinic. This DVD is the foundation for the MEA programs, presenting the chief
training tool - the language of the Horse. Order on our Products page.
MEA 101 Ground Training - Join up without Sending Away! Partnering - The MEA Way
This clinic teaches you to "join-up" with your horse using your horse's favorite halter and lead line. Overcome
problems with leading and general ground manners. This clinic is required as the foundation for all other
clinics and is the basis for developing willing acceptance in all endeavors you enter with your horse.
MEA 102 – Effortless Connection – Drop that Leadline!
Learn to elicit responses from your horse without applying any physical pressure to the halter and lead line.
Learn to use these devices as attachments only and direct the movement of your horse through the silent
language. By the end of the clinic, your horse will walk, trot and canter at your side without a lead line! This
clinic will assist you with specific problems you and your horse may be encountering, such as clipping,
bathing, bridling and haltering issues, head shyness, picking up feet, etc.
MEA 103 – Energy Direction – merging the energy of the partnership for mutual benefit
Principles of directing your horse will be practiced, including lungeing, basics for safe and reliable trailer
loading, basics for safe trail riding and accomplishing obstacles. This clinic is all from the ground, but transfer
of these principles to their back will also be discussed.
MEA 201 - Bringing the Ground to their Back
Teaches effective communication and becoming one with your horse and his/her movement. Exercises will
include how to direct your horse and be the "partner on top".
| Marlis Amato offers private instruction and site visits within the state of North Carolina and Southern Virginia. Contact her if you would like information and rates or to discuss a specific need you and your horse have. |
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| Kids-4-Horses Program. Be sure to visit our Kids page for details If you'd like your child to learn to ride from the ground up! |
| SPRING SCHEDULE Clinics: MEA 101 Establishing Leadership for Effortless Cooperation March 6 - 9 - Olney, MD - by private appointment only March 29, 2008 - Greenville, NC - hosted by Shelley and Jim Leicht April 5-6, 2008 - Clinton, NC - hosted by Cynthia House April 18, 2008 - USERL Field Day Clinic and Demonstration, Sanford NC June 29, 2008 - MEA 101 for Therapeutic Riding Programs, Crownsville, MD July 13, 2008 - MEA 101 for Therapeutic Riding Programs, Melverne, PA August 9, 2008 - MEA 101 for Therapeutic Riding Programs, Easton MD August 10, 2008 - MEA 201 - Leadership Under Saddle, Easton, MD Please email for complete information on any of these events. The fall schedule will be confirmed shortly. Please check back for more dates! MEA 101 Establishing Leadership for Effortless Cooperation This clinic is designed to help you and your horse establish a real working relationship so that your horse will never refuse! Addresses problems such as bumping, pulling, invading your space, herdbound behavior, difficulty standing still, etc. Practice ground training and learn to Join up without Sending Away! It's all about you and your horse - no special equipment required. 9:30-12:30 - Practicing Join Up. 1:30-4:30 - Problem Solving and working through individual issues as a group. Presentations: April 4, 2008 - hosted by Cynthia House - Clinton, NC Friday evening discussion and presentation by Marlis Amato - The Language of the Horse - And You. Marlis will present video footage of natural interactions among her herd, making clear what the horse already knows. She also translates some of their language to human! Space is limited for clinic participation, so please register early! The presentation is free of charge, but please contact us to reserve a seat. Download: |
| If you're interested in hosting a clinic at your facility, please email us. |