Common Ground Clinic
Common Ground Clinic
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Walnut Grove Equestrian Center
Join us with your horse or as an auditor for this educational day with local professionals that celebrates the connection between horses and humans in our community!
Cost: $65 per session / $40 for auditors (bleacher seating)
All registrations include lunch (sandwich, drink and chips).
Stall reservations: (optional) You can reserve a stall ($10) for your horse.
Registration: Online registration available by clicking the 'Add registration' and 'Reserve stall' buttons.
Alternatively, to mail your registration and check, fill out the registration form and mail prior to April 24, 2026.
Schedule of sessions
Smooth Transitions Horsemanship - Maggie Anthony
9:00-11:00 A.M.
Grounded in Natural Horsemanship, Maggie's training focuses on transitions - from groundwork to riding; between English and Western; one discipline to another; arena and trail; and also the transitions involved in a horse’s gaits. Learn these foundations that will set you up for success in all horse disciplines.
Demystifying Equine Assisted learning
11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
This learning modality is rapidly gaining popularity. Learn what it is, what it isn’t and what it takes to offer Equine Assisted Learning safely and effectively.
Panel discussion and Q&A with local professionals.
FREE with either clinic or audit registration
LUNCH BREAK
12:30-1:00 P.M.
All registrations include a sandwich, drink and snack for lunch. Sandwiches and drinks for sale on-site for spectators. Vegetarian option available. Proceeds benefit Horse Heritage Conservancy.
Introduction to Drill with the Temecula Cowgirls
12:30-2:30 P.M.
Curious about Mounted Drill Riding? This sport has historical roots in military training and has evolved into an American rodeo tradition. Led by the Temecula Cowgirl Drill Team, this session pairs intermediate/advanced riders and introduces patterns and exercises that emphasize precision, timing and trust between horse and rider.
Audit
9:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.
No horse? No problem. You're welcome to learn from clinicians and riders as an auditor seated in the bleachers. Your registration fee covers all sessions. Bleacher seating is first-come, first served.
Stall reservations
Reserve a stall so your horse doesn't have to stand tied to the trailer while you enjoy lunch or watch other sessions.
20 pipe corrals are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Stalls 1-12 are separated from one another with a gap.
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Stalls 13-20 have no separation between stalls. Horses share corral walls with their neighbors.
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You can request a specific numbered stall.
> Map of stall locations and numbers
