LIBBY LYMAN - A GENTLE APPROACH TO HORSEMANSHIP - 3 DAY CLINIC
Schedule
Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sun, 16 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
200 Easthampton Rd, Westhampton, MA 01027-9623, United States | Easthampton, MA
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π GRAND OPENING CELEBRATIONWhichampton Equestrian is celebrating its grand opening this Augustβand featuring Libby Lyman at the festivities! She's traveled the country teaching her "gentle approach to horsemanship" for decadesβand now she's finally coming to Western MA as the featured clinician for this exciting new venue's grand opening month. This is your chance to work with Libby Lyman without traveling out of state.
π LIBBY'S FIRST WESTERN MA CLINIC EVER
After years of teaching across the country, Libby is bringing her renowned approach to our region for one weekend only.
π LIMITED AVAILABILITY
With only 8 individual sessions daily and limited enrollment, this is an exclusive opportunity you don't want to miss.
π RIGHT IN YOUR BACKYARD
No need to trailer hours away or travel out of state. World-class horsemanship instruction at a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility.
π WHAT MAKES THIS CLINIC DIFFERENT
Most clinics teach you what to DO with your horse. This clinic teaches you how to UNDERSTAND your horseβso you can problem-solve on your own long after the clinic ends.
Instead of fixing your horse's problems, Libby teaches YOU to:
- Recognize what your horse is actually communicating
- See situations from your horse's perspective
- Support them in thinking through challenges
- Set things up so discoveries become their idea
This isn't mechanical technique. It's genuine partnership.
β¨ EIGHT INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS DAILY
Everyone gets substantial focused one-on-one time with Libby each day. This isn't group work with occasional attentionβit's personalized instruction tailored to YOUR horse and YOUR specific challenges.
β¨ VERSATILE FACILITIES
Work in the environment that best serves your horse:
- Indoor arena for focused work regardless of weather
- Outdoor arena for open-air sessions
- Trail access for real-world applications
- Round pen for groundwork and liberty
This flexibility means you can address actual challenges, not just arena exercises.
β¨ WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This clinic is perfect for you if:
- You're new to Libby's approach and want to experience her teaching
- You have specific challenges to work through (anxiety, resistance, confusion)
- You're ready to shift from forcing outcomes to genuine partnership
- You want tools that work across all situations, not just in the arena
All disciplines welcome: trail, dressage, western, jumping, pleasureβLibby's principles apply to every style of riding.
All levels welcome: green horses through advanced, confident riders through anxious ones. Libby adjusts her teaching to each horse-and-rider pair.
β¨ EVENT DETAILS / REGISTRATION
π Dates: August 14, 15, 16
β° Time: 8AM-5PM
π©Location: Whichampton Equestrian 200 Easthampton Road Westhampton, MA
π° Clinic Fee: $650
π Overnight Stabling: $25/night
π Trailer Parking: Easy access and ample space
π³ Payment: A 50% deposit will be required to hold your spot with the remaining balance due 1 month before the clinic.
PayPal: [email protected] (or reach out to me for an invoice)
Venmo: @primpmyride
Check: Please make the check payable to Primp My Ride. Mail to: 200 Easthampton Road Westhampton MA 01027
π Refund Policy: If you need to cancel, your deposit will be refunded less a $200 cancellation fee if we are able to fill your spot OR you can re-book your spot and the $200 fee will be waived. If we can not re-book your spot the payment would be non-refundable.
π Questions? Give the host a ring at 413 422 0779
π GRAND OPENING SPECIAL: FREE AUDITING!
Come watch Libby work, tour the new facility, and experience world-class horsemanship instructionβabsolutely free during our grand opening month. No registration required for auditors. Just show up with a chair!
β¨ WHICHAMPTON EQUESTRIAN - BRAND NEW FACILITY
Be among the first to experience this exciting new venue during grand opening month!
π State-of-the-Art Indoor Arena - Perfect footing, excellent lighting
π€ Beautiful Outdoor Arena - Spacious and well-maintained
π² Scenic Trail Access - Real-world training in Western MA beauty
π΄ Premium Overnight Stabling - Clean, comfortable, well-appointed
π Easy Trailer Parking - Designed for convenient access and turnaround
π CAN'T RIDE BUT WANT TO WATCH? FREE AUDITING during Grand Opening Month!
Not ready to commit to riding but curious about Libby's approach?
Want to see the new facility before you sign up?
Love learning by watching?
Just show up and watch. Bring a chair and experience:
- Libby's gift for translating horse communication
- Real horses, real challenges, real breakthroughs
This is your chance to see what makes Libby differentβand check out Westhampton Equestrianβcompletely free.
ποΈ WHAT TO BRING
FOR RIDERS:
β Your horse (negative Coggins within 12 months)
β Feed, hay, and bedding for your horse
β Regular tack and equipment
β Halter and lead rope
β Helmet (required for all riding)
β Chair for watching other sessions
β Notepad and pen
β Open mind and willingness to try new approaches
β Questions for Libby!
FOR AUDITORS:
β Chair
β Notepad and pen
β Curiosity and an open mind
π§³ LODGING & DINING
Westhampton offers convenient access to:
β Multiple lodging options nearby
β Local restaurants and cafes
β Quick drives to Northampton and surrounding areas
Perfect for out-of-town participantsβyou can focus on learning without worrying about logistics!
β’ Northampton/Springfield KOA Holiday - 139 South Road, Westhampton (Closest). Deluxe cabins, glamping tents, RV & tent sites. 2 pools, dog park, mini-golf. Open April-November. (413) 527-9862
*Very popular. Books up early in the season.*
β’ Sugar Maple Trailside Inn - 62 Chestnut St, Florence (10-15 min). Award-winning B&B, 2 rooms, 2-night weekend minimum. $149-179/night. (413) 575-2277
β’ Starlight Llama Bed & Breakfast - Northampton (10-15 min). Off-grid, solar-powered with llamas on property. 2-night minimum year-round. (413) 584-1703
β’ Stone House Farm B&B - 649 E Pleasant St, Amherst (15-20 min). Beautiful gardens, farm animals, gourmet breakfast. $175-250/night. (413) 549-4455
β’ Hotel Northampton - 36 King St, Northampton (15-20 min). Historic 1927 hotel, 106 rooms, downtown location, on-site restaurants. $145-221/night. (413) 584-3100
β’ D. Hotel & Suites - Holyoke area (15-20 min). Modern hotel with spa, indoor pool, and hot tub.
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ABOUT LIBBY LYMAN
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Libby Lyman focuses her "gentle approach to horsemanship" on helping people help their horses. While many fine clinicians excel at straightening out a horse's problems, Libby possesses the gift of translating what the horse presents into language humans can understand. Armed with this understanding, people can recognize where and how to build on the good in their horse. With 40 years of teaching experience from children to advanced adults, and extensive study with legendary horsemen Joe Wolter and Harry Whitney, Libby brings varied experience that enables her to assist horses and their people effectively across all disciplines. Her innate creativity allows her to adjust teaching strategy to each horse-and-human pair. Her caring style ensures positive results.
Website: www.libbylyman.com
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QUESTIONS? π 413 422 0779 π§ [email protected]
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We can't wait to work with you and your horse in beautiful Westhampton!
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