Clinics & Workshops

Workshops & Edu-Vacations in 2026! Whats an Edu-Vacation? I'm glad you asked! Click here to find out more!

April

~ April 24-26th – Edu-Vacation #1 - Small Group Intensive Learning Immersion. 2-6 people. (Prices are dependent on schedule customization. Please contact us for details.)

May

~ May 1st – Training Season Opens!

~May 8-10th - Edu- Vacation #2 - Small Group Intensive Learning Immersion. 2-6 people. (Prices are dependent on schedule customization. Please contact us for details.)

~ May 22-24th - Foundation Development

w/ Pinto Miremadi - $585.00 (+ tax)

Bring your young horse, present your challenges and find the source of the communication breakdowns you may be having with your horse to Pinto Miremadi, author of A Shit Picker's Guide to Training Horses, and benefit from his years of experience working with all kinds of horses. Pinto will help to expose the areas of weakness, fill in the "holes" and help you understand the various elements that help to create the solid foundation on which to build a functional partnership with your horse.

~ May 29-31st – Intro to Stockmanship

w/ Christa Miremadi - $585.00 (+ tax)

An introduction to working with livestock from horseback. Learn to read the cattle, influence their movement and develop the partnership, confidence and communication between you and your horse using ranch style stockmanship methods. Slow and thoughtful stockmanship designed to show respect to the horses, the cattle and the ranch that owns them. A perfect introduction for anyone, from those who might cross paths with livestock at large to those who have an interest in competing at events such as the Art of the Bridlehorse.

June

~ June 19-21st – Edu-Vacation #3 - Small Group Intensive Learning Immersion. 2-6 people. (Prices are dependent on schedule customization. Please contact us for details.)

~ June 26 - Californio Hackamore & Bridlehorse Presentation - $25

(Free for participants of Californio Hackamore & Bridlehorsemanship - The Art of Balance & Signal workshops)

Join us for a 2 hour demonstration on the history of Californio Bridlehorse, it's presence in BC and an introduction the function, the construction and use of the beautiful working art we call gear. This presentation is part of the Balance & Signal workshop but open to auditors.

- June 26-28th – Californio Hackamore & Bridlehorsemanship - The Art of Balance & Signal

w/ Christa Miremadi - $585.00 (+ tax)

Gain a deeper understanding of these incredible pieces of working art and this sophisticated way of using it through learning about the history, construction and the art of old Californio Hackamores and Spade Bits. Learn about using balance, signal, timing and feel to communicated more effectively with your horse and develop a deeper understanding of the difference between balance & signal and pressure and release. Learn how to use these concepts as applied with a hackamore/bridle to improve your relationship, confidence and communication with your four legged partner. * YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE RIDING IN A HACKAMORE OR SPADE BIT TO ATTEND! Everyone is welcome.

July

~ July 3-5th - Intro to Ranch Roping w/ Christa Miremadi and Craig Bird - $585.00 (+ tax)

Learn the foundational skills of handling a rope both from the ground and from the saddle while developing your horses confidence. Learn to safely introduce your horse to ropes swinging, dragging, wrapping and following them, tracking the dummy, handling your rope once attached to a moving target and more! Get horsemanship and stockmanship support from BCBHA board members Christa Miremadi and Craig Bird, that will help you to develop your skills in Californio Bridlehorse style Ranch Roping.

~ July 10-12 - Californio Hackamore & Bridlehorsemanship - The Art of Balance & Signal

w/ Christa Miremadi - $585.00 (+ tax)

Gain a deeper understanding of these incredible pieces of working art and this sophisticated way of using it through learning about the history, construction and the art of old Californio Hackamores and Spade Bits. Learn about using balance, signal, timing and feel to communicated more effectively with your horse and develop a deeper understanding of the difference between balance & signal and pressure and release. Learn how to use these concepts as applied with a hackamore/bridle to improve your relationship, confidence and communication with your four legged partner. * YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE RIDING IN A HACKAMORE OR SPADE BIT TO ATTEND! Everyone is welcome.

~ July 17-19 - Prepping for the Art

w/ Christa Miremadi - $585.00 (+ tax)

Learn the ins and outs of the Art of the Bridlehorse from 2 time Art of the Bridlehorse judge, Christa Miremadi. In this workshop you will have the opportunity to work as a team with other participants to practice your stockmanship, team sort and ranch roping (breakaway only) skills as well as the chance to go over the elements of the Ranch Horse Challenge Pattern that will help you present yourself and your horse in the best way possible. Ask your questions, try out the tasks and work on the skills you will need to compete at the Art of the Bridlehorse!

Aug

~ Aug 14-16th – Foundation Development

w/ Pinto Miremadi - $585.00 (+ tax)

Bring your young horse, present your challenges and find the source of the communication breakdowns you may be having with your horse to Pinto Miremadi, author of A Shit Picker's Guide to Training Horses, and benefit from his years of experience working with all kinds of horses. Pinto will help to expose the areas of weakness, fill in the "holes" and help you understand the various elements that help to create the solid foundation on which to build a functional partnership with your horse.

~ Aug 21-13 - Horsemanship Retreat

w/ Christa Miremadi - $585.00 (+tax)

Relax, refresh and revive your connection and bond with your horse through organized play, immersive horsemanship support and good times in a beautiful setting. This is a "choose your own adventure" type of workshop designed to combine relaxation with learning. Participants can work one-on-one with Christa or in small groups on whatever their own, personal goals are, from groundwork to ranch roping or back country adventures!

~ Aug 28-30 - Edu-Vacation/Horsemanship Retreat Overflow

The Horsemanship Retreat, being one of our more popular workshops, has a tendency to overfill. Aug 28-30 will be reserved for a second Horsemanship Retreat for overflow for a short time and then, if it isn't needed, this weekend will be offered as another Small Group Intensive Opportunity. If you would like to be considered for this weekend, please contact us and we can contact you if it becomes available.

Sept

~ Sept 11-13 - Edu- Vacation # 4 - Small Group Intensive Learning Immersion. 2-6 people. (Prices are dependent on schedule customization. Please contact us for details.)

~ Sept 17-20 - BCBHA's Art of the Bridlehorse

North Thompson Fall Fairgrounds in Barriere BC

Photo by: Coralie Nairn

Christa Miremadi

Christa Has been working with and riding horses of all kinds for over 35 years. Her experience and skill provides those who ride with her a window into understanding their equine partner better and the guidance and support to develop a stronger, safer and more productive relationship together. For more information about Christa, visit our Horsemanship page!

A. Pinto Miremadi

Pinto has been working with, caring for and riding horses of all kinds for over 20 years but his focus has been on starting youngsters, developing a solid foundation and troubleshooting challenges. He is both sensitive to their needs as well as able to push them ahead in their learning, developing their confidence and skill while still preserving their spirit and their interest in partnering with the human.

For more information about Pinto, visit our Horsemanship page!

Offering Workshops in:

Californio - Hackamore Horsemanship

Californio - Bridlehorsemanship

Ranch Style Stockmanship

Ranch Roping

Relationship Development

Foundation Horsemanship

Natural Hoof Care

Workshops held at the Rock'n Star Ranch provide participants with an inspiring setting, knowledgeable, experienced support, level appropriate challenges, real life, skill building opportunities and act as a catalyst to developing much more reliable, meaningful relationships between horse and rider. Quite often, our partisipants also find themselves forming long lasting new friendships with their fellow students.