Trailer Loading Clinic
Join the Women's Surface Creek Saddle Club for an intensive, hands-on clinic designed to ensure your horse is prepared for any situation — whether it's a weekend trail ride or an urgent evacuation.
In an emergency, every second counts. This clinic focuses on building the confidence and skills necessary for your horse to load calmly and reliably into any trailer, with any handler.
What You'll Learn
- The Ultimate Loader: Demonstrations of horses that load easily, regardless of trailer type.
- The Human Factor: Understanding how your body language and handling affect your horse's response.
- Problem Solving: Best practices and techniques for handling difficult loaders.
- Skill Building: Actionable tips to improve your horse's loading speed and confidence.
- Safety First: General trailer safety tips for hitching, hauling, and unloading.
Event Details
When: Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Where: Delta County Fairgrounds, Hotchkiss, CO
Cost: No registration fee. Donations are encouraged to help cover the facility lease.
How to Sign Up
- Subject: Use "Trailer Loading Clinic Registration" in your email subject line.
- Indicate: Let us know if you're signing up as a Participant (with horse & trailer) or as an Auditor.
- Email: Send your registration — and any questions — to wscscevents@gmail.com.
Who Is Invited?
- Members Only. This event is open to current WSCSC members.
- Participants: Limited to 20 horse-and-handler teams. Members of the Equine Emergency Evacuation Team will receive registration preference. Please bring your horse, trailer, halter, lead rope, and whip.
- Auditors: Members are welcome to watch, listen, and take home valuable training insights. Please note: Auditors may not bring horses.
✦ Not a Member Yet?
You can join WSCSC for just $40.00 to attend this and future events.
Space is limited — reserve your spot early!
Email wscscevents@gmail.com to register.
