2010 Clinics Schedule  |  Lessons

Lester teaches clinics nationally and internationally for English and Western riding, as well as problem solving and ranch horse clinics.

He currently trains for private ranches on the Big Island of Hawaii. Private horse training, lessons and clinics are worked around his commitments to these ranches.

CLINICS:
To host or attend a clinic in your area please call (808) 325-5567 or email.

Light Hands Horsemanship 2010,  May 20-23, 2010 - Santa Ynez Valley, California.
lighthandshorsemanship.com

"Light Hands is a phrase that gets people thinking," says Buckley, who became a licensed dressage and jumping instructor in Germany after years of working for the Parker Ranch in Hawaii and King Ranch in Texas.  "They get here and we start peeling the layers of horsemanship off and they get to see a bit of different philosophies and methods and hopefully realize [that] we're all trying to train the horse in such a way, it doesn't matter what discipline you're in."  The goal, he says, is to come away with a higher respect for the horse, whether it's a jumping horse, a cutting horse, a Western pleasure horse, or even a driving horse.

"Good horsemanship is good horsemanship," Buckley says.  "It crosses all boundaries.  It will bring English and Western riders together.  The horse is bigger than politics; the horse is bigger than religions, than countries, than racial problems, than any of the problems we find ourselves caught up in today.  If we'll allow it, the love and respect for the horse and proper ways to train them can bridge those gaps.  That happens at this clinic.  It's a little slice of what's happening worldwide."

Excerpt from article in June 2010 issue of Cowboys & Indians

"Light Hands Horsemanship...the ultimate in "how to" horsemanship. Excellent horsemen demonstrate training techniques, and training exercises to use on the horse at all stages of their ability. Probably the most comprehensive two day clinic in America.  A fabulous learning experience."

Jack Brainard
Legendary Texas Horseman and Author

Horsemanship Clinic with Robert M. Miller, DVM and Lester Buckley,   August 15, 2010 - Oahu, Hawaii.
RobertMMiller.com for more information, please call (808) 325-5567 or email Buckley Sport Horses

Horsemanship / Problem Solving Clinics,   September-October, 2010 - Germany.
for more information, please call (808) 325-5567 or email Buckley Sport Horses

Napa Valley Horsemanship,   November 5-6, 2010 - Napa Valley, CA.
napavalleyhorsemanship.com   info@napavalleyhorsemanship.com 

Heres what one attendee had to say after this clinic in 2008!

Lester Buckley's knowledgeable, calm presence around people and horses is so grounding.  I was humble to be in his clinic, while at the same time felt honored as a horseperson.  His teaching approach addresses each individual human and horse where they are at.  There is no judgment, there is understanding of where the "partnership" is at and from there Lester opens the doors to further understanding and development of horsemanship.  He has a way of sharing his concepts with the horseperson he is working with in a clear and available way.  I look forward to the next time I am able to participate in a clinic with him.  My horse and I have both moved forward in partnership and communication as we have incorporated several of Lesters suggestions from his clinic.

--Debbie Darrin

Winter Riding Camps-Dressage & Western,   November 2010 through February 2011 - Big Island, Hawaii.
for more information, please call (808) 325-5567 or email Buckley Sport Horses

Lester Buckley, Dr. Robert M. Miller, Eitan Beth -Halachmy, Jon Ensign on interview at the 2007 Light Hands Horsemanship Clinic, Santa Ynez, California.  Event Sponsored by Spalding Labs.

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LESSONS:
Private and group lessons are available. Please call (808) 325-5567 or email for schedule and rates.