Connect with Confidence
Train with Clarity
Clinics & Immersive Learning Experiences
Hear from a Clinic Participant
Jenn wasn't sure she knew enough - she'd never been to a R+ clinic. Her horse was so green. "Oh man, should I do this thing???"
She took a leap of faith for her horse's sake. Hear how it turned out. See how it went for her, her horse and other participants and auditors.
Upcoming 2026 Dates and Registration
R+ Clinic for Horses Who Have a Say
Burgaw, NC
April 3–5, 2026
A 3-day hands-on clinic focused on clarity, communication, and skill-building for thoughtful R+ equestrians.
Registration DetailsImmersion Weekend
Burgaw, NC
April -May 2026
Multi-day, in-depth personalized training experience. Work one-on-one with Melissa in a focused, supportive setting.
Immersion DetailsPositively Happy Horses Clinic
Enhancing connection, confidence, and behavior and/or performance within the bounds of a safe, healthy, happy relationship.
Dates: TBD (Late May or Early June 2026)
This clinic will focus on strengthening emotional balance, clarity in communication, and practical skills that support both relationship and performance goals.
If you’re interested in attending when dates are released, join the interest list below.
Join the Interest ListIAABC
Presenting at The International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants Conference 2026 (IAABC)
April 25, 2026
IAABC Website Register
Jennifer Cryan
“Loved being with like-minded people and learning how to truly understand my horse.”
"Such an uplifting experience!"
"Melissa’s clinics focus on connection, clarity, and thoughtful problem-solving in a way that actually makes sense to both horse and human."
KK
"Melissa is a top notch horseman who can change the way you look at your horse forever.
Her empathy towards the horse but also towards the human makes the material easier to absorb and implement yourself.
Melissa takes her mission seriously and all who meet her benefit in ways that reveal themselves long after we’ve gone home!"
Jenn Foust
"Honestly, I always gain knowledge at the clinics - watching others, listening to others' questions, having you there to point things out in the moment etc.
The atmosphere is always welcoming and so is everyone there.
I truly just am in the moment and there to learn and enjoy the weekend, that's always my goal and I've always achieved it 😏"
Dr. Libby Edwards
"After one clinic it’s so much easier to catch my horses and despite what I might do by accident in the trailer loading and hauling.
They are much more resilient than before!"
Frequently Asked Questions
Is support (for preparation and/ or follow-up) available before and /or after clinics?
Does it matter how far along my horse and I are and what our knowledge and skill levels are when we attend a clinic?
Are onsite overnight accommodations available for participants?
What are overnight horse accommodations like?
Hear from a Compassionate Horse Click Member
A conventional equestrian shares her clinic experiences...
What is it like to Attend a Clinic?
These clinics are intentionally small and deeply relational.
There’s time to slow down. Time to notice. Time to ask better questions. Time to try again. No rushing. No pressure to perform. Just thoughtful guidance and meaningful progress.
Learn and grow alongside equestrians who care deeply about their horses’ well-being and relationship-first training.
Come curious and leave with greater trust, clarity, and confidence in yourself, your horse, and the path ahead.
Experience an Immersion
A few days devoted entirely to you, your horse, and the questions that matter most.
With one-on-one guidance and space to explore at a thoughtful pace, immersions allow you to look closely at what’s happening in your training and relationship and understand it with greater clarity and support. There’s time to experiment, reflect, adjust, and integrate Melissa's guidance and your new skills — without the distractions of everyday life.
This is an intentional pause in a casual, peaceful setting, where you can focus deeply, rest when you need to, and return home grounded, clear, and confident in the path forward with your horse.
Host a Clinic
If your equestrian community is craving a space where horses are honored, people are respected, and learning feels safe, consider hosting a Compassionate Horse Click R+ clinic.
Hosting allows you to bring deeper conversation, ethical skill-building, and relationship-first training to the people and horses in your area — prioritizing the well-being of horses while creating an environment where real questions can be asked.
It’s a way to offer something meaningful to others that is truly aligned with your values.
