Showmanship & ranch Clinic
with Kelsey Keathly & Kathryn Baumann
MARCH 7, 2026 | 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Fox Valley Saddle Association| 44W300 ROHRSEN RD., HAMPSHIRE, IL 60124
Join Us for a Free Showmanship & Horsemanship Clinic with Professional Horsewomen Kelsey Keathly & Kathryn Baumann
Yes — this clinic is FREE.
Border Run Open Horse Show Round Up is excited to partner with Fox Valley Saddle Association to offer a FREE educational clinic day for exhibitors, riders, and auditors. This clinic is open to the Border Run community and beyond, with no participation fee thanks to our partnership and shared commitment to education.
Join us for a morning of learning, horsemanship, and practical instruction led by two experienced clinicians.
Cost: FREE to attend (riders & auditors)
Gates Open: 8:00 AM
⚠️ Registration is required to manage group sizes.
Spots are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Showmanship Clinic
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Clinician: Kelsey Keathly
This FREE showmanship clinic will focus on building confident, polished presentations in the show pen, including:
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Correct handler positioning and body awareness
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Communication and timing with your horse
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Ring presence, precision, and flow
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Common mistakes and how to correct them
Ideal for riders of all ages and experience levels.
🔗 Learn more about Kelsey at
Double K Horsemanship
https://www.facebook.com/doublekhorsemanship
Ranch Riding Clinic
10:15 AM – 11:45 AM
Clinician: Kathryn Baumann
This FREE ranch riding clinic will emphasize practical skills and correctness expected in modern ranch classes, including:
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Proper gaits, transitions, and movement
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Maneuver execution and pattern flow
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Horsemanship and functionality
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Building confidence and consistency in the pen
Riders will benefit from Kathryn’s thoughtful, horse-first approach and clear instruction.
🔗 Learn more about Kathryn at
County Line Farm
https://www.countylinefarm.org/
Important Notes
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This clinic is FREE, but registration is required
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Auditors should bring chairs, paper, and pencil
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Please dress for the weather and barn conditions
How to Sign Up!
Important Registration Information – Sign Up Now!
To ensure the best experience for both riders and auditors, registration is required one week before the event for both horse/rider participants as well as audit spots.
We’re limiting rider participation to the first eight riders who register, so spots are extremely limited. These spots will be filled on a first come, first served basis. If you want to participate with your horse in this incredible clinic with Kelsey and Kathryn, don’t wait—secure your place today!
The format will be 1.5 hours of instruction for each clinic. We hope to have time for questions
For those who wish to audit the clinic and observe Kelsey and Kathryn's techniques from the sidelines, there will be unlimited audit spots available. These spots are open to all who wish to learn and gain insight from this exceptional opportunity. AUDITORS PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR!!!
Deadline for Registration: One Week Before Event
Sign up quickly to avoid missing out on this chance to learn from one of the best in the business!
We look forward to having you join us for this exciting clinic!
Contact Information
Light refreshments will be provided by the Border Run. If you are attending as an auditor please remember to bring your own chair.