Equine Scent Detection Clinic

Equine Scent Detection Clinic

Clinician: Terry Nowacki

When: Friday, Saturday, and SundayMarch 7th-9th, 2014

How Much:Rider: $200Audit Only: $100

Where: Friday: Springerville Annex building, Springerville, AZ

Saturday & Sunday: 906 CR3144, Vernon, AZ(Directions will be emailed)

What:Friday:5:30pmCheck-In

6:00pmSeminar

Saturday:10:00am Field Training

Sunday:10:00am Field Training

What You Will Take Away:

1. Equine scent detection, how and why it works.

2. Videos of different scent detection horses in action at different levels of training.

3. Previously unknown equine sign language as it pertains to equine scent detection.

4. Training Steps for the air scenting horse - You will be able to see first hand as many of your own horses learn to air scent locate hiding subjects.

5. Understanding scent theory and movement.

6. Search strategy as it pertains to scent movement and detection.

7. How to document your horse's individual sign language.

8. All around horsemanship training tips.

This clinic will interest most or all true horsemen even if they are not involved in mounted law enforcement or MSAR. The majority of the material presented is new for the horse world.

Space is very limited and offered on a first come first serve basis.

Deadline for submitting your registration form is February 28th, 2014

Send completed registration with signed liability waiver and fee to:

Kari ChristiansonChecks are to be made payable to:

POBOX 1066Eagar, AZ85925Kari Christianson, Memo: Equine Scent Detection Clinic

For additional information contact:

Kari Christianson at

Clinician Bio: Terry Nowacki

I am a life long horsemen. I became a equine educator because after 53 continuous years of either riding, competitive showing, or professional training, I have developed proven training and coaching methods to share. My horsemanship philosophy is pretty much summed up in the following two quotes; "Horses know what you know. They know what you don't know. They even know what you think you know, but you don't." and "All horsemen are still learning, it's just that some are on different levels than others" (authors unknown). I am best known for my research, clinics and proving public demonstrations given across the US on Equine Scent Detection. As a professional trainer I have publicly proven my training methods in many disciplines of equine competition but my specialty is equine sign language and equine air scenting. I am the author of two books; they are The Air Scenting Horse and my new release which is the Equine Sign Language and Communication Journal. My diversified horsemanship experience is shown by some of the accomplishments that I have earned over the years, some examples include AQHA Public Service Award, minor breed national titles, Ranch Horse Versatility high point, earner of major breed national points in a variety of events, campaigning a state champion/record holding race horse, vaquero horsemanship and coaching a junior rider to a state championship title. I am certified in Equine Assisted Learning (for people). I own and operate an equine training center in Northern Minnesota. In 2013 alone I was hired to 16 days of clinics coast on the west coast and three days on the east coastplus more in Minnesota. For more information you can go to Terry Nowacki's experience in search, rescue and recovery is well diversified. He is one of the founding members, director and one of the training officers for the Marshall County Mounted Sheriff's Posse (80 plus membership SAR group). While performing his official duties, he has been actively involved in operations, planning and logistics on different major searches across a two state area. While working under law enforcement on actual searches, Terry's operations management duties have included the following: Section Chief, Division Supervisor, Task Force and Strike Team leadership. The different search tactics that he has been personally involved in include: Foot, ATV, Mounted, K-9 and Equine Scent Detection.In 2012 Terry was acting Operation Section Chief for three major law enforcement searches.

Equine Air Scent Detection

Air Scent Detection is a natural instinct of horses where they either detect scent indicated by sign language or with training they detect and follow the airborne scent to its source. The act of scenting is actually used naturally as a form of communication between horses in a herd. This unique characteristic of the horse is being used for search and rescue, Law enforcement and as a natural horsemanship game.

Equine Sign Language

During our clinic we will spend a lot of time learning about sign language, I am not talking about body language that is common knowledge, but rather I am talking about newly discovered subtle sign language. Reading equine sign language is the whole key to understanding and using scent detection. Scent detection is the only use that humans have for horses where knowledge and understanding of equine sign language is 100% necessary to complete your goal. For SAR purposes, when most horses come across the scent of either a live person or cadaver in an unexpected area (unexpected to the horse) they will naturally give signs. It most often is not an excited heads-up-alert sign like most people expect to see, instead it is usually a series of small subtle signs that most untrained people do not even recognize. The information I present on this subject goes way beyond common knowledge of equine body language, I will show you examples of recently discovered equine sign language. For example, horses use a different set of sign language for the following stages of scent detection, stages are as follows: 1. Searching for scent. 2. Picking up on the scent. 3. Following scent drift. 4. Locating scent source. 5. Loosing scent. From information presented you can learn to document equine sign language and use this knowledge to improve training techniques or to increase understanding between horse and rider.

Equine Scent Detection Clinic

March 7-9, 2014

Clinic is limited to 10 riders & 25 Auditors

Clinician – Terry Nowacki

Clinic Contact – Kari Christianson (928) 333-3299

Cost: $200.00* - Includes instruction, booklet, and ride

Auditors - $100.00* - Instruction only

(PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY)

RIDER: ______PHONE: (_____) ______

AUDITOR: ______PHONE: (_____) ______

ADDRESS: ______

CITY/STATE/ZIP: ______E-MAIL:______

EQUINE OWNER (if different than rider):______

PERSON TO CONTACT IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: ______

PHONE: (_____) ______ALTERNATE PHONE: (_____) ______

NO STALLIONS PLEASE

ONLY HEALTH HORSES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

1. A saddle is required, no restrictions as to type.

2. Stallions may not be ridden at this ride.

3. Horses may be shod or unshod. Hoof boots are allowed. We highly recommend hoof protection due to

rocky terrain during riding.

4. Junior Riders (10-17 years) Must Wear an ASTM/SEI, Snell or approved equal equestrian riding

helmet at all times while mounted. A junior must be at least 10 years old on the date of the event.

Rider Fee - $ ______

Auditor Fee - $ ______

Total Entry Fee Enclosed $ ______

Please make check payable to:

Kari Christianson,Memo: Equine Scent Detection Clinic

Mail payment & SIGNED Liability Waiver & Release to:

Kari Christianson, P.O. Box 1066

Eagar, AZ85925-1066

(928) 333-3299

Due to the rider space limitation, payment must be made in full.

Cancellations will be given a 50% refund if cancelled at least 30 days before the event.

Full Refunds will only be given if event is canceled.

ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES §12-553 (1994) Waiver

I have noted the warning sign posted at the ride sign-in location and acknowledge the following:

I am aware of the inherent risks associated with equine activities; I am willing and able to accept

full responsibility for my own safety and welfare, and I release Terry Nowacki and its affiliates and agents from liability unless Terry Nowacki and its affiliates and agents are grosslynegligent or commit willful, wanton or intentional acts or omissions.”

“Inherent risks of an equine activity” also means a danger or condition that is an integral part of

an equine activity, including, but not limited to, any of the following:

(a) Propensity of an equine to behave in ways that may result in injury, death, or loss to persons

on or around the equine;

(b) The unpredictability of an equine’s reaction to sounds, sudden movement, unfamiliar objects,

person, or other animals;

(c) Hazards, including, but not limited to, surface or subsurface conditions;

(d) A collision with another equine, another animal, a person, or an object;

(e) The potential of an equine activity participant to act in a negligent manner that may contribute

to injury, death, or loss to the person of the participant or to other persons, including but not

limited to, failing to maintain control over an equine or failing to act within the ability of the

participant.

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Date Signature of rider

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Date Signature of Parents/Guardian for Minor*

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Date Signature of Parents/Guardian for Minor*

*Signature of both parents/guardians required for all minors.

IN CONSIDERATION of being given the opportunity to participate in the Horse Training Clinics given by Terry Nowacki, I, for myself, my personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin:

1. ACKNOWLEDGE, agree, and represent that I understand the nature ofHORSETRAINING activities, bothmountedorwhile handling the horse from the groundand that I am qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in such training.

2. FULLY UNDERSTAND that:

• (a)HORSE TRAINING ACTIVITIES INVOLVE RISKS AND DANGERS of serious bodily injury, including permanent disability, paralysis, and death ("risks");
• (b) these risks may be caused by my own actions, or inactions, the actions of others participating in the training, the condition in which the training takes place, or the negligence of the "releasees" named below;
• (c) there may be other risks and social and economic losses either not known to me or not foreseeable at this time; and I FULLY ACCEPT AND ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS ANDALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSSES, COSTS, AND DAMAGES I incur as a result of my participation in the training.

3. AGREE AND WARRANT that I will examine and inspect each training session in which I take part and that, if I observe any condition which I consider to be unacceptably hazardous or dangerous, I will notify the proper authority in charge of the training session and will refuse to take part in the training session until the condition has been corrected to my satisfaction.

4. HEREBY RELEASE, discharge, and covenant not to sueTerry Nowacki, Whirlwind Farms Inc.their administrators, directors, agents, officers, volunteers and employees, and other participants, training organizers, any sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises on which the training takes place (each considered one of the releasees herein) from all liability, claims, demands, losses, or damages on my account caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the releasees or otherwise, including negligent rescue operations; and I further agree that if, despite this release and waiver of liability, assumption of risk, and indemnity agreement, I, or anyone on my behalf, makes a claim against any of the releasees, I WILL INDEMNIFY, SAVE, AND HOLD HARMLESS each of the releasees from any litigation expenses, attorney fees, loss liability, damage, or cost which may incur as a the result of such a claim.

5. I also agree not to teach any of Terry Nowacki’s horse scent training methods to others for any payment or personal compensation and not to use Terry Nowacki’s name for your own personal advertising.

I have read this agreement, fully understand its terms, understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it and have signed it freely and without any induction or assurance of any nature and intend it to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law and agree that if any portion of this agreement is held to be invalid, the balance, notwithstanding, shall continue in full force.

Printed name of Participant:
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Street: ______
City: ______
State and ZIP: ______
Phone: ______
Date: ______

Participant's Signature (only if age 18 or over):

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Date Signature of Parents/Guardian for Minor*

*Signature of both parents/guardians required for all minors.

RELEASEES:

Terry Nowacki

Whirlwind Farms Inc.