Book a Clinic or Performance at Your Facility with Melissa

Hosting a clinic at your facility with Melissa Ashcraft offers a unique opportunity for riders, students, and enthusiasts to experience world-class equestrian instruction and performances in a professional and fun environment. Whether it’s a full-day clinic, a multi-day event, or a performance demonstration, Melissa brings energy, expertise, and a diverse skill set that leaves participants inspired and motivated. Clinics can be customized to meet the needs of your riders and horses, while also providing your facility with an engaging, educational, and memorable event.

Melissa Ashcraft is an International Equestrian who has traveled worldwide giving performances, demonstrations, presentations, and clinics. She is an extremely well-rounded and uniquely diverse trainer, clinician, competitor, and performer who offers beginner to advanced riding instruction in:

• Dressage
   
• Jumping
   
• English and Western pleasure/equitation
   
• Driving
   
• Western Dressage
   
• Reining
   
• Long-lining
   
• Natural Horsemanship
   
• Trick Training
   

Melissa is available to host clinics at Transitions Equestrian Center in LaPorte, Indiana, or she can travel to your facility. Hosting a clinic with Melissa is both educational and rewarding, providing personal, professional, and financial benefits for the host.

Plan Ahead: Secure your preferred dates early to allow ample time for promotion.

Select Your Facility: Consider the following:

• Indoor or covered arena for all-weather use
   
• Round pen or arena options
   
• Stalls or paddocks for traveling riders
   
• Camper/trailer hookups
   
• Seating and parking for spectators
   
• Restrooms and meeting areas for lectures or meals
   

Choose Your Clinic Type: Melissa offers a wide variety of clinics, demonstrations, lectures, and performances. She will work with you to design the best clinic program for your participants. Unique events or specialized topics can also be accommodated.

• 2-day booking: $725/day (additional fees if assistant instructor is needed)
   
• 3-day booking: $650/day (additional fees if assistant instructor is needed)
   
• 4+ days: $600/day (additional fees if assistant instructor is needed)
   

Choose from a variety of topics to provide structure and flow for your clinic:

• Horsemanship 1 – The Start (on-line)
   
• Horsemanship 2 – On-line and Starting in the Saddle
   
• Horsemanship 3 – On-line and Freestyle
   
• Horsemanship 4 – Freestyle to Bridle-less Riding
   
• Horsemanship 5 – Finesse
   

• Dressage 1 – Introduction (any saddle is fine)
   
• Dressage 2 – Establishing a Connection
   
• Dressage 3 – Lateral Work
   
• Dressage 4 – Advanced Dressage
   

• Western Dressage 1 – Introduction (any saddle is fine)
   
• Western Dressage 2 – Establishing a Connection
   
• Western Dressage 3 – Lateral Work
   
• Western Dressage 4 – Advanced Western Dressage
   

• Liberty 1 – Developing a Foundation (on-line)
   
• Liberty 2 – Creating a Connection (on-line and in round pen/small area)
   
• Liberty 3 – Advanced Liberty (on-line, round pen & open area)
   

• Trick Training 1 – The Foundation
   
• Trick Training 2 – Advanced
   

• Long-Lining 1 – Getting Started
   
• Long-Lining 2 – Beyond Basics
   
• Long-Lining 3 – Advanced
   

• Desensitization 1 – Online
   
• Desensitization 2 – In Saddle
   
• Desensitization 3 – Obstacles (obstacle course, water, trailer loading, trails, etc.)
   

• Jumping 1 – Getting Started
   
• Jumping 2 – Beyond Basics
   

• Reining 1 – Getting Started
   
• Reining 2 – Beyond Basics
   
• Reining 3 – Advanced (with bridle and bridle-less)
   

• Problem Solving 1 – In Hand
   
• Problem Solving 2 – In Saddle
   

• Getting Started
   
• Beyond Basics
   
• Advanced
   

Sign a booking contract with deposit to reserve your clinic dates.

Promoting your clinic helps connect with current students and build new relationships. Tools provided include:

• Social Media: Facebook event created for your clinic with you as Co-Host. Lead discussions and share posts from Melissa’s Horsemanship page & YouTube channel.
   
• Flyers: Downloadable flyers for local posting at barns, tack shops, and feed stores.
   
• Email Marketing: Information sent to subscribers on our email list.
   

Auditors can add value and generate income for the host:

• Recommended fee: $20–$35/day
   
• Discounted rates for full-clinic attendance encouraged
   
• Free passes for friends, family, or local trainers help grow future participants
   
• No auditors for Trick Training clinics
   

We can help with:

• Fundraising, youth programs, open houses, holiday events
   
• Speaking engagements, retreats, or product promotion
   
• Sponsorships, including banners, vendor spaces, and social media listings
   

• Hosts decide how meals and drinks are provided.
   
• Out-of-town participants need hotel or camper information.
   
• Private accommodations for Melissa are provided by the host.
   

• Personally invite participants first to reserve spots.
   
• 50% non-refundable deposit recommended; full payment due 2 weeks prior or at clinic start.
   
• Maintain a waitlist for cancellations.
   
• All participants must complete waivers before the clinic.
   

Melissa can offer additional events to increase engagement and revenue:

• Q&A with Melissa: In lounge or arena
   
• Lunch/Dinner with Melissa: VIP experience with discussion/demonstration
   
• Mini Demonstration: Performance and Q&A with horses
   

Suggested ticket price: $10–$20; package deals optional. Melissa’s fee: $70/hour, host keeps the rest.