HARRY NAKOA CLINICS: “SILENT THUNDER”

The basis of Harry’s clinics evolves around “Silent Thunder”
“Silent Thunder” evolves from 3 generations of Paniolo (Hawaiian Cowboys) developed by his grandfather, Samuel Pa’akaula Nakoa, who was a practitioner of “Ha’ola”. Ha’ola is the the understanding of Space and Energy of all life indigenous to the islands. Harry’s father William Pa’akaula combined Ha’ola and the traditional Spanish Vaquero horsemanship influence brought to the Hawaiian islands in the late 1800’s to train green and problem horses. This refined methodology is called “Silent Thunder”. Silent Thunder is the most effective, powerful and respectful way to train your horse from the ground up.

Clinic #1- Starting the Green colt-

Introduction of Silent Thunder and its application: Preparing the green horse. Demonstration of Silent Thunder using only a soft cotton rope: Taking the halter broke horse for his first ride in less than two hours. Areas covered: Projection of energy, Building a closet (space), Results with respect! Wanting to absorb, Riding a green horse.

Usually a pm event. All Demonstrations followed by a Q&A session. Duration: 3 hours.

Requirements:
1. A green horse
2. exhibition/arena with seating

Clinic #2- Application of Silent Thunder; the first 30 days

Use of Silent Thunder : Starting and riding the green horse while applying the methodology. Making a smooth and successful transition to horse under saddle. Do’s and don’ts for applying a solid foundation on your young horse. Gaining respect from your horse and establishing a good relationship between horse and rider. Understanding the importance of “timing” and the release of energy. Riding between your legs.

Usually a two day event: 8:30 am to 5 pm.

Requirements:
1. An arena with seating
2. 10-12 horse/rider participants on green horses.

Clinic #3

Applying Silent Thunder to an older horse; Problem solving for specific problems/habits of the horse and rider. Any discipline can be covered from cutting, working cowhorse, roping, barrels, pleasure riding, jumping, dressage, etc. Any kind of problem can be addressed.

Requirements:
1. A good sized arena
2. 10-12 participants with their problem horses
3. A demonstration horse

One on One- personal time with Harry and your horse can also be arranged. Harry works the host horses at no cost on his free day.

Clinic pricing:
$1000 per day plus $600 travel fee. Harry prefers staying with a host family.
Participant fee is $250.00 per rider per weekend.
Spectator fee varies from $20.00 - $55.00 per person. Harry gets the first 20 spectator fees, the balance goes to the host barn or club.

The most successful clinics have been Clinic #1 on a Thurs or Fri eve 6-9 pm with a follow up Clinic 2 on Saturday and Sunday or Clinic 3 on Sunday.

Dahana Ranch supplies: Posters, Fliers, Background portfolio, travel arrangements.

Host supplies: host family, transportation, green horses for demonstrations, an assistant.
Registration of participants, organizer/club to collect fees.