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"Chris Irwin is a man on a mission to change the way we communicate with each other, one horse at a time" TORONTO STAR

WaterStone Estate & Farms is the eastern base for consummate horseman and best-selling author, Chris Irwin. The Irwin Institute for Equestrian Arts is a full service equestrian facility with Chris and Kathryn Irwin bringing Chris's methods into all aspects of working and playing with horses. These methods are utilized exclusively at WaterStone throughout the School of Riding, the Equine Assisted Therapy programs, and the Thoroughbred Retraining programs.

"I can't imagine finding a more beautiful and welcoming facility than WaterStone for our work in Ontario. Given the enthusiasm we're receiving for both the horsemanship and the EAPD workshops that we do, combined with Deborah's commitment to quality and integrity, now that we have WaterStone it feels like a natural that 'if we build it they will come". Chris Irwin in HORSE CANADA


Please join us for the following 2006 events:

An Afternoon of Questions & Answers with Chris

February 26

Anything and everything you always wanted to ask about horses! 2-5 pm in WaterStone Clubhouse, $15/person, refreshments & "meet and greet" reception to follow.


Train The Trainer

April 14 - 16

3 days, 9am-6-pm, see website for forms and FAQ to register, spectators welcome, $20 per person at the door


Silver Certified Trainers Clinic

April 17

Double Silver Certified Trainers only, spectators welcome @ $20


EAPD Certification Workshop

May 12 - 15

12 participants, 9am-5pm daily, closed to spectators, no pre-requisites required


Train The Trainer

June 30 - Jul 2

changed from 6/23-25; 3 days, 9am-6pm, 12 trainers, 6 horses-in-training, spectators welcome, $20 at the door, food & beverage on site


EAPD Certification Workshop

August 25 - 28

12 ppl maximum, 4 days, 9am-5-pm, not open to spectators, no prior EAP experience required


Train The Trainer

September 22 - 24

Friday thru Sunday, 3 days, 9am-6pm daily, see; spectators welcome, $20 per person at the door; food & beverage concession on-site


EAPD Certification Workshop

November 3 - 6

12 maximum, 4 days, 9am-5pm daily, not open to spectators, see "EAPD forms and pricing" at www.chrisirwin.com for registration


Information and registration for all programs available at www.chrisirwin.com.



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