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Frequently Asked Questions About Core Partnership in Canada


  1. Do I need a Passport? Is there a required minimum number of days before expiration?
    • All non-Canadian citizens require a valid passport, including U.S. citizens.
    • There is no minimum beyond the expiration date, but it CANNOT be expired.
    • It must also contain at least 1 blank page.
    • For more information visit: Canada.ca

  2. Where do participants stay?

    3. All participants are encouraged to book lodging in Stony Plain. There are 3 facilities within one block of each other and local restaurants.

    Best Western Sunrise Inn & Suites
    3101 43 Ave
    Stony Plain, AB T7Z 1L1
    Canada

    Ramada Inn & Suites
    3301 - 43 Ave
    Stony Plain, AB T7Z 1L1
    Canada

    Travelodge - Stony Plain
    74 Boulder Blvd
    Stony Plain, AB T7Z 1V7
    Canada


  3. How do I get to Stony Plain, Alberta from the Edmonton International Airport?

    4. Stony Plain is a small community about 40 minutes from Edmonton. Several taxi and shuttle services are available from the airport. Airport Taxi Service offers a $99 service from Edmonton Airport to Stony Plain, Alberta.


  4. Are campgrounds available?

    5. Memory Lane Campground & RV Park is 2.5 miles from the Sawatzky Equine Services facility. Please let us know if you intend to camp, so that we can provide you with the facility location.


  5. Where do I go for dinners?

    6. Restaurants, Services and Shopping are all within walking and brief shuttle distance in Stony Plain. For a complete list please visit Stony Plain Chamber of Commerce.


  6. Is there cell and internet service?

    7. There is only emergency cell and internet service on site. Participants either "unplug" during the course days or organize themselves around using the hotel WIFI in Stony Plain.


  7. Does the course buffet lunch include vegan and gluten free options?

    8. Each day there is a limited selection of dairy gluten free options for the main course, salad, grains, and dessert. If you need specific food or drink items, bring them with you in a day pack.


  8. Is there a Reviewer Price for Core Partnership?

    9. While many graduates have taken Core Partnership more than once, due to very limited spaces in the course, there is no reviewer discount.


Frequently Asked Questions About Working with Horses


  1. Do I need to like horses to benefit from this course?

    2. No, you don't need to like horses. They will train you with powerful, clear, immediate feedback regardless of how you feel about them.


  2. What if I'm afraid of horses?

    3. Fear is often a result of Objectification, one of the biggest barriers to Partnership. Fear is fine if you're committed to working through it and are willing to receive support. As you recognize the distinct, amazing BEING on the other end of the rope, awaiting your partnership, you won't ever be the same.


  3. What if I'm allergic to horses?

    4. Depending upon the severity of the allergic reaction, you may be able to prevent or address it with medication. Other participants have done so. At all times, you are responsible for your wellbeing.


  4. Do I need prior horse experience to take this course?

    5. No prior experience is necessary. This is a course in partnership, not horsemanship.


  5. Will we ride the horses?

    6. No. The coursework with the horses will happen on the ground, face-to-face and side-by-side with your four-legged partner. This provides for safety, and the best kinesthetic experience and development of your ability to communicate, create trust, release accountability and own space.


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