Jan 14, 2009

Long-Format Clinic at Rocking Horse Stables

Area III Young Riders & Adult Riders will be offering a long-format clinic with two-star rider and trainer Ruthie Harbison. The clinic will take place at Rocking Horse Stables in Altoona, FL on Feb. 29-March 1. The clinic is open to ALL levels, from Tadpole to FEI, for riders wanting to learn the horsemanship of training for a full format event.

Mounted portion to include:
-Understanding and practicing the different speeds (220, 350, 450, 520)
over measured distances.
-Practice steeplechase fence (for those that are competent to do so)
-Stirrup length, gallop position and riding the roads and tracks.

Horsemanship - unmounted portion to include:
-Understanding the phases A,B,C and D
-Conditioning for the long format and helping design individual schedules
-Equipment for competition and 10 minute box
-10 minute box procedure
-Temperature/Pulse and Respiration
-Grooming and dress
-Training the horse for the jog
-Wrapping and icing procedures, etc

For more information, download this PDF of the entry form.

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Weekend Quick Links: April 5-6

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USEA Adult Team Championships: Level Updates and Letter of Intent Reminders

The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is pleased to offer the USEA Adult Team Championships (ATC) at the upcoming USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC) presented by Nutrena Feeds. The AEC will take place at Galway Downs in Temecula, California, from Wednesday, Aug. 27, to Sunday, Aug. 31.

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IEL Rider Carolyn Rice Has Come Full Circle

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Top Riders Set to Compete in Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S at Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event

A field of top veteran riders is entered in this year’s Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S, a US Equestrian Open Eventing Series Qualifier, at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, which returns to the Kentucky Horse Park, April 24-27.

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