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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