Richard Jeffery Show Jumping Seminar

Dec 09, 2010

Richard Jeffery Show Jumping Seminar

By USEA

The sunny skies of the Arizona desert made for a perfect setting as USEA members from across the country joined together for a show jumping course design seminar taught by the legendary Richard Jeffery. The day began with a classroom session as Richard explained the intricacies of course design. The participants then had a chance to put their new knowledge into action as they built a course in the jump ring at Frederic Bouland’s facility at Pinnacle Peak Equestrian Center. Three demo riders then rode the courses as Richard and the attendees analyzed the striding, flow, safety, and multitude of other factors. The Show Jumping Course Design Seminar was the first activity of the 2010 USEA Annual Meeting and Convention. Leslie Mintz Photos.

Frederic Bouland’s barn aisle transformed into a classroom for Richard Jeffery.

Some of the participants took a break during their lunch to visit with the horses.

Richard demonstrates how he walks lines.

CCI4* horse, Don’t Step Back enjoyed entertaining the visitors in the barn.

Richard instructed his students on the fine art of measuring.

Demo horse, Christopher Robin, watched the goings-on in the ring with keen interest.

The entire group got a chance to participate in one aspect or another of the seminar.

Everyone worked hard building the course to Richard’s specifications.

Demo rider, Dr. Jennifer Miller and Jeepers cleared a large triple bar with ease.

Tonje Kearney and Christopher Robin demonstrate the course the clinic had set.

The Arizona mountain ranges made for a beautiful clinic background.

The Aviator shows off his flight skills over the triple bar.

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