Leslie Law Brings Heat to Area V Adult Rider Camp
First, let me compliment Greenwood Farm (and Christie Tull and her crew): the facilities are simply fantastic. The first day of the Area V Adult rider clinic was a perfect central Texas day. Though it...
View ArticleExpert Day with David O’Connor
Intimidated by the thought of taking a jumping clinic taught by a famous international competitor or, say, Olympic medalist? Don’t be! U.S. Chef d’Equipe of Eventing David O’Connor is a world famous...
View ArticleArea IV Enjoys a Weekend with Hawley Bennett-Awad
What a treat it is to have the opportunity to learn from an established upper level rider! This was my personal first attempt at organizing a clinic, and the magnitude of responsibility is enough for a...
View ArticleClinic Report: George Morris … with Memes
This post originally appeared on EN’s sister site, Horse Nation. This past weekend I had the absolute privilege of attending a George Morris clinic in Wilsonville, Oregon. I am primarily a dressage...
View ArticleClinic Report: Winter Riding Inspiration from Richard Lamb
Richard Lamb recently visited Silverthorn Farm in Athens, Georgia to teach a weekend clinic for riders in the area. Riders had the choice of either cross country or show jumping focus for the clinic...
View Article‘The Master’ Brings the Heat to California
It was one of those cross country clinics that makes you think, “Why haven’t we had him out before? After all he is the master cross country rider of all time.” While I was out East, I saw many top...
View ArticleBernie Traurig Attracts Riders of All Backgrounds to St. Louis Clinic
Springtime resolutions to improve riding were helped along in the St. Louis area by Sarah Monfort’s Fat Possum Farm bringing the legendary Bernie Traurig to the Midwest for a two day clinic April 2 and...
View ArticleSinead Halpin Wins Kentucky: Part 1
It was slightly surprising to find Sinead Halpin teaching a full two days of lower level eventers this weekend at Antebellum Farm in Georgetown, Kentucky, as in just a couple of weeks time I’m hoping...
View ArticleHawley Bennett-Awad Makes Her First Trip to Area I
Hawley Bennett-Awad, USEA ICP Level IV instructor and two-time member of the Canadian Olympic Eventing squad came to True North Farm in Harwich, MA for a 2-day eventing clinic focused on show jumping...
View ArticleWilliam Fox-Pitt Dressage Clinic Report: Connection, Connection, Connection!
Having spent a year attempting to channel William Fox-Pitt, I was pretty darn excited when I saw he was going to be teaching a clinic in Ocala. Unfortunately the timing was such that all my horses are...
View ArticleClinic Report: A Winter Tune-Up with Jackie Smith
While it feels like most of the general population has migrated south for the winter, those up north are trucking through trying to stay warm and keep their skills up to par. Jackie Smith of Stonegate...
View ArticleClinic Recap: Two-Day Teaching Masterclass with Carl Hester
Carl Hester with Megan Lane, Intermediare II, on Denver. Photo by Karie Alderman. I confess, that when my non-horsey husband gave me a two day pass to audit Carl Hester’s Oct. 21-22 Masterclass in...
View ArticleMSE&DA Educational Forum with David O’Connor: Day 2 Highlights
Photo by Chelsea Smith. On Dec. 2-3, Mid-South Eventing & Dressage Association welcomed David O’Connor to the bluegrass for two-day educational forum. The first day consisted of in-seat education —...
View ArticleSinead Halpin Clinic Report: Canter, Corner, Contact … Cold!
With the help of some comically oversized Carhartt gloves, Sinead Halpin braved the icebox to teach a clinic last weekend in East Tennessee. Yours truly was among the clinic participants, and while I...
View ArticlePickin and Grinnin’: Richard Picken Clinic Report
Many thanks to Greta Hallgren, Area V Adult Rider Coordinator, for submitting this report from the 2018 Area V Adult Riders Summer Clinic, which took place June 2-3 and featured U.S. eventing’s show...
View ArticleClinic Report: A Mark Todd Masterclass in Dublin
Looking out on course at the Dublin Horse Show. Photo courtesy of Emily Nash. It was pure coincidence that the historic Dublin Horse Show was set to begin that day after I arrived in Dublin for...
View ArticleClinic Report: Phillip Dutton Hones in on Trust & Adjustability at Rutledge...
Clare Mansmann and Buff Dude. Photo by Allyson Lagiovane. On Saturday, Oct. 26, two-time Olympic eventing gold-medalist Phillip Dutton returned to Rutledge Farm in Middleburg, Virginia to host his...
View ArticleEmpathy and Polish: A Clinic with Chris Burton
Chris Burton and Quality Purdey. Photo by Tilly Berendt. Australian speedster Chris Burton is currently on a tour of North America, teaching clinics on both coasts to eager riders ready to learn his...
View ArticlePhoto Diary: Kyle Carter Focuses on Horse and Rider Trust in Kentucky Clinic
Photo courtesy of JJ Sillman. Kyle Carter, who has represented Canada at the Pan American Games, Olympics, and World Equestrian Games, has always held a love for teaching and inspiring the next...
View ArticleClinic-ing in the Covid Age: Boyd Martin at North Jersey Equestrian
Screenshot courtesy of Lauren Healy. 2020 has been the year of “training” for most equestrians, and a uniquely-formatted clinic series that combines virtual and in-person learning with Boyd Martin in...
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