3 Session Winter Clinic Series (Oxford, PA) 12/23, 12/30, 1/13

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Our Winter Three Part Clinic Series is about to start!

Part I: Riding Fundamentals Sunday December 23rd
The focus of this clinic is to address the body language to facilitate better equitation, body control and more effective communication between horse and rider. Basic lateral work, rein back, suppling and gymnastic exercises will also be included. More advanced movements and techniques will be added for the more advanced students and horses as their proficiency and confidence allows.

The clinics that follow in the coming weeks will have the same rudimentary start for beginners but at the same time move participants towards a greater understanding of more complex exercises and technique. The Clinic Series culminates with Part 3 on January 6th with a seminar and clinic on Teaching The Flying Change.

Part II: Demystifying Lateral Work Sunday December 30th POSTPONED to 1/6/13
The focus of this clinic is improve the execution, precision and quality of your lateral work. Basic lateral work, suppling and gymnastic exercises will be included. More advanced exercises and techniques will be added for the more advanced students and horses as their proficiency and confidence allows.

This Clinic is the middle session of our 3 part series with culminates with a Seminar and Clinic on Teaching the Flying Change on January 13th.

Part III: Flying Change Seminar Sunday January 13th
First Demo Horse will start at 10AM.

The focus of this clinic is to discuss the techniques and execution of the Flying Change. A ‘how-to’ session will be included at the start of the day with lecture being given by Anne. Basic lateral work, suppling and gymnastic exercises will be included as part of the discussion. Various methods will be discussed and shown throughout the day.

This clinic is the culmination of the weeks leading up to this session, so it may behoove participants to sign up for the prior sessions. More advanced exercises and techniques will be added for the more advanced students and horses as their proficiency and confidence allows.

If demand warrants, we will repeat this schedule again in February 2013 to allow for additional participants and the sharing of knowledge before the start of the show season. These clinics build on the techniques discussed in the previous week’s session, so it may be of value to attend all three.

More info and sign up link HERE.

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TIMES:

10:30 AM Discussion and Demostration

11:15 AM Jill

12:15 Lauren

1:15 Pat

2:15 Q&A Discussion

First Demo Horse will start at 10:30 AM on Sunday December 23rd. We realize this clinic is very close to Christmas Day and will be repeating this series in February. This clinic topic will be repeated on Sunday February 3rd. Nonetheless, there is a great deal of information to share, so we would love to have a headcount for the Auditors.

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TIMES:
10:30 AM Discussion and Demostration
11:15 AM Jill
12:15 Lauren
1:15 Pat
2:15 Q&A Discussion

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December 30th Lateral Work Clinic

Demo begins promptly at 10 AM

10:30 Anecia & Theo
11:15 Jill & Atreo
12 noon Karyn & Tasker
12:45 Pat & Beau
1:30 Janet & Ziggy
2:15 Fiona & Savannah
3 PM Lauren & Rochelle

Due to the heaps of rain we have gotten, trailer parking will be on the roadside (west edge) as it is no fun to pull trailers in what was once grass. We encourage some overlap of riders during their warm up/cool down time, so the lessons are set at 45 minute intervals but feel free to enter the ring 5-10 minutes ahead of your time slot and linger after you have finished. Auditor park is by the green bank barn.

We will have some hot refreshments - hot chocolate and coffee as well as some extra blankets (coolers) to help keep our auditors from freezing to death. Bundle up and we look forward to seeing you all on Sunday!

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[h=5]NOTICE!!!
Mother Nature has decided to make driving treacherous and riding in a clinic too chilly for tomorrow, so we are postponing things for one week. Lateral Work Demystified will be held on Jan 6th. We welcome all riders and auditors on that date.
Stay home and stay safe tomorrow![/h]
The Flying Change Seminar will be held on January 13th - weather permitting!!!

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TIMES for Sunday 1/6/13 Demystifying Lateral Work Clinic -

Demo begins promptly at 10:45 AM

11:15 Jill & Atreo
12 noon Karyn & Tasker
12:45 Pat & Beau
1:30 Lauren & Rochelle
2:15 Fiona & Savannah

There is one lesson time available at 3PM. Please contact us if you are interested in participating.
Trailer parking will be managed in the driveway provided it stays frozen. Please check with Anne if a sudden warm spell moves in (not likely, we know).

We encourage some overlap of riders during their warm up/cool down time, so the lessons are set at 45 minute intervals but feel free to enter the ring 5-10 minutes ahead of your time slot and linger after you have finished.

We will have some hot refreshments - hot chocolate and coffee as well as some extra blankets (coolers) to help keep our auditors from freezing to death. Bundle up and we look forward to seeing you all on Sunday!

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Flying Change Seminar Times 1/13/13

9:30 AM Demonstration Part 1 and Discussion
10:15 Demo Part 2 and Discussion
11:15 Karyn & Tasker
12:00 Lauren & Rochelle
12:45 Pat

This Seminar is the culmination of the three part series we have offered. A second clinic series begins again on February 3rd with our Riding Fundamentals Clinic, Demystifying Lateral Work on February 17th and another Flying Change Seminar on February 23rd. If you can not make these dates, the same material is covered in private lesson with both Anne and Ellie throughout the year by appointment.

If you are interested in signing up for this FCS - please email Anne@watermark-farm.net to discuss what will be required of both horse and rider.

Refreshments will be served - coffee, cocoa, water and a hot dish in the crockpot. There is a restroom on premises.

Auditors need to bring chairs and dress for the weather.

Auditors $10 for the day.

Riding Fees are $75 for a private 45 minute session. It is $25 to borrow a WF horse for the clinic(s). A word of warning that it does help to have had regular lessons with your particular WF mount in order to attain the highest level of harmony between horse and rider. Our horses are quite sensitive and highly trained, so they can not be treated like machines when it comes to presenting this work.

Any additional questions, please email Ellie@watermark-farm.net