Has anyone cliniced with Hawley Bennett?

[Jersey_Fresh]

I found out a local farm will be hosting a clinic with Hawley Bennett in April and I am toying with riding in it. I am looking for any feedback before i commit. I have heard horror stories about some of the H/J clinicians being awful clinicians so I want to do my homework.

Background info on me. I am VERY new to eventing (as in less than 6 months into it). My horse is a 16 yo sassy but super game TB who was my adult hunter in our previous life. I completed two events at starter this fall, doing what I consider very well (stayed on and didn’t cry!).

We definitely need help, so I was hoping her clinic would be a good place to start provided she is kind and positive. I dont mind tough or challenging as my horse is super game , I just will not tolerate being belittled or screamed at and I don’t want to be in over my head and get us scared. I am comfortable over starter courses, and have schooled some BN stuff (ditches, banks, etc) but we are still very, very new to this.

So any feedback would be appreciated!

[galloping-gourmet]

Yes, and she was great. Had beginners to Prelim and everyone loved the time…

[lovemybays]

I haven’t, but I’ve heard she’s great. One person I wouldn’t recommend riding with is Daniel Stewart. It was HORRIBLE, alot of hokum, and no real learning… just a bunch of snake oil ‘psych’ sales pitching.

[runNjump86]

Hawley is fantastic. She’s very positive, fun, and riders of all levels learn something from her. She doesn’t ignore low level riders unlike some clinicians, or make you do the same exercise 10 times after you got it the second time.

Definitely do the clinic, and report back!

[531]

Highly recommend her, she’s positive and engaging, kind and motivating.

[Hilary]

I actually learned a lot from Daniel, but not about RIDING. Your horse is merely a prop in his clinics. An accessory. But not everyone needs what he’s selling.

Sorry to derail.

[Toadie_s_mom]

Try pm-ing tommygirl. She rides with Hawley (or has at least).

[MsRidiculous]

I realize this is waaaaaaaaay too late for you JF, but wanted to add my clinic recaps here in case anyone else finds this thread (like I did) while searching for info about HB clinics!

Stadium day recap: http://the900facebookpony.com/2015/11/16/hawley-bennett-clinic-day-1-stadium/

XC day recap: http://the900facebookpony.com/2015/11/18/hawley-bennett-clinic-day-2-xc/

[vali]

I did one a few years ago at Prelim level and really enjoyed it.