Hello Clinic Riders!
We want to make sure you have all the information you need for the clinic. Here goes...
First, please be sure to (if you haven't already done so):
FORMAT:
I seek to work with riders and horses in the way that best fits each partnership. This will include some coaching in a small group, with one-on-one time to show you the concepts with your own horse.
You and your horse will be participating in one 90 minute session per day with one other horse and rider. Riders will be paired based on questionnaires. Be sure to bring a notepad/journal to note insights about your own horse as well as tips for similar/different kinds of horses during the other sessions.
There will also be plenty of opportunities for questions etc. The exact format may vary, depending on horse/rider partnerships and so on. In other words this clinic is relaxed/informal, while seeking to squeeze the most out of the weekend!
SCHEDULE: (may be adjusted to fit weather/needs of the group):
Saturday: 8:30 Coffee and registration wrap up! 9:00 Introduction: Inside Your Partnership
(come on foot to this part, with a rope halter & lead rope or similar) 10:30 Session 1 (Dianne and Angela) 12:00 Lunch
1:00 Session 2 (Kate R and Martha) 2:30 Session 3 (Debbie and Laura) 4:00 Break, Q & A 4:30 Session 4 (Kate S and Mark) 6:00 Close
Sunday:
8:30 Coffee!
9:00 Q & A, Review, Today's Focus
9:30 Session 1 (Dianne and Angela)
11:00 Session 2 (Kate R and Martha)
12:30 Lunch
1:30 Session 3 (Debbie and Laura)
3:00 Session 4 (Kate S and Mark)
4:30 Q & A, Optional Practice session 5:30 Close WHAT TO BRING:- Dress for Dartmoor!
- Ideal Equipment: rope halter & long lead-rope (approx 20ft), bridle (French snaffle or similar, ideally with a good length of rein or adjustable mecate), saddle that fits horse and rider. If you do not own something in this list of equipment, it is NOT necessary to purchase them for the clinic - please bring what you normally use.
- Your riding hat/helmet that complies with safety standard
- See Kate's emails about hay, water buckets etc.
- Your favourite portable chair + notebook is a good plan!
- Your Clinic Release form (see above!)
Meanwhile! If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Kate or myself (reply to this email or contact Kate Sandel at kate@softandsound.org or 01647 221311 or 07398 139463). I look forward to seeing you all SOON! and to immersing into refining our feel for our horses and partnership goals.
Karen Musson and Kate Sandel
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