From the Judge's Booth
From the Judge's Booth Clinic
My clinic is unique in the industry and invaluable to competitive riders of all ages. It helps them understand, from the position of the judge, the foundation from which they are being assessed and moreover it gives them the necessary tools to improve their scores and standings.
The clinic begins with a 1.5-2 hour classroom section based on an in-depth workbook given to each rider. The handout includes rulebook information, which explains exactly what judging is based on, comprehensive pictures, sample judge's cards etc. Throughout the presentation all questions are addressed thoroughly.
Next the clinic moves into the riding and live judging. Here riders take turns performing mock classes such as a Hunter U/S, Eq flat etc. I will stand with those who are not riding and judge each class out loud. This form of live judging solidifies what was learned in the classroom section. The students get real first hand experience for how the judge is formulating decisions and they themselves get to practice judging. The duration for this section varies on how many riders there are but it is usually 2-3 hours.
Equitation Riding Clinic
Equitation Riding Clinic
During this clinic I find where the rider is holding or blocked. With various exercises we work together to break up habits, so each rider can achieve desired equitation and connection to their equine partner. **This clinic is often used as Day 2 or my From the Judge's Booth clinic.
Equine Bodywork
Equine Bodywork & Therapeutic Riding Clinic
During this one day clinic riders will get; an overview of Equine Sports Massage Therapy, learn basic anatomy & biomechanics, learn specific massage strokes that are simple yet effective, gain crucial understanding to their equine athletes body and correct riders alignment in the saddle and timing of aids.
IEA & IHSA Clinic
IEA & IHSA Clinic
The format for this clinic is a short classroom section to discuss judging IEA & IHSA, how it is different than judging normal Equitation and talk about the riders experiences. We then do the riding section consisting of practice classes. After each class we discuss the results and strategies behind the riding. Riders switch horses and we continue.