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Clinics and Summer Camp


In the spring we conduct several clinics on various phases of eventing; dressage, cross country and stadium. 

For example one of our clinicians was Mike Matson of USDF. An element
at the Dressage Rally and at Championships is the Musical Freestyle.  Individual riders can compete alone (Kur), in pairs (Pas de Deux) or in groups of 4 riders (Quadrille). The object is to match your movements & the horse's gaits to music as you ride. A rider must complete specific required elements appropriate to their level of competition during the "dance," but are otherwise free to combine movement & music. Watch the video clip exhibiting a performance of a very nice leg yield followed by an extended trot, both upper level requirements demonstrated by one of our members.
 
Summer Camp is a fun-filled three days, with riding clinics, games and educational activities usually held at Frying Pan Park.  View the demonstration below on a session where the Pony Clubbers learned how to ride an Irish Bank.

Dancing with Horses: Amy & Dream

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We had excellent Jumping classes

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Nice & easy does it

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Cross Country lessons too.....

Here's a short clip:  How to ride the Irish bank

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......hey, Mom! This is no sweat!

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I could do this with no stirrups!

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.....in tandem :)

Irish Bank