Please be sure to register for Donna's clinics early, as they fill up quickly.
PACIFIC NORTHWEST ENDURANCE RIDER CONVENTION
Date: Jan. 26
An expo
just for endurance and trail riders!!
Attend the PNER convention and spend Saturday with Donna Snyder-Smith,
leading national endurance coach whose successful clients include multiple
international medal winners, multiple Tevis top ten finishers and the
2000 winner, and dozens of AERC regional year end award winners. Lecture
and mounted demonstrations will explore the critically important aspects
of horse and rider balance which results in the effectiveness that has
produced superior horse and rider teams for 15 years.
For information contact: Susan Favro 406-864-8000
Email: susan@healthyasahorse.net
Register: PNER Cabin Fever Reliever Convention
CENTERED RIDING CLINIC
Dates: March 29 & 30
2 days
of rider biomechanics
Wish you could change unproductive riding patterns, boost your confidence when riding, be more comfortable in the saddle, win in the show ring, or feel secure enough to enjoy your horse on the trail more? With correct biomechanics, you CAN! This two days clinic will change your riding patterns (and maybe your life) forever. Come experience what everyone is talking about (see our client's say web page)! Isn’t it YOUR turn?!
Clinic strictly limited to six participants to insure the maximum personal attention.
Cost: $550.00.00 per person
Location: Bridlewood Equestrian Center,
82290 Steeplechase Dr.
Copperopolis CA 95228
COURSE REGISTRATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION:
Donna Snyder Smith
email: rightrider@sbcglobal.net
Phone: (510) 487-9001
To reserve a room or stall for your horse call (209) 785-8272
WESTERN STATES HORSE EXPO
Dates: June 6-8
Donna Snyder Smith will be presenting "Six Easy Exercises Guaranteed to Improve Your Riding Skills" this year on Friday and Saturday. If you want her to work with you on a body issue, check WSHE web site for her lecture time and location.
Be sure to stop by the booth while you're there. Donna will have her latest equestrian jewelry line on display. Copies of her popular books and DVD will also be for sale at the booth.
TRAIL RIDING CLINIC
Dates: June 16 - 20
A training
week for pleasure, competitive and endurance trail riders for both experienced
and novices.
Riders, hone your endurance and/or NATRC trail skills. Move up in distance, speed or class. Material covered will benefit the pleasure trail rider as well .
Techniques covered focus on improved control and security, horse & rider balance and comfort, accuracy in reading the challenge level presented by each event and on going assessment of your horse’ ability to continue.
Afternoon training rides will be led by Centered Riding Instructor and endurance rider, Rose White.
Topics include:
1. reading and understanding the various demands of the trail and environment
2. pacing
3. learning how to accurately assess your horse's condition
4. the difference between the pleasure, competitive and endurance horse
Clinic participants are welcome to bring their own horses (see additional
boarding charge). Rider must be able to ride at a walk, rising trot and
canter or slow lope. No competitive experience necessary.
Cost: $1850.00
Location: Bar W Ranch, Grants Pass, Oregon
Address: 506 Copper Drive Grants Pass, Oregon 97527Mailing Address: P.O. Box 718 Murphy, Oregon 97533
Phone: 541-862-7268
Instructor/Trainer/Owner: Rose White ph:541-761-2555 (Horse and Instruction related questions)
Ranch Manager/Owner: Bobbie Ann Beller ph:541-761-2556 (Lodging, transportation, travel questions)
Recommended Accommodations & Transportation:
Meeting point: Medford Airport. Transportation to and from the airport can be provided at no additional cost to participants on Sunday, July 8th and Saturday, July 14. Also, all major car rentals company's are available at the airport
Riverside Inn – 541-476-6873
Riverside Inn Resort – 800-34-4567
Super 8 – 800-800-8000. Book for Grants Pass location
Creekside Cottage B'n'B – 541-862-8607. 2 Miles from the ranch.
Weasku Inn Historic Resort – 541-471-8000
Ambiance on the Roger River where Ernest Hemingway, Carole Lombard and
Clark Gable use to frequent…
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2008 TEVIS TOUR
Dates: July
18 - 20
Dream
about riding the Tevis? Want a close up view of some of the world’s
most elite equine athletes during competition? Hungry for insider information
from the coach of both a Tevis WINNER and multiple TOP
TEN finishers? Here is your chance!
Friday observe the pre-ride vet check and attend
rider briefing at Robie Park.
Saturday view horses
and riders as they pass through Squaw Valley (10 miles from the start),
and watch as horses are checked by the veterinarians at Forest Hill at
mile 69. Cheer the winning rider across the finish line in Auburn.
Sunday,
watch as ride vets examine the first ten horses that crossed the finish
line to decide who merits this year’s title of “Best Condition” horse,
then attend the awards banquet of this world renown event where both
the Tevis and Haggin Cups are presented to their winners. Included in
cost: UNLIMITED QUESTIONS!
$775.00 pp/double occupancy includes pick up and return at Sacramento Airport, transportation and 2 nights lodging. For reservations call: 510-487-9001
WORKING HORSE RANCH RIDING CLINIC & HOLIDAY
Dates: August 25 - 29 FULL! July
7 - 12 Enjoy the
hospitality of a real working horse ranch in Wyoming.
After a wonderful breakfast, morning instruction focuses on improving
your comfort and effectiveness in the saddle through lecture, ground exercises
and mounted instruction. After your work out you will appreciate the exceptionally
well prepared, generous lunch. Afternoons you can explore breathtaking
mountain trails on horseback with the ranch’s wranglers or simply
kick back with a good book or perhaps indulge your inner shutter bug in
the unique, material rich environment of Bitterroot Ranch and its varied
livestock.
Limited to ten participants
6 days (5 days of instruction)
Course registration and contact information:
For clinic costs and additional information or to register, please contact Bitterroot Ranch @ 1-800-545-0019 or info@equitours.comTOP
“AMATEUR OWNER TO TRAIN” FIVE DAY CLINIC"
Dates: October 20-24 (Part 2)
Part
II (accuracy, refinement, and next steps) Are you an amateur owner/rider who always wanted to train your own horse?
Family budget not allow $1,000.00 to $2,000.00 a month to put your horse
with a professional trainer? Frustrated because your horse doesn't’t
listen to or respect you? Want to do better in the show ring? Can afford
to put your horse with a trainer, but concerned about the horror stories
of horses who’ve been “broken” by over eager, questionably
qualified “professional” trainers? Just like spending time
with your horse? Then this is the clinic for YOU!
Yes, amateurs CAN train their own horses! Yes there ARE exceptions (we’ll
help you learn how to evaluate the safety factors involved). YES, it
does require TIME; but IF you are like many folks and have more time
than money, here is your chance to spend five days with long time professionals,
Donna Snyder-Smith (horse and rider biomechanics specialist) and Tina
Hutton,(body and behavior pattern specialist) learning to understand
horses and chose from multiple training systems and apply the “right
tool at the right time,” for success: a happy, cooperative, healthy
horse who enjoy spending time at work and play with you.
During the clinic you will: work on your riding skills; practice using
various training techniques on your horse under an instructor’s
supervision; learn to “speak horse” and understand what your
horse is attempting to communicate to you; learn the time proven steps
for producing obedient, well balanced, sound, sane equine athletes..
Clinic strictly limited to six participants to insure the maximum personal attention.
Cost: $1850.00.00 per person
Location: Bridlewood Equestrian Center,
82290 Steeplechase Dr.
Copperopolis CA 95228
COURSE REGISTRATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION:
Donna Snyder Smith
email: rightrider@sbcglobal.net
Phone: (510) 487-9001
Lodging is available at Bridlewood for you and your horse.
To reserve a room or stall for your horse call (209) 785-8272
EQUINE AFFAIRE EASTERN STATES EXPOSITION
Dates: Novermber 15 - 16
Location: W. Springfield, Massachusetts
