Our first show entry day has come, which means the season begins in a few weeks. Since I was unable to take my daughter south in March or April this year (due to an illness in the family), her first show will be right here in Area 1 at UNH. This will be her second P/T event – her warm up for her first Preliminary event at King Oak Horse Trails in May.
She is working hard on her dressage, since the new tests take effect this year. In a couple weeks the weather will be good enough for her to start galloping the hills around the barn to build his endurance.
So much anticipation for us both as she physically prepares and I mentally prepare for what’s ahead.
Our seats are purchased and plane ticket purchased with miles and on September 29 – October 4 my daughter (the eventer) and I are heading to the Kentucky Horse Park to watch the Eventing portion of the World Equestrian Games.
I’ve heard of several other friends from all over the country who will also be there. I’m so excited I can hardly stand it. In true mother mucker form, you can be sure I’ll be blogging from the road.
But focus … we still have our own riding season ahead!
A clinic with Leslie de Grandmaison
April 18, 2010
Monks Stables
148 Halls Village Rd, Chester, NH
Sponsored by the Area 1 Adult Rider Program
An exceptional opportunity to garner further clarification of the new USEA dressage tests prior to the start of the season. Leslie has the unique ability to work with riders and horses of varying backgrounds. She understands the flexibility necessary when working with multi-faceted Event horses and riders, while maintaining the classical principles of dressage through clear and concise communication.
Leslie de Grandmaison has ridden and trained horses for more than 25 years while studying with some of the world’s best dressage masters and clinicians. With strong emphasis on correct rider position and appropriate advancement, Leslie’s balanced and systematic style creates happy, healthy and successful horse and rider teams in dressage and eventing. She is a USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist, a USDF “L” graduate with distinction, and British Horse Society Assistant Instructor Certified. She currently teaches and trains at Apple Valley Farm in Harvard, Massachusetts and Saltbox Farm in Auburn, New Hampshire.
All levels are encouraged. Private lessons are available for $65.00.
Adult Rider Program members – cost is $55.00.
Auditors are welcome at no charge.
Please contact Katie Murphy at (603) 391-6078 or info@murphyeventing.com for scheduling and more information.
Former Olympic Champion, Leslie Law, is our guest this week fresh from his win at Pine Top and with a view to Rolex, Kentucky Three Day Event with 2009 Horse of the Year, Mystere du Val. Plus, why co-host Ashley Adams says, ‘Don’t Be Afraid to Ask!’ Listen in…
Advanced level eventer and USEA ICP Level II Certified Instructor Steuart Pittman will return to Maine for clinics March 6 & 7, 2010. This will be our last opportunity to ride with Steuart this winter/spring as he is not scheduled to return to New England again until later this summer!
Clinics will be indoors with excellent footing and are a great opportunity to build on winter work, or to enlist Steuart’s guidance to “jump start” a spring training program custom designed for you and your horse for dressage, gymnastics, indoor jumping, or whatever YOU would like to focus on. $65 for hour-long semi-private or $80 for 45-minute private lessons. Advance registration is required. Auditors welcome.
Steuart is a nationally-recognized clinician whose prior clinics here in Maine and Northern New England have been very popular. He is well regarded for his teaching and training abilities and his positive, fun-loving attitude which make his clinics both educational and fun. More information about Steuart is available at his website, www.dodonfarm.com. Check out the great work he has been doing with the Retired Racehorse Training Project, including at this year’s Maryland and Pennsylvania Horse World Expos at http://www.dodonfarm.com/RRTP-temp.html.
For more information or to register:
For SATURDAY, MARCH 6 at SPRING CREEK FARM in Lyman, Maine contact Sarah Armentrout at 207-468-4035 orride@springcreekmaine.com.
For SUNDAY, MARCH 7 at INISH BEG FARM in Standish, Maine contact Malinda Lawrence at 202-438-2088 ormalindalawrence@hotmail.com.
I just received this from a friend and thought I’d put it out there to see if we can find a home for this guy!
FREE to the right home, references required – Reg QH gelding, 10 years old, gray, 15.1 hands. Good manners, easy keeper. Well behaved for vet and hoof trimmings (I trim him myself). He has great feet. He is free because he has had some soundness issues that finally improved with chiropractic care, which should probably be continued at a maintenance level. Originally trained Western but I rode English, doing beginning dressage work. Was ridden WTC last summer and fall two to three days a week. He also has been alone and isolated the last few years so will probably get excited in new situations and will need someone who can understand and work with that. Located in Milford, NH. Email for more info clafrenaye@myfairpoint.net
Thanks to Eventing Radio for allowing me to post this Rolex Preview with Janie Atkinson. This is part of the couples series and features Gina & Morgan Miles.
Gina and Morgan Miles are our featured guests this week as part of our Couple Series sharing some personal stories. We also hear from Janie Atkinson with an early preview of this year’s Rolex 3DE. Take a listen…
I recently found an interesting site called Horse Tip Daily – a radio show that offers daily tips on all things equestrian. Today’s tip, #116, was offered by international 3-day eventer Sinead Halpin. Topic: Walking Cross Country.
The horses of Great Bay Farm are on a break until the first of the year and their coats are getting so long a furry to keep warm during the winter. I had to stop in the other day to shovel out my trailer after some snow here in Maine. It happened to be sunset and the two bay buddies – Hershey and Billy – were watching me. I was able to capture this moment.
There was a beautiful haze from the warmth of the day and the sun was just starting to set. They were both very interested in what I was doing and as always, stayed close together. Billy & Hershey are best buddies and will miss each other when Hershey goes south for the winter and Billy heads to a local indoor to start his training for the spring Eventing Season.
Hershey (The Game Plan) is an Intermediate level event horse and is for sale. See his information at Great Bay Farm.
