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MDA Sponsored Fix A Test clinics   (Published on 03/26/2007)
High Point Hanoverians to host a Clinic with Catherine Haddad  by Mary Phelps and Dressage Daily (Published on 08/26/2006)
You Can Participate In Our Spanish Riding School Clinic   (Published on 06/22/2006)
The Spanish Riding School CLINIC is Coming!   (Published on 04/19/2006)
Sharon Bryant Clinic scheduled for April 29 & 30 has been canceled  by Katherine Rowland (Published on 04/14/2006)
Sharon Bryant Clinic  by Katherine Rowland (Published on 03/29/2006)
Ride to Music with Michael Matson  by Cristiana Camardella (Published on 03/29/2006)
Preparing For A Dressage Show Clinic   (Published on 04/03/2006)
Otherwise Perfect Farm Clinic   (Published on 10/20/2005)
Ground Work and Long_Lining With Lita Hughes  by Jean Bosley (Published on 10/13/2005)
Michael Kierkegaard Clinics in Jarrettsville, MD  by Margaret Scarff (Published on 07/27/2005)
Musical Freestyle Clinic with Karen Robinson  by Alyssa Dragnich (Published on 04/21/2005)
Instruction Certification Series Openings  by Deb Andoetoe (Published on 04/02/2005)
Charles de Kunffy Clinic - August 12 - 14, 2005  by Diane Rodich (Published on 04/12/2005)
Dona Ruth Dressage Clinic at Liberty View Farm   (Published on 03/04/2005)
Lil Lack Pilates Clinic  by Margaret Scarff (Published on 09/23/2004)
Schleese Saddle Fitting Clinic  by Aime Morrill (Published on 03/22/2004)
Clinic Suggestions?  by Aime Morrill (Published on 03/17/2004)
Musical Freestyle Clinic with Evelyn Susol on Aug 9th  by Brenda Rice (Published on 07/18/2003)

MDA Sponsored Fix A Test clinics

MDA is holding 2 Fix A Test Clinics

April 15th Sunday
Judge: Marcia Neimczyk (L)
Location: New Covert Farm Directions
Secretary: Anne Lyons,
614 Calvary Rd.
Churchville Md. 21028
Contact: Thelyonsfarm@hotmail.com or 410-836-2263
Open Date: March 5th
Closing Date: April 6th.
Time: 1st ride 8:30 The indoor will be shortened to a small dressage ring so auditors/spectators can get in out of any weather. MDA will provide coffee, tea and hot cocoa.

June 3rd Sunday
Judge: Evelyn Susol (L)
Location: Winter Wind Farm Directions
Secretary: Sue Fradel
1420 Thomas Run Rd
Bel Air Md 21015
Contact: SusanFradel@va.gov or 410-734-9235
Open Date: April 30th
Closing Date: May 25th
Time: 1st ride 8:00 Outdoor full size ring.

For both clinics- You will have 30 minutes to ride your test, receive instruction and ride that test again. You will be scored for both rides. You may ride only one test unless the clinic does not fill. If you wish to ride a second test, please indicate this on your entry form. If there is room for you to ride a second test you will pay for that test at the clinic.

MDA schooling show rules will apply for this clinic, with the exception formal attire is not required. You must wear appropriate head gear and hard soled boots with a heel.

Please use the 2007 show entry form from your Omnibus. Note that the cost for the clinic will be 40.00 per test. You may use up to one $10.00 work credit to reduce the clinic fee. Funds generated from the fix a test clinics will be placed in the Rider Education Fund. Please include your check and Proof of neg. coggins test and signature on the release form at the bottom of the entry form. Ribbons will not be handed out. Lunch will be sold by the Young Riders at both Fix A Test Clinics You must be an MDA member to ride in this clinic. For more information you may contact Jill Blackburn at philjill@juno.com or 410-836-3559

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High Point Hanoverians to host a Clinic with Catherine Haddad
By Mary Phelps and Dressage Daily

Announcing Catherine Haddad Clinic Series In North America

Catherine Haddad, reserve rider for the 2006 World Equestrian Games, will be doing a series of clinics during the month of September in North America.

Catherine is an American dressage rider who lives and works in Vechta, Germany. The USDF Region II Grand Prix Champion from 1997, she now represents the USA in competitions throughout Germany and Europe at both the national and international levels, where she has achieved numerous results from materials level through the Grand Prix. With her current top mount, Maximus JSS, the following international results earned Haddad a nomination to the Shortlist for the World Equestrian Games in Aachen 2006:

5th in Grand Prix Freestyle, Hagen CDI***, April 2006.

3rd in Grand Prix Special, Hansbeke CDI***, May 2006.

3rd in Grand Prix, Munich CDI ***, May 2006. 3rd in Grand Prix Freestyle, Munich CDI***, May 2006.

7th in Grand Prix Special, Wiesbaden CDI***, June 2006.

4th in Grand Prix Freestyle, Rotterdam CDI***, June 2006.

And most recently 5th in Grand Prix, Verden CDI***, August 2006

2nd in Grand Prix Special, Verden CDI***, August 2006

Haddad moved to Germany in 1993 to train with the world renowned Willi Schultheis. After his untimely death in 1995, she established her own training stable in Vechta where she trains and teaches between commitments in her busy competition schedule. After receiving sponsorship from the Janet S. Schneider Trust in 2002, Haddad trains her top horses under the supervision of Rudolf Zeilinger, former coach of the 1996 Olympian, Michelle Gibson. Zeilinger is a protégé of the late Willi Schultheis. Haddad contributes her advanced technical knowledge of dressage to the systematic training she has received in the Schultheis School over a period of 14 years. She has also earned a B.A. in International Relations with Honors from the James Madison College at Michigan State University and a B.H.S.A.I. certificate of teaching from the British Horse Society in Great Britain.

For more information on the opportunity to ride in or audit a clinic with Catherine, please contact the organizer in your nearest area.

September 8-9, Wyoming, ONT, Canada Alpha Farms High Point Hanoverians Contact: Shirley Moraal: smoraal@xcelco.on.ca

September 10-11, Chestertown, MD High Point Hanoverians Contact: Eiren Crawford (484) 716-7261 ay_ren@hotmail.com

September 15-20, Montrose, CO Reitstall am Zederntal Contact: Dr. Susan Schneider (970) 209-1744

September 23-24, Conroe, TX Tex-Over Farms Contact: Cat Smith (979) 799-7200 msucanook@yahoo.com

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You Can Participate In Our Spanish Riding School Clinic

Event: Spanish Riding School Clinic

Featuring Clinician: Harald Bauer of the SRS of Austria

Location: Renaissance Farm, Sparks, MD

Presented By: The Maryland Dressage Association

Dates: July 15, 16 & 17

Lesson Cost: $160 per ride with $100 deposit

Auditing Fee: $55 and $65 (preferred)

Stabling Cost: $35 per night

Refreshments will be available

Saturday night dinner at Manor Tavern. If you wish to attend the dinner, please RSVP Melanie Adams Madams8550@aol.com. Dinner is self-pay.

Thanks to all of our sponsors:

  • Thornhill Properties
  • The Mill of Bel Air
  • The Mid Atlantic Lipizzan Association
  • Maryland Feed
  • Renaissance Farm LLC
  • Dressage Daily www.horsesdaily.com
There are still open lesson slots! You will remember this forever.

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The Spanish Riding School CLINIC is Coming!

Spanish Riding School rider Harald Bauer will delight north central Maryland with a three day clinic at Renaissance Farm in Sparks.

Those of you unfamiliar with Harald will know him as the Capriole rider in the recent tour of the Spanish Riding School. Born on 30 November 1967, Harald Bauer joined the Spanish Riding School in 1985 as an Eleve and has been a Rider since 1998. He can be seen in the "Pas de Deux with the horse he most recently trained, "Conversano Undine." He is one of the exceptional riders that make it through the rigors of the SRS. (According to Chief Rider Riegler, 85% do not make it).

If you are interested in this once in a lifetime opportunity to participate in this MDA sponsored event, either as an auditor or rider, reserve the following dates on your calendar.

WHEN   July 15-17th 2006

WHERE  Renaissance Farm, LLC 15314 Priceville Road, Sparks, MD 21152

COST  This is still being worked out. We must determine the expenses of sponsoring this clinic, but estimates are $200 per ride.
Auditor Fees will be priced by proximity to arena view.

STABLING Limited stalls are available at $35 per night. Wash stall available. All shots and coggins up to date required.

Concessions Refreshments, and possibly dinner and vendors will be featured at the farm.

CONTACT  Melanie Adams, MAdams8550@aol.com

Make your plans ASAP. After MDA members book their rides, we will open up the remaining slots to PVDA!

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Sharon Bryant Clinic scheduled for April 29 & 30 has been canceled
By Katherine Rowland

The Sharon Bryant Clinic scheduled for April 29 and 30, 2006 has been canceled due to a conflict and will be rescheduled at a later date.

Please contact Katherine Rowland at Renaisaince Farm at renafarm@aol.com for more information.

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Sharon Bryant Clinic
By Katherine Rowland

Dressage Clinic with Sharon Bryant by Katherine Rowland

Saturday and Sunday, April 29 and 30, 2006 Grand Prix trainer, Sharon Bryant has been teaching and training up to and through the FEI levels for over 25 years. Her Holsteiner mare, Fandango ll, was Fourth Level BLM Champion, as well as 3rd in the nation for the PSG USDF Holsteiner Award, and 10th place in the USDF PSG East Coast Finals.

Over the years, Sharon has demonstrated a remarkable ability to consistently produce winning dressage horses and talented riders. In addition to training two of her own horses to Grand Prix, Sharon has trained many successful students on their horses including Heather Carrion with her stallion, “Donnerluck” (USDF Horse of the Year Award twice at Second Level Open and Fourth Level Open). Peta Wyllie with “Maestro”(Fourth Level BLM Champion) and “Willful Wanderer” (Second Level BLM Reserve Champion).

Sharon has trained with many notables, including Linda Zang and Nicole Uphoff. She has participated in numerous clinics with Olympic Team riders and trainers, including Hilda Gurney, Betsy Steiner, and Robert Dover.

Sharon, who is relocating to Renaissance Farm in Sparks, Maryland, gives lessons on her SWB Grand Prix schoolmaster, “Elektra”.

This 2-day clinic will be held at Renaissance Farm, LLC 15314 Priceville Road, Sparks, MD 21152.

Clinic fee $125 per ride – Auditors, $20. Lunch with a “question and answer” session is included.

Please contact Katherine Rowland at 410-472-9803 for more information. Please note that this is not a MDA sponsored event.

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Ride to Music with Michael Matson
By Cristiana Camardella

Who is Michael Matson and what's the clinic about?

If you don't recognize the name already, Michael Matson is a frequent contributor to the Ultimate Dressage Bulletin Board (aka UDBB, at http://www.ultimatedressage.com/), especially on the Freestyle section. Check it out, if you are not a member or a "lurker" already. His screen name is Mike Matson.

One of the highlights of his posts was the 3 days he got to spend with the Spanish Riding School during their visit to Washington DC. He was one of the guests at the Austrian Embassy for the reception, where he rubbed elbows with the riders and had the pleasure of having a long conversation with Rider Rudolf Rosteck (you may want to read more of his Austrian adventure at http://www.ultimatedressage.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t-70953&highlight=srs")

Michael is also a member of the United States Dressage Federation (USDF) Freestyle Committee, and co-founder and committee member of The Dressage Foundation’s Dancing Horse Fund. He is an active promoter of freestyles in USDF Region 1 including $5,000 in freestyle prize money for the recognized show at Foxcroft, Middleburg, Virginia, and $10,000 in prize money for The Pas de Deux Challenge Cup at the Morven Park International Equestrian Institute, Middleburg, Virginia. Michael is also the sponsor for The Pegasus Grants which support freestyle riders in the Commonwealth Dressage and Combined Training Association (CDCTA). He is an adult amateur rider and has competed in freestyles at First Level and Pas de Deux.

Because of his interest in music and horses, Michael has created a free on-line resource--http://www.equimusic.com--for freestyle enthusiasts. It is a database of music selected to work for the walk, trot, and canter gaits. Each month it grows with new selections, thereby ensuring a variety of music to try for your horse. Not only that. There are also instructions on how to determine your horses bpm (beats per minute) and basic instructions on how to set up a freestyle.

However, if you really want to do it proficiently, you should participate or audit his "Ride to Music Clinic" which, I'm sure you know, will be held at Dolly Broyle's farm "Wellspring Farm" in Glen Rock, PA, on May 6th.

Mike doesn't require any information ahead of the clinic. As he tells each rider, he's not there to watch how well they or their horse are doing, He's there to find music that fits the horse and to show riders how much FUN they can have riding to music!! He indicates that regarding musical preferences, one of the fun parts of the clinic is when people sometimes tell him what music they think will work and he then finds music they never thought of that fits the horse perfectly!

In a highly interactive "jam session" clinic, Michael will bring over 700 pieces of timed music at the walk, trot, and canter. For each horse, the beats per minute at the walk, trot, and canter are determined. Relying on input from riders, auditors (and the horse!), clinic participants discover walk, trot, and canter music appropriate for their horse.

A full stereo system is used to ensure the music is clearly heard and "felt" by riders, horses, and auditors. Riders from all disciplines are encouraged to attend, as well as Pas de Deux, Quadrille, and drill teams!

If you have always wanted to do a freestyle and have just been waiting to "come round to it", or you just don't know where to start, or you just want to see how riding to music can help the horse and rider achieve relaxation and regular tempos at each gait, don't miss this opportunity! The cost couldn't be more reasonable: $75 to ride and $10.00 to audit (Non MDA members Cost: $100 to ride and $15 to audit). Note that each session will last about 1 and a half hours.

Please contact Mary Butler at Mbutler500@aol.com or 410-239-6109.

As a precaution, due to the recent outbreaks of EHV-1 every participant will be required to provide the organizer with proof of recent flu/rhino vaccination. This can be in the form of a letter of your vet, or simply a copy of the bill or statement from the vet. As usual, a copy of the most recent negative Coggins test is also required.

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Preparing For A Dressage Show Clinic

Preparing For A Dressage Show Clinic

Sponsored By: The Maryland Dressage Association

Date: April 8th 2006, rain date April 15

Location: Lita Hughes' Ev'ry Last Scent Farm in White Hall, Maryland

Directions:
Address of farm is 2327 Garrett Road in White Hall.
From South, take Rt 23 (Madonna Road) north to left on Rt 439. Take a left on Garrett Road (Right turn is Jolly Acres) across from sign for the Maryland Beagle Club. Go about 1/5 miles to farm on left. Sign at driveway "Ev'ry Last Scent Farm". Drive up to barn, left to parking on grass. Alternately, take I83 North to Exit Rt 439 (Old York Road) for approx. 5 miles to Garrett Road on the right. From North, take I83 South to exit Rt 439, take left, go about 5 miles, then right on Garrett Road.

Time: 9:00 AM

Cost: Free

WHO: MDA members and guests. (You will be required to sign a release form)

WHAT: Experienced MDA members will give lectures and demonstrations on different aspects of show preparation, including:

  • Rider grooming
  • Show attire
  • Proper Stock Tying demo
  • Horse grooming
  • Professional Braiding Demo
  • Preparing the horse trailer, list of what to load
  • Tack Preparation
  • Review of USEF Rules Regarding all the above
Note to MDA Young Riders:
Participation in this clinic counts as one of your required YR meetings for 2006

Handouts Given For Your Convenience

Light Refreshments
Remember you must be able to squeeze into those white breeches

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Otherwise Perfect Farm Clinic

There will be a one day clinic Gymnastics Clinic with Jimmy Wofford on November 6 (Sunday) Jimmy Wofford is a former Olympian.

3 2-hour sessions per day-space limited 2.6ft, 3ft or 3.6ft (horse and rider must be capable of jumping the heights they sign up for) Protective helmets and vests required $150/ 2-hour- Audit $15/day

An Otherwise Perfect Farm 3636 Blackrock Road Upperco, MD 21155

For more information, please contact Brenda Herzog (410) 374 0076 brendaherzog@netzero.net

Please note this is not an MDA sponsored clinic

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Ground Work and Long_Lining With Lita Hughes
By Jean Bosley

Clinician Bigraphy
Lita Hughes is a local well known instructor and long time member of MDA. Lita will be holding a ground work and long-lining clinic just in time for the winter season. Don’t bore your horse during the off-season, or stop on them entirely.

  • Learn some new, fun, and great ways to start a young horse with ground work.
  • Keep an older horse interested and moving up to the next level.
  • Help both young and old horses develop or keep the bascule in their back.

Introductory Demo
Lita will be using her upper level horse for demo and instruction.

Private Lesson - $50
Anyone interested in a private lesson can bring their horse along - stalls are available. (Horses may be available to borrow for the day if you like. Please call if you need one!)

Auditing - $20
Great clinic for auditing. You can watch Lita work with her experienced horse(s) and then see how she instructs the private lessons with young to older horses with different levels of experience. Lita always has very interactive clinics, so it’s a great way to watch, ask questions and learn whether you are working with your own horse or just auditing.

WHERE:
Ev’ry Last Scent Farm – Garrett Road, White Hall, MD. Very centrally located to Baltimore and Harford Counties. Gorgeous indoor available down the road if weather gets bad.

PRICE:
Private Lesson $50 – Audit - $20. Depending upon number of private lessons, can very well be an all day clinic.

****** YOUNG HORSES ARE WELCOME!******
This is one of the few clinics where young horses are encouraged to attend. Lita reports she’s done this with horses as young as 16 months and they were a blast to work with.

DATES: This will depend upon demand. We have the following options available:

  • Saturday, November 5 or Sunday, November 6
  • Saturday, November 12 or Sunday, November 13
  • Saturday, December 3 or Sunday, December 4

CONTACT:
Jean Bosley at 410-771-2699 (during the day – preferred)
410-628-7972 (evening)
jean.bosley@phh.com
Let me know if you’re interested in private or auditing, and what day works for you. Based on feedback we will then schedule the clinic.

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Michael Kierkegaard Clinics in Jarrettsville, MD
By Margaret Scarff

Michael Kierkegaard will be giving clinics on 3853 Salem Church Rd Jarrettsville, MD 21084.

Clinics are starting every Friday at 8 am, and rides are every 45 minutes. The clinics are held in an outdoor 20 by 60 meter stonedust dressage arena.

Contact Suzanne Rittler, DVM at 443-921-8292or drsuzr@verizon.net for more information.

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Musical Freestyle Clinic with Karen Robinson
By Alyssa Dragnich

Note: this is not an MDA sponsored clinic

Karen Robinson will teach a Musical Freestyle Clinic on May 28-29 at Windsor Manor in Sandy Spring, MD. Karen has designed freestyles for some of the top international riders, including Leslie Reid (and her winning GP Freestyle at Devon last year), Leslie Morse, Tom Dvorak, and Julia Vysniauskas. See more about her at her website, www.applausedressage.com.

Karen will teach a 3 hour seminar the morning of Saturday, May 28, which will include watching videos and learning how freestyles are designed and judged. Everyone is welcome to attend this seminar, which should be a lot of fun, whether you plan to ride a freestyle in the near future or not. The cost will be $20.

Karen will also be teaching private sessions to help riders develop their own freestyles, May 28-29. She recommends taking two sessions to cover the whole design process if you have not designed a freestyle before. First, she will help you determine your horse's individual tempos for trot and canter. Then she will help you match appropriate music to those tempos (she brings a LOT of music with her!).

On the second day, she helps you choreograph the movements to music. Of course, riders may also choose to take only one session. The cost for each 45 minute private session will be $100 (and includes free attendance at the seminar).

Contact Alyssa at dragnich@starpower.net or call 202-429- 6252 to register.

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Instruction Certification Series Openings
By Deb Andoetoe

Instructor Certification Series Openings

There are still openings in all sections of the Instructor Certification Series to be held in Northern Virginia. For more information, contact Deb Andoetoe at 703-281-0055 or dressagingtheunicorn@cox.net.

Introductory Level Workshops

Lunging Workshops- Day 1- Each PI will fit and adjust equipment on 3 different lunge horses, one of which will also be lunged for 10 minutes. Day 2 - Each PI will lunge one horse. Riding Workshops-Each PI will ride one horse per day.

Teaching Workshops- Day 1-Each PI will teach half hour private lessons on seat and position. Day 2- Each PI will teach a 45 minute private lesson on the aids, school figures and transitions while continuing to improve rider seat and position.

Advanced Instructor/Trainer Workshops Lunging the Horse sessions: Participating Instructors will be expected to properly adjust equipment on 2 different lunge horses. Lunging the Rider sessions: Participating Instructors will be expected to properly adjust equipment on 2 different lunge horses, then give two seat lessons. Riding session: In a two-day workshop, each PI will ride a familiar and an unfamiliar horse. PIs are asked to bring a horse that they can ride on day one, and another PI can ride on day two. The Faculty member teaching the workshop may choose to do a riding demonstration either by riding themselves or having a PI ride while they discuss evaluating the horse and its training needs. Teaching session: Each PI and will teach a private lesson during the first workshop, and a group lesson of three riders during the second workshop.

USDF University Credit

USDF strives to educate people about dressage theory and practice. To accomplish that goal, USDF created the USDF University to provide a structure of accreditation for dressage programs and to set a standard for individual achievement. Through this program, USDF recognizes those members who strive to continue their education in dressage and related subjects. The Participating Instructors in the USDF Workshops will automatically receive USDF University credit.

Apr 16-17, 2005 Introduction to Lunging Cindy Sydnor

May 21-22, 2005 Lunging the Horse Renate Lansburgh

July 2-3, 2005 Lunging the Rider Renate Lansburgh

Aug 27-28, 2005 Introduction to Riding Christine Rivlin-Henke

220 Lexington Green Circle, Suite 510, Lexington, KY 40503 Phone: (859) 971-2277 Fax: (859) 971-7722 Copyright © 2004, United States Dressage Federation. All rights reserved.

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Charles de Kunffy Clinic - August 12 - 14, 2005
By Diane Rodich

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: February 24, 2005 Contact: Diane Rodich (908) 399-4400 PO Box 413, Ringoes, NJ 08551

ESDCTA presents a Dressage Clinic with Charles de Kunffy August 12 - 14, 2005’

Ringoes, NJ – The Eastern States Dressage and Combined Training Association is proud to present a three day clinic with Charles deKunffy. Charles deKunffy is known throughout the world as an author, lecturer, coach and judge (USAE-I, FEI-C). From his home in California, he teaches and judges in the United States and abroad. He employs classical training principles which are most effective and produce positive results with his students throughout the world.

A lecture will be offered on Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Hunterdon County Complex (next to Hunterdon Library), Bldg. #1, Route 12 in Flemington. The lecture will involve discussion and materials regarding training principles of horse and rider. Input and questions from those attending will be welcomed and incorporated into the session. There will be refreshments offered.

The riding portion of the clinic will be held at Diamond Creek Farm, 39 Gulick Road, Ringoes, NJ 08551.

The schedule is as follows: August 12: Lessons 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Lecture 6 – 8 p.m., August 13 & 14: Lessons 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Cost: Lecture $10 ESDCTA member, $15 non-member. Auditing $25 ESDCTA member, $40 non-member. Private lessons: $200 ESDCTA member, $250 non-member. No advance registration required for lecture or auditing. Advance registration required for riders on first come, first serve basis. Registration forms available at www.esdcta.org.

For registration, stabling, directions or other information, please contact organizer Diane Rodich (908) 399-4400 or at Equest1@hotmail.com

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Dona Ruth Dressage Clinic at Liberty View Farm

DATE: Saturday March 26th.
Clinician: Dona Ruth (Ships Quarters)
HOW LONG: 50 min private sessions
COST: $65/per lesson
AUDITORS COSTwelcome free of charge but please notify Margot so seating can be arranged.
CONTACT: Please call Margot Wolman at 410-795-6769 or visit my website: www.libertviewfarm.net

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Lil Lack Pilates Clinic
By Margaret Scarff

Lil Lack will once again conduct a program at the William Watters Church on October 8th at 7PM. This time instead of yoga,Lil will concentrate on Pilates and core exercises.

Lil has been very popular of the last couple of years at MDA with her yoga classes. Several of our members have become her students, and state how much she has helped them with their riding.

If you want a fun night out and improve your riding skills as well, please plan to attend the pilates clinic. The clinic is open to all MDA members.

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Schleese Saddle Fitting Clinic
By Aime Morrill

On April 18th there will be a Schleese Saddle Fitting Clinic held at Walkabout Crossing in Upperco, Maryland. A Certified Schleese Saddler will be present to do individual consultations. A total of 10 spaces are available. The clinician will have you ride for 5-10 minutes initially, then go over "The Seven Points of Saddle Fit". They will evaluate your current saddle to determine if adjustments can be made, or if a different saddle is required. They will bring with them a full array of both new and used saddles geared to fit you and your horse. If your current saddle needs adjustments or repairs, they can be made the same day at the farm by their staff. Cost for this clinic is $130.00 per individual session which averages 1 hour in length. If a saddle is purchased,or repairs/adjustments are made, the $130.00 fee is refunded.

Schleese is an extremely well recognized company, selling only the best equipment available. If you have any doubts of your saddle fit, take advantage of this great opportunity to have a one on one consultation with the best in the business. Advance notice is required. If you are interested in reserving your space for this clinic, contact Aime Morrill at 410-239-0193, or at handshelpinghorses@yahoo.com This clinic is sure to fill up fast.

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Clinic Suggestions?
By Aime Morrill

Hello Everyone! As the new Clinic Coordinator for the MDA, I am trying to get an idea from everyone what they would like to see in the way of clinics for the 2004 year. If you have any suggestions, please feel free to contact me. Topics may include instruction from a specific trainer to a lecture from a nutritionist as well as anyting in between. I am looking forward to organizing a great series of fun and informative clinics for our members. You may reach me via email at handshelpinghorses@yahoo.com , or at (410)239-3552.

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Musical Freestyle Clinic with Evelyn Susol on Aug 9th
By Brenda Rice

CBF Musical Freestyle 101 The Basics of Making A Freestyle

Date: August 9,2003

Time: 9:00 to 3:30 PM EST

Cost: $25 Per Person (Entry Form below)

Hosted By: The Maryland Dressage Association

Location: 2023 S. Fountain Green Road, Bel Air Md 21015

Contact: Brenda Rice, 410-836-2109,GrandPrixRic@aol.com

Evelyn Susol has translated her method of creating her own winning musical Freestyles into a simple recipe and presents this in an introductory clinic in creating your first freestyle.

Musical Freestyle 101 The Basics of Making a Freestyle
In this clinic, the process of creating a Musical Freestyle is explained by discussing the basic elements that go into a freestyle and how they are brought together in the finished ride. The classroom format will consist of a lecture and video review.

You will leave the clinic with the knowledge and confidence needed to make your first musical freestyle. It really is easy, you just have to have the right steps to follow, just like dancing!

NOTE: This clinic is for the rider who has an interest in riding a freestyle in the near future or with their existing freestyle. Nobody has to meet a minimum qualifying score to participate either.

Clinic Format Includes:

  • The Musical Freestyle Defined.
  • Components of a Musical Freestyle
  • Find the Tempo
  • Music Selection
  • Choreography
  • Video Review of Musical Freestyles
  • Evelyn’s Experiences and “Gems” of Wisdom
  • The Future of Musical Freestyles

Evelyn's Credentials Evelyn has proven herself in this area because she has chosen her own music, edited her own music, made her own choreography and became a champion with her own work with several horses at many levels.
  • 2002 USDF Horse of the Year 4th level MFS, 4th place with Gretta
  • 2002 USDF Hanoverian Year End Res. Champ 70.938% on Gretta, 4th level
  • 2002 BLM Res. Champ 4th level MFS
  • 2002 Heavenly Waters MFS High Score Champ w/3rd level and reserve w/4th level
  • 2001-2 Barbara Silverman MFS Award Champion
  • 2000 USDF Horse of the Year 3rd place NA/WPN, 2nd level
  • 1999 BLM Champion at 1st/2nd level MFS
  • 1998 BLM Reserve Champion Intermediare I MFS
  • 1997 ABIG/USDF Intermediare I MFS Champion
  • 1990 USDF Horse of the Year Res. Champion 1st level MFS
For more detailed information, go to www.coolbreezefarm.com and click on Freestyles.

Evelyn Susol Musical Freestyle Clinic Registration Form
Saturday, 9 August 2003
Time: 9AM to 3:30PM
Cost: $25.00 person which includes clinic, handouts, buffet lunch, a.m. and p.m. snacks, coffee, sodas, etc.

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Space is limited, so please register as soon as possible.

Make checks payable to MDA, Inc. Send the check and form to Brenda Rice, 2023 S. Fountain Green Road, Bel Air, MD 21015

Call Brenda Rice, 410-836-2109 (e-mail GrandPrixRic@aol.com) for directions.

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