May 2-4; July 11-13; September 5-7; October 24-26
* these sessions will be limited to 15 riders. Please register early to reserve your spot
This program is open to adults and young riders at least 16 years of age. Come meet new friends, learn new skills, and polish up for the show season! Each day includes two mounted sessions and various unmounted seminars. The schedule caters towards individual goals, riders will select their lesson focus for each day ranging from Dressage, Stadium, Grid Work, XC, Pace Work, etc. The schedule allows for flexibility so participants can tailor it to their own wants / needs. There are two lessons a day, typically one dressage and one jump set, but some participants have chosen to be more flatwork focused and double up on dressage lessons. Mounted lessons are composed of small groups compiled together based on skill sets and similar goals. Unmounted lectures cover a variety of topics such as Conformation, Saddle Fit, Course Design, Developing a Goal Oriented Program, Basic Veterinary/Post Competition Care, Stable Management, Nutrition, German Training Scale, etc.
A typical day schedule 8:30 – 3:30 Friday/Saturday/Sunday
8:30 arrival, plans for the day.
8:45 – 9:30 unmounted discussion (variety of topics)
9:30 – 11:30 mounted lesson blocks (grouped according to topic and skill)
11:30 – 12:00 Lunch
12:00 – 1:00 unmounted discussion
1:00 – 3:00 mounted lesson blocks
3:00 – 3:30 daily wrap up
There is time during lesson blocks to watch other lessons or enjoy some quality time with your horse.
SATURDAY SOCIAL! 5:00 Saturday get together with great food! All are Welcome, Please join us.
Following dinner we will host our Fabulous Barnyard Wine Tasting (21+ please). Additional guests are welcome to attend for $30 (includes dinner and wine tasting).
Program Fees: 3 days $475, 2 days $375, 1 day $225.
If space allows riders can attend for a partial session, priority is given to those registering for the full 3 days.
Closing date for these sessions is 2 weeks before the starting date. A $50 post entry fee is assessed for registrations received after close date. Late registrations make it difficult for us to determine the number of instructors needed for each session.
Program deposits are non-refundable. *Several school horses may be available on a first-come basis for an additional fee. Please check with us for availability before registering if you need a school horse
Stabling Fees: Stabling is available for the duration of the program for $50 per day. Horses can come in (after 3pm) the evening before the program starts for an additional $25. Local riders are welcome to ship in and work out of their trailers. Ship in riders may rent a stall for the day if space allows. The day rate for a stall is $40. Offsite stabling may also be available for those wishing to ship in. Contact robyn@valinorfarm.com for more info.
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