2009 MeCTA-sponsored Clinics
Enter early! First come, first served. Opening date is April 1 unless otherwise stated!
Note: Non-members must pay a one-time extra $15 fee to participate in these clinics.
Want to know more about the clinicians? Click here
Need directions? Click on the underlined link in each listing.
April 25, 2009 (Sat) EVENTING 101 = THE BASICS
- Designed for those new to eventing or folks who want a refresher course on competing, this clinic will provide basic information on how to prepare for and compete in an Event. The day will begin with a talk (and coffee & donuts) covering rules and basic information about what you and your horse need to event (equipment, vaccinations, conditioning, etc.), followed by practice dressage rides. After lunch (bring your own), there will be XC and stadium course walks, practice stadium rides and (if all goes well) XC practice rides. End with learning to correctly fill out an entry form!.
- Instructor: Sandy Porter Bean.
- Cost: $50 per participant
2. Make checks payable to MeCTA
3. Include proof of negative Coggins (within 36 months) and 2008 Rabies vaccine
4. Mail to Sandy Porter Bean, 34 Bean Lane, Cornville, ME 04976
Questions? contact Sandy at 207-474-7581 or pendragon@hciwireless.net
May 17, 2009 (Sun) Spring Fling XC Clinic with Audrey Bean at Hyl-Tun Farm, Starks
- Cross-country clinic on sandy soils. Elementery to Training level.
- Cost: $65 private, $45 group lessons.
Gwen Hilton, 8 Old Ferry Rd, Starks, ME 04911
June 7, 2009 (Sun) Clinic with Mary Guenzel at Acorn Farm, Carmel
- Cost: $40 per person, group lessons
Kris Nicola, 287 Cook Rd, Carmel, ME 04419 FMI 207-848-5310
July 4&5, 2009 (Sat&Sun) Young Riders Clinic - More info---> YRclinic Info
- Opening date: May 1 Closing date: June 16
- A 2-day learning opportunity for MeCTA members 21 years and younger who are interested in getting more experience in eventing, Elementary through Training.
- Costs: $110 for the clinic (inlcudes 4 meals). Add $20 for weekend stabling if desired.
- Instructors: Debbie Place (Training/Novice), Anna Welch (Novice/Beginner Novice), and Sandy Porter-Bean (Beginner Novice/Elementary)
July 25&26, 2009 (Sat&Sun) Adult Riders Clinic (A.K.A. Fabulous Fossils Over Fences)
- Opening date: May 1 Closing date: July 1
- Modeled after the very popular Young Riders Clinic, the Adult Riders Clinic is a 2-day offering for riders over 21 who are interested in getting more experience in eventing. The clinic offers mounted lessons each day (Saturday and Sunday) and a lecture on Saturday. Lessons include flat work, stadium and cross-country jumping. Groups limited to 5-6 riders.
- Instructor: Debbie Place & an assistant TBA
- Cost: $200 per participant, includes weekend stabling.
(Please come Friday night to get settled in and socialize before the clinic begins Saturday!)
- Location: Hyl-Tun Farm, Starks (just 20 miles west of I-95 Waterville exit)
To Enter send:
2) a self-addressed, stamped envelope,
3) a copy of a current negative Coggins test-within 2 years,
4) a copy of a current Rabies certificate* and vaccinations (rhino)* (*for stabling safety)
5) and your check (payable to MeCTA)
to: Gwen Hilton, 8 Old Ferry Rd, Starks, ME 04911
August 10, 2009 (Mon) Clinic with Tom Ordway @ Snowfields, Pownal
- Flat, Jumping, and XC on the USEA course.
- Cost: $50 group or $85 private lessons
Karen Mitchell, 376 Saco Rd, Standish, ME 04084
FMI kjmmitchell@gmail.com or 858-5270
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