2008 MeCTA-sponsored Clinics
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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.
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Need directions? Click on the underlined link in each listing.
April 5, 2008 (Sat) Clinic with Elizabeth Hale-Garland at KMF, Woolwich
- Dressage only. (indoor arena with great footing)
- Cost: $35 semi-private; $50 private
Mary Jo Foley, 269 Lunts Hill Rd, Litchfield, ME 04350 FMI 207-582-4075
April 12, 2008 (Sat) T.A. training seminar
- Lots of useful information for TAs new and old, Organizers, Secretaries, Competitors
- Instructor: Wendy Bellows
- Cost: free to members, $5 non-members. Pre-registration requested.
- Location: East Ridge Stables, Charleston (find directions here>ERS)
- To register, send name, phone# and e-mail to Caroline Ring at farmgirl@gwi.net or 207-756-3685
April 26, 2008 (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. Instruction will include how to 1) ride and refine a dressage test, 2) walk a stadium and cross-country course, and 3) ride those courses. You'll also learn how to fill out that all-important 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 11, 2008 (Sun) Clinic with Elizabeth Hale-Garland at HoofPix Farm, Waldoboro
- Cost: $35 semi-private; $50 private
Mary Jo Foley, 269 Lunts Hill Rd, Litchfield, ME 04350 FMI 207-582-4075
June 7, 2008 (Sat) 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 6, 2008 (Sun) Clinic with Sara Edelston Lieser at Hyl-Tun Farm, Starks
- Cost: $50 /person group lesson, $85 /person private.
Karen Mitchell, 376 Saco Rd, Standish, ME 04084 FMI kjmmitchell@gmail.com or 858-5270
July 12&13, 2008 (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.
- (note: some scholarships are available. See the YR clinic info for details)
- Instructors: Debbie Place (T/N), Anna Welch (N/BN), Sandy Porter Bean (BN/E)
July 26&27, 2008 (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 two mounted lessons each day (Saturday and Sunday) and a lecture on Saturday evening. Lessons include dressage, stadium jumping, and cross-country jumping. Groups limited to 5-6 riders.
- Instructor: Debbie Place & an assistant TBA (see clinician bios, above)
- Cost: $200 per participant, includes weekend stabling.
(Please come Friday night to get settled in and socialize before the clinic starts Saturday morning!)
- Location: Hyl-Tun Farm, Starks (just 20 miles west of I-95 Waterville exit)
2) a self-addressed, stamped envelope,
3) a copy of a current negative Coggins test-within 12 months*,
4) a copy of a valid Rabies certificate* and vaccinations (rhino)*
5) and your check (payable to MeCTA)
to: Gwen Hilton, 8 Old Ferry Rd, Starks, ME 04911
August 1-3, 2008 Clinic with Caroline Atherholt-Dowd @ Whispering Pines, Newburgh
- Flat, Jumping, and XC
- Cost: $100 /group lesson; Limited stabling and overnight camping available (book early)
- Location: Whispering Pines, Newburgh. (find directions here> WPF)
Whispering Pines is located in Newburgh on 130 acres of rolling hills and fields.
New and inviting fences from Elementary – Training, including water crossing, steps,
roll tops and more. The grounds are perfectly mowed, slightly rolling at times, some wood
trails, wide open spaces. A full size sand dressage arena, and new this year a sand
stadium arena, with outside speaker system. Lessons can be heard by all. Farrier on site.
Karen Mitchell, 376 Saco Rd, Standish, ME 04084 FMI kjmmitchell@gmail.com or 858-5270
August 11, 2008 (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
August 16-17, 2008 (Sat-Sun) Clinic with Cathy Weischoff @ Snowfields, Pownal
- Dressage and Stadium on Saturday, XC on Sunday
- Cost: Riders - $200 for both days, includes lunch.
Auditors - $55 for both days $30 for one day if pre-registered;
OR $70/2days, $40/day of paying that weekend.
Caitlin Donahue, 3 Manchester Ct, Yarmouth, ME 04096.
August 22-23, 2008 (Sat-Sun) Clinic with Anna Welch @ Snowfields, Pownal
- 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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