Here is a schooling video of Bright Side, the now five-year-old horse that Gloria Callen and Mike and Anne Laver bought in Ireland last year. I am so excited to have such a talented young horse in my barn. I can't thank Gloria , Mike and Anne enough for hanging in there with me through this difficult year - I could not be happier to be riding this amazing horse again! He is one to look for in the future!
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Monday, December 1, 2014
Plantation Field Equestrian Events, Inc. Announces Course Designer Development Program
PRESS
RELEASE: Plantation Field Equestrian Events, Inc. Announces Course Designer
Development Program
1 December,
2014 – Unionville ,
PA
Selected
applicant(s) will work directly with Mike E-S in designing the one and two-star
courses for the Plantation Field International in Unionville , PA USEF /USEA
competitions as well as three starter horse trials annually. Beginning in the
2015 competition season and continuing under his guidance for the next couple
of years, the applicant(s) will eventually take over designing these courses. They
may also be asked to walk and evaluate other US
President and
founder of Plantation Field Denis Glaccum said, “We’re very excited to be able
to offer this program, inasmuch as I think it will help accelerate the
development of new course designers in this country.”
PFEE
Committee Chairman Boyd Martin said, “At there are only a handful of American
course designers qualified at the upper levels. Giving young designers the
opportunity to learn first-hand how to design international-caliber courses is
our way of giving back to the sport and improving the future of eventing in the
United States
Mike E-S has
kindly offered to share his considerable expertise in the interest of achieving
this goal. Selected applicants will spend time with Mike E-S while he assesses
current courses, plans future courses, and coordinates with the course
builder. It is anticipated that three to
five days will be necessary to fulfill the requirements of this program.
A selection
committee including Mike E-S, Mary Coldren, Phillip Dutton, Denis Glaccum and Boyd
Martin will pick the final individual(s) by February, 2015. As this is
developing program, further requirements and dates of commitment will be
communicated as the program evolves.
Interested
candidates should submit the following:
- A letter requesting
consideration for this program with a brief description of their
background in course design as well as brief thoughts about their future
ambitions within the sport.
- An up-to-date list of current
courses and events that they are associated with as a designer or any
other experience that they feel would be relevant to the role.
Please mail
applications to: Plantation Field Equestrian Events PO Box 82, Unionville Pa.
Great Clinic in Maine
This weekend we had a great show jumping clinic at Dark Horse Stables, near Portland, Maine. It was a superbly organised clinic and they have excellent facilities. There were five group lessons each day in a really cool indoor arena.
On day one we worked on turning exercises, along with course analysis, then on the second day we sharpened the horses up with some grids, then worked on a course that consisted of a few roll back turns and some combinations.
Even though it was freezing cold, we had an excellent group of riders that really were all keen to learn. I hope to return back to Maine next year for another clinic. A big thanks must go to the organisers.
Boyd Martin
On day one we worked on turning exercises, along with course analysis, then on the second day we sharpened the horses up with some grids, then worked on a course that consisted of a few roll back turns and some combinations.
Even though it was freezing cold, we had an excellent group of riders that really were all keen to learn. I hope to return back to Maine next year for another clinic. A big thanks must go to the organisers.
Boyd Martin
Sunday, November 30, 2014
Silva and Rosa Schooling Changes with Cavaletti
Winter is a great time for schooling and having fun - Silva uses cavaletti to keep things interesting for Rosa Cha W while they school 2x changes and tempi changes in the jump arena at Windurra. What are you doing to keep things fun and interesting in your winter routine?
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| Otis Barbotiere modeling his new rug and neck cover from Shires. Boyd's boots, breeches and jacket all thanks to Ariat |
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