Karen is a well respected Multi-disciplined Trainer, Coach, Competitor, Judge, Instructor, National Teacher, Clinician & Equine Therapist.
Karen's specialities are too long to list, but she is well known for her expertise in -
* Showing
* Versatility from Western to Dressage
* Cattle
* Working Equitation
* Training, Coaching, Horse Problems, Rider Problems, Confidence Clinics, Float Loading, etc., etc., etc.
It is all Great horsemanship!!!!!
We have been trying to engage her for some time, & we are very lucky to finally secure her availability!!!
Karen has a lifetime of knowledge & experience to share, & will target the day, as follows:
9:00 - Welcome & "GROUNDWORK FUNDAMENTALS" Session for ALL
10:30 Morning Tea
11:00 "INTRODUCTION TO WORKING EQUITATION" for ALL
12:30 LUNCH
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1:00 - 2:15 'BUILDING CONFIDENCE '
- Targetted for Beginners, AND
- for those returning to the saddle after kids, injury or a break; middle aged & up with physical limitations; those battling previous falls; maybe dealing with 'fear & lack of confidence'
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2:15 - 3:30 "BUILDING SKILL & TECHNIQUE"
- Targetted for those that have an Equestrian background but they/or their horse are very new to this style of riding (using your whole body), 'task oriented' riding & obstacles, i.e. competent riders, but need to get their heads around how to navigate obstacles & rasks/different riding style, AND
- for those that can ride & manage the obstacles/activities well, but would like improvement/instruction/constructive criticism (old hands/experienced)
3:30 PACK UP/PUT AWAY
***As there are many similarities between the Sport of "Cowboy Challenge" & "Working Equitation", we have an opportunity to learn a variety of skills from Karen, which apply to our Horsemanship, & can broaden our skills & abilities.
Karen will focus on:
- Horse & Rider Partnership & communication
- positive horse handling & leadership
- Obstacle & task management & achievement
- Developing confidence & managing insecurities
I encourage you NOT to miss this opportunity!!! Fence-sitters are encouraged, as you will benefit immensely even from watching & listening to Karen
PRICE:
Members (with Membership Pre-paid) - Adult $75 Child $55 (NOTE: This includes Ground Fees)
Non-Members (including Day Membership) - Adult $130 Child $75 (NOTE: This includes Ground Fees)
Fence sitters $20.00
Gold coin donation $2 for Morning Tea, drinks will be available to purchase and please BYO LUNCH.
Plenty of yards available, no need to book. First in best dressed.
NOTE: If you have an OTTWA Passport number please bring it along to this Event!!!!!
RULES: Please clean up after your horse, i.e. POO & HAY MUST BE PICKED UP & deposited into the Poo Bins!!
!!!!!!!!! WHAT TO BRING: Bucket for your horses water (water available), halter & leadrope, Carrot stick-optional, Horses hay/feed. Bring something to share for morning tea, BYO Lunch & Drinking Water.