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Learn about and practice WE obstacles with noted WE clinician and NOVAWE member Jill Malone at Westwood Stables in Fredericksburg, VA. Contact Westwood Stables for sign up information.
Introduction to groundwork to improve Working Equitation Obstacle Work
Sat March 13, 2021: 2pm-4pm - Groundwork II- (Pre-requisite is Groundwork I)- Now that a foundation of respect and understanding exists in your horse, we will add more exercises for finesse and understanding. We will transition groundwork into the snaffle bit/bridle. We will address proper bend, flexions and counter-flexions. Limit 10 participants. Cost for series […]
Update 3-1-21: Clinic is currently full. Wait List has been started. -This clinic focuses on Working Equitation (WE) obstacles as well as flat work exercises to improve execution. -Four small group sessions will be offered at three different levels-Newbie, Intro, & Novice -No more than 5 riders in each session -1.5 hour sessions -Thirty minute […]
Update 3/4/21: This session is currently full. NOVAWE hopes to plan another one in the summer. Session is open to 1. All members of NOVAWE 2. Anyone else This Horseless Session will cover 1. Introduction to Working Equitation (WE) and the 4 trials of a competition 2. Discussion of the WE obstacles on this course […]
Clinic is currently full. Email Allison Reed to get on a waiting list: [email protected] Dressage w/ Patrick Tigchelaar Ease of Handling Course w/ Allison Reed Private 45 min. Dressage Lesson with Patrick Tigchelaar Private 30 min. session of a full EOH course with instruction or judging (fix-a-test) with Allison Reed Look for future events like […]
Sat : April 3, 2021 2pm-4:30pm - Obstacles I – (Pre-requisite is Groundwork II) We transition work from the bridle in hand to under saddle. Then cover two Working Equitation obstacles to master from a horsemanship standpoint. Theory of approach, proper bend and biomechanics, relaxation and softness. We will ride the obstacles from the horses […]
Save the Date -- more information to follow
Opening Day for NOVAWE Members: 2-24-21 Opening Day to public: 2-28-21 Entry Form: https://bit.ly/3tAWf7f Details: Clinic focuses on obstacles as well as flatwork exercises to improve execution. There will be 3-4 sessions of five riders each divided into Newbie, Intro, and Novice sessions. Each session is 1.5 hours long. Fees: NOVAWE member clinic fee […]
Saturday April 3: 2pm-4:30pm - Obstacles II: - (Pre-requisite is Obstacles I) We will choose three (different) Working Equitation obstacles to master. Theory of approach, proper bend and biomechanics, relaxation and softness. We will ride the obstacles for optimal horsemanship and connection. Limit 10 participants. Cost for series (all 4 lessons/9 hours) : NOVAWE […]
The March 2022 Rounding Posts has information about two nationally known WE clinicians coming to Virginia as well as an informative article about horse vaccines by Jessica M. Williamson, D.V.M.
The warm days are starting to outnumber the cold, and as we start riding again, we start planning our calendars. With those plans, comes the realization that it’s time to schedule spring shots and Coggins tests. We know we must do them, but why is this a tradition in the spring? Why is this a good idea? What are we vaccinating for? Are they really still needed?
