The Soup to Nuts Horsemanship Clinic was held April 21, 2007.
Thanks to all who came, and to all who helped!
Adgenda:
- 9:00 - Registration: Coffee, Hot Chocolate and Donuts available.
- 9:30 - Yoga for the Equestrian: basic stretching and balancing exercises for the rider.
- 10:00 - Basic Veterinary Care for the Horse Owner - vaccinations, general care, common lameness problems, pre-purchase exams, and when to call the vet.
- 11:00 - Understanding the Body Language of the Horse: What does it mean when he looks at you that way? Or when he swishes his tail like that?
- 11:45 - Lunch Break - Hot dishes, salads, and drinks were provided.
- 12:30 - Lunging and Longlining demonstrations: Description of the benefits of both.
- 1:15 - Showing 101: Basic outline of proper show ring turn-out for you and your horse, along with show ring etiquette. Clothing demos for various disciplines.
- 2:00 - Riding Demonstrations of several styles of riding, to include Hunt Seat, Saddle Seat, Western Pleasure, Show Hack, and Dressage.
- 3:30 - Question and Answer Period
- 4:00 - Trivia Quiz on what we have covered during the day.
- 4:30 - End of Day!
Professional photographer Bill Fish took photographs, and has given us permission to show some here.
To see more of Bill's work, visit Bill Fish Photography.
Bill Fish Photography
