Ridge Haven Farm …Proudly presents the accomplished grand prix rider, Kevin Smith. Ridge Haven Farm will be hosting a clinic from Friday March 14, 2008 through Sunday March 16, 2008, at our facility in Concord, NC. Rain dates are scheduled from Friday March 21,2008 – Sunday March 23, 2008. Kara Thompson, resident head trainer, will be assisting Kevin Smith. Kara currently teaches beginners through adults and is now schooling horses up to 4 feet. Kevin’s unique style and theory of Balance and Conditioning of both horse and rider is effective for all levels of riding and all stages of jumping. Kevin has been riding and competing for the past 30 years and has been professionally training students and horses for the past 13 years. One of Kevin’s first major accomplishments was placing 2nd at the National ASPCA Medal McClay in 1986. He then moved on to riding the jumpers. Kevin has consistently ridden in a lot of grand prixes with success, such as first place National Mississippi Jumper Classic Grand Prix and the Budweiser Series. Kevin has ridden with Jane Dow Burt, Joyce Carmina, and Kris Blythe. *****No more than 6 riders per session If you would like to reserve space please call - The Clinic is almost full Elizabeth McEachern – 704-721-3554 Kevin Smith – 704-726-5851
Saturday – focus will be a lot of trotting, two-point, course work - Conditioning Sunday – focus will be on canter, gymnastics, and distance - Balancing 8am – 10am Cross rails up to 2’3” 8am – 10am Cross rails up to 2’3 10am – 12pm 2’3” to 2’9” 10am – 12pm 2’3” to 2’9” 12pm – 1pm Lunch 12pm – 1pm Lunch 1pm – 3pm 2’3” to 2’9” 1pm – 3pm 2’3” to 2’9” 3pm – 5pm 3’0” to 4’0” 3pm – 5pm 3’0” to 4’0”
Time to get Ready for the 2008 Show Season!!!!
Cost:
- $70.00 per day
- $120.00 for the two days
- $45.00 for 30-minute private lesson
- 2 people to audit for free per rider in clinic. $25.00 for each additional auditor.
- Limited overnight stalls available for $25.00. Please call Elizabeth McEachern – 704-721-3554
- Concessions are available. Serving hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, salad, and sodas and water.
*****All riders will receive a specialized program that will outline exercises for both rider and horse after their clinic, which will focus on areas needing improvement.
