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This Fall and Winter I will be providing many learning opportunities on and off site for our equestrian family. Additionally, horse enthusiasts in the community who would enjoy attending may register for any or all of the three seminars and the auditing of the dressage clinics. Please take advantage of these educative events for adults and children alike. In order to run the seminars, I need to have at least 8 participants to cover my expenses in paying the instructors. Sign up Early please so I can plan effectively. Tuition of each seminar is due 10 days prior to the event. Also, please see Robin regarding appropriate ages for children attending the 3 seminars.
| September 5
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NANCY LOWEY DRESSAGE CLINIC,
Shenandoah River Farm, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Lunch Provided
at $5 per person if desired. Stalls - $10. Auditors
are Welcome to Attend for $20.
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| September 12
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LOCKEMEADOWS FARM HUNTER SHOW,
Berryville, VA, Departure to the Show at approximately
9:15 am; Register Early On-Line,
www.lockemeadowsfarm.com, for discounts!
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| October 3 |
HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR
MOUNT'S RIDABILITY, FLEXIBILITY, AND COMFORT THROUGH MASSAGE
THERAPY. Instructor: Melissa Hall, Certified
Massage Therapist; Shenandoah River Farm (May Ship In
Own Horse or Use One of Mine) Seminar held from
9:30 am - 2:00 pm; Lunch provided from 12:00 -
12:30. Four Hours of HANDS ON Instruction from the
Best Around on your own horse or pony!!! COST: Only
$45/per person (includes lunch); Discount for any additional
family members - $25 (includes lunch) NOTE:
Usually Melissa's sessions run $65/per hour - This is a great
deal, and her techniques TRULY WORK!!!
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| October 10 |
ShenVADA Dressage Show at Lighthorse Farm
in Broadway, VA; Judge: Nancy Lowey. Please
get entries in early and when ride times are given
(approximately one week before the show), our show team's
departure time will be announced. Departure probably
around 7:00 am. Go online to ShenVADA's great site for
all forms!
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| October 11 |
Classicus' Fall Trail Ride - Ride, Dine, and Music (Robbie Limon!)
We Adult Riders are going for a gorgeous fall afternoon of light trail riding and fellowship at Linda's scenic farm in Edinburg. Go to her site for cost and more information! Shipping available if needed!
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| Oct. 22-25
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A one-day Educative
Field trip to Cheer On Nancy Lowey as she competes in
the GAIG's and VADA Fall Competition, Lexington,
VA. When Nancy's Ride Times are announced (usually
1 week prior), I will let you know. Of course, we could
not go on the 24th because of our horse show commitment.
When confirmed with Nancy, we will travel down for one day to
help her in anyway possible! This will be an amazing
opportunity to see the BEST Dressage Horses and Riders in our
Region!!! If we cannot coordinate this event with our Oak
Hill Show, we will try to go see Nancy ride at Morven Park on
Nov. 14 or 15 (after church); All TBA.
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| October 24
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OAK HILL HUNTER SHOW, White Post,
VA. Departure to Show at approximately 6:30 am.
Register Early On-Line for Discounts -
www.oakhillthoroughbreds.com |
| November 7
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NANCY LOWEY DRESSAGE
CLINIC, Shenandoah River Farm; First Ride Time TBA. Call
Now for Slot - Confirmation needed 10 days prior. Lunch
Provided at $5 and Auditors are Welcome to Attend for
$20.
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| Nov. 12-15
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VHSA Associate State
Finals, Lexington, VA. The Heels Down Equestrian Team
will be taking off this year, after competing for 5 straight
years. This will be a one-day educative, fun field
trip to learn, fellowship and set individual and team GOALS
for 2010!!! We will attend most likely the Competitions
on Saturday, November 21. We will eat "horse show" food
at the Horse Center, and stop for a healthy dinner on the way
home! Exact date and departure/return time TBA.
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| December 5
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NANCY LOWEY DRESSAGE
CLINIC, Shenandoah River Farm; First Ride Time
TBA. Call Now for Slot - Confirmation needed 10 days
prior. Lunch Provided at $5 and Auditors are
Welcome to Attend for $20.
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| December 12 |
ANNUAL HEELS DOWN CHRISTMAS
PARTY!!! 6 to 8:30pm at the home of Craig and Janet Parshall. Come for food, fun and gift exchange! Directions will be supplied soon.
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| Jan.- March
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NANCY LOWEY DRESSAGE
CLINICS to be held inside or out, the first Sat. of
every month; Confirmation needed 10 days prior. Lunch at
$5 per person.
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| January 16
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HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR
MOUNT'S RIDABILITY, FLEXIBILITY, AND COMFORT THROUGH SADDLE
FITTING. Instructor: Bill Wood, Certified Saddle
Fitter; Shenandoah River Farm (May Ship in Own Horse or Use
One of Mine) Seminar held from 2:30 - 6 pm; Dinner
provided from 5:30- 6 pm. Three Hours of HANDS ON Instruction
from an Excellent Saddle Fitter, with years of successful
results! COST: Only $45/per person (includes
dinner); Discount for any additional family members - $25
(includes dinner) Usually Just One of Bill's Saddle
Fitting Sessions run $100 - $150; This is a very reasonable
rate, and his Results are AMAZING!
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| February 20
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HOW
TO IMPROVE YOUR MOUNT'S APPEARANCE THROUGH THE SKILLS OF SHOW
CLIPPING AND BRAIDING. Instructors: Robin
Hall, Owner/Trainer/Show Coach and Kim Emswiller, Barn Braider
at Shenandoah River Farm. Location is Shenandoah River Farm
from 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm; Dinner
Included. COST: $40/per person for 3 hours of
HANDS ON training in these and many other "turn-out" skills
and tips for the show ring! Additional Family Members Only
$25/per person. Typically braiding of the Mane and Tail
Runs $75-$80 per show day. This is a wonderful price for
this fun and informative seminar! It's really not that
difficult - truly!!! You may ship in your own horse or
use one of mine for the hands on practice!
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HEELS DOWN OPEN HORSE SHOW - Just ONE More! Late Spring? Possibly May? Date to be Announced!
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