clinic - additional information

["Becky Huffman" <TOS@htcomp.net>]

> We have scheduled a basic endurance clinic at the Six-O Ranch on
November
> 20.  Details at http://www.htcomp.net/huffman/
> (http://htcomp.net/huffman/intro.htm) or TOS@htcomp.net or Becky @
> 817/558-7828

Location is Central Region, North Texas, (Six-O Ranch near CLeburne.)  I
will be the main speaker. It will be hands on, demos and discussion in the
morning with a 10-15 mile ride in the afternoon to practice riding in a
group, pacing and charting recoveries.

It is no-frills, $25 for adults and $15 for juniors.  You need to bring
your own horse, lawn chair, lunch and stethoscope, but we will provide a
booklet that covers what we talk about and practice.  The Discussion and
most of the demo will be indoors, so we don't have to worry about the
weather.  Endurance rides don't cancel because of the weather, neither
will our riding portion, so come prepared.

(Topics will be guided in part by the participants level of experience,
knowledge and questions.)
Topics:*Beginning a Conditioning Program, Basic Conditioning, Judging
Fitness *Setting Endurance Goals, Realistic Short-Term and Long-Term Goals
*Danger signs, potential problems during conditioning and on the trail
*Understanding the 'Vet Check', criteria, presenting your horse 

Goals of the Clinic: by the end of the day, Participants should... *... be
ready to begin preparation for their first endurance experience. *... have
some basic understandings of the sport, *... have thoughts about setting
first ride, first year, and long term goals *... be able to present the
horse to the vet, and understand the vet scores *... have basic
understandings of fitness levels and beginning conditioning program 

Becky Huffman
Huffman's Arabians, ~ The Original Series ~
http://www.htcomp.net/huffman/



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