Sunday, August 31, 2014

Fall Lesson Schedule

Hello Everyone!

I apologize for the delay in getting this out, it was much trickier than usual this year.  I have already thought of a few plans to improve the process in the future!  Below is the tentative schedule, please click on the photos to enlarge.  I am still missing forms from approx. 20 riders so we may have to tweak it slightly.

If you are missing from the schedule or are scheduled for a time that does not work - please don't panic, just send me an email, and I will sort it out.

Thank you to everyone for their support and patience!

IMPORTANT NOTES:

- Classes start tomorrow, Monday, September 1st
- Please come into the NEW office at your first class for registration (payment & new rider forms)
- Have a fantastic first day of school for those heading back this week :)

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Saturday, August 30, 2014

Fall Schedule is Coming!

Hi Everyone!

I am still working out the fall schedule as I received quite a few more forms last night and this morning.  I promise I will have it posted ASAP!  Thanks for your understanding.

Nikki

Monday, August 25, 2014

Fall Lesson Registration

Happy Monday Everyone!

The beautiful new fencing!
It’s hard to believe that school starts again next week, the summer has flown by much to fast!  It’s been very busy with our fun-filled camps running for the past 8 weeks, lessons in the evenings and shows every weekend.    If you haven’t been here since June, a lot has happened around the barn as well in the past two months.  We have lovely brand-new fencing in the front paddocks and each paddock also has a year-round automatic waterer.   We have also fenced in the outdoor jumping ring to prevent any escaping ponies, which means more beginners will have the opportunity to ride outdoors.  We have improved the footing in both indoor arenas by adding sand and re-oiling so they are wonderfully dust-free!  Lastly, we have a terrific new heated/air-conditioned office unit which was amazing for camp this summer and will be the office for lesson registration and during schooling shows and clinics.   We still have more work on the go as we are hoping to build a catch paddock area for the school ponies closer to the barn before the snow flies.  There is never a dull moment at the barn!

 
The NEW drinking post waterers work year-round!

The Fall Lesson Registration Form was posted on the website August 1st.  As in previous years, the form gathers client availability and based on this information, we create a schedule that best meets everyone’s needs.  Please provide as many options for time slots as possible, especially if you are requesting a group class or a lesson at the same time as a sibling/family member.  If you have not yet submitted your form, please do so by Wednesday, August 27th so that we can have the schedule finalized by this Friday as lessons begin next Monday.

We can’t wait to see everyone back at the barn!

Nikki, Lindsay and Caryn
Our terrific new office!




Saturday, August 2, 2014

Raynham Boot Camp Clinic



There is still space in our AWESOME boot camp clinic that we are running starting TOMORROW.  I realize this isn't much notice, but if anyone is interested in participating, we would still love to have you!  The week is jam-packed full of fantastic lessons, each with a different focus, awesome guest speakers, field trips plus a mini show on the last day!  Don't miss out! Below are the details for each day:

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
2:00pm: Riders arrive and settle in

Lesson:
Lunge lesson with position analysis through photos and video

DINNER

Evening Activity:
Review video footage with discussion of correct position.
BREAKFAST

9:00am:
Private/Semi-Private dressage lessons

LUNCH

Afternoon Activity:  Lecture from Equine Nutritionist, Alfie Budweth

Afternoon Ride:
Gymnastic work focusing on position.

DINNER

Evening Activity:
Reviewing video footage of jumping
BREAKFAST

9:00am:  Small group jumping lesson focusing on course work

LUNCH

Afternoon Activity:
Auditing the Phillip Dutton Clinic! Lindsay will be riding Barbie in the afternoon.

DINNER

Evening Activity:
Lecture on how to ride a dressage test and learning a test to ride in the Wed. morning lesson.
BREAKFAST

9:00am:  Private/Semi-Private dressage lesson

LUNCH

Afternoon Activity:
Lecture by Sean Elliot, CJF Farrier.

Afternoon Ride:
TBD based on students/horses needs

DINNER

Evening Activity:
Setting and walking the XC course for the mini-show on Friday.
BREAKFAST

9:00am:
Off-property XC school*(must be approved by Lindsay/Nikki). Riders not going off-property will do an on-property XC lesson.

LUNCH

Afternoon Activity:
Lecture by Dr. Daryl Bonder from Toronto Equine Hospital.

DINNER

Evening Activity:
Show Prep with tips and tricks on how to make you and horse look terrific!
BREAKFAST

MINI-SHOW

10:00am
Dressage, judged by an outside judge

LUNCH

1:00pm - Show Jumping, including course walk

2:30pm: Mini-XC Course!

  





































COST:  $800 + HST for the full week of terrific lessons and activities, including staying overnight and all meals.  (If you are available for some of the days and would like to stay overnight, just email Nikki and we can make it work!)

Daytime Only Rate: 
Sunday:  2:00pm – 8pm, includes dinner and video analysis lesson - $50.00 + HST
Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 4:00pm (Does not including staying over, breakfast, dinner or evening activity) - $100 + HST/day
*$40 additional fee on Thursday for off property school if not attending the full session

Note: If you have already paid for evening lessons next week, we will deduct it off your fee!