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Clinic at Cavallo Equestrian Center in Westford, MA
Dressage, liberty, and trick training.
Equine Affaire in Massachusetts
Performance schedule:
Thursday
8:30-11:00 Talking to people at the Andalusian booth in the BREED PAVILION
4:45 I will ride Douwe in the Friesian Sporthorse Demo in the COLISEUM arena
Friday
8:30-11:00 Talking to people at the Andalusian booth in the BREED PAVILION- Rovandio will be in the stall and we will also do some in-hand work and tricks in the demo ring.
4:00 I will ride Rovandio in the Andalusian breed demo in the MALLORY SOUTH building
4:45-6:00 Rovandio will be in the Andalusian booth in the BREED PAVILION building
Saturday
8:30-11:00 Talking to people at the Andalusian booth in the BREED PAVILION
1:00 I will riding Douwe in the FHANA breed demo in the MALLORY SOUTH building 2:30-4:30 Rovandio will be in the Andalusian booth in the BREED PAVILION- we will do some in-hand and tricks in the demo ring.
Sunday
8:30-11:00 Both Douwe and Rovandio will be in the BREED PAVILION building in the Andalusian & Friesian stalls. We will do tricks in the demo ring.
Please visit me and the horses in C-Barn...our stalls are #15, 16, and 17. Sign-up for your chance to win a SandraB. Designs gift certificate ($100, $70, $30).
Please stay updated on my Begin the Dance Facebook page or my personal page.
Judge Show in Newburgh, ME
I am judging at Puckerbrush Farm in Newburgh, ME. If you would like to scribe for me please send me an email at beginthedance@gmail.com.
Judge at Evergreen Farm in Pownal, ME
Judging a dressage schooling show at Evergreen Farm in Pownal, ME. Owned and operated by Amy Head Green.
Click here to visit their website for more information about the show.
Perform at FHANA Friesian Keuring
Douwe and I will be performing on Friday evening. More information on the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/291457064524073/
Judge in Mansfield Center, CT
I will be judging at the Randy May Memorial Dressage Show held at the home stable of Donna Dunbar. This is a lovely schooling show and the show organizers are one big happy family! Please come visit this show, it deserves a lot of local support.
Visit their website: http://www.randymaymemorial.org/
Judge Kur for the Cure
Visit website for more info: http://www.centralmainedressage.com/kur_for_a_cure_show
Liberty Training with Dan James
I will be learning from Dan James with Douwe and Rovandio at Elysium Sport Ponies. The clinic is open to auditors/riders on Saturday, July 2. Here is the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1380430358650868/
Lessons in Connecticut
I will be teaching at various locations in CT including Ellington, Willington, and Tolland. Please contact me if you wish to audit or take a lesson.
Judge in Durham, ME
I am judging a dressage schooling show at Safe Haven Farm in Durham, ME.
Judge at Breezy Meadows in Saco, ME
I will be judging an MDS affiliated dressage schooling show at Breezy Meadows stables in Saco, ME.
Perform at Elysium Sport Ponies Open House
I will be performing with Douwe and Rovandio at Elysium Sport Ponies on Saturday May 21st. There is limited seating for this event so make sure to come early when the doors open at 1:30. The show will start at 2:00 pm and there will be dressage demos, cowboy mounted shooting, pony rides and more! Light refreshments will be available, free admission.
Perform at Safe Haven Farm in Durham, ME
I will be performing with Douwe and Rovandio at Safe Haven Farm in Durham, ME. This an open house event, free to come and enjoy!!! There will be food and vendors as well.
Clinic at Serendipity Farm in Glenburn, ME
I will be teaching at Serendipity Farm in Glenburn, ME on Sunday, February 28th while I am home visiting from Georgia. Email me at beginthedance@gmail.com for more information.
Clinic at Serendipity Farm in Glenburn, ME
I will be teaching at Serendipity Farm in Glenburn, Me (near Bangor). Contact me for details, free for auditors.
Hosting a Photography Workshop with Tamara Gooch
I will be modeling with Douwe and Rovandio in a photography workshop with world famous equine photographer Tamara Gooch. We will have many horses and riders in costume to pose for the photographers in a variety of settings. I will post more information about the workshop as it gets closer. Contact me if you might be interested in being a participant.
Perform at Riding to the Top in Windham, ME
I will be performing at this fundraising event for the Riding to the Top Therapeutic Riding Center. This will be a one-day event with multiple performers, raising money for a great cause. I will post more details as the event gets closer but you can visit their website and Facebook page to read more about their organization:
Riding to the Top Website: www.ridingtothetop.org
Riding to the Top Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Riding-To-The-Top-Therapeutic-Riding-Center/44410265147
Ride & Review Dressage Test Clinic in Dixmont, ME
I will be judging & teaching at Peppergrass Farm in Dixmont, ME. Each rider will warm up on their own and then ride their dressage test while I judge it. After the test I will review the comments and how they can improve on their test. The total ride/review time is 30 minutes per rider, $60 fee per ride. Contact Debbie Place to reserve your time slot.
Clinic in Vinalhaven, ME
I will be teaching at Salt Pond Farm on Vinalhaven Island, ME.
Judge in Brunswick, ME
Judging a schooling show at Andwemet Farm in Brunswick, ME.
Visit their Facebook page for more information.
Vendor Booth at the Youth Dressage Festival in Saugerties, NY
I will have my SandraB. Designs vendor booth at the Youth Dressage Festival in Saugerties, NY. This event is held at the Hits on the Hudson showgrounds. I will have all of my products on display and will also be doing my artistic facepainting. If you are at the event make sure to come say hi! Here is their website for more information: http://www.youthdressagefestival.com/
Clinic in Houlton, ME
I will be teaching lessons in Houlton, ME at Horseplay Farm owned and operated by Amy Wood Metherell's. Please contact her to schedule a lesson. Click here to visit the Horseplay Farm Facebook page. Or you can contact me at beginthedance@gmail.com if you have any problems getting in touch with her. Open to auditors!
Clinic at Safe Haven Farm in Durham, ME
I will be teaching dressage lessons at Safe Haven Farm in Durham, ME. I can also teach western dressage and trick/liberty training as well. Contact Jenn Poulin to schedule a time. Click here to visit their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Safe-Haven-Farm/272054486150539?fref=ts
Dressage Lessons in Connecticut- Multiple Locations
I will be available for private dressage lessons at multiple locations in Connecticut for Saturday & Sunday, May 23 & 24. Currently putting together my schedule to teach in Ashford, Tolland, South Windsor and Ellington. Private lessons are $75 and there will be an additional ring fee depending on which facility you choose to ride at.
I can help you with the new 2015 dressage tests from my perspective as a USDF "L" judge. I also teach western dressage lessons and am happy to incorporate some trick & liberty training if you want to try something fun with your horse. Want to create a musical freestyle? I can help you get started so that you can show a freestyle this summer.
Please visit the Facebook Event Page to see the current schedule. Click here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1429854450654055/
Clinic in Pittston, ME
I will be teaching a trick training clinic at Wild Child Farm in Pittston, ME. We will be working on many tricks including bow, lay down, spanish walk, piaffe in-hand, smile, and the pedestal. I am also giving dressage lessons and helping with musical freestyle as well.
Click here to visit the Facebook Event Page for the schedule, directions, and auditor info.
Dressage Lessons in Connecticut- Multiple Locations
I will be teaching at multiple barns in Connecticut including Five Oaks Equestrian Center in Tolland, DeCarli Farms in Ellington, PCE Enterprises in South Windsor, and Fresh Creek Farm in Dover, NH. Please visit the Facebook event page for more info and to book your time slot.
Click here to visit the Facebook Event page for more information.
Clinic in Atkinson, ME
Teaching a clinic at Elysium Sport Ponies owned by Elisha & Laurie Harvey in Atkinson, ME This will be a Ride-A-Test clinic with the focus on improving your dressage tests and how to ride the new 2015 tests. Auditors are encouraged because we will also do a Q & A to answer any of your questions about how to ride a particular movement, accuracy, and any other tips you would like from a judge's perspective.
Click here to visit the Facebook Event Page for a schedule, directions, and more info.
Clinic in Connecticut
I will be teaching at different barns in the areas of Ashford, Tolland, Willington, and South Windsor on Friday the 27th (afternoon/evening only), and all day Saturday the 28th and Sunday the 29th. Please visit the Facebook events page for the updated schedule, details, and to ask questions. Thanks!
Facebook Events Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/946266525385613/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
Clinic in Atkinson, ME
Teaching a trick training clinic at Elysium Sport Ponies in Atkinson, ME. Owned & operated by Elisha and Laurie Harvey. This will be a lot of fun, giving you things to work on with your horse in the cold weather. I will be working on piaffe in-hand, pedestal work, bow/lay down, smile, picking up objects, spanish walk and other in-hand work.
I am also planning to bring Douwe with me for a trick demo during the lunch break. Douwe will have a fun time showing off his liberty work and tricks for everyone. Auditors are welcome and free!!!
Elysium Sport Ponies is located at: 358 Range Rd, Atkinson, ME