WFP winning Rolex 2012 on Parklane Hawk (photo by Samantha Clark)
While William Fox-Pitt couldn’t quite catch that blue ribbon this past weekend at Burghley, he’s about to catch a flight to the U.S. to impart upon us mere mortals how to win CCI4* events as casually as you would pull on your britches. What’s that, you say? How did we get so lucky as to have WFP visit us stateside before he hunkers down for the cold winter in England? Well, I’m about to tell you all about it.
William Fox-Pitt will be teaching an exclusive clinic at Morningside Training Farm Nov. 5 and 6 in The Plains, Va. Morningside is an incredible facility in the heart of Virginia horse country with a cross-country course, a gallop track and two arenas with the amazing Pinnacle footing that we find at all the top venues. It is, to say the least, a venue befitting the guest of honor.
The clinic will be a very select and competitive group of riders and horses, with only 16 combinations participating. There are four groups for which you can apply: Future Event Horses, Young Riders and Under 25s, Training/Preliminary, and 3*/4*. Only horses and riders who are currently successful and confirmed at the Training level and above will be selected. Both days will be jumping focused, so bring your sticky spray.
Think you’ve got what it takes to have WFP bestow his knowledge upon you? You need only apply! Send your application to Team EnGaged Clinics at [email protected]. You should include a brief biography of yourself as a rider and a quick summary of your horse’s achievements. If you would like to add any pertinent information that could help you become one of the lucky few, please do so. Applicants will be selected by a committee of knowledgeable equestrians who are integrally involved in the organization of the clinic.
If you are unable to ride in the clinic, you should consider auditing. Auditing is only $20 a day and well worth it to see the master in his element. In fact, stay tuned to EN for a possible ticket contest and some hat signings.
Go WFP, and Go Awesome Clinics!
