Mark your calendars for another fun riding camp aimed at adult amateurs, coming your way in southern California at Copper Meadows! This camp, scheduled for July 9-12, will include lessons across all three phases with a great selection of pros, as well as group activities, informational seminars and dinners. The cost of this camp is $650 and includes your lessons and activities. Here’s a look at the provisional camp schedule:
Wednesday, July 9
Getting to Know You Show Jumping lesson with Taren Hoffos
Afternoon talk with Performance Equine Maintenance: Stretches and Maintenance for Your Horse
Welcome party: margaritas and Mexican food taco bar at Lavender and Olive
Thursday, July 10
Cross-country lesson with Olivia Putrino
Afternoon yoga
Girl Dinner: Appetizers, BYOB, and painting craft at Lavender and Olive
Friday, July 11
Dressage lesson with Tiffany Silverman
Afternoon talk: What Dressage Judges Look for in Test Riding: a talk with Tiffany Silverman and example test ride
You Made It! Pizza making and friendship bracelet making at Lavender and Olive
Saturday, July 12
Look B4 You Leap cross-country clinic with Taren Hoffos or Auburn Excell
On-site accommodations are available, as are entries to Copper Meadows’ one-day schooling show happening that weekend (additional costs apply for housing and schooling show entry). For more information and to sign up, email Taren Hoffos at [email protected].
Major International Events
Longines Luhmühlen CCI5* (Germany): [Website] [Entries] [Schedule] [Timing & Scoring] [H&C+ Live Stream] [EN’s Coverage]
Petit Bromont (Canada): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
U.S. Weekend Preview
Aspen Farm H.T. (WA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]
Shepherd Ranch Pony Club H.T. I (CA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]
Horse Park of New Jersey H.T. I (NJ): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Seneca Valley Pony Club H.T. (MD): [Website] [Volunteer] [Scoring]
Silverwood Farm Spring H.T. (WI): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring]
Golden Spike H.T. (UT): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]
Full Gallop Farm June H.T. (SC): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer]
News & Reading
The first winner of the Kentucky Three-Day Event, Nick Larkin, has struck out with a new idea: Cross Country Equestrian. It’s a hybrid format of eventing that is based on the elements of cross country riding. There’s no dressage or show jumping involved with Cross Country Equestrian, and the courses feature jumps that can be passed up or jumped across levels. Nick says he designed this new sport with the root of eventing in mind, and wants to encourage riders to have fun and learn safely. Read a piece penned by Nick here.
Horse Sport Ireland has just been awarded funding for their forthcoming project “Breaking Barriers,” designed to facilitate stronger pathways for women to carve out a path in FEI course design. “A competitive selection process will identify a small group of women aged 20–50 who are already involved in course design and who demonstrate potential to progress to international level,” the announcement reads. “These participants will complete a structured development pathway that includes formal training aligned with FEI standards, placements at international competitions, expert-led national workshops, one-to-one mentorship, and a national showcase event to raise visibility and celebrate achievement.” The program is set to roll out this fall, with further information on applications and selection process to come. Watch this space for more.
What does great instruction actually look like? It’s an important question to think about, because coaches work to shape the future of the sport. Beyond simply teaching technical skills in the saddle, the big picture of coaching requires thoughtfulness. The USEA’s Eventing Coaches Program (ECP) is a certification program available to eventing coaches that includes a comprehensive curriculum of truly holistic coaching. Read more about the ingredients of great instruction here.
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