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Location: Lancaster Fairgrounds
Lancaster,New Hampshire
Date: Sunday May 20th,2012
Clinic
Schedule:
8:30am-10:30am
In-Hand and Model Horse Classes:
* Proper leading
at the walk and trot
* Techniques on setting/presenting horse or pony appropriate to breed &
type
* Exhibitor Attire and Tack/Equipment
* Grooming and clipping and how it affects the
Judge's decision
* Class Etiquette
11:00am-1pm
Pleasure/Rail Classes: Common exhibitor mistakes
& How to master your Railwork.
*Entering the show ring at the Walk or Trot/Jog: What the Judge sees!
*Making or breaking your gaits: Proper rail spacing and gauging transitions
*Knowing your class Specs:
Preparing for the gaits that will be called for in specific classes and how to school for them at home.
*Championship
Classes
1:pm-1:30pm LUNCH
1:45-3:15
Driving Classes: From Minis to Drafts:How
to best present the breed you show
*Mandatory equipment and attire and "tricks of the
trade" to grab the Judge's eye.
*How to best gauge your trot gaits
*Reversing
*Reinmanship
and selecting the proper bit
*Straightness and use of the overcheck to properly position your horse/pony's
frame.
3:30pm-5:00pm
Obstacle & Pattern Classes:Ground poles,jumping and understanding markers
*Gauging your Horse's stride...this is what it's all about
*Correctly approaching an obstacle or
marker:Thinking 5 strides ahead of your horse
*Courtesy circles,halting and backing
*From
the Judge's eye:Faults,scoring,and first impressions
SUMMARY:
This clinic is designed to help horse
show exhibitors better understand what a Judge is looking for when you are presenting your horse or pony.
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2012 WMRC CLINIC ENTRY FORM
Ramona
Watts-Hettinger Instructional Clinic
"Conquering Fear In The Ring"
Clinic Date: Sunday May 20,2012
Lancaster Fairgrounds Lancaster,New Hampshire
Gate opens at 7:00 a.m.
Name:_____________________________
Address:___________________________
__________________________________
Telephone:_________________________
Email:_____________________________
Audit Fee:
$5.00 per person at the gate.(Under 8 years of age,FREE,must be supervised)
Exhibitor's Fee: $15.00 per session or $45.00/day -- LIMIT OF 12 HORSES
PER CLASS--Pre-registration required
by May 4nd. You may enter as
many classes as you want.Selection is on a first come basis.Please check off classes you wish to enter and name of horse in
each class.One form per exhibitor. Copies may be made .CHECKS
PAYABLE TO:WMRC. Due with registration.NO REFUNDS. Stalls
will
not be available. Copy of rabies certificate (and coggins test if out of state horse) must accompany entry form.
_____Class # 1- In-Hand and Model Horse
__________________________________________________________
______ Class # 2 - Pleasure/Rail
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_____ Class # 3- Driving
__________________________________________________________
_____ Class #4 - Obstacle & Pattern
__________________________________________________________
Please print clearly:
Exhibitor's Name: _______________________________________
Age:__________
Horse Owner's Name:___________________________________
Town:__________________
Please read before signing:
The purpose of this event is to help area horse owners be
better prepared for the show season and horses are needed for exhibition. This is not a show and your animals are not being
judged against other animals.This is an opportunity for the exhibitor to get first hand schooling with a very qualified
trainer and the auditors to observe without the need to bring a horse.
I fully understand the inherent dangers to myself,any minor child,my horse and my possesions while engaged in
any equine activity. I further agree to hold harmless: The White Mountain Riding Club,The WMRC Clinic Committee,The Lancaster
Fair Association,their Directors,Official Sponsors,Members and Volunteers while attending or exhibiting in this clinic;in
the event of injury,damage,loss or death to myself,my minor child,my horse and my possessions.I agree that I have entered
the above with an understanding of the rules of this clinic.My signature on this form is proof of my acceptance of the rules
and regulations of this show and the understanding of the above.
__________________________________________________
Signature of Exhibitor:Parent or Legal Guardian
Send Entries to:
Ramona Chessman
236 Pleasant Valley Road
Lancaster,NH 03584
603-788-4679
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