CLINICS

2013 Alberta Horse Trials Association Eventing Clinics

The AHTA offers a variety of Eventing Clinics throughout the year at a variety of levels and disciplines. Some clinics are held before events and sponsored by the Eventing Committees; other clinics run in conjunction with the High Performance Program. Occasionally we offer introductory clinics to help those interested in getting started in eventing, and to also attract new participants.

Clinic information (dates, location, costs, and registration) will be posted on the AHTA website and sent out via the Friday Newsbites Email. Registration and release forms are available on the website. Each rider is required to submit a completed form along with funds to hold any spot in a clinic. Please ensure the completion of the form with all membership numbers and information requested are received by the contact person.

Download the New 2013 Clinic and Release Forms here . . .

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2013 Clinics

Anyone is welcome to come and watch AHTA Eventing Clinics Free of Charge!
Come and see what it is all about!

Keep checking back as this will be updated as more clinics become available. For more information contact Clinics Chairperson, Sharon Roberts,

Alberta Horse Trials 2013 Eventing Clinics

May 25, 2013 at Olds College - CANCELLED
Choosing Your Next Event Horse - Sponsored by AHTA High Performance Program

June 1 & 2, 2013
Eventing Clinic at Rocky Mountain House

Clinicians: Noel Clark, X-Country,
long listed for the Canadian eventing team in 2006, 2007, and 2008 and have competed through the CIC*** (Advanced) division
Becky Galbraith, Pacing/X-Country
Involved in AHTA for many years including young riders, has competed intermediate level, travelled and competed in the U.S. England, Ireland, and Wales. Becky has focused on coaching for the past few years.

Cost: $150.00 payable to AHTA
Requirements: Clinic registration and fee, Release Waiver, AHTA and AEF Memberships

Stabling: $20.00/night – add to clinic fee if required. All levels accepted
REGISTRATION CLOSES 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO CLINIC
Send all forms and fees to Contact Sharon Roberts,

June 15 and 16, 2013
Eventing Clinic at Cochrane & District Agriculture Society, Cochrane, AB
Clinician: Becky Lee
Canadian Rebecca Lee, International Event rider and assistant trainer to US Olympian Stephen Bradley, is available for clinics, individual lessons, as well as coaching at competitions. Rebecca has ridden Advanced through the three star level and has been long listed for the Canadian Equestrian team. Rebecca has competed all over North America including such sites as Galway Downs, Fair Hill International, and The Event at Rebecca Farms. Rebecca and Stephen train out of Longbranch Farms in Millwood, VA the majority of the year, and spend the remaining months in Aiken, SC.
Rebecca is passionate about teaching and has developed riders to the CCI** level. A trained clinical psychologist, Rebecca incorporates sports psychology with confidence building techniques to enhance the learning experience. Rebecca welcomes Eventers, Jumpers, and Dressage riders as well as all levels of horse and rider pairs to join her clinics.

Second Clinician TBA
Cost: $150.00 payable to AHTA
Requirements: Clinic registration and fee, Release Waiver, AHTA and AEF Memberships

Stabling: $25.00/night add stabling to clinic fee
$25.00/deposit (separate cheque)

All levels accepted
REGISTRATION CLOSES 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO CLINIC
Send all forms and fees to Contact Sandy,

June 23, 2013
Meet the Fences Clinic
Interested in the thrill of eventing? This Clinic is an introduction into Eventing designed for people who have never evented before but would like to see if it is for them.

Clinician: Jenn Smart, is an experienced eventer as well a licensed instructor. Jenn will explain the rules, tack and licences that you will need before you take the plunge and enter your first event. Please complete the entry form here. For more information, please

August 3 & 4, 2013
Eventing Clinic at Alhambra Stables, Red Deer, AB

Clinicians: Sandra Donnelly, Level 2 eventing instructor and competitor. Eventing competition experience through to the 4 star level. Member of Canadian Eventing Team at 2007 Pan Am Games and 2008 Olympics.
Linda Ramsey, a licensed Equine Canada Dressage judge and 3-Day Event Judge, and 3 Day Event Coach, Lynda is a certified Level III NCCP Canadian coach.
Cost: $150.00 payable to AHTA
Requirements: Clinic registration and fee, Release Waiver, AHTA and AEF Memberships

Stabling: Arrangements to be made directly with Alhambra Stables, contact Ulrika Wikner,

All levels accepted
REGISTRATION CLOSES 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO CLINIC
Send all forms and fees to Contact Sharon Roberts,

Leslie Law Clinic - August 6 - 9, 2013
High Performance Riders Clinic - August 6 - 7, 2013
AHTA Members - August 8 - 9, 2013
Leslie currently runs a busy event barn out of Ocala, Florida and has added High Performance Coaching to his resume with riders competing at notable events such as the 2012 London Olympics, 2012 Rolex, 2013 Rolex
PreTraining horse / rider combinations and above. Check the flyer and registration forms here - Make sure you register early as this clinic fills early every year!
. . . Contact person is Kathleen Ziegler.

Other Eventing Clinics

June 22, 2013
Alhambra Clinic
Stadium with Billi Solverson, Cross-Country with Barry Tyerman

Price is $90 for the two lessons. Limited space, closing date June 19th received in hand entry. With Entry form please attach signed waiver and cheque, plus a separate Cheque for $30 for stable deposit / cancellation fee. Vet or medical certificate required for cancellation. Entry form and waivers here - separate waiver for over 18, and under 18, please confirm you read and sign the correct one - thanks! For more information

June 23, 2013
Alhambra Derby
A fun day out competing on a Cross-Country course with stadium jumps mixed in. Closest to optimum time with least faults wins. Pre Entry, Entry, Pre Training and Training divisions are offered. Price is $ 105 for two rounds, best round counts.
If you want to upgrade your second round you can, but only the higher division will count.
Closing date is June 19th for received in hand entry. With Entry form please attach signed waiver and cheque, plus a separate Cheque for $30 for stable deposit / cancellation fee. Vet or medical certificate required for cancellation. Entry form and waivers here - separate waiver for over 18, and under 18, please confirm you read and sign the correct one - thanks! For more information

August 27-29, 2013
The South Peace Horse Club's Pre-Event clinic is back!
Three days of instruction with Sandra Donnelly, Robin Hahn or Amy West. Fee is $225 incl GST. Stabling is $150 for the week or $75 for just the clinic.
Email to register. Fees are due by August 8th, no exceptions.

Past 2013 Eventing Clinics

May 11/12, 2013 at Olds College
Coach Workshop and Rider Clinic - Sponsored by AHTA HP, Alberta Equestrian Federation & Alberta Sport & Recreation
Claudia Cojocar: “Thinking Outside the Box“ Gymnastic/Homework Exercises for Flatwork and Jumping, Cavaletti & Pole Exercises to improve the Canter, Improving the rider's position to become more effective
Sandra Sokoloski: Helping Coaches Help Riders: A Biomechanics Perspective
More information here . . . Contact person is Kathleen Ziegler.

Spring Fever Cross-Country Camp

May 18-20, 2013

Instructor: Tricia Dahms

Kick off the Eventing season with tons of fun at a 3 day camp at the lovely Thompson Country facility in Rocky Mountain House. Stadium jumping and cross-country lessons! All levels available. A great head start! Get galloping, get your horse out, get rid of the “sillies” and knock off the rust on your cross-country ride.

Instructor: Tricia Dahms - Equine Canada level 3 Eventing coach, Team Canada member- 1999 Pan Am Games, Rolex, Kentucky CCI***, Short-listed for 2000 Sydney Olympics, 2012 Equine Canada High Performance Coach

Clinic: $275 Indoor stabling -$20/night and paid separately to Thompson Country Pony Club. Clinic goes rain, shine or snow!!!

Please contact Sandridge Stables to register:
22335 Twp Road 520, Sherwood Park, AB, T8C 1E2
780-922-7383 Office, 780-271-2106 Cell
tricia@sandridgestables.ca

May 25-26, 2013
The Beaumont and District Agricultural Society and The Clearwater Valley Pony Club - Clinic and Derby weekend
May 25th –Clinic - May 26th-Derby
Come to one or both! Stabling available
Saturday May 25th : Show Jumping Clinic with Billi Solverson (1 hour)
and Cross-country Clinic with Barry Tyerman (1.5 hour)

Registration Form and more information here . . .