* Short Course
* Gymkhana and
Potluck
* Work Parties
* Lecture Series
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Myrddin Winter Lecture Series
2008
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We will be hosting theory clinics to help riders who wish to prepare for their rider tests as well as anybody else who wishes to brush up on their horsemanship. These are unmounted lessons and will run at 2:00 for Rider 1 & 2 (old Rider 1), 3:00 for Rider 3 - 6 (old rider 2), and at 4:00 for Rider 7+ on Saturdays throughout the winter. The dates are: January 12, 26, February 9, 23, March 8, 22. Testing will be held April 19. Click here for more info.
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Notes:
- Be on time. Lectures and practicals will start on time.
- Bring notebooks, pens, and clipboards
- Dress warmly for in barn and arena activities
- Registration due on the Wednesday before the class:
call 905-877-6698 or email margaret@myrddin.info
Fees:
- Fee of $10 per person, per class. Max daily fee $20
- Discount for registering for the whole series (before Jan 10):
one level: $50; two or more levels: $95
Lecture Times:
Levels 1 – 3 (former Rider Level 1): 2:00
Levels 4 – 6 (former Rider Level 2): 3:00
Levels 7 + and any interested parties: 4:00
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Schedule:
| January 12 |
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2:00 Levels 1-3
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Anatomy of the horse: basic parts
Age
Horse colours and markings |
| 3:00 Levels 4-6 |
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Evolution of Equus
Anatomy: basic skeleton, tendons, ligaments
Foot and shoeing |
| 4:00 Levels 7 + |
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Anatomy: legs and unsoundnesses
Shoeing – use of studs etc
Identification & filling out passports |
| January 26 |
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2:00 Levels 1-3
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Cleaning and grooming
Hoof structure and care |
| 3:00 Levels 4-6 |
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Nature of the horse
Body language
Conformation
Horses’ natural balance |
| 4:00 Levels 7 + |
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Braiding and Trimming
Preventative medicine |
| February 9 |
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2:00 Levels 1-3
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Bedding
Feeding
Approaching, leading, and tying |
| 3:00 Levels 4-6 |
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Digestive system
Signs of colic
Turnout
Preventative Medicine |
| 4:00 Levels 7 + |
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In-depth feeding
Winter care
Conditioning schedule |
| February 23 |
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2:00 Levels 1-3
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Tack: parts, fitting, adjustments, care |
| 3:00 Levels 4-6 |
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Soundness and lameness
Stable bandaging, boots, polos
Different types of tack and uses
Blanketing |
| 4:00 Levels 7 + |
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Lunging of horse and rider |
| March 8 - RESCHEDULED for March 29 |
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2:00 Levels 1-3
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Gaits
Analysis of position: 2 point, 3 point
Aids |
| 3:00 Levels 4-6 |
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Rider’s position: faults, crookedness
Equitation principles
Bending, straightness
Aids |
| 4:00 Levels 7 + |
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Advanced riding theory
Dressage
Over fences
Transportation: bandaging, loading |
| March 22 |
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2:00 Levels 1-3
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Arena rules
School figures
Warm-up and cool-down
Riding attire |
| 3:00 Levels 4-6 |
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Jumping: position, exercises, gymnastics
Practice rides |
| 4:00 Levels 7 + |
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Competitive riders’ planning meeting |
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