SURVEY RESULTS FOR CLINICS
First, I want to thank all of you who took the time to complete the survey. The objective of our club is to provide learning opportunities for our members. We had 18 people respond to the survey which is great! A summary of the results follows:
Dressage Instructors:Jumping Instructors - Clinic Date October 17-18, 2009
Annie Mauder won hands down for a jump clinician. Annie evented for 48 years in England, Canada and the USA , competing for the first time at the age of 8. A qualified BHS instructor, several of her students have represented their country for the Pony Club and University Riding Clubs. Having competed at the upper levels in her "younger days", she now competes young or green horses in eventing, dressage, and show jumping. She emphasizes confidence and the partnership between horse and rider and is a stickler for "the basics". Very well known for her work with junior hunter riders in the Tryon/Asheville area, all levels of riders will enjoy her fun and supportive style of teaching (along with her British wit!). Other notable instructors included Advanced Level Event riders Molly Bull, Chris Hitchock, Sally Cousins, David O'Brien, and Wendy Lewis.
Jennifer Baumert received the most votes followed closely by Jim Koford. Jennifer won Region 8 championships at the Prix St. Georges, Intermediare I, Intermediare II and Grand Prix levels. Jennifer is also a USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold medal holder and a USDF Certified Instructor/Trainer, Fourth Level. Jennifer has students from many disciplines from Dressage to Eventing to Hunters and Jumpers. She is able to help riders and horses progress smoothly through the levels through careful adherence to the classical training scale and methods. Jen is an accomplished rider, trainer, and teacher who is known for her effectiveness with serious riders from young riders to dedicated amateurs through professionals. Other instructors mentioned (and we will make note for future opportunities) include: Jane Savoie, Anne Gribbons, Henk Van Bergen, and Frederic Bouland.
On the average, everyone said they would be able to pay a maximum of $90-$100 per day. All those who responded said they would ride both days.
I will now contact each of these instructors and get some preliminary dates and estimated costs together. Each clinc will require an entry form to be complete by a set closing date. All fees will be paid in advance and will be non-refundable after the closing date unless your spot can be filled. Locations will also be researched and consideration will be given to time of year, footing, and facility accomodations. I would like to thank all of you for your input and look for more information to be posted soon.
