Heather Lewis BHSAI, BHS Int SM, Cert Ed

Jumping and Dressage Clinics

Saturday 6th September   Loose Jumping   Hound Hill Farm Segensworth Road, Titchfield

Loose schooling over jumps is an excellent way to teach the horse to jump calmly, rhythmically and with impulsion. This then teaches him to look after himself and develop a good style of jumping. It is a very useful exercise for young horses, or those with jumping problems, especially rushing. It is also used for improving the gymnastic capability and independent thought of the more experienced horse. Sessions will be on an individual basis and last for 20 minutes. This is usually plenty of time, as it is quite hard work for the horse.  If you feel your horse will take longer to get to grips with the concept of loose jumping, you have the option of booking two slots to allow a time of 40 minutes instead. If you wish to book your horse for a session, please take note of the following:   · Loose jumping requires several helpers. You will be expected to take an active role (and sometimes this can be harder work than riding!).  Please bring a lunge whip with you. · Your horse should be walked in hand, or lunged, for 10 minutes prior to coming into the school for the loose schooling.  Please make sure you allow time for this warm up period when booking your time. ·The horse should be loose schooled in a headcollar and wearing protective boots on front and back legs. Over reach boots are recommended on fronts as well. ·Have a generous handful of your horse’s favourite treats with you. They soon work out how to get their reward! Individual 20 minute sessions, starting at 3pm

£15.00

Saturday 20th September   Dressage - Scales of Training Exercises   Froxfield Stud Alexander Lane, Privett

The Scales of Training are used as a guide in all British Dressage tests to judge the quality and correctness of the horses training. By improving your understanding of how the scales work together, you can move the horse forward in its own understanding and ability.  This will not only improve your dressage marks, but will give a much nicer, more obedient horse to ride on the flat and over jumps. During this session, we will work on exercises to improve the basic paces throughout school movements found in Prelim and Novice dressage tests. Starting at 9.30am

£15.00

Saturday 11th October   Dressage - Improving the riders seat and the horses way of going.   Hound Hill Farm Segensworth Road, Titchfield

How the rider sits on the horse directly affects the quality of the work as a balanced rider will produce a more balanced horse.  It is possible to improve security and effectiveness in the saddle by using a variety of exercises (including working without stirrups). If the rider can develop feel, depth and independence in the seat, this will result in improved balance and responsiveness in the horse. Starting at 9.30am

£15.00

Saturday 25th October   Gymnastic Jumping   Froxfield Stud Alexander Lane, Privett

This session will involve jumping a short grid and other exercises to improve athletic capability and independent thought in the horse. Height of the fences will depend on the standard of the group.  Similar abilities will be put together.  Generally, the height of jumps in these sort of exercises is kept within an easy range for the horse, as the exercises themselves increase the level of difficulty. Starting at 9.30am

£15.00

Map to Froxfield Stud