This is a combination clinic and test riding workshop with Debbie Riehl-Rodriguez, licensed FEI C/3* Judge, FEI Young Horse 3*, “S” Judge, Freestyle and Young Horse Judge as well as an instructor.
Have you ever wondered what the judge actually sees? What might be most important to them in a test at a certain level? How you can improve a movement and flow into the next one? How to show off you and your horse’s best to the judge? How to show movements that aren’t the easiest for you?
Demo riders will show the current tests up the levels, and participants will have the opportunity to comment and ask Debbie questions. Debbie will give her insight on common mistakes within the tests, how to improve this particular rider/horse combination, as well as “score” the test and provide comments.
Demo Riders: Demo Rider spots will be filled with AA riders. To apply for a demo rider spot, you must sign up for the 2 day Early Registration, which ends on March 12th. All ODS members that have signed up by that date will be invited to apply for a demo rider spot via email.
Registration for 2 days will be available until April 9th…but the fee will be higher.
Trainers and Youth are welcome to participate in the workshop. Open to all ODS members. Sign up to Join ODS, or pay the non-member fee.
Participants will be spaced at a County Covid-compliant distance. Masks will be required in the arena and other barn areas unless you are riding, based on then current County requirements.
Thank you to Gallops Saddlery for their sponsorship at this event!
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