Reports from clinics

Riding assessment

Your position:
Your position in the saddle is good. We worked on using weight aids to help with the turns and positioning for half-pass and the changes. On any occasion that you feel you have to use the hand to correct [XXXX[’s bend - go to the leg first.

The horse’s way of going:
[XXXX] went in a soft and active manner. He had a good shape and got more supple as we worked through the various lateral movements. When he is supple and straight he will be able to power forwards and maintain his balance.

Exercises used:
We started working in a regular but not hurried rhythm using some shoulder-out and then shoulder-in to get him using the hind legs. The shoulder-out going to the left gave you the support of the wall to start. Once he was stepping under his body more we did some traver and then half-pass. We finished with the nicest half-pass right that he has ever done. Well done.

Recommendations:
I suggest you keep working through these lateral movements, making sure that you use a weight aid to help position [XXXX] correctly. The flying changes work when ridden forwards, and the bend is changed. Small fences are the easiest, but he can do changes over poles. It would help to have some diagonal lines in the arena.

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Photo evaluation

In this photo you are a little ahead of your horse. This is causing her to get onto her forehand and rely on your hand as a fifth leg. As you feel confident allow your elbows to come forward and allow her to find her own self-carriage.

You have a better seat in this photo. Make sure that you do not slide to the outside and take too much on the inside rein. Although you can get a flexion to the right, she is losing her outside shoulder. Think about becoming straighter and taking a more even contact on the rein.

This is much better. You are more square, just let your elbow come slightly in front of your body. Gradually work to allow your mare to take a longer stride while maintaining an even unhurried tempo. Well done. I look forward to some pictures next month to see how she is improving.

Working with Jane

Shelly Moore has come on-board as my Event Coordinator for 2008. If you would like to audit or host a clinics, contact Shelly at full.circlefarm@yahoo.com I

am looking forward to meeting you and your horse in 2008.

Auditors are welcome free-of-charge at all clinics with the exception of private clinics, intensive workshops and instructor clinics.
I ask for a donation from auditors which is either given to a local charity of the organizers choice or my own church - First Baptist Church, Carpinteria, CA

Comment from auditor
I really like your clear explanations and demonstrations - like to look for the U shape jaw and neck - a little thing, but important in our overall understanding. As an auditor I really appreciate the fact that I could ask questions.

Besides the focus of excellent teaching, I love the attention to auditors/audience so we can learn from each other. Also the positive attitude.

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3 Day Clinic

Open to riders of all standards

The three-day clinic gives riders the best opportunity to train with Jane.

All riders who want receive an e-mail evaluation of the work covered and a follow-up telephone conversation to discuss any training issues.
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One-Day Workshop

Have you gone to a great clinic, had a phenomenal ride and then forgotten some of the exercises and tips you learned and/or not been able to recreate the same ride afterwards?

Welcome to the One-Day Workshop created with you in mind.

All riders who want receive an e-mail evaluation of the work covered and a follow-up telephone conversation to discuss any training issues.
Follow-up telephone debrief _________________________________________________

The Instructor's Program

The Instructor Days are designed as five separate one-day training days. This allows instructors to train at their own pace. Instructors develop teaching skills and techniques with the opportunity to observe, discuss and participate in a hands-on way.

Open to anyone who works teaches riding professionally

INSTRUCTORS COMPLETING FIVE DAY PROGRAMS RECEIVE

1. A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

2. A LETTER OF REFERENCE TO THEIR EMPLOYER

Comments from participants
I learned a great deal about simplifying my lesson and being careful to notice and state the positive. Beth at Creswell

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Horse and Rider Evaluation

This assessment takes sixty - ninety minutes.
The way the horse has muscled up and any conformation issues that could lead to unsoundness in later life are discussed.
The rider will receive an e-mail evaluation including a future training program.

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Photo Assessment

Send me three or four digital photo and to get an evaluation on your horse's way of going and advice on how to continue your training program.

Client comments
"When I actually saw what you were saying I really understood and was able to put it into practice. Having the pictures was like having another riding lesson. I love having the reference with pictures every month or two. I can see how my horse is developing muscle and self-carriage. Thank you."

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Video/DVD Assessment

The video/DVD is an excellent method of keeping in touch and monitoring how your training is progressing. When you make the video/DVD show the work you are doing, including the warm-up.

Send a DVD or video of approximately 30 minutes.
Receive an e-mail evaluation
Follow-up telephone debrief

Client comments
"Five years ago, I obtained a lovely-minded horse with physical challenges. During these past years, I've used various riding instructors, trainers, a physical therapist, a chiropractor, farriers and MANY alternative therapies to help this horse. But - there have been constant setbacks.
Jane and I together watched a recent video of me riding this horse. NEVER have I had pointed out to me such insightful, correct, classical and informative instruction to help this horse through riding and lunge work.
I now see biomechanically how these techniques can help horses have a sound and happy future." Sherry Alexander, Oregon

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Teaching Video Assessment

Send a DVD or video of your client and improve your teaching skills in a personal private one-on-one basis.

Send a DVD or video of approximately 30 minutes.
Receive an e-mail evaluation
Follow-up telephone debrief

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