Upcoming Events
Evaluation Clinic
Date: TBA
Group lecture (all riders with horses to be evaluated should attend)
Individual 45 minute evaluations following lecture. Times will be assigned.
Evaluations for:
- • Suitability to discipline
- • Training direction
- • Problem solving
- • Saddle, bit, and bridle fit
Understanding the horse both psychologically and physically will help bring clarity to your situation.
Each rider will receive an individual evaluation with suggestions for improvement.
I suggest riders observe other sessions for full benefit.
COST: TBA
Dressage Clinic Series Part 1
Understanding Dressage
A comprehensive Series for all Level Riders
Four Weekly Classroom Sessions: TBA
- • Week 1 - History of classical dressage: Arena dimensions, letters, tips for accuracy.
- • Week 2 - Levels and requirements: What are requirements for each level? What is the correct carriage for each level?
- • Week 3 - Riders position and use of the aids: Analysis of body position; how are you affecting your horse with your position?
- • Week 4 - 'On the bit': What does this really mean? What are the required qualities? A theoretical discussion of bit contact and communication; a practical exercise; please bring a set of reins.
COST: TBA, Registration with full payment required.
For more information please contact Sandi Forester (770) 957-5180 or sandiforester@gmail.com
Dressage Clinic Series Part 2
Understanding Dressage
A Comprehensive Series for all Level Riders
Four Weekly Riding Lessons: Date: TBA
- • Week 1 - Riders' position analysis and use of aids. Your position will be evaluated in a friendly supportive atmosphere. If you cannot participate under saddle, we encourage you to join us as an auditor.
- • Week 2 - Forward, Straight, Relaxation of the Back, Acceptance of Contact: Practice riding these important and necessary qualities to achieve correctness.
- • Week 3 - Individual Horse evaluation: Sandi will evaluate each horse for his/her development and abilities. This will be in a group setting so we can all learn to develop our "eye."
- • Week 4 - Ride a test: Each rider will ride the test of their choice. The ride will be critiqued and suggestions for improvement offered.
COST: TBA, Registration with full payment required.
For information please contact Sandi Forester (770) 957-5180 or sandiforester@gmail.com
Field trip!
Georgia International Horse Park: Fall Dressage Show
Date: TBA, Fall 2011
Understanding the levels
- • How does a horse graduate from training level to grand prix?
- • What are the requirements of each level?
- • What makes a movement correct or with fault?
Join us for a fun and educational field trip to the GIHP. Observe and learn from levels training through Grand Prix!
Sandi will analyze movements and review the requirements, and explain carriage in each level. This is a great opportunity to put the pieces of the puzzle together in a relaxed and fun atmosphere
COST: TBA, pre-registration and payment required
For information please contact Sandi Forester (770) 957-5180 or sandiforester@gmail.com
Starting the Young Horse
Date: TBA
Many horse owners desire to start training their own horse. Without clear guidelines problems can occur resulting in disappointment and frustration.
This clinic is designed to give you clear and complete guidance to begin training your own horse. Each horse and handler is unique. It would not be possible to predict all situations; however, with a basic knowledge of the process successful training can be accomplished by you!
Demonstration and Instruction on:
- • Horse Psychology, Instincts, Behavior, Language
- • Bonding, Handling, Leading
- • Round Pen Leadership
- • Lungeing
- • Introduction of Bridle, Bit, Saddle
- • Long-Lining
- • Mounting, Dismounting and First Ride
- • Basic Aids, Correct Process of Advancement
COST: TBA, Registration with full payment required.
For information please contact Sandi Forester (770) 957-5180 or sandiforester@gmail.com
Long-lining Clinic
Date:TBA
- • Fills the gap between lungeing/roundpen work and initial rides
- • Prepares the horse for rider's aids by the use of long lines simulating leg and hand aids
- • Teaches the horse to accept contact
- • Teaches the horse to bend, to move forward, change direction, halt, reinback and lateral work
Surcingle and long lines necessary
Cost: TBA reservations and payment required
See the Videos page to watch a long-lining demonstration by Sandi Forester.
For information please contact Sandi Forester (770) 957-5180 or sandiforester@gmail.com
