12/13/2024
LIFS is excited to host
Robin Buddecke for a Clinic January 10-12 !
Robin is a lifelong professional horseman, starting riding and training at a very young age. As a teenager he had a long list of catch rides, winning in the junior hunters, junior jumpers and a variety of other disciplines.
At 18 years old, Robin became an assistant trainer for Mike McCormick, following that he worked for a variety of professionals as a rider/ trainer, including Diane Grod, Andy Kocher & Dennis Mitchell.
Robin produced and showed famous equitation horse, Grappa, regular working hunter Idle Hour, and several Grandprix
horses throughout his career.
He’s also worked in Europe.
As a coach, Robin has trained both amateurs and professionals , from short stirrup through all of the major equitation finals.
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Robin has competed venues such as Spruce Meadows. Pin Oak, Kansas City, Ft Worth, Traders Point, Denver, Los Angeles Equestrian Center, Chagrin.
Most of his career has been based in Southern California, Del Mar.
Robin’s approach to training is to use his knowledge in exercises that are simple, yet super productive. His positive & patient approach to coaching promotes his ability to work with all levels, young to mature. He will help you feel comfortable and at the same time to up the ante a bit for those who are ready to grow as riders !
