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K.Clarke Equine LLC

K.Clarke Equine LLC specializes in horse and rider biomechanics for all disciplines and levels with a strong emphasis on classical dressage.
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Kendra Clarke is a Level 2 Centered Riding instructor, specializing in horse and rider biomechanics. Kendra’s philosophy is that “mindful riders create successful horses” through the productive use of self, that allows horses to showcase their natural talent. Kendra has trained with many FEI trainers, most notably Louise Davison of Tamworth, England. There Kendra rode Louise’s many upper level hor

ses, and rode her Grand Prix schoolmaster under the watchful eyes of Conrad Schumacher. While in England, Kendra also learned from Carl Hester and Sandy Phillips as they taught Louise on a regular basis. In the United States, Kendra has spent countless hours alongside David Donnelly of French Light Dressage, where he taught her the teachings of Nuno Oliveria and Boucherist schools. There she continues to refine the art of teaching classical French dressage movements to both horses and riders, emphasizing in correct upper level movements. Kendra graduated from Delaware Valley College with an Equine Training degree and spent a semester at Hartpury College (Gloucester, England) where she studied equine biomechanics. She has also earned her Master’s in Business Administration at Delaware Valley University (formerly college). The combination of equine biomechanics and rider biomechanics creates a dynamic training experience. Before focusing on biomechanics, Kendra also competed in the hunter/jumper rings, reining and western riding, and low level eventing. Her wide variety of knowledge among different disciplines has created approachable techniques for any and all riders or horses. She continues to compete in USDF rated shows, and produce students in dressage, eventing, and hunter/jumpers at all levels. Other services available including: fully insured trailering, certified equine sports massages, and braiding and grooming services.

08/24/2024

Horse show morning arena walk outfit, featuring mesh sheet and poll cover for Jayde

08/18/2024

Our next lecture with BEAU Equestrian Mental Wellness!

Join us on Tuesday, September 24th at 6PM at Echo Creek Farm & Stable with K.Clarke Equine LLC for a lecture on Navigating Difficult Exits in the Equestrian World. We will be discussing how difficult transitions can impact mental health as well as exploring strategies to support mental well-being.

Common Mental Health Challenges
- Stress and Anxiety: The pressure of making and managing transitions and changes.
- Grief and Loss: Mourning the end of a relationship with a trainer and/or barn family
- Identity Crisis: Struggling with changes in identity or purpose.

We hope to see you there!

08/16/2024

Want a biomechanics clinic at your farm AND support the NAYC Region 1 team? Bid here!

Auction item 'Horse & Rider Biomechanics Clinic' hosted online at 32auctions.

08/16/2024

Bid on a lesson with Blue the Racewood Eventing Simulator and support the Region 1 NAYC Team!

Auction item 'Riding Simulator Lesson on (Kintnersville, PA)' hosted online at 32auctions.

07/21/2024

New scheduling website for lessons on “Blue” the Racewood Eventing Simulator: www.timecenter.com/kclarkeequine2

Come learn with the ONLY Racewood Accredited Trainer in the US Kendra Clarke of K.Clarke Equine LLC. Lessons include an evaluation of what your body is or isn’t doing and exercises to help these imbalances and work towards all your riding goals. More information on Blue can be found at www.kclarkeequine.com/blue-faq

If interested in a private workshop for your group please email [email protected] for more details.

07/18/2024

07/17/2024

☀️ We are seeking volunteers for ESDCTA Summer Days I & II, our USDF/USEF dressage shows on July 23 and 24 at the USET Foundation! ☀️

Remember that for each full day you volunteer at this show, your volunteer hours earned are doubled! This is a great opportunity to get your year-end award volunteer requirements done.

If you are interested in volunteering at this show (or also any of our other events), please contact our volunteer coordinator team at [email protected].

For more information on volunteering with ESDCTA and/or information about the shows themselves, please visit our website. Feel free to send us a message if you have any questions! 🏖️

07/14/2024

07/13/2024

Are you a riding instructor and want to know more about rider psychology?

I am holding a 12 week rider psychology for instructors.

Want to be able to support your rider's emotionally and physically and help them be the best team possible!!!

In-depth psyco-educational programme.

Includes the "mental health first aid" certificate for equestrians run by Rider's In Mind

Please pm for more info.

07/10/2024

has a new certificate to hang on the wall, and is the first in the US to do it! Thank you .ltd for a fantastic day. Interested in a session? Sign up at kclarkeequine.com

07/09/2024

Had the most amazing lesson with and Harry today. 6 weeks post concussion, only ridden for probably a total of an hour in those 6 weeks, and besides some fatigued muscles I still got it 😎 more pictures and videos to come, for now it’s bedtime til the next adventure tomorrow!!

07/08/2024

Would you like to learn more about Train Your Seat and start your journey to becoming certified?! Join us for the first in person clinic in the US at Echo Creek in Frenchtown NJ! Any questions please reach out!

Train Your Seat gives you practical tools to focus your mind and become more self-aware so you can improve your connection with your horse. You’ll be able to finally see tangible improvements in your riding quickly and easily. Combining rider biomechanics, imagery and embodied anatomy.

07/06/2024

07/02/2024

Next lecture with BEAU Equestrian Mental Wellness will be July 23rd on the very important topic of grief in the horse world. Many of us have lost our beloved four legged friends before or will at some point. Join us to learn from Lisa! 6:00-8:00, $40 cash preferred

06/26/2024

This! One piece of equipment I do not use in my program. There’s much better ways to help your horse!

06/19/2024

Due to popular demand, sale extended til July 3! Catch a lesson before I am away in England for more continued education. Lesson availability will resume July 14!

06/19/2024

DRESSAGE TRIVIA:

Do you know the answer to this "CORNER CONUNDRUM?" 🤔

How deep are you supposed to ride into your corners?

The answer is, it depends, and here's why:👇

Information is VAGUE out there! But according to the USEF Rule Book, “Corners should be ridden as one-quarter of a volte appropriate to the level of the test (10 meters at training-First Levels, 8 meters at Second-Fourth Levels and 6 meters above Fourth Level).”
[USEF Rule Book DR109]

But in reality, it depends on the development of both the horse and the rider. And in my humble opinion, this is the BEST answer. 🙌
It is far better to ride a good corner that will help support you and your horse for the next movement than to try to jam yourself into a black hole 😉

So definitely strive for the USEF guidelines, but only go as deep as you and your horse can without disturbing the rhythm, balance, and harmony.

06/15/2024

Join us on Tuesday, June 25 at 6PM! During this lecture we will be diving into:

1️⃣Understanding Body Confidence in the Equestrian World
2️⃣Factors Influencing Body Confidence in Equestrian Sports
3️⃣Strategies for Promoting Body Positivity
4️⃣Practical Tips for Building Body Confidence
5️⃣Activity and Group Discussion
6️⃣Resources and Additional Support

We hope to see you there!🐴

06/13/2024

This impending heat wave got you bummed about not riding?! Schedule a lesson on “Blue” with K.Clarke Equine LLC 6/17-22 and receive $20 off your lesson! Come to our cool studio and enjoy a lesson working on your biomechanics to better ride your horse at home! Lessons with Kendra Clarke-Katona (4* Train Your Seat Trainer, only 1 of 2 in the US with this certification) and lessons with B.E.Equine LLC (1* TYS) text Kendra at 413-824-2002 for availability with both Kendra and Becca. Groups welcome, trainers bring your students so you can carry on with the lessons at home! For more information please visit www.kclarkeequine.com/blue-faq

06/10/2024

LAST CALL to sign up for the ESDCTA Youth Clinic with Kendra Clarke and Blue the Mechanical Horse 🐴 on Friday June 14th, from 5:00 to 7:30 PM

Visit our website for more information and to register online! https://www.esdcta.org/youth/mechanical-horse-clinic/

Location: Kintnersville, PA

Who Can Participate: ESDCTA Youth Dressage & Eventing Riders who are at least 13 years old and under 210 lbs

Clinic Format: A mounted clinic with Blue, a mechanical horse that gives riders the feeling of movements through Grand Prix dressage and 3ft fences. This clinic will be in a group format with up to 4 riders. Each participant will have a mounted session on Blue of approximately 30 minutes and will audit the other rides. SPACE IS LIMITED TO 4 RIDERS!

Cost: $80 per participant

For any questions, please contact...
Jennifer Koch
[email protected] | 484-894-0876

06/05/2024

A fun clinic coming up for ESDCTA Youth!

We have an exciting opportunity just for our Eastern States Dressage & Combined Training Association youth members!

We are offering a clinic with K.Clarke Equine LLC on Blue, the mechanical horse in Kintnersville, PA on June 14th from 5:00-7:30pm.

Blue performs Grand Prix dressage movements and jumps up to 3ft., making this a perfect opportunity for both dressage riders and eventers.

Kendra Clarke/K. Clarke Equine is a level 2 Centered Riding Instructor and a 4* Train Your Seat (formerly Franklin Method Equestrian) certified trainer specializing in the rider’s fully body biomechanics. Kendra is 1 of 2 trainers in the US with this certification.

Only 4 spots available! Register here: https://membership.esdcta.org/event-5754193

More info here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_79P_AVOX2RAv_nV1IqHx-k0603hyzth/view?usp=sharing

06/02/2024

✨Rare opportunity!✨
One training stall available at Echo Creek Farm & Stable with K.Clarke Equine LLC. in Frenchtown NJ. Full care and management for someone interested in horse and rider biomechanics with Kendra Clarke, 4* Train Your Seat (formerly Franklin Method Equestrian, and only 1 of 2 trainers in the US with the certification), Level 2 Centered Riding, and extensive experience in dressage (and experience through riding career in western/reining, eventing and hunter/jumpers). The ideal owner is someone who may have a challenge in their biomechanics that needs help, a horse who needs physical therapy or improvement on movement/gaits to step up to the next level, or an owner looking for something out of the norm for training programs. Kendra loves a challenge and to figure out why a horse or rider is moving a certain way and then utilize the unique skills she has to see a horse/rider breakthrough. Well established team of vets, farriers, etc to overcome any challenge. Opportunities to show with the team in PA and NJ and many on site educational opportunities each month. The current clientele offers a group of outgoing and supportive ladies, young adults and teens who enjoy any reason to sip on prosecco and talk about their horses!

Training programs built to the specific needs of the horse. All disciplines and ages welcomed.

References from vets, farrier, clients, etc. available. Please feel free to interview me because I will also be interviewing you!

More information on Kendra Clarke can be found at www.kclarkeequine.com

More information on Echo Creek Farm & Stable can be found on their page. Full care board $900.

Please PM, email [email protected] or text Kendra at 413-824-2002 to schedule a visit or take advantage of 50% off a riding lesson for those who would like a "taste" of the KCE team.

05/29/2024

05/08/2024

Address

Frenchtown, NJ
01892

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 8pm
Tuesday	7am - 8pm
Wednesday	7am - 8pm
Thursday	7am - 8pm
Friday	7am - 8pm
Saturday	7am - 8pm
Sunday	7am - 8pm

Telephone

+14138242002

Website

http://www.kclarkeequine.com/

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Videos

The amazing Blue helping Natasha to find her elbows at the canter!

Come beat the heat on “Blue”!

Where do I even begin with this horse?! Giselle gave her all today in our lesson with @pennsylvaniaridingacademy, having the best everything to date. All of her hard work is showing. This is a horse who I could barely get to walk under-saddle in May of 2020, who is now strong, confident and a force to be reckoned with. Giselle is what riding mares is all about, feeling them pick you and want to give it their all. We have so much more work to do, but I know she will do it for me because she wants to. Beyond thankful for the opportunity to ride and develop this one ❤️ #equestrian #horses #biomechanics #dressage #marepower #andalusian

Evening Lucky puff walk, even I got to ride, Becca can’t have all fun

How do you warm up your horse before you get on? Here @b.e.equine warms up her pony Lucky over raised poles to increase joint mobility in his legs and back, increase suppleness through his spine, strengthen his thoracic slings, and so much more. Exercises like this help us to check in with our horses before we get on them, and in Lucky’s case, increase activation from his hind leg before we get on him. No lazy pony to start for Becca on that ride! This work beforehand helped Becca to have a successful ride working on counted walk and collection in the trot (hint hint, exercises to work towards piaffe 🤩) #horse #horses #dressage #dressagehorse #dressagetraining #biomechanics

The best way to practice for a dressage test is to get in the arena, even if it’s just you and no horse! Familiarize yourself with the letters, geometry and work through the space on your own two feet will absolutely help under saddle. As we left the show yesterday I caught this gem of a video watching Wendy and Natasha playing and preparing!

Becca and Lucky enjoying Friday Evening Eventing at Bucks County Horse Park

My all time favorite moments as a trainer are when a horse has a breakthrough and I get to hop off, reward and hand walk them out. About 2 weeks ago Jayde developed some new behaviors after weeks of huge improvement, showing us that she was very uncomfortable for some reason. Whenever my horses show new “behavioral problems” I believe they are 99% actually a pain problem. With the help of Dr. Katie Sullivan from @maemcfieldservice we found some TMJ pain and after a dental exam found the source of pain in Jayde’s mouth. She had a light week of ground work to let things heal after her float and yesterday gave me a happy light ride, and today offered an incredibly balanced canter that even surprised me and I had to catch myself to keep riding it! Jayde has done a lot of strength work on the ground in the @eagleprosix and it’s all paying off! Always remember, horses are constantly talking to us and a “naughty” horse is probably just one in pain!!! @nlworthington

Proud trainer shout-out to Natasha Worthington and Jayde for trying the skinny yesterday! Jayde has had challenges with tight spaces, like stall doors and wash stalls, so having the standards close together tested their comfort level with this idea and Natasha and Jayde just cruised right through!

Love my team! Even when I’m away my horses still have all the treatments they need. Thank you Dr. Sullivan from @maemcfieldservice for Riley’s moxobustion treatment!

Post ride snuggles and face rubs for the queen G. She’s come so far in every aspect of her life and is proving to be the most rewarding horse I’ve ever sat on 🥰

Splish splash Avi 😂

Lark’s first ride outside @groveland.farms and his third day since he arrived. I’d say this boy is gonna he just fine ☺️

Some days I steal my client’s unicorns for some fun of my own 🤩 Lucky was such a superstar letting us play. I’m so blessed to have horses and clients that keep me feeling rewarded and pride in what I teach and train. It’s a great feeling to wake up every day proud of the business I’ve built and enjoying going to the barn day after day.

Lucky even helps to pick up poles after his fantastic jump lesson! Jumping is just dressage with speed bumps and this little guy showed that balanced turns make a huge difference for his jumps and the heights he can go to! Can’t wait to see Lucky and Becca eventing next year!

@kclarkeequine and @groveland__farms does driving!! Lucky our little superstar from @delvalequine

What a fantastic day!!! Giselle and I rode with Claudio Oliveria to start her piaffe and passage training and this mare SHOWED UP!! I cannot begin to explain how far this mare has come. This time last year I was doing groundwork to establish a relationship with her and any riding work was to show her I’m not going to fight her. She was so defensive to any and all aids and now is thriving! She’s lost 100s of pounds of extra weight and comes out every day asking for work. She is still vibrantly opinionated and I wouldn’t change that, the opinionated ones make it so worth it. Massive shoutout to Kyle Clark @midatlantic_equine who helped me piece Giselle back together and @groveland.farms for helping me manage her life down to every small necessary detail to help her thrive. And thank you @jerichosporthorses for hosting!

When it’s magnawave day with Holly O’Shea and it feels so good 😊

LOVE when I get to have moments like this with a horse. Lark’s first day cantering after months of meticulous rehab. This is why I do what I do. Lark’s canter felt incredible, much better than expected and I could feel how happy he was. The future is very bright for this one, and I’m so thrilled to be a part of his journey. I am very picky about what goes on with my rehab horses and this is definitely proof that it is worth it. Lark is making a comeback, get ready 😎