06/24/2025
Our head instructor, Jansen Applegate, will be starting an educational series, going beyond simple mounted riding and naviagtion. This will be open to students of any riding level. You do not have to be a student of Jansen's to join!
Our first session will be THIS SUNDAY, June 29th, at 1130. We are estimating this to be one and a half to two hours, depending on turnout and questions. We will introduce a new topic on the last Sunday of each month. It is possible we may repeat a topic for students who feel they need reinforcment. The cost of this first educational session will be $25/attendee. Cost will be determined each session based on requirements.
This first session will focus on stadium jumping. Again, you do NOT need to be jumping yet to attend this course, but if you ARE already jumping, you shouldn't miss it! Involved PARENTS are the backbone of our riding and showing community, so we are keeping the cost low and encourage parents to attend WITH their riders!
She will cover:
Rules and optimum speed for eventing through training level and lower level (1m and below) jumpers
Short history of eventing and the addition of lower levels in order to get more riders interested in the discipline
Some of the different tables for show jumping
The use of poles and grids
Why adjustability and form is important
After Jansen leads this discussion, attendees will not only learn to walk a 12-foot stride, but they will learn to set a simple course and a grid!
