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Each day starts at 8:00 a.m. with group discussion. We discuss what Combined Driving
is, rules, preparation for and expectations of competition, and correct harnessing. The
importance of dressage will be discussed, including the role it plays in the other phases of CDE competition. Participants
will have an individual driving lesson while other participants observe, listen and discuss.
Additional discussion will cover driving a Cones Course. Participants will walk a Cones
Course with the clinician and then participants will hitch and drive the Cones Course a
couple of times.
Another group discussion will cover Marathon. We will cover pacing, how to figure times, responsibilities of driver
and navigator (miniatures have no navigator for singles, so the driver is own his/her own), memorizing hazards, looking for
options, etc. Participants will then walk a couple Marathon Hazards with the clinician, discussing the options and deciding
on their routes prior to actually driving each of the Hazards a couple times. We will have a section of Marathon flagged so
that participants can learn to pace their turnout to match the desired timing.
Any final comments, questions, etc. will be dealt with prior to people heading for home
to practice before their first competition.
We will serve lunch as it fits the schedule each day. If you have a special dietary
request, please be sure to note it on your entry form. We need to have things on hand-we are
not in town with the convenience of a large grocery store near by.
Clinic Fee: $225 (US) for both days with your equine(s), includes stall and lunch each day.
We suggest you haul in the afternoon/evening before, so you are here on time the first morning without being rushed.
Audit Fee: $30 (US) per day, per person.
Accompanying people: $8 per person, per day (Someone on the grounds, not participating in the clinic in any way, includes them in lunch.)
Medical Armbands: $10 each
NSF Check Fee: $40
Entry Form: Click Here
NOTES: Helmets and medical armbands are required for anyone on a vehicle.
Happ's Waiver must be on file for anyone handling equine.
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