| Pricing will be as follows:* | ||
| GCDA Members | Non-GCDA Members | |
| Auditing (1 day) | $30.00 | $40.00 |
| Auditing (2 days) | $50.00 | $65.00 |
| Private Session (1 day) | $175.00 | $200.00 |
| Private Session (2 days) | $325.00 | $375.00 |
Stabling fees additional ($50.00 PLUS a $25.00 deposit, which will
be refunded if stall is left clean). |
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| Clinic contact: Noreen O'Sullivan 561-227-1570 or email nosullivan@harborfs.com |
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Riding since the age of 13, Betsy spent more than two years in Germany with Egon von Neindorff. It was the endless lunge lessons there that Betsy credits with developing her famous seat. In the years since her first Grand Prix at the age of 20, Betsy has enjoyed working with such luminaries as Uwe Steiner, Herbert Rehbein, Kathy Connelly, Guenter Seidel, Robert Dover and Klaus Balkenhol.
During Betsy's career, she has successfully trained many horses to Grand Prix, including Unanimous, Metternich, Hilltop's Giotto, Ortac and Komtur. With grand prix wins at prestigious shows around the country, Betsy has enjoyed success at the highest levels for more than three decades. A USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold medalist, Betsy has numberous FEI wins, including Grand Prix sweeps and same show victories in Grand Prix, Grand Prix Special and Freestyle, and is well known for her great successes with Rainier.
Betsy's teaching is very focused on correct rider position and how it positively influences the horse to get the desired response. In her teaching style, she is kind to both horse and rider, yet pushes participants to be the best they can be, sothat they can achieve their goals. Her creative exercises to assist the achievement of the end goal are interesting and thought provoking, and will surely stay in the minds of all participants, whether under saddle or auditing. She takes her teaching seriously, yet she is humorous and inspiring, makint the process fun, memorable and productive, which helps riders immensely in their own personal journey with their horses.
While teaching, training and competing, Betsy also maintains an active interest in the promotion of dressage: she served as the equestrian representative on the Athlete's Advisory Council to the U.S. Olympic Committee from 1992-1994, chairman of the Active Competitor's Committee from 1992-1999, provided commentary for videos ofthe 1995 World Cup, the 1996 Olympic Games and Dressage at Devon in 2001, and has authored numerous educational articles for top equestrian periodicals, including Practical Horseman, and Dressage Today. Betsy also served on the USET Dressage Committee for 10 years. She recently a guest speaker at the 2007 USDF Annual Convention, and is the author of the book "A Gymnastic Riding System Using Mind, Body & Spirit", and developed Equilates, a Pilates-based sport specific program for riders. Her newest venture is on "The Dressage Retreat" as seen on her website www.BetsySteinerDressage.com or www.Equilates.com.
At Jim Brandon Equestrian Center, in West Palm Beach, which features a covered arena, and permanent stabling.
RIDER SESSIONS ARE LIMITED AND ARE FIRST COME/FIRST SERVED BASIS, SO REGISTER EARLY! CLINIC TO RUN RAIN OR SHINE! CLINIC SESSIONS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE BY THE CLOSING DATE - 2/20/10. GCDA reserves the right to change or cancel sessions or format based on clinic entries. A "Waiting List" will be utilized, and people will be notified of availability according to the first come/first served policy.
Friday & Saturday, March 19-20, 2010
For Mounted Participants & Auditors: Enjoy Rider Sessions and Question & Answer Sessions. Breakfast snacks and lunch are included. Rider sessions will be 45 minutes each and will begin at 8:30, with a 15 minute break at 10:45, a one hour lunch break at 12:30, and the last ride will finish at 3:45.
All riders and PRE-REGISTERED auditors will receive a handout at check-in.
Anyone wanting to advertise in the handout, please contact Noreen O'Sullivan at mailto:nosullivan@harborfs.com. Fee is $20 for a 1/4 page ad.
CLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRANTS: February 20, 2010. Walk-in auditors are welcome to come and pay "at the door", but only limited handouts may be available, so be sure to pre-register!
Print out the form, and mail in with current Coggins and check.
Make all checks payable to:
Gold Coast Dressage Association Inc.
and mail to:
Noreen O'Sullivan
14457 Draft Horse Lane
Wellington, FL 33414-4501
For further information, please contact Noreen O'Sullivan at
561.227.1570 or email at nosullivan@harborfs.com. Current Coggins is REQUIRED.
CLOSING DATE: February 20, 2010.