Date: Wednesday April 27, 2011
Organization: Jumpin' Jax Farm
Where: The Plains, VA
Email: jumpinjaxfarm(at)yahoo.com
Phone: 571-432-7119
Website: http://www.jumpinjaxfarm.com
Wednesday April 27th 3:30-6:30pm Come ride your Dressage test of choice at Jumpin' Jax Farm under the renowned Grand Prix Dressage Rider/Trainer Ite O'Higgins Young. All levels welcome. Fabulous way to improve your test riding skills prior to your weekend show! Ride a test of choice, receive pointers, ride test a second time and see how your score improves. $35 Per Horse.
Brief biography of Ite O’Higgins-Young
Growing up in Ireland, Ite has been immersed in the horse world all of her life. Foxhunting, eventing, showing and training provided her with the foundation she needed to go on and succeed as a competitor and trainer. Some highlights from her background and training include:
. Pony Club “A” Ward Union Staghounds Pony Club, Ireland
. BHS Teaching Certificates – Porlock Vale, England & Burton Hall, Ireland
. Trained with Irish Kellett, Irish Showing Team
Burton Hall, Irish Eventing & Show Jumping Establishment
Robert Dover, USA Olympian, Dressage
Dr. Reiner Klimke, German Olympian, Dressage
Herr Harry Boldt, Coach German Olympic Team, Dressage
. As a member of the Irish Equestrian Dressage Team, Ite competed on the
European and North American Circuits with “Federleicht”, “Kir Royal” and “Governeur”
Highlights include winning the Canadian (Ontario) Grand Prix Dressage
Championship, Dortmund, Germany, 4th place in the Grand Prix Dressage
Freestyle and many wins on the Florida Circuit and in Canada.
Currently, Ite splits her time between Aiken, S. C. and Middleburg, Va. Ite is training junior and amateur students on the flat for Joe Fargis in Middleburg and conducting clinics in various locations with a focus on relating dressage (flatwork) training to achieve success in the showjumping arena. Dressage clinics focus on classical training and test riding skills.
Please email to register. Payment can be made to JJF's Secretary prior to ride. Negative coggins must be presented.
Directions
6220 Saddle Tree Lane
The Plains, 20198
Just minutes from Middleburg, Marshall and Warrenton.
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